Thursday Sports February 25, 2016

Rensselaer, IN Volume No. 151 Number 43

rensselaerrepublican.com $1 Check out our sectional preview pages B12-13. The Daily Smile Blizzard buries Jasper County

Sierra Phegley was smiling at R&M yesterday because she loves working in a snow storm.

If you would like to be PHOTO BY CAITLIN SIEVERS the daily smile, send a photo with your first and This SUV was involved in a head-on collision with a construction company vehicle on U.S. 231 just north of Interstate 65 on Wednesday morning. last name and the rea- son you’re smiling to By Caitlin Sievers that broke a utility pole on State Road 16 Wednesday, including Rensselaer schools, csievers@rensselaerre- [email protected] Wednesday morning, as well as head-on colli- which had an e-learning day, Rensselaer City publican.com. sion on U.S. 231 Wednesday morning, involv- Offices, which closed at 10 a.m., the Jasper Heavy, wet, rapidly falling snow covered ing an SUV and a construction company County Courthouse, which closed at noon Jasper County on Wednesday, closing schools vehicle. and Jasper County Community Services, and business and making travel treacherous. Williamson said that there were usually which closed after serving lunch. “It’s slick, dangerous, extremely hazard- not a lot of serious injuries during blizzard Snow accumulations were expected to be ous,” said Chief Deputy at the Jasper County conditions because people drive more slowly. between 6 and 12 inches. Blowing winds of Sheriff’s Office, Pat Williamson. “There’s Williamson advised that people lower their 25-35 miles per hour with gusts of 40-50 miles Antifreeze Flush blowing snow, heavy snow that sucks the cars speeds as long as blizzard conditions last and per hour caused some instances of white-out $ off the road. We’ve had numerous cars in keep their windshields defrosted. He recom- conditions and zero visibility. 79.9579.95 ditches.” mended that drivers pull over into parking According to the Department of As of Wednesday afternoon the Sheriff’s lots to clear windshields if necessary. Homeland Security, Jasper County roads were WASHINGTON & FRONT ST. Office had already dealt with 17 slide-off acci- A blizzard warning was in effect for under the highest level of travel advisory on RENSSELAER, IN Rensselaer and the surrounding area until 9 Wednesday, meaning they may be restricted 219-866-7211 dents, but none involving injuries. Some roads in the county were nearly impassible. p.m. on Wednesday, with snow falling steadi- to emergency workers only. The Jasper CTSTIREEXPRESS.COM The two more serious property damage ly, all day. County Sheriff’s Office had several units out accidents in the county involved a vehicle Many local entities were closed on on patrol to deal with the snow emergency. Daily Datebook Mayor recalls lock down at Indy hotel FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 •Fish fry, 4:30-7:30 By Caitlin Sievers room’,” Wood said. real concerned, but I wanted my wife to p.m. at Emmanuel [email protected] Lucius Oliver Hamilton III, 61, a know what was happening.” Lutheran Church on Wabash College employee had booked a According to Indiana State Police, law Route 10 in Wheatfield. Rensselaer Mayor, Stephen Wood, had room at the hotel that afternoon, after enforcement knocked on the door of •Spaghetti Dinner, an interesting trip to a conference in allegedly fatally shooting his niece and Hamilton’s hotel room and he respond- 5-7 p.m. at the Indianapolis last week, when his hotel her 4-year-old son in their Zionsville ed, “Yes.” After he realized that it was home, according to Fox News 59. the police at the door, two shots were Rensselaer Moose was locked down after a man accused of Police tracked Hamilton to the hotel fired. ISP claims that no shots were ever Family Center. All you killing two relatives shot himself in a room there. at around 3:30 p.m. fired at the officers, despite claims oth- can eat. Carry out avail- Wood was at the downtown Wood said those at the conference erwise in earlier reports. able. Call 866-8956 for Indianapolis Hilton for the Indiana were apprised of the situation and were With the assistance of hotel employ- more information. Association of Cities and Towns locked down for around 30 minutes. ees, police entered the room, after find- •Knights of Legislative Day on Feb. 17 with around “It was sort of serious, but nothing ing that Hamilton was in the room but 50 other representatives from cities happened to us,” Wood said. not moving. When they entered, they Columbus Fish fry, Wood was on the 9th floor, while the found that the suspect was dead, due to a 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the across the state, when they were notified that something was going on at the shooter was on the 4th floor. single gunshot wound to the head, by a Knights of Columbus hotel. “Everybody was getting on their semi-automatic weapon. Hall. Dine in or carry “All the sudden they (officials) burst phones and calling their relatives Police claim that the Hamilton shot out. Call 866-9938 for in the room and said, ‘Nobody leaves the because they probably thought they’d his relatives over a dispute regarding a see it on Facebook,” Wood said. “I wasn’t family trust. more information. •Fish fry, 5-7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 1279 at 315 E. Maple St. in Rensselaer. Carry outs Bicentennial projects available. Call 866- 7845 for more informa- tion. face funding shortfall See the full list of events in the Community INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Star (http://indy. Calendar on page A5. Legislators are looking to patch a st/1R1hVO9 ). multimillion dollar shortfall for The construction projects several construction projects to cel- include $25 million for a new state ebrate Indiana’s bicentennial of archives building in Indianapolis PHOTO SUBMITTED statehood that have been promoted and $24 million for building an inn Weather by Gov. Mike Pence. at Potato Creek State Park near Pence announced the $53.5 mil- South Bend. Smaller projects are a Today: Breezy, chance RCMS competes in lion in projects last year, saying $2.5 million education center at the snow most of the money would come State Library and a $2 million High 33 from leasing excess space on the Bicentennial Plaza outside the Science Olympiad Tonight: Mostly cloudy state’s 310 cellphone towers. But the Statehouse. Low 22 nonpartisan Legislative Services The proposed additional money Members of the Rensselaer Central Middle School Olympiad Agency now estimates those leases for the bicentennial projects is Team pictured above are Back row: Madyson Witt, Jack Blake, will bring $10 million to $12 mil- included in a bill that changes how lion over the next 10 years. the $169 million that the state col- Alex Gill, Camden Chapman, Stephen Duncan, Eli Kosiba, Index Senate Appropriations lected during last year’s amnesty Jacob Parrish and Jimi Michael. Middle row: Trixie Maguran- Classifieds . . . . . A8 Committee Chairman Luke Kenley period for delinquent tax payments Jacobson, Lizzie Parrish, Ella Blake, Kyle Carter, Aidan Comics ...... A4 has proposed shifting nearly $24 would be distributed. Geleott, Tate Drone, Brody Chamness and Austin Francis. Front Crossword . . . . . A4 million in money from the state’s Originally, $84 million was ear- row: Mary Grace Heinig, Taylor Jordan, Alyvia Allen, Amzie Dear Abby ...... A4 tax amnesty program to the bicen- marked for Pence’s Regional Cities Maienbrook, Sarah Mahnesmith, Halle Hall, Lexi Tanner and tennial projects. That move would economic-development grants pro- Sports ...... B11-14 Will Messman. Not pictured: Jacob Pickering, John Michael, still leave at least a $17 million gram and $6 million was set aside TV Listings . . . . .A8 shortfall. to support Amtrak’s Hoosier State Deric Duncan and Micah Moore. Team coaches are: Heather Outdoor ...... A6 The Pence administration main- rail line. Any excess would have Hall, Ava Kosiba, Jennifer Church and Jacob Hall. Kids ...... A7 tains the cellphone towers will pro- gone to the state’s general fund. duce the money needed to fund the Now, Pence wants an additional projects. $42 million for the Regional Cities Submitted “We believe that the proceeds program. Lawmakers don’t have a from the cell tower lease will more consensus about whether the bicen- The Rensselaer Science Olympiad team compet- than cover the costs of the bicenten- tennial projects should receive ed in the regional competition that was held at nial capital projects,” Office of some of the remaining money. Saint Joseph’s College on Feb. 13. The team placed Management and Budget Director In the meantime, the Potato 7th, which earned them an invitation to the Wild Micah Vincent told The

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Carolyn Elaine (Odle) Hefner Today is the 56th day of 2016 and the 66th day actress. Carolyn Elaine (Odle) of winter. TODAY’S FACT: Pierre-Auguste Renoir contin- Hefner, age 71, of TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1836, Samuel Colt ued to paint in his later years, despite being Rensselaer, died Feb. 22, received the patent for his revolving-cylinder pis- wheelchair-bound and suffering from such severe 2016, at St. Elizabeth East tol. rheumatoid arthritis that he could not pick up a in Lafayette, Indiana sur- In 1901, J.P. Morgan incorporated the United brush on his own. An assistant had to place the rounded by her loving States Steel Corporation. brush in Renoir’s hand. family. Carolyn was born In 1913, the 16th Amendment to the TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1964, Cassius Clay in Gary, Indiana on March Constitution, which gives Congress the power to defeated Sonny Liston in a stunning upset to win 6, 1944, the daughter of levy income taxes, went into effect. the heavyweight boxing crown. Clay changed his the late Edgar and Bertha In 1991, the Warsaw Pact, a mutual defense name to Muhammad Ali the following week. (Jones) Black. She was a agreement between Central and Eastern TODAY’S QUOTE: “For me, a painting must be 1962 graduate of Lew European communist states, was declared dis- Wallace High School. a pleasant thing, joyous and pretty -- yes, pretty. banded. Carolyn was formerly employed in the Jasper TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Pierre-Auguste Renoir There are too many unpleasant things in life for us County Treasurers Office where she served as Deputy (1841-1919), artist; Enrico Caruso (1873-1921), to fabricate still more.” -- Pierre-Auguste Renoir Treasurer for 10 years. She also had worked for a long TODAY’S NUMBER: 1,060 -- pairs of shoes period of time at the former Jasper County Hospital opera singer; John Foster Dulles (1888-1959), notoriously left behind by Philippine first lady Business Office where she filed insurance. Carolyn diplomat; Zeppo Marx (1901-1979), actor; Bobby attended the Trinity United Methodist Church in Riggs (1918-1995), tennis player; Ralph Stanley Imelda Marcos when she and her husband, Rensselaer and was a member of the American (1927- ), musician; George Harrison (1943-2001), President Ferdinand Marcos, were forced to flee Legion Auxiliary. Carolyn enjoyed being out in her singer-songwriter; Tea Leoni (1966- ), actress; the country on this day in 1986. flower garden and was a Chicago Cubs enthusiast. Sean Astin (1971- ), actor; Chelsea Handler TODAY’S MOON: Between full moon (Feb. 22) She found great joy in her grandchildren and (1975- ), comedian; Rashida Jones (1976- ), and last quarter moon (March 1). great-grandchildren and loved spending time with them. On Sept. 27, 2013, in Tunica, Mississippi Carolyn married Donald E. Hefner who survives. Surviving with her husband Donald is her son Projects FROM A- 1 Ronald (wife Laura) Odle of Lafayette, Indiana, daughter Suzanne (husband Randy) Sizemore of Rensselaer, four grandchildren, R. Russell (wife Creek State Park inn project is on hold. The “DNR remains interested in having a lodge at Megan) Odle, Brittany Odle, Ashley (husband Indiana Department of Natural Resources didn’t Potato Creek State Park,” said Phil Bloom, a Chance) Wuethrich and Cody Sizemore, three great- receive any proposals from private developers, department spokesman. “However, design work, grandchildren, Nevan Odle, Jagger Wuethrich and leaving the state to design and build the project groundbreaking and so on will not begin until Vivian Sizemore, three brothers, Raymond (wife itself. funding is in place for the project.” Judy) Black of Crown Point, Indiana, Jerry Black of Baytown, Texas, and John Black of Griffith, Indiana, and two sisters, Phyllis (Dennis) Utterback of Wheeler, Indiana and Janice (Terry) Ray of FROM A- 1 Valparaiso, Indiana. Carolyn was preceded in death RCMS by two sisters. Friends may call at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of Card tournament to be held at Ivy Tech on March Mahnesmith, who placed second in Green Rensselaer Friday, Feb. 26 from 2 - 7 p.m. Funeral 5. The first place tea at the Wild Card tourna- Generation, Will Messman and Jack Blake, who services will be held at the Jackson Funeral Chapel of ment earns a berth to the state tournament which placed second in Meteorology, Stephen Duncan Rensselaer on Saturday, Feb. 27 at 10:30 a.m. with is to be held on March 19 at Indiana University. and Alex Gull, who placed second in Road Pastor John Hostetter officiating. Burial will follow Regional medalists for RCMS include: Mary Scholar and Brody Chamness Sarah Mahnesmith at Memory Gardens Cemetery in Rensselaer. Grace Heinig and Trixie Maguran-Jacobson who and Jack Blake who placed fifth in Experimental Memorial contributions may be made to the Trinity place third in Picture This, Halle Hall and Sarah Design. United Methodist Church, 107 E. Angelica Street, Rensselaer, IN 47978. Share memories and condolences at jacksonfuner- al.com. Newton County SWCD, Purdue Deaths Extension to host workshop

Holly D. Gunn Submitted erations for selling timber and at Willow Slough Fish and accessing information, assis- Wildlife Headquarters at 6312 W. Holly D. Gunn, 24, of Lake Village, died on Feb. Newton County Soil and tance for woodland manage- 100 N, Morocco. The group 24, 2016 at St. Anthony Hospital. Water Conservation District and ment, and establishing tree might go outside depending on Arrangements are under the direction of the Purdue Extension will host a plantings. weather and time, so attendees Frazier Funeral Home & Cremation Services of forestry management and tree The afternoon speaker will should dress accordingly. Lunch DeMotte. pruning workshop on March 10. be Nicole Witkowski from will be served in between ses- Lenny Farlee from Purdue Purdue and she will talk from sions. Lunch is sponsored by Extension and Bruce Wakeland 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. The afternoon Wakeland Forestry Consultants Jasper County Arrest/Jail Log from Wakeland Forestry session will cover improving & Bluestem Acres LLC. Consultants will be the speakers tree health by pruning, tech- Attendees must RSVP by March February 24: Kylee Barrett, 31, of Marion, was in the morning session from 9 niques for pruning, directing 4 to Rose Morgan at Newton arrested by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office for fail- a.m. to noon. The morning ses- growth from pruning and graft- County Soil & Water ure to appear. sion will cover topics of manag- ing. Conservation District at 219-285- Randall Gooden, 35, of Wheatfield, was arrested ing for a healthy forest, consid- The workshops will be held 2217. by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office for OWI refusal. Dean Pigg, 21, of DeMotte, was arrested by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office for violation of work release. JCCS income tax GRAND OPENING 2/29 @ 4:20 Christopher Wyant, 43, of Rensselaer, was arrest- ed by the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office for publican intoxication. filing appointments still available Birthdays Submitted February 25, 2016 Jasper County Community Services is offering the opportunity for those 60 and over for tax preparation at no charge. Appointments can still be made by call- Judy Ewen William J. Simmons ing the Rensselaer Senior Center at 866-4333. Marguerite Gwinn Marvin Whitaker Qualifications for free filing is annual income can- Mary C. Hurley Deana George not be over $30,000 and you must be 60 years of age Sherry Olson Maggie Myers or over. Taxes are being prepared by Rick Comingore, Lori Lynn Rayburn J.D. / E. A. in a confidential office setting at the Michelle Filson (Editor’s Note: Help us Rensselaer Center. Openings are still available for David Lyons maintain this list. If you Feb. 26 beginning at 12:30 p.m. Call for information and scheduling. Greg Kinnaird would like to add a Mike Scripter name, or see a name Becky J. Shide that should be deleted, Tri-County FFA Parent Connections 14th ANNUAL brown’s Fresh Cut CONSIGNMENT AUCTION garden shoppe Flowers SATURDAY, APRIL 2nd & floral STARTING AT 10 AM EDST 925 W. Clark St. for Special Rensselaer Occasions or Just Tri-County High School, Wolcott, IN 219-866-8735 Because www.brownsgardenshoppe.com Consignments Needed Consignment Rates Any Farm Machinery$0-$5.00 Donation Lawn Mowers to Go-Carts$6.00-$100 15% General THE RENSSELAER Livestock Equipment$101-$500 10% RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN (USPS 461-120 NO Tires Without Rims$501-$1500 7% epublican published Daily except Sunday NO Household AppliancesOver $15005% T oday’s Number: Check R Community News for Over 140 Years and National Holidays Periodical class postage paid at Rensselaer, NO Chemical Containers 117 N. Van Rensselaer St. IN 47978. rensselaerrepublican.com Rensselaer, IN 47978 POSTMASTER : For more information or to be advertised on the Send address changes to B every Sunday for Phone: 219.866.5111 sale bill call: Rensselaer Republican, PO Box 409 Fax: 219.866.3775 Tri-County Ag Dept. (219) 279-2105 Ext 439 www.rensselaerrepublican.com Monticello, IN 47960. two additional ADVERTISING : [email protected] [email protected] For classified or display advertis - Larry Scherer (765) 385-1550 Rensselaer Republican Management ing rates call 219.866.5111. 13 bingo numbers. General Manager ...... Greg Perrotto SUBSCRIPTIONS : local rates (Auctioneer # AU01017404) Editor ...... Caitlin Sievers 3 months...... $49 Consignments will be taken 8 am -8 pm For more numbers visit Graphic Designer ...... Misty Longstreth 6 months...... $76 Wednesday, March 30th to Friday, April 1st. Sports Editor ...... Harle y Tomlinson Yearly...... $137 rensselaerrepublican.com Circulation Director ...... Cynd i Grace EZ Pay...... $10.50/monthly Advertising Deadline is March 15th EVERY SUNDAY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN A3 Local Yes, I was once a fourth grader learning Indiana history

capital. then it was moved to Indianapolis in 1825. 1931. Our tulip tree in the front yard of my child- Our seal is much like the original one, but most of hood home shed year round. It was a fussy tree, Old, But our Indiana State symbols came much later than which I assume is the not the case with today’s New To Me the early date of our official beginning. The origin tulip trees. The blossoms are beautiful. What is the of Indiana stands for “Land of Indians”. I remem- Indiana State Bird? You guessed it; the cardinal was ber memorizing the locations and names of those chosen in 1933. The State Motto, “The Crossroads Yes, I was an Indiana 4th tribes living here long ago. of America,” was selected in 1937. My childhood Grader at School #77, Anna One of the first actions taken by the Indiana home was one block north of one of those cross- Pearl Hamilton School in General Assembly was the enactment of our consti- roads, U.S. 40. I liked that fact we could hop on a Indianapolis. I still have my tution, one in 1816 and the second in 1851. I bus, and before that a streetcar to get to downtown Indiana history workbook, believe a Jasper County resident helped write that Indianapolis in less than 30 minutes or to either and I recently found my second one, but Jasper County information in this side of the state in an hour and a half. husband’s too. And yes, we By Judy Kanne Bicentennial Celebration will come in a later col- I did not realize the peony was recognized as are proud Hoosiers of the Jasper County umn. In 1897, Indiana’s State Song, Paul Dresser’s the State Flower in 1957 or that Franklin Mapes of “On the Banks of the Wabash Far Away” was select- Kendalville wrote the State Poem, “Indiana”, which heritage in this state of Historian Indiana. I smile when I see ed. During Indiana’s Centennial year, the state was adopted in the 1963 General Assembly. The these old pages with my big park system began with McCormick’s Creek and first stanza says it pretty well: “God crowned her cursive writing throughout. Turkey Run in 1916; there are now 24 state parks. hills with beauty, Gave her lakes and winding This Bicentennial Birthday does bring to mind In 1917, the Indiana State Flag was adopted, and as streams, Then He edged them all with woodlands those dates, places and people key to Indiana’s I mentioned on the Jasper County Historical As the setting for our dreams”. In 1971, Salem growth and development. Here are the few bits you Society Facebook page, it is a blue field with 19 Limestone became our State Stone. We even have a may remember fondly from your 4th Grade golden yellow stars and a flaming torch in gold. State River, the Wabash, chosen since it flows from Indiana History lessons. The admission to state- The original 13 states are in the outer circle as state of Ohio through Indiana and down to the hood was on Dec. 11, 1816 when United States stars, while the five others show the states admitted Ohio River. President James Madison signed a congressional before Indiana, and the 19th star is the largest Finally, our Indiana nickname “The Hoosier resolution bringing Indiana in as the 19th state. I right above the torch flame with the word, Indiana. State” was just always in the culture here. It is bet 99 percent of you know Corydon was our first Our State Tree is the tulip tree, recognized in noted that “Hoosier” has a variety of beginnings, but in 1848 in Bartlett’s Dictionary of Americanisms, the Hoosier is stated as a “nick- name given at the west to natives of Indiana”. St. Joe Home Game Special Which origin that you have heard about do you Wear your St. Joe Apparel on home prefer for the term Hoosier? game days, get a medium drink and Come and visit at the Jasper County Historical For Titles & Times 866-2222 www.fountainstone.com medium popcorn for only $5. Society Museum about Indiana’s beginnings, and 1376 Saint Gaspar Dr., Rensselaer see the Jasper County History Timeline on the first and third Saturdays each month this This Weekend Friday, Feb. 26 to Sun., Feb. 28 Rensselaer Times (CST) Bicentennial year from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 479 N. Van Rensselaer Street, Rensselaer or by appoint- Friday, Feb. 26 Saturday, Feb. 27 Sunday, Feb. 28 ment at [email protected]. Gods of Egypt 3D (PG13) 8:55 Gods of Egypt 3D (PG13) 2:05, 8:55 Gods of Egypt 3D (PG13) 2:05 Gods of Egypt (PG13) 4:20, 6:40 Gods of Egypt (PG13) 4:20, 6:40 Gods of Egypt (PG13) 4:20, 6:40 Risen (PG13) 4:30, 6:45, 9:00 Risen (PG13) 2:15, 4:30, 6:45, 9:00 Risen (PG13) 2:15, 4:30, 6:45 Deadpool (R) 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 Deadpool (R) 2:30, 4:45, 7:00, 9:15 Deadpool (R) 2:30, 4:45, 7:00 How to Be Single (R) 4:35, 6:50, How to Be Single (R) 2:10, 4:35, 6:50, How to Be Single (R) 2:10, 4:35, 9:05 9:05 6:50 Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 4:40, Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 2:20, 4:40, Kung Fu Panda 3 (PG) 2:20, 4:40, 6:55, 9:15 6:55, 9:15 6:55

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DEAR PUZZLED: The world is different today. FRANK AND ERNEST® by Bob Thaves Many women feel torn because they want or need to work, while at the same time feel pres- sured to help their chil- dren succeed in an increasingly competitive world. (Is the child aca- demically prepared for kindergarten? Is the child able to work coop- eratively with others? Is the school highly rated lously. RESENT THEM: It’s not enough? What and how When we go on vaca- wrong to not want to be many extracurricular tion, they invite them- taken advantage of. This activities will boost their selves along and assume wouldn’t be happening if HAGAR THE HORRIBLE® by Chris Browne child’s chances of excel- they are staying in our you had established some ling?) travel trailer without ask- rules in the beginning, While it may seem ing (they have their own but it isn’t too late to do like nonsense to you, I trailer they could bring). it now. assure you it does not They don’t offer to help Call the wife. Tell her seem like nonsense to pay for gas. The last trip what you expect her and them. Women of your we took, the wife cooked her husband to bring on generation didn’t second- only one meal, while I the next trip, and what guess themselves because prepared the rest for a chores they will be parenting a generation three-day trip. This expected to perform. It ago was simpler. If chil- upcoming trip, they isn’t fair that you are dren seem to be the No. 1 haven’t offered to bring doing all the work and priority these days it anything. paying for everything may be because both par- We don’t mind shar- while they are on your ents feel driven to suc- ing what we have and vacation. ceed and are determined helping our friends out, They should provide -- ZITS® by Jerry Scott and Jim Borgman that their children will, but what we are starting or pay for -- half the gro- too. to resent is the assump- ceries, half the gas, and tion that because we share any housekeeping DEAR ABBY: I have make more money, we’ll responsibilities. Ditto if been married to my hus- pick up the tab for every- you go to a restaurant. band for 11 years. We are thing. Are we wrong to And the next time they financially and emotion- feel this way? My hus- tell you they are coming ally stable. We recently band and I both see this with you on your vaca- became friendly with the same way. -- tion, don’t hesitate or another couple who are STARTING TO RESENT feel guilty when you newly married and not THEM reply, “We’d like some as financially secure as privacy this time, so it we are. They spend frivo- DEAR STARTING TO will just be the two of us.”

Thursday, Feb. 26, 2016 Horoscopes THE BORN LOSER® by Art and Chip Sansom PISCES (Feb. toward something that unique spin to a project 20-March 20) -- Take a will help you stand out or pastime. A chance to different approach to or beat any challenge or reconnect with someone handling your money, competition you face. you enjoyed working health or legal matters Don’t give in to emo- with in the past will also and you will make head- tional blackmail. contribute to your suc- way. Get together with LEO (July 23-Aug. cess. someone from your past 22) -- Make changes to SAGITTARIUS (Nov. who can help you revisit your living quarters or 23-Dec. 21) -- You’ll old dreams. current housing situa- face opposition if you ARIES (March tion. Voice your don’t live up to your 21-April 19) -- thoughts, discuss your promises. Have an Participating in events intentions and make a explanation ready and that mean something to plea to a loved one to an alternative solution you will give you the help make your dreams in place. Protect your strength to make per- come true. reputation and stick to sonal changes. Put your VIRGO (Aug. the truth. plans in motion and 23-Sept. 22) -- Make CAPRICORN (Dec. don’t look back. affordable plans. You 22-Jan. 19) -- High Romance is highlighted. can enjoy life without energy coupled with TAURUS (April spending money or get- interesting ideas will 20-May 20) -- Initiate ting involved in someone capture others’ atten- what you want to see else’s risky affairs. tion. An unexpected happen. Don’t be afraid Expand your mind or emotional response will to do things differently. take part in something lead to a better plan. It’s your uniqueness that is geared to your Don’t feel the need to that will attract atten- benefit. act in haste. Time is on tion and help you get LIBRA (Sept. your side. things done. 23-Oct. 23) -- Emotions AQUARIUS (Jan. GEMINI (May will surface if you let 20-Feb. 19) -- Added 21-June 20) -- Live, love someone push you discipline will pay off. and laugh. No matter around. If you make Don’t let someone who what you do, make your plans to do something is disgruntled or nega- presence felt and your with someone who’s tive stand between you input meaningful. Walk supportive, greater self- and victory. Put yourself away from negativity, awareness and confi- first and celebrate your bad influences and dence will unfold. success with someone unfair situations. Romance is in the stars. you love. CANCER (June SCORPIO (Oct. 21-July 22) -- Put in 24-Nov. 22) -- Explore extra hours working new interests or give a THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN A5 Essentials

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ONGOING • Limelight on Special Creations Art Exhibit, Feb. 12-March 11, at the Carnegie Center at 301 N. Van Rensselaer St. This exhibit is a collabo- ration between Prairie Arts Council and Cooperative School Services in celebration of disability awareness month. Hours are noon-2 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and noon-4 p.m. on Tuesday. • Read Away the Winter Blues Adult Reading Program, at the Rensselaer Library., Jan. 4-Mar. 7. Read books, magazines, audio books and e-books during the month. Each book read or listened to earns an entry in a drawing for weekly prizes and a grand prize drawing at the end of the program, at 5 p.m. on March 7. • From Feb. 1 to Feb. 29 the Rensselaer Library invites patrons 18 and older to come to the library and guess the picture of the detective. Correct guesses will go into a drawing to give away mystery books throughout the month. Picture will be on display with reader’s advisory and will be changed periodically. Contact Kim Hunter with any ques- tions at 219-866-5881. • Jasper County Historical Society Museum, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month, at 479 N. Van Rensselaer Street. • Narcotics Anonymous Support Group, 7 p.m. each Tuesday at Rensselaer Church of the Nazarene, 200 S. McKinley Ave. FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26 •Fish fry, 4:30-7:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Lutheran Church on Route 10 in Wheatfield. •Spaghetti Dinner, 5-7 p.m. at the Rensselaer Moose Family Center. All you can eat. Carry out available. Call 866-8956 for more information. •Knights of Columbus Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Dine in or carry out. Call 866-9938 for more information. •Fish fry, 5-7:30 p.m. at VFW Post 1279 at 315 E. Maple St. in Rensselaer. Carry outs available. Call 866-7845 for more information. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 28 •Knights of Columbus breakfast, 8-11:30 a.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Rensselaer. Dine in or carry out. Call 866-9938 for more information. WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 •Lenten Luncheon, 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at St. Luke Lutheran Church at 704 E. Grace St. in Rensselaer. FRIDAY, MARCH 4 •Knights of Columbus Fish fry, 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus Hall. Dine in or carry out. Call 866-9938 for more information. FRIDAY, MARCH 5 •Community Christian Men’s Fellowship Breakfast, 7 a.m. at First Christian Church. All are welcome. MONDAY, MARCH 7 •Jasper County Drainage Board meeting, 1 p.m. in the commission- er’s room, suite 202, of the Jasper County Courthouse in Rensselaer. •Mindful Coloring & Unfinished Objects, 5:30-7 p.m. at Rensselaer Library. Bring craft items to work on or work on a coloring sheet (bring your own or work on one of the library’s). Register at myjcpl.org or call 219 866-5881. TUESDAY, MARCH 8 •Books ‘n More for Grades 3-5, 4-5 p.m. at Rensselaer Library. Topic: “Recycling & Reusing” by Louise Spilsbury & creating art with parts from unusable electronic items during National Craft Month. Register at myjcpl.org or call 219 866-5881.

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Unlike some national City Convention Center One of the mottos of conservation groups with in downtown Kansas City Pheasants Forever and a high overhead and a on February 19, 20, and Quail Forever is “We are national agenda, more 21st boasted a new twist. the Habitat People.” The than 90 percent of the This event, hosted by the key to their new pro- money raised by local national conservation grams highlighted at this chapters of Pheasants PHOTO SUBMITTED groups: Pheasants By Mike year’s convention Forever or Quail Forever, focused on installing, is used to fund local hab- Forever and Quail Schoonveld Forever, is America’s Flowering plants good for bees and insects as well as pheasants managing or replacing itat work and local ini- largest trade show and and quail. existing habitat with tiatives. convention for upland duction of these birds lower cost, high nutri- The Iroquois River hunters, landowners, and this same manage- by economics, disease the hens, begin adding tion seed mixes that Chapter of PF will be sport dog trainers, and ment tactic has a side and parasites. The dis- more and more protein include flowering species holding its annual fund- wildlife habitat conserva- benefit that extends far ease and parasites have rich insects to their diet of plants with distinct raising banquet at St. tionists. from the acreage being equally decimated wild to help them produce blooming cycles. Honey Joseph College in It annually highlights actively managed for populations. Another healthy, strong eggs. For bees, the pollinator Rensselaer on March 8. the best management wildlife and hunters. critical factor is the lack the first several weeks of workhorse of U.S. fruit Tickets are still available. practices for America’s THE BEES of food for the insects at their life, pheasant and and vegetable agricul- Contact: Steve Eilers, 219- two favorite game birds, Honey bees, other certain times of the year. quail chicks don’t eat ture, and other nectar 964-8398. the Ringneck Pheasant types of bees, butterflies Pollinators rely on a seeds and grains at all. loving insects will have steady supply of flower- They could starve in a more blooms from which — Mike Schoonveld is a profes- and Bobwhite Quail. and insects, collectively sional wildlife biologist, a life- Usually, people trying to called “pollinators,” play ing plants from spring cornfield. The chicks to collect nectar and pol- long outdoorsman and has manage habitat focus on a critical role in pollinat- through fall to keep the survive on a diet exclu- len to sustain and pro- been an active outdoor writer creating nesting or rest- ing the fruits, nuts and nectar flowing. Put a few sively made up of pro- ing cover, perhaps in vegetables we eat every hives in a cherry orchard tein-rich insects. conjunction with food day. One-third of all in the spring and you’ll Whether we call it brood plots to insure ready crops rely to some extent have well fed pollinators habitat or pollinator hab- access to seeds and grain. on pollination from for a few weeks. itat, the same mix of These are keys to insects making it impor- Beekeepers can then grasses and flowers criti- good habitat and are tant humans do what move the domestic hives cal to honey bees or nec- beneficial to game birds can be done to promote to new locations as dif- tar and pollen-eating by the hundreds as well the health of these polli- ferent flowering crops insects is critical to as other wild creatures nators. bloom. The wild pollina- pheasants and quail. The by the thousands. A large mix of factors tors in the area go plants in this environ- Research has proven have been working nega- through periods of feast ment provide food for there’s another habitat tively on pollinators for and famine. the insects and insects practice that could or decades. Commercial THE BIRDS for the birds. should rank up there beekeeping operations In the spring, prior to Making every acre the with cover and food to have dwindled by more and during the nesting highest quality habitat ensure maximum pro- than two-thirds, driven season, adult pheasants possible, exponentially and quail, particularly increases the benefits for

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LA CROSSE, Wis. (AP) now volunteers at Effigy said he saw another 30 couple of weeks, after — Winter is usually a Mounds National eagles circling the sky late-season snowfall great time for eagle view- Monument and Park in over St. Feriole Slough in prompted the birds to ing in southwestern Iowa, said he spotted Prairie du Chien, across congregate near the Wisconsin and southeast- about 50 eagles around the Mississippi River Mississippi River for ern Minnesota, as the Winneshiek Slough in from Effigy Mounds food, Kirschbaum said. birds congregate on the the Upper Mississippi National Monument and “Bald eagles will be open water and food River National Wildlife Park. really close and easy to sources along the and Fish Refuge on Eagle numbers have see this weekend,” he Mississippi River. Monday morning. He increased in the past said. But not this year, when warmer tempera- tures and scattered snow- fall has given the birds more far-flung options. There are “a ton of eagles flying around and chas- ing each other” in the of a deal Coulee Region as nesting and breeding season con- tinues, but it’s a smaller amount than usual because the less harsh Set up an winter conditions * haven’t forced eagles to EZ Pay Subscription migrate to the area, said Anna Christenson, a nat- uralist instructor at the to the National Eagle Center in Wabasha, Minnesota. “Typically in the win- ter, the cold and snow cover forces them to be here, because the $ 50 Mississippi River stays * For only 10 /mo. (In County) open, and it is like a buf- fet where we are,” she EZ Pay is the fastest and easiest way to save money and told the La Crosse automatically pay for your subscription. Tribune (http://bit. N o more invoices. N o more checks. No more stamps. ly/1mVfQLn ). It’s that easy! Each month your subscription payment is Staffers at the center have experienced years automatically charged to your debit or credit card. when there are so many Mail or Bring in Coupon eagles that they had to Name and take advantage of quit counting on some days. People who visit Address this EZ PAY RATE the center this winter will still see eagles, just not such a large number Email 117 N. Van Rensselaer St. of them. Rensselaer, IN 47978 Organizers of the Phone 219-866-5111 annual Bald Eagle Please attached voided check or provide credit card information Appreciation Days in Visa Mastercard Discover American Express Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin, expect plenty Card Number Security Code of eagles in the area Expiration Date Month Year when the event takes VALID THRU 2/29/16 place on Friday and *Offer valid to inactive subscribers. EZ Pay term minimum is 12 months. Saturday. Dennis Kirschbaum, For more information, call 219-866-5111 a retired warden or the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources who THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN A7

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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (AP) — An Indianapolis man half brother and others to use natural gas and a John Longworth, whose son and daughter-in-law was convicted of murder, arson and insurance fraud microwave to blow up the house for $300,000 in lived next door and were killed in the explosion. on Wednesday for his role in a 2012 house explosion insurance. Longworth said he was pleased Leonard wouldn’t that killed two neighbors and devastated a subdivi- The judge later ruled that aggravating factors were be able to hurt anyone else. He said the verdict was a sion in the southern part of the city. sufficient for Leonard to face a maximum sentence relief, but that “there’s nothing for us to be happy Bob Leonard, 57, was found guilty by a northern of life in prison without parole. His sentencing hear- about. It’s all sad.” Indiana jury on all 51 counts he faced. Prosecutors ing is set for March 18. Defense attorney Ted Minch said little as he left said surveillance video, witness testimony and DNA “It closes one more piece in the tragedy. It helps the courthouse, saying only: “The jury’s verdict is evidence proved he was involved in the plot with his with putting the nightmare behind us some,” said what it is.” The verdict came seven months after Leonard’s half brother, Mark Leonard, was convicted of being Wheatfield Township, Jasper County, Indiana the mastermind behind the Nov. 10, 2012, explosion Cash & Investments Combined Statement - 2015 that also damaged or destroyed more than 80 homes. He was sentenced in August to two life sentences, Beg Cash End Cash along with 75 years in prison. Local Local Fund & Inv Bal & Inv Bal The home was owned by his girlfriend at the Fund Name Jan 1,2015 Receipts Disbursements Dec 31,2015 Number time, Monserrate Shirley, who testified earlier this Governmental 01 Township Fund $149,393.13 $23,052.15 $21,373.89 $151,071.39 month that Bob Leonard was brought into the plot Activities after a first attempt to burn down her house failed in 11 Fire Fighting Fund $90,542.64 $51,505.14 $28,156.41 $113,891.37 October 2012. Prosecutors allege the suspects 16 Cumulative Fire $371,734.12 $54,301.65 $30,000.00 $396,035.77 planned to destroy the house by filling it with natu- ral gas. A microwave apparently set to start on a 61 Rainy Day Fund $19,818.74 $0.00 $825.00 $18,993.74 timer sparked the blast. 81 Township Assistance $51,183.43 $25,773.37 $15,275.53 $61,681.27 The explosion destroyed the home and the house Fund next door, killing Jennifer and John “Dion” 91 Levy Excess Fund $458.00 $0.00 $0.00 $458.00 Longworth. 95 Payroll Deduction $0.00 $5,410.14 $3,594.57 $1,815.57 Shirley told jurors that when she asked Bob Fund WheatfieldWheatfield Township, Township, Jasper County, Jasper IndianaCounty, Indiana Leonard about the explosion that killed her next- Total All Funds $683,130.06 $160,042.45 $99,225.40 $743,947.11 DisbursementsDisbursements by Vendor by 2015 Vendor 2015 door neighbors, he replied: “Oh well, they died. You were in it. You talk, we talk.” WheatfieldWheatfield Township, Township, Jasper Jasper County, County, Indiana Indiana Prosecutors presented 16 days of testimony dur- DetailedDetailed ReceiptsFund/Category/Vendor ReceiptsFund/Category/Vendor 2015 2015 Name Name Amount Amounting Bob Leonard’s more than month-long trial in TownshipTownship Fund Fund Personal PersonalServices Services Fort Wayne, where the trial was moved because of high publicity of the case in Indianapolis. Mark Myers,Rachel Myers,Rachel M M $12,000.00$12,000.00 GovernmentalGovernmental TownshipTownship Fund Fund GeneralGeneral Property Property Taxes Taxes $5,791.62$5,791.62Leonard’s trial was held in South Bend. Prasco & Prasco Associates & Associates $75.00 $75.00 ActivitiesActivities Indiana Township Indiana Township Association Association $250.00 $250.00 Bob Leonard didn’t testify in his defense, and his CountyCounty Adjusted Adjusted Gross Gross Income Income Tax (CAGIT)Tax (CAGIT) Property Property Tax Tax $7,881.00$7,881.00 Kidwell,Eric Kidwell,Eric $750.00 $750.00 ReplacementReplacement Credit Credit attorneys called just two witnesses who were on the Strain,Thomas Strain,Thomas $750.00 $750.00 LocalLocal Option Option Income Income Tax (LOIT)Tax (LOIT) for Levy for LevyFreeze Freeze $6,060.93$6,060.93stand for about a half hour. Jurors began deliberating Boersma,Diana Boersma,Diana $750.00 $750.00 FinancialFinancial Institution Institution Tax distributionTax distribution $135.63$135.63 PERF PERF $1,344.00$1,344.00Tuesday. Vehicle/AircraftVehicle/Aircraft Excise Excise Tax DistributionTax Distribution $2,777.83$2,777.83 Internal Revenue Internal RevenueService Service $774.56 $774.56 CommercialCommercial Vehicle Vehicle Excise Excise Tax DistributionTax Distribution (CVET) (CVET) $266.38$266.38 Deputy Prosecutor Denise Robinson said she was TownshipTownship Fund Fund EarningsEarnings on Investments on Investments and Depositsand Deposits $138.76$138.76glad to see the verdict for the victims. Supplies Supplies TotalTotal Township Township Fund Fund $23,052.15$23,052.15 “There’s not a lot of celebration, just more of a Fire FightingFire Fighting Fund Fund GeneralGeneral Property Property PostmasterTaxes Taxes Postmaster $12,008.60$49.00$12,008.60$49.00recognition that justice was served in this case,” she Staples Staples $128.44 $128.44said. LocalLocal Option Option Income BoyceIncome Tax Forms/Systems (LOIT)Tax Boyce (LOIT) for Forms/Systems Levy for LevyFreeze Freeze $37,540.00$291.15$37,540.00$291.15 FinancialFinancial InstitutionTownship Institution TaxTownship Fund distributionTax distribution Fund $23.18$23.18 Vehicle/AircraftVehicle/Aircraft Services Excise Excise ServicesTaxand DistributionChargesTax Distributionand Charges $1,877.21$1,877.21Shirley, who testified against both men, has pleaded CommercialCommercial Vehicle Vehicle Excise Excise Tax DistributionTax Distribution (CVET) (CVET) $56.15$56.15 CenturyLinkTotal Total Fire CenturyLink Fighting Fire Fighting Fund Fund $51,505.14$930.72$51,505.14$930.72guilty to two conspiracy charges. She faces a 20 years CumulativeCumulative Fire Fire GeneralGeneral Property Property NITCOTaxes Taxes NITCO $47,722.49$773.50$47,722.49$773.50to 50 years in prison when sentenced. Novotny InsuranceNovotny Insurance $100.00 $100.00 Her cooperation also led to charges against two Kankakee Kankakee Valley Publishing Valley Publishing $686.52 $686.52 FinancialFinancial Institution Institution Tax distributionTax distribution $77.93$77.93alleged co-conspirators, Glenn Hults and Gary Vehicle/AircraftVehicle/Aircraft Excise MICROSPECTRUM, Excise Tax MICROSPECTRUM, DistributionTax Distribution LLC LLC $6,312.38$700.00$6,312.38$700.00 CommercialCommercial Vehicle VehicleAaron's Excise Excise Lawn Aaron's Tax Care DistributionTax Lawn Distribution Care (CVET) (CVET) $975.00$188.85$188.85$975.00Thompson, who face a joint June trial. Thompson Postmaster Total Total Postmaster Cumulative Cumulative Fire Fire $54,301.65$46.00$54,301.65$46.00faces two counts of murder and 47 arson-related TownshipTownship Assistance Assistance Fund FundGeneralGeneral Property Property Taxes Taxes Township Township Fund Fund $21,373.89$22,227.98$22,227.98 $21,373.89 Fire FightingFire FundFighting Fund counts, while Hults faces a charge of conspiracy to FinancialFinancial Institution ServicesInstitution Tax Servicesand distributionTax Charges distribution and Charges $221.29$221.29commit arson. Vehicle/AircraftVehicle/Aircraft Excise Excise Tax DistributionTax Distribution $2,889.48$2,889.48 John Longworth said he was looking forward to Wheatfield Wheatfield Vol Fire Dept, Vol Fire Inc. Dept, Inc. $27,817.01 $27,817.01 CommercialCommercial Vehicle Vehicle Excise Excise Tax DistributionTax Distribution (CVET) (CVET) $434.62$434.62 Bill's Automotive Bill's Automotive Center Center $339.40 $339.40the final trial in the case. TotalTotal Township Township Assistance Assistance Fund Fund $25,773.37$25,773.37 Fire Fighting Fire FightingFund Fund $28,156.41 $28,156.41 “They’ve really hurt our family,” he said. “It’s easi- PayrollPayroll Deduction Deduction Fund Fund PayrollPayroll Fund Fund and Clearingand Clearing Account Account Receipts Receipts $5,410.14$5,410.14 CumulativeCumulative Fire Fire er now to think of Dion and Jennifer, and smile Capital Outlays Capital Outlays TotalTotal Payroll Payroll Deduction Deduction Fund Fund $5,410.14$5,410.14sometimes because you remember something that Wheatfield Wheatfield Ambulance Ambulance Service Service $30,000.00 $30,000.00they did. At family gatherings, we’ll talk about things Cumulative Cumulative Fire Fire $30,000.00 $30,000.00 Rainy DayRainy Fund Day Fund that they did and laugh.” WheatfieldWheatfield Township, Township, Jasper County, Jasper County,IndianaWheatfield Indiana Township, Jasper WheatfieldCounty,Wheatfield Indiana Township, Township, Jasper JasperCounty, County, Indiana Indiana Services Servicesand Charges and Charges DisbursementsDisbursements by Vendor by 2015Vendor 2015 Disbursements by Vendor 2015DisbursementsDisbursements by Vendor by Vendor 2015 2015 Aaron's Lawn Aaron's Care Lawn Care $825.00 $825.00 Rainy Day Rainy Fund Day Fund $825.00 $825.00 Fund/Category/VendorFund/Category/Vendor Name NameFund/Category/VendorAmountAmountTownshipFund/Category/Vendor NameTownship Fund/Category/VendorAssistance Assistance Fund Fund Amount Name Name AmountAmountIndiana biosciences TownshipTownship Fund Fund Township Fund Township SuppliesTownship SuppliesFund Fund Personal Personal Services Services Personal Services Personal Personal Services Services Boyce Forms/Systems Boyce Forms/Systems $118.63 $118.63 Myers,Rachel Myers,Rachel M M Myers,Rachel M $12,000.00Township $12,000.00 Myers,Rachel Township Assistance Myers,Rachel Assistance FundM M Fund$12,000.00 $12,000.00$12,000.00institute getting Prasco & Prasco Associates & Associates Prasco & Associates $75.00 Township $75.00 Prasco Township Assistance Prasco& Associates Assistance & Associates $75.00 $75.00 $75.00 Indiana Township Indiana Township Association Association Indiana Township Association$250.00 $250.00 Indiana IndianaTownship Township Association Association $250.00 $250.00 $250.00 Wampler(landlord),Roger Wampler(landlord),Roger $450.00 $450.00 Kidwell,Eric Kidwell,Eric Kidwell,Eric $750.00 $750.00 Kidwell,Eric Kidwell,Eric $750.00 $750.00$750.00 GJT Enterprises GJT Enterprises LLC LLC $800.00 $800.00 Strain,Thomas Strain,Thomas Strain,Thomas $750.00 $750.00 Strain,Thomas Strain,Thomas $750.00 $750.00$750.00more than $100M NIPSCO NIPSCO $2,012.00$2,012.00 Boersma,Diana Boersma,Diana Boersma,Diana $750.00 $750.00 Boersma,Diana Boersma,Diana $750.00 $750.00$750.00 Majerik (landlord),Joan Majerik (landlord),Joan $600.00 $600.00 PERF PERF PERF $1,344.00 $1,344.00 PERF PERF $1,344.00 $1,344.00$1,344.00 J & S Wheatfield J & S Wheatfield Rentals, LLCRentals, LLC $400.00 $400.00 Internal RevenueInternal Revenue Service Service Internal Revenue Service$774.56 $774.56 Internal InternalRevenue Revenue Service Service$774.56 $774.56$774.56 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana’s fledgling TNT Ventures, TNT Ventures, LLC LLC $400.00 $400.00 TownshipTownship Fund Fund Township Fund TownshipTownship Fund Fund applied biosciences research institute is getting Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Wagner Supplies (landlord),Wagner (landlord), Steve Steve $250.00 $250.00 Ceres Solutions Ceres Solutions $300.00 $300.00two grants totaling more than $100 million to help Postmaster Postmaster Postmaster $49.00 $49.00Jasper Postmaster County PostmasterJasper REMC County REMC $49.00 $307.00$49.00$307.00$49.00spur its collaborations between industry and aca- Staples Staples Staples $128.44 $128.44 Niemetz, Staples StaplesNiemetz,Larry (landlord) Larry (landlord)$128.44 $650.00$128.44$128.44$650.00demia. CitiFinancial CitiFinancial $400.00 $400.00 Boyce Forms/Systems Boyce Forms/Systems Boyce Forms/Systems$291.15 $291.15 Boyce Forms/Systems Boyce Forms/Systems $291.15 $291.15$291.15 The Lilly Endowment is making an $80 million TownshipTownship Fund Fund Township Fund Township Howard(landlord),JamesTownship Fund Howard(landlord),James Fund B. B. $900.00 $900.00 Services Servicesand Charges and Charges Services and Charges Services McCallister(landlord),Lynn Services and McCallister(landlord),Lynn Charges and Charges $400.00 $400.00grant to the nonprofit Indiana Biosciences Brock, David Brock, (landlord) David (landlord) $400.00 $400.00Research Institute and the Eli Lilly and Co. CenturyLink CenturyLink CenturyLink $930.72 $930.72 Gouwens CenturyLink GouwensCenturyLink (landlord),Herman (landlord),Herman$930.72 $500.00$930.72$930.72$500.00 NITCO NITCO NITCO $773.50 $773.50 SAVE-A-LOT NITCO SAVE-A-LOTNITCO $773.50 $50.00$773.50$773.50$50.00Foundation is adding $20 million, officials Novotny NovotnyInsurance Insurance Novotny Insurance $100.00 $100.00 R Novotny & A Rental RNovotny Insurance & AProperties, Rental Insurance Properties, LLC $100.00 LLC $400.00$100.00$100.00$400.00announced Wednesday. The grants will support the Kankakee Kankakee Valley Publishing Valley Publishing Kankakee Valley Publishing$686.52 $686.52 PAS Kankakee PROPERTIES PASKankakee Valley PROPERTIES Publishing ValleyLLC Publishing LLC $686.52 $500.00 $686.52 $686.52$500.00institute’s charitable, educational and scientific MICROSPECTRUM, MICROSPECTRUM, LLC LLC $700.00 $700.00 MICROSPECTRUM, MICROSPECTRUM, LLC LLC $700.00$700.00 MICROSPECTRUM, LLC Boersma BoersmaFuneral Home Funeral Home$700.00 $1,800.00$1,800.00activities, with a focus on heart disease, diabetes Aaron's LawnAaron's Care Lawn Care Aaron's Lawn Care $975.00 $975.00 Food Aaron's Finders FoodAaron'sLawn Finders Care Lawn Care $975.00 $250.00$975.00$975.00$250.00 Postmaster Postmaster Postmaster $46.00 $46.00RGT Postmaster Properties RGTPostmaster Properties LLC LLC $46.00 $1,150.00$46.00$1,150.00$46.00and nutrition. Township Township Fund Fund Township$21,373.89 Fund $21,373.89 Herlinger(landlord),Steve Township Herlinger(landlord),Steve Township Fund Fund $21,373.89 $21,373.89$400.00 $21,373.89$400.00 With the grants, the Indiana Biosciences Fire FightingFire Fighting Fund Fund Fire FightingFire FundFighting Fund Fire Fighting Fund MFW3 MFW3 $650.00 $650.00Research Institute has now reached almost half of Services Servicesand Charges and Charges Services and Charges Services Tysen's Services and Country Tysen's Charges and GroceryCountry Charges Grocery $82.90 $82.90 Jackson(landlord),Troy Jackson(landlord),Troy $555.00 $555.00its three-year fundraising goal of about $350 mil- Wheatfield Wheatfield Vol Fire Dept,Vol Fire Inc. Dept, Inc. Wheatfield Vol Fire$27,817.01 Dept, Inc.$27,817.01 Wolfe Wheatfield Investments WolfeWheatfield Vol Investments Fire Vol Dept, Fire Inc. Dept, $27,817.01 Inc. $27,817.01$550.00 $27,817.01$550.00lion from philanthropists, government grants and Bill's Automotive Bill's Automotive Center Center Bill's Automotive Center$339.40 $339.40 Bill's Automotive Bill's Automotive Center Center$339.40 $339.40$339.40 Township Township Assistance Assistance Fund Fund $15,275.53$15,275.53industry contributions in order to sustain its devel- Fire Fighting Fire Fighting Fund Fund Fire Fighting$28,156.41 FundPayroll $28,156.41 Deduction Payroll Fire Deduction Fund Fighting Fire FightingFund Fund $28,156.41Fund $28,156.41 $28,156.41 CumulativeCumulative Fire Fire Cumulative Fire Cumulative Other DisbursementsCumulative Other Fire Disbursements Fire opment plan and research goals. The institute, Capital Outlays Capital Outlays Capital Outlays Capital CapitalOutlays Outlays which formed in 2013, already had $50 million on Indiana Department Indiana Department of Revenue of Revenue $960.00 $960.00 Wheatfield Wheatfield Ambulance Ambulance Service Service Wheatfield Ambulance$30,000.00 Service $30,000.00 PERF Wheatfield PERFWheatfield Ambulance Ambulance Service $30,000.00 Service $30,000.00$360.00 $30,000.00$360.00hand from a state grant and private donations. Cumulative Cumulative Fire Fire Cumulative$30,000.00 Fire $30,000.00 Internal RevenueCumulative Internal Cumulative RevenueService Fire Service Fire $30,000.00 $2,274.57 $30,000.00 $30,000.00$2,274.57 “This is a monumental achievement for the Rainy DayRainy Fund Day Fund Rainy DayRainy Fund Day Fund Rainy Day Fund Payroll Deduction Payroll Deduction Fund Fund $3,594.57$3,594.57Indiana Biosciences Research Institute and for the Services Servicesand Charges and Charges Services and Charges Services Services and Charges and Charges global life sciences research community,” David Aaron's LawnAaron's Care Lawn Care Aaron's Lawn Care $825.00 $825.00 Aaron's Aaron'sLawn Care Lawn Care $825.00 $825.00$825.00Broecker, president and CEO of the Indiana Rainy Day Rainy Fund Day Fund Rainy Day Fund$825.00 $825.00 Rainy Day Rainy Fund Day Fund$825.00 $825.00$825.00 TownshipTownship Assistance Assistance Fund Fund Township Assistance Fund TownshipTownship Assistance Assistance Fund Fund Biosciences Research Institute, said in a news Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies Supplies release. Boyce Forms/Systems Boyce Forms/Systems $118.63$118.63 Gov. Mike Pence said the grants will help the Boyce CERTIFICATION Forms/Systems Boyce Forms/Systems Boyce Forms/Systems$118.63 $118.63 $118.63 TownshipTownship Assistance Assistance Fund Fund institute “attract world-class scientific talent, and TownshipTownship AssistanceState of Assistance Indiana Fund Fund Township Assistance Fund Township Township Assistance Assistance Township Township Assistance Assistance Township Assistance produce research that will serve to further support SS: Wampler(landlord),Roger Wampler(landlord),Roger Wampler(landlord),Roger$450.00 $450.00 Wampler(landlord),Roger Wampler(landlord),Roger$450.00 $450.00$450.00its success in Indiana in the years to come.” GJT Enterprises Jasper GJT CountyEnterprises LLC LLC GJT Enterprises LLC$800.00 $800.00 GJT Enterprises GJT Enterprises LLC LLC $800.00 $800.00$800.00 The grant announcement comes as the institute NIPSCO I, Rachel NIPSCO Myers, Trustee of WHEATFIELD NIPSCO TOWNSHIP,$2,012.00 Jasper $2,012.00 County, NIPSCO Indiana, NIPSCO do solemnly affirm$2,012.00 under the penalty of perjury$2,012.00 $2,012.00prepares to break ground on its new 75,000-square- Majerik that (landlord),Joan Majerik the preceding (landlord),Joan report is complete, Majerik true, (landlord),Joan and correct;$600.00 that the $600.00 sum Majerik with Majerik(landlord),Joan which (landlord),Joan I am charged in$600.00 this report are all of the $600.00$600.00 J & S sums Wheatfield J & received S Wheatfield Rentals, by me; Rentals,LLC and that LLC the variousJ & S Wheatfield items of Rentals,expenditures $400.00 LLC $400.00 Jcredited & S Wheatfield J &have S Wheatfield been Rentals, fully Rentals, LLCpaid $400.00in LLCthe sums stated; that such $400.00 $400.00foot site near downtown Indianapolis that will TNT Ventures,payments TNT Ventures, LLC were made LLC without express TNT or Ventures, implied agreementLLC $400.00 that $400.00 anyTNT portion Ventures, TNT thereofVentures, LLC shall LLC be retained$400.00 by or repaid to me or to$400.00 $400.00anchor a 50-acre technology park. Wagner any (landlord),Wagner other person. (landlord), Steve I further Steve affirm that Wagner a complete (landlord), and Stevedetailed$250.00 annual $250.00 Wagner report, Wagner (landlord), together (landlord), Steve with Steveall acc$250.00ompanying vouchers $250.00$250.00 Eli Lilly and Co. Senior Vice President Darren Ceres Solutions Ceres Solutions $300.00 $300.00 Ceres Solutions Ceres Solutions $300.00$300.00 showing the names of persons having Ceres been Solutions paid money by the township, have been filed as required$300.00 by law in the office of Carroll told The Indianapolis Star (http://indy. Jasper the County JasperCounty REMC County Auditor, REMC and that copies Jasper of such County annual REMC report$307.00 are in $307.00 custodyJasper CountyJasper of the CountyREMCTownship REMC Board$307.00 and the State Board of $307.00$307.00 Niemetz, Accounts. Niemetz, Larry (landlord) Said Larry report (landlord) is subject to Niemetz,inspection Larry by any(landlord) taxpayer$650.00 $650.00 of Niemetz,the township. Niemetz, Larry (landlord) Larry (landlord)$650.00 $650.00$650.00st/1LFPbZs ) the $100 million in funding is CitiFinancial /S/ RachelCitiFinancial Myers CitiFinancial $400.00 $400.00 CitiFinancial CitiFinancial $400.00 $400.00$400.00enough to start a sustainable research institute. Howard(landlord),James WHEATFIELD Howard(landlord),James TOWNSHIP, B. TrusteeB. Howard(landlord),James $900.00 B. $900.00 Howard(landlord),James Howard(landlord),James B. $900.00 B. $900.00 $900.00 McCallister(landlord),Lynn McCallister(landlord),Lynn $400.00 $400.00 If the institute can raise an additional $15 mil- McCallister(landlord),Lynn McCallister(landlord),Lynn McCallister(landlord),Lynn $400.00 $400.00 $400.00 Brock, DavidBrock, (landlord) David (landlord) $400.00$400.00lion from other industry sources, it will be Brock, Telephone: David Brock, (landlord) David 219-956-3550 (landlord) Brock, David (landlord)$400.00 $400.00 $400.00 Gouwens Gouwens (landlord),Herman (landlord),Herman $500.00 $500.00 Gouwens Gouwens (landlord),Herman (landlord),Herman $500.00 $500.00 Gouwens (landlord),Herman $500.00 matched by the endowment, and the institute will SAVE-A-LOT SAVE-A-LOT $50.00 $50.00 SAVE-A-LOT SAVE-A-LOT $50.00 $50.00 Date this report was to be published: SAVE-A-LOT 02-18-16 $50.00 wind up with $115 million in grants. 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16-080RR, 16-015KV 2/25/16 White House Jasper County Public Library, Jasper County, Indiana Cash & Investments Combined Statement - 2015

Beg Cash & End Cash & Inv considers Nevada Inv Bal Bal Local Fund Number Local Fund Name Jan 1, 2015 Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 2015 Governmental Gov. Sandoval for Activities 100 Operating Fund $623,237.03 $2,271,535.26 $2,272,940.29 $621,832.00 101 Pubilc Libr. Access $50.00 $0.00 $50.00 $0.00 Card Fund Supreme Court 110 Gift Funds $9,969.20 $15,180.80 $13,416.45 $11,733.55 12003 Rens/Dem & Whtfld $175,352.75 $323,813.71 $327,007.50 $172,158.96 WASHINGTON (AP) — The White House is consider- Bif ing Republican Gov. Brian Sandoval of Nevada as a pos- 130 Library Improvement $199,707.47 $186.50 $25,192.00 $174,701.97 sible nominee to the Supreme Court, two people famil- Reserve Fund iar with the process said Wednesday. The nomination of a Republican would be seen as 150 Petty Cash $120.00 $0.00 $0.00 $120.00 an attempt by President Barack Obama to break the 151 Rainy Day $308,914.76 $2,098.45 $0.00 $311,013.21 Senate GOP blockade of any of his choices. Senate 155 State Technology $0.00 $16,997.32 $9,733.00 $7,264.32 Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., has said his Grant Fund 54-member GOP caucus is opposed to holding confir- 160 Capital Projects Fund $1,269,492.71 $9,497.07 $0.00 $1,278,989.78 mation hearings or vote on Obama’s pick, insisting that 165 Sales Tax $127.05 $174.64 $128.00 $173.69 the choice rests with the next president. 170 Levy Excess Fund $8,497.60 $0.00 $8,399.00 $98.60 The officials declined to be named because they weren’t authorized to speak publicly. 190 Cash Change Fund $150.00 $0.00 $0.00 $150.00 Mari St. Martin, Sandoval’s communications direc- 195 Insurance Refund $0.00 $192.88 $192.88 $0.00 tor, said Wednesday that the governor hasn’t been con- Fund tacted by the White House. 196 Insurance Settlement $12,301.81 $7,465.94 $6,858.83 $12,908.92 “Neither Gov. Sandoval nor his staff has been con- Fund tacted by or talked to the Obama administration regard- 20001 Fit Tax Collected $0.00 $93,248.43 $93,248.43 $0.00 ing any potential vetting for the vacancy on the U.S. 20002 Fica Tax Collected $0.00 $88,345.99 $88,345.99 $0.00 Supreme Court,” she said. 20003 State Tax Collected $3,176.93 $41,734.87 $41,346.11 $3,565.69 Sandoval met with Senate Democratic Leader Harry Reid on Monday in Washington while he was in town 20004 County Tax Collected $2,485.61 $32,766.82 $32,466.05 $2,786.38 for a meeting of the National Governors Association. 20005 In Deferred Comp. $0.00 $23,640.00 $23,640.00 $0.00 At the governors’ meeting over the weekend, Plan Sandoval said he was honored his name was mentioned 20006 #126 Cafeteria Plan $5.76 $37,126.32 $37,132.08 $0.00 as a potential successor for the late Justice Antonin 20007 Life Insurance $0.72 $2,622.48 $2,623.20 $0.00 Scalia, but had heard nothing to think the Democratic 20008 INPRS $0.00 $35,531.09 $35,531.09 $0.00 president is considering him. 20009 Before Sandoval, 52, became the state’s first Hispanic Garnishments $0.00 $108.00 $108.00 $0.00 governor, he was the state’s first Hispanic federal judge. 2001 Credit Union $0.00 $43.28 $43.28 $0.00 He supports abortion rights, a position that might Total All Funds $2,613,589.40 $3,002,309.85 $3,018,402.18 $2,597,497.07 assuage some Democrats nervous about the nomination hspaxlp of a Republican. But liberal groups swiftly came out against the idea. 16-083RR16-083RR 22/25/16 2/24/16 “Nominating Sandoval to the Supreme Court would Remington Civil Town, Jasper County, Indiana not only prevent grassroots organizations like Cash & Investments Combined Statement - 2015 Democracy for America from supporting the president Local Beg Cash & End Cash & in this nomination fight, it could lead us to actively Fund Inv Bal Inv Bal encouraging Senate Democrats to oppose his appoint- Number Local Fund Name Jan 1, 2015 Receipts Disbursements Dec 31, 2015 ment,” said Democracy for America. Governmental Limited to two terms, Sandoval’s final term as gover- Activities 101001 General $289,375.53 $395,196.56 $533,968.90 $150,603.19 nor expires in early 2019. He announced last year that 102001 Motor Vehicle $31,615.06 $155,890.25 $101,479.62 $86,025.69 he would not seek the seat of retiring Sen. Harry Reid, Highway D-Nev., the Senate minority leader, in this November’s election, a race in which Sandoval would have been a 102002 Local Road And $5,319.41 $6,480.95 $6,330.00 $5,470.36 strong favorite. Street 102033 Law Enforcement $1,869.63 $845.00 $684.73 $2,029.90 Continuing Ed Obama signs bill 102056 Park Operating $31,171.29 $102,034.38 $92,038.39 $41,167.28 102194 Rainy Day $28,854.63 $0.00 $500.00 $28,354.63 extending privacy 104022 Cumulative Capital $21,333.68 $12,817.71 $20,178.25 $13,973.14 Development protections to allies 104006 Redevelopment $250,426.82 $0.00 $0.00 $250,426.82 District Capital WASHINGTON (AP) — President Barack Obama 104007 Redevelopment $2,800.03 $621.89 $0.00 $3,421.92 signed legislation Wednesday that would extend some District Capital U.S. privacy protections to citizens of allied countries Interest and let foreigners sue the U.S. government if their 104049 Cumulative Capl $20,553.60 $2,976.41 $4,023.00 $19,507.01 personal data is unlawfully disclosed. In a separate ceremony just a few minutes later, Imprv Cigarette Tax Obama signed into law a bill that beefs up trade 104060 Cedit Capital $93,098.97 $45,869.00 $35,656.60 $103,311.37 enforcement and includes a ban on Internet access Projects taxes. 104078 Tif $1,342,396.43 $507,431.70 $884,294.81 $965,533.32 Obama said both bills had bipartisan support. The 110214 Riverboat $30,807.38 $7,019.85 $10,960.00 $26,867.23 bill extending certain privacy protections was aimed 110250 Public Safety $40,846.87 $47,316.00 $50,664.49 $37,498.38 at shoring up trust among European allies following 4300 Park Grant Fund $815.50 $0.00 $0.00 $815.50 leaks by former National Security Agency contractor 900002 Jasper $2,289.02 $2,800.00 $0.00 $5,089.02 Edward Snowden. Foundation Pass Obama said the new law makes sure data is pro- Through Fund tected under U.S. privacy laws, “not only American 900007 Police Seizure Fund $961.30 $4.00 $965.30 $0.00 citizens, but also foreign citizens.” Even as the U.S. 902005 Cemetery Operating $55,800.51 $17,006.92 $20,057.37 $52,750.06 government works to protect American’s security, 902101 Park Donation $8,411.41 $4,051.00 $4,406.89 $8,055.52 Obama said “we’re mindful of the privacy that we 910037 Payroll $1,082.20 $651,384.97 $649,053.72 $3,413.45 cherish so much.” 999 Excess Levy $1,558.72 $0.00 $1,539.00 $19.72 Supporters say extending privacy protections WASTEWATER 906200 Wastewater $151,381.69 $678,275.86 $676,696.81 $152,960.74 helps ensure that other nations will continue sharing UtilityOperating law enforcement data with the United States. 906201 Wastewater Util- $245,909.55 $279,629.51 $275,331.61 $250,207.45 Obama is trying to build support for a trade agree- Bond and Interest ment called the Trans-Pacific Partnership, and during 906202 Wastewater $62,126.27 $12,654.43 $0.00 $74,780.70 the second bill signing ceremony, he sought to UtilityDeprec/Improve emphasize that his administration is vigorously tak- 906206 Wastewater $40,383.50 $3,103.50 $0.00 $43,487.00 ing on countries that violate free trade law. He said UtilityOther #1 the bill will provide more resources to boost trade 906211 Wastewater $283,617.40 $0.00 $0.00 $283,617.40 enforcement efforts and streamline the process for fighting the illegal dumping of goods. UtilityDebt Businesses groups have said the legislation would Reserve cut down on paperwork needed to ship goods, lower- WATER 622 BAN- Water $0.00 $978,520.88 $978,520.88 $0.00 ing the cost of doing business and helping consum- Construction ers. 651 SRFDW Remington $0.00 $1,005,813.00 $5,625.00 $1,000,188.00 Obama did not focus on the aspect of the bill that Construction has gained the most attention, the ban on Internet 653 SRFDW $0.00 $106,829.69 $0.00 $106,829.69 access taxes. Remington Water Until now, states that imposed Internet access Reserve taxes have been allowed to continue. Under the legis- 654 SRFDW Remington $0.00 $4,137.51 $0.00 $4,137.51 lation Obama signed, those states would have to Water B & I phase out their taxes by the summer of 2020. 655 SRFDW $0.00 $453,856.00 $453,856.00 $0.00 Seven states — Hawaii, New Mexico, North Dakota, Remington15 Ohio, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin — have 906100 Water Utility- $126,162.25 $458,365.66 $452,485.01 $132,042.90 been collecting a combined $563 million yearly from Operating Internet access taxes, according to information gath- 906101 Water Utility-Bond $32.39 $136,242.83 $131,882.50 $4,392.72 ered by the nonpartisan Congressional Research And Interest Service. 906102 Water Utility- $44,828.85 $6,317.45 $0.00 $51,146.30 Although Obama signed the bill, the White House Depreciation/Improve took issue with a provision opposing the movement 906103 Water Utility- $25,100.00 $5,566.46 $2,979.43 $27,687.03 to boycott Israeli products in protest of Israel’s occu- Customer Deposit pation of the West Bank. Certain provisions of the bill lump together Israel and Israel-controlled territo- 906104 Water $138,671.13 $5.00 $27,855.50 $110,820.63 ries, “contrary to longstanding bipartisan United Utility Construction States policy,” Obama said in a signing statement. 906111 Water Utility-Debt $106,807.29 $76.10 $106,856.19 $27.20 Obama added that his administration will implement Reserve the bill in a “manner that does not interfere with my constitutional authority to conduct diplomacy.” Total All Funds $3,486,408.31 $6,089,140.47 $5,528,890.00 $4,046,658.78 hspaxlp THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN B11 Sports Cubs owner accepts Just 1 More Left hype, hints at new contract for Epstein

By MIKE TULUMELLO Bombers take to the road Friday at Winamac before Associated Press

returning home next week to host a Class 3A Sectional MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Like Joe Maddon and his players, Chicago Cubs owner Tom Ricketts is ready to “embrace the target.” He also appears ready to give a new deal to Theo Epstein. Ricketts acknowledged the unprec- edented hype and expectations that surround the Cubs — as embodied in the manager’s catchphrase — in his annual spring training talk with reporters on Wednesday. “Obviously the team has all the talent and the right leadership to go all the way this year,” Ricketts said. “It’s a different offseason than when you lose 101 games, that’s for sure. It’s a different vibe than we’ve had in the past. But it’s one everyone accepts. Obviously the goal is to win the World Series.” Ricketts praised Epstein, the team’s president of baseball opera- tions, for sticking to the team’s plan to develop a young, talented core of players “from the bottom up” and then seek out players to “help get us over the hump.” “From standpoint of ownership, it was a matter of trusting him and sup- porting him,” Ricketts said. “From standpoint of fans, we appreciate the patience that they’ve had to allow him to do what he has to do to build this great organization. Now, we’re there. And the key is sustaining it.” Ricketts said he had dinner with Epstein, whose contract is expiring this year, on Tuesday night. He said there’s “nothing to report” on a new deal, but added that “we’re on the same page. We just have to sit down and kind of hammer it out.” “I think he’s the best at what he does in the game,” Ricketts said. “I think from a compensation stand- point, it should be reflected.” Chicago won 97 games last year and advanced to the NL Championship Series in its first sea- son under Maddon, sparking hope PHOTOS BY HARLEY TOMLINSON among long-suffering fans that a Rensselaer Central junior Evan Brandenburg has been getting more floor time of late as his team championship might finally be on the way. The World Series title works through a tough stretch of games. Rensselaer will have played four games in a span of a drought dates to 1908. week when it heads to Winamac on Friday. Here, Brandenburg hauls in a key rebound against The Cubs signed three-time Gold Glove outfielder Jason Heyward Lafayette Jeff and is fouled. His two free throws helped the Bombers maintain a late lead, but the ($184 million, eight years) and Bronchos would rally by forcing a trio of turnovers in the final 1:38 in a 57-53 victory. pitcher John Lackey ($32 million, two years) from NL Central rival St. Louis, and they brought in two-time All-Star Ben Zobrist ($56 million, four years). Ricketts said the Cubs would apply to host an All-Star Game once renovations in and around Wrigley Field are closer to completion. Chicago last hosted the game in 1990. “It’s about our turn,” he said.

RCMS SPORTS Swimmers open with easy win over N. Judson

The Rensselaer Central Middle School swim team opened the 2016 season with a 121-48 romp of North Judson at the RCHS pool. The Bombers won all but one of the 11 events. Elise Dobson won a pair of events for RCMS, including the 200-yard freestyle and the 100 backstroke. Kennedy Minter won the 100-yard individual medley title, Stephen Duncan was the 50 butterfly champ, Jimi Michael claimed the 100 free- style title, Jacob Parrish was the 400 free winner and Halle Hall won the 100 breaststroke event. The Bombers also won all three relays, including the 200-yard medley relay team of Hall, Duncan, Eli Kosiba and Aidan Geleott; the 200 Rensselaer Central juniors Luke Branson (left) and Landon Balch (right) have been difficult match- freestyle relay team of Duncan, Michael, Minter and Parrish; and the ups for several opponents this season. Balch has been the Bombers’ go-to guy most of the season, 400 free relay team of Parrish, but Branson has been able to clear the lane for his teammate on the opposite side of the floor and Geleott, Michael and Minter. is a threat to score in the post as well. On Tuesday against Jeff, Branson showed his versatility by The Bombers return to action Thursday night (weather permitting) knocking down two 3-pointers. against Benton Central at the RCHS pool. The meet is set for a 5:30 p.m. start.

JV BASKETBALL RCHS guard Grant Myers (with

ball) and back court mates Jaylen The Rensselaer Central junior var- Gilbert and Ben Hillan give the sity boys’ basketball team struggled Bombers a trio of perimeter to put points on the board in 55-27 loss to Lafayette Jeff on Tuesday. threats on most nights. The The Bronchos jumped ahead 15-5 Bombers average four 3-pointers in the first quarter and outscored the a game and had seven 3s in hosts, 27-8, in the second half. Freshman Noah Donahue led the Tuesday’s loss at Lafayette Jeff. Bombers with eight points. Thadd Edelman chipped in six points and JT Feagans had five. B12 RENSSELAER REPUBLICAN THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25, 2016 Sports PREP SECTIONAL BASKETBALL PREVIEW Challenges Intriguing first-round await match-ups at area sectionals sectional favorites By HARLEY TOMLINSON Three hundred ninety [email protected] eight (398) teams were drawn IHSAA BOYS BASKETBALL and placed into brackets on With Tri-County to Sunday for the 106th Annual kick off the Class A sec- SECTIONAL PAIRINGS IHSAA Boys Basketball State tional at home against Tournament presented by the North White, all other CLASS 3A Indiana Pacers and Indiana @ Griffith games involving area Tuesday, March 1 Fever. teams will have to settle Hammond Gavit (8-12) vs. Lighthouse CPA (9-12) Sectional games are sched- for the backseat. Griffith (19-2) vs. Hammond Clark (4-18) uled to begin Tuesday, March 1, Tri-County and North Friday, March 4 and run through Saturday, Hammond (10-10) vs. Game 1 winner March 5, with the regional White have combined for Kankakee Valley (6-15) vs. Game 2 winner round slated for March 12 and 33 wins this season and semistates on March 19. The both have played their @ Rensselaer Central four state championship games best basketball in the Tuesday, March 1 that make up the state finals later stages of the season. Rensselaer Central (8-11) vs. Wheeler (10-10) Calumet (8-11) vs. Twin Lakes (16-6) will be played at Bankers Life The Cavaliers are led Friday, March 4 Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on by a slew of slashing Andrean (8-12) vs. Game 1 winner Saturday, March 26. players with great ball Hanover Central (8-13) vs. Game 2 winner New Albany is the top- handling skills in seniors ranked team in both the CLASS 2A Austin Schneider, Blake Associated Press Class 4A @ Knox poll and the single class poll Justice, Trevor Miller and Tuesday, March 1 from the Indiana Basketball Ben Cook. Setting the Delphi (4-14) vs. Knox (6-15) Coaches Association. The North Judson (1-19) vs. Hebron (8-11) offense is junior guard Bulldogs will begin their quest Nate Patton, with sopho- Wednesday, March 2 Marquette Catholic (16-8) vs. Winamac (13-9) for a third consecutive sec- more Bryce Cook the Friday, March 4 tional championship after team’s top post player. North Newton (3-18) vs. Game 1 winner earning a first round bye. North White is led by Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner They’ll await the Seymour/ four-year varsity starter New Albany winner in CLASS A Sectional 15 at Seymour. Luke Diener, who averag- @ Tri-County es 19.8 ppg. and 8.7 Class 3A’s No. 1 team Griffith, Tuesday, March 1 last year’s state runnerup, will rebounds per contest. He Tri-County (18-4) vs. North White (14-6) Wednesday, March 2 host Hammond Clark in is assisted by twin broth- Sectional 17. ers Caleb and Clint Pioneer (15-6) vs. West Central (1-19) Caston (6-16) vs. Covenant Christian (8-13) In Class 2A, topranked Hendress, as well as the Friday, March 4 Lapel will play host to Muncie versatile Javier Benitez. South Newton (19-2) vs. Game 1 winner Burris in the sixteam Cameron Ruemler comes Game 2 winner vs. Game 3 winner Sectional 42 opener. off the bench to provide a Liberty Christian, the No. spark, and had 19 points 1 team in the Class A poll, will in a win last week. begin its charge toward a fifth The Vikings own a consecutive sectional title when it meets tournament 58-53 win over TC on the PHOTO BY TOM SPARKS newcomer Anderson Cavaliers’ home floor, but Preparatory Academy in the two teams have Covenant Christian senior Jake Bowers has Sectional 55 at Wes-Del. matured since that Dec. been his team’s top scorer in each of the past Among last year’s state cham- 18 meeting. two seasons. He averages 15 ppg. this year. pions, three will play up in Whoever wins the class after winning their respective tournament in game will have to cinch it would mean a game teams did not face each up and get ready for 2015. against perhaps the weak- other during the season, Guerin Catholic, last year’s round two of a prizefight est team in the sectional but do share common bout. South Newton and Class 3A champ now playing in Hanover Central. opponents. in 4A, drew a bye and will its school-record 20-2 Andrean, No. 2 in the Covenant is led on meet the WestfieldFishers mark faces the winner on favorite list, will face offense by senior guard winner in Sectional 8 at Friday night in what either Rensselaer or Jake Bowers at 15 ppg. Noblesville. should be another dandy Wheeler next Friday. Jimmy Holmes chips in Park Tudor, the winner of finish. A highlight of 12.7 ppg., and Chris the last two Class 2A state tour- Once a winner is naments and now in Class 3A, North White’s offensive threats include (L to R) Wednesday night games Beezhold, the Knights’ decided in that game at Class 2A Knox and talented sophomore big will face off against Indianapolis Luke Diener, Caleb Hendress and Clint Hendress. Cardinal Ritter in Sectional 28 at between White County Class A Tri-County is man, averages 13.6 points Beech Grove. Barr-Reeve, which rivals on Tuesday night, Marquette Catholic’s and 9.5 rebounds per the attention will then celebrated the school’s first state game with Winamac at contest in a break-out title a year ago, will try its hand turn to Rensselaer Mark McFarland said. contest. Knox. Tabbed the top two season. Central’s Class 2A sec- in Class 2A and awaits the South “What I’ve found is they The second game in favorites to win a section- Wednesday’s other Knox/North Knox winner in tional, which kicks off play at a similar pace as Rensselaer Tuesday night al, Marquette blitzed the contest pits Pioneer, Sectional 47 at North Knox. around the same time as us and they have the will feature Calumet Warriors, 67-38, earlier which beat Winamac Homestead, last year’s Class 4A TC’s game with the same type of guards we against Twin Lakes. this month to kick-start a recently to tie for a share state champ, drew homestand- Vikings with the host have. It should be an Though the game appears five-game losing streak of the Hoosier North ing Huntington North in Bombers facing Wheeler. pretty even match-up.” to be a mismatch on for Winamac, which won Athletic Conference title, Sectional 6. Rensselaer didn’t play Wheeler will have per- paper — Calumet has the Delphi Sectional title will face West Central. Lafayette Central Catholic Wheeler during the regu- haps the best player on eight wins to 17 for the a year ago. The host Trojans are (Class A) leads the state with 14 consecutive sectional lar season, but do have the floor in shooting Indians — an intriguing North Judson and trying to crawl out from a championships. Andrean (Class several common foes. Hebron will square off in 16-game losing streak guard Jared Catherman, side note is Twin Lakes’ 3A), which will travel to The Bombers are 4-3 a 6-foot-2 senior who play of late. The Indians the other Wednesday with one more game against those foes, while Rensselaer Central for this leads the Bearcats with a struggled to gain footing night game at Knox. remaining on the sched- year’s sectional, follows with Wheeler is 3-4. 16.1 ppg. average. Xavier in the Hoosier At Tri-County, ule at Covenant Rensselaer has beaten six in a row and Pike (Class Silva averages 11 ppg. and Conference Tournament, Caston’s game with Christian. 4A) is next with five straight. Kankakee Valley twice; freshman Dane finishing fourth after Covenant Christian of Wheeler lost in its only Simatovich contributes hosting the top four DeMotte will be the high- meeting with the Kougars 10.9 ppg. teams last week. They light. The teams are near- last week. But the Bearcats aver- also suffered a loss to Tri- ly evenly matched in the Also, the Bombers fell age just 45 ppg. With just County earlier in the win column, with Caston to Boone Grove in the KV 33 3-pointers as a team, month. owning six wins and tournament in January. they rely on Catherman But Twin Lakes, which Covenant eight. The The Bearcats own a one- and Silva’s ability to slash got a big win over Lewis point win over the to the rim. Cass on Tuesday, is con- Wolves, so the records The Bombers, mean- sidered a strong favorite don’t reveal much in while, have hit 79 3-point- to win the sectional at what to expect in this ers, with junior Grant Rensselaer and move on match-up. Myers owning a team- to the Kankakee Valley “We have a lot of com- best 24 treys. Junior post Regional, where it will mon opponents with player Landon Balch likely have to go through them, like Hebron, averages 13 ppg., while No. 1 ranked Griffith to Kankakee Valley, Boone sophomore guard Jaylen advance further into the Grove, Hanover Central, Gilbert tosses in 12.2 tournament. With Full Service so we can compare that points and 3.6 assists per A win by the Indians way,” Bombers coach Locations at LAKE VILLAGE ROSELAWN Let’s Cook ‘Em! Spartans - Give us RENSSELAER an Electrifying Win! 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By Tom Sparks Sports Correspondent

WHeATFIeLD – The Kankakee Valley boys’ bas- ketball team celebrated the accomplishments of its two senior members just prior to taking to the court for the last home game, held on Feb. 16th. Logan Abbring and Chad Hill were presented to the cheering crowd along with their parents. Joining Abbring was his older brother Gage, a former Kougar basketball player. Abbring and Hill would go on to celebrate the Kougars’ win over Wheeler PHOTO BY TOM SPARKS in the game that followed. Kankakee Valley boys’ basketball seniors Chad Hill (left) and Logan Abbring were honored before the game vs. Wheeler held Abbring is the son of Tom and Carrie Abbring of Feb. 16. Pictured are (l-r) Craig Hill, Chad Hill, Jody Hill, Gage Abbring, Carrie Abbring, Logan Abbring and Tom Abbring. DeMotte. He has played basketball for the school for all four years and has been a member of the BPA Club and environmental Club for three years. Kougars could face Abbring plans to attend IUPUI’s Kelley School of Business to major in accounting and financing with a minor in sports mar- keting. sectional’s best at Grifith Hill is the son of Craig By Harley Tomlinson Delphi and Knox will open the [email protected] tournament on Tuesday, with North and Jody Hill of DeMotte. Judson and Hebron to square off in He has played basketball The IHSAA boys’ basketball Wednesday’s first game. for all four years of high sectional draw didn’t do Kankakee Marquette Catholic, the school, soccer for three, Valley any favors on Sunday. tournament favorite, will face and football and track for Though the Kougars will pass Winamac in the marquee match-up one. Additionally Hill has on the first round at the Griffith of the first round on Wednesday. been a member of the choir Winners from Wednesday will play Class 3A Sectional and will start and the Chess Club. Hill the tournament from the semi- in Friday’s second game. will either attend Indiana final round, there is the matter of In the Rensselaer Class 2A who that team might be. The host Sectional, the Bombers will play State University for Panthers, ranked No. 1 in the state Wheeler on Tuesday, with Calumet accounting or will go on at 3A with a 19-2 record, is a huge and Twin Lakes to follow. active duty in the U.S. favorite to beat Hammond Clark Andrean will face the RCHS/ Army. If Hill elects to head (4-18) on opening night (Tuesday, Wheeler winner, while Hanover to ISU, he plans to join the March 1). Central will play either Calumet or ROTC program and That will set up a rematch Twin Lakes in game two on Friday. become an officer in the between Griffith and the Kougars In the Class A tournament at Army National Guard. (6-15), who lost 62-27 to the Tri-County, Covenant Christian Panthers last week. returns to Wolcott to play Caston KV never got started in that on Wednesday night, with Pioneer game, scoring zero points in the and West Central to square off in first quarter and only five by Wednesday’s first game. halftime. Tri-County and North White In other Griffith Sectional open the tournament on Tuesday in match-ups, Hammond Gavit will a battle of area titans. face Lighthouse CPA in Tuesday’s On Friday, South Newton will first game, followed by Griffith face the winner of the TC/North and Hammond Clark. White game with Wednesday’s On Friday, Hammond will winners to square off in game two play either Gavit or Lighthouse on Friday. for a chance to play in Saturday’s championship game. KV will face Griffith or Clark in Friday’s other KV senior Logan Abbring semifinal, which is set for around (right) has been consistent 7:30 p.m. since his return from a knee In the Class 2A sectional at Knox, North Newton earned a bye injury midway through the into the semifinals and will play season. Chad Hill has been a either Delphi or Knox next Friday threat from the perim- night. eter this year.

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