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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 1, 2013
Angola, Indiana
On the brink
GOOD MORNING Families need help in fire’s aftermath PLEASANT LAKE — The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Angola is helping two families displaced by fire last week. The charitable group, based at the St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, is collecting clothing and other necessities for family members. The fire occurred just after midnight on Monday, Sept. 23, at 3175 S. Old U.S. 27, according to Steuben County Communications records. The Steuben Township Volunteer Fire Department handled the blaze, which destroyed the house. Jaccyn Garrison, her husband and four children, and Christinia Binion and her teenage son were living there along with a dog, three cats, a rabbit and a pet rat, said Eric Reynolds, president of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Angola. The cats were lost in the fire and the dog is credited with waking the people in the home to alert them to the emergency. The American Red Cross provided two nights in a hotel and the Society is hoping to provide continued assistance to the people, who are now reportedly living in a camper and tent. They have jobs but are in need of clothing, food, towels, washclothes, personal hygiene products and toiletries, toilet paper that is safe to use in a camper, laundry detergent, dog food, rabbit food, rat food, shoes, pillows and warm blankets. Clothing is needed in the following sizes for the eight victims: 32-by-34 men’s pants, extra large shirts and size 10 shoes; men’s 34-by-32 pants, large shirts and size 9 shoes; size 6 in girls’ pants, size 7 in girls shirts, size 13 girl’s shoes; boys’ size 5 shirts and pants and size 11 shoes; women’s size 24 pants, women’s size 3XL shirts and size 10 shoes; size 38 mens pants and size 2X men’s shirts. Also, baby items are needed as Garrison is expecting a child soon, and all of the items they purchased for the baby were lost in the fire, said Reynolds. Those who wish to help are asked to contact the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Angola at 624-3577 and leave a message.
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The Angola High School Marching Hornets reach out as part of this year’s show, “Reaching Out.”
Hornets reach to another first BY AMY OBERLIN aoberlin@kpcmedia.com
ANGOLA — The Angola High School Marching Hornets had another first-place finish at the Penn Invitational Saturday. The Hornets were judged the top act out of seven bands competing in Class C. This is the second competition Angola has won. The band also received a caption award for best general effect for its show “Reaching Out.” Fairfield High School, which placed second, received caption awards for best music and best visual. Other bands included NorthWood, third; Leo, fourth; John Glenn, fifth; Knox, sixth; and Wawasee, seventh. “Reaching Out” is a dramatic presentation set to Michael Kamen’s “The New Moon in the Old Moon’s Arms.” It spans a range of notes and moods, starting with aggressive tones, moving into a ballad and ending with an upbeat tempo. Director Kevin Fogle said judges this year have appreciated the musicians’ mastery of challenging music. Tarps set on the field use imagery from the iconic reaching hands in the Michelangelo fresco, “The Creation of Adam,” in the Sistine Chapel. The show has a theme of reaching out to others. The Marching Hornets will
KIM WILSON
This year’s show by the Angola High School Marching Hornets has a dramatic flair and difficult music.
perform Saturday in the Bands of America Marching Championships at Scheumann Stadium at Ball State University, going on at 10 a.m. On Saturday, Oct. 12, Angola will compete at Homestead High School then at Indiana State School Music Association regionals Oct. 19 in Chesterton. If Angola is in the top 10, it will
advance to semi-state in the Open Class category on Oct. 26 at Decatur Central in Indianapolis. The Marching Hornets are striving for a repeat of last year’s run to the state finals. The ISSMA finals are Nov. 2 in the Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. A band in each of four classes will be selected as state finalists.
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GOP resolve crumbles in face of government shutdown today WASHINGTON (AP) — A threatened government shutdown imminent, House Republicans scaled back their demands to delay the nation’s health care law Monday night as the price for essential federal funding, but President Barack Obama and Democrats rejected the proposals as quickly as they were made. “We’re at the brink,” said Sen. Barbara Mikulski, D-Md. On a long day and night in the Capitol, the Senate torpedoed one GOP attempt to tie government financing to changes in “Obamacare.” House Republicans countered with a second despite unmistakable signs their unity was fraying — and Senate Democrats promptly rejected it, as well. That left the next move up to Speaker John Boehner and his House Republican rank and file, with the shutdown deadline of midnight EDT approaching. The stock market dropped on fears that political gridlock between the White House and a tea party-heavy Republican Party would prevail, though analysts suggested significant damage to the national economy was unlikely unless a shutdown lasted more than a few days. Still, a shutdown would send hundreds of thousands of workers SEE SHUTDOWN, PAGE A6
Angola Fund’s work gets underway BY JENNIFER DECKER jdecker@kpcmedia.com
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Fremont Town Council President Steve Brown, from left, Kristine Merrill, Devon Lytle (grandson of the Merrills), Lonnie Merrill and Greg Burns, president and CEO of Cameron Memorial
Community Hospital, Angola, pose for a photo after the Merrills were named the latest Fremont First Beautification Award winner Saturday.
Merrills honored for landscaping FREMONT — Town Council President Steve Brown, along with Cameron Memorial Community Hospital announced the latest recipients of the “Fremont First Beautification Award,” Lonnie and Kristine Merrill. The Merrills were awarded the honor for the outstanding landscaping of their home at 301 Prairie Lane on Saturday. The Merrills have lived in their home for the past five years and have done the majority of the work themselves. “I enjoy doing it,” Lonnie said. “It’s more of a hobby.” The Merrills have put a lot of work into the front landscaping this year, increasing its size and adding many new plants and flowers. Lonnie had to dig out the area by over a foot in order to add
the proper soil for the plants. “They just wouldn’t grow in what was there,” he said. Next year the Merrills would like to begin working on the back. “We are so pleased to present this award to the Merrills,” said Greg Burns, Cameron president and CEO. “It’s so nice to see all the hard work they’ve done to make their corner of the world a little more beautiful.” The purpose of the Fremont First Beautification Award is to promote and recognize the efforts of town residents who beautify their landscapes and the exterior of their properties. The award is being sponsored by Cameron as part of its commitment to promote wellness and a high quality of community life. This honor is awarded quarterly with two awards
recognizing a home’s exterior and two honoring outstanding landscaping. The public is invited to nominate themselves or another resident that is deserving of positive attention. Nominees must be located within the Fremont limits, and the area nominated must be visible from a public right of way. Nomination forms are available on Cameron’s website at cameronmch.com or at the Fremont Town Hall at 205 N. Tolford St. Recipients of the award will receive a gift certificate to a local home improvement/landscape nursery store provided Cameron Hospital and will be recognized with a sign in their yard. For more information on the award, contact the Fremont Town Hall at 495-2504.
ANGOLA — At least two established companies reportedly are interested in coming to the city and may be interested in applying for money through the newly-created Angola Investment Fund. That was what Dave Koenig, executive director of the Steuben County Economic Development Corp., told the fund’s board at an organizational Monday meeting. The fund was established after the Angola Common Council opted to set aside $1 million in Major Moves Construction funding that came from the lease of the Indiana Toll Road. The fund was approved by the Indiana State Board of Accounts. The fund’s purpose is to provide low-interest loans and investment capital for start up and small businesses in the city. In doing so, it would serve as a catalyst for future economic development in Angola in a broad variety of business sectors. Guidelines for administering the fund were discussed. They include: • Industry sector entities will be eligible to apply focused on energy, manufacturing, information technology and scientific research. • Evaluation criteria will include strength of business plan, historic performance, industry sector, resumes of principals, job creation, average salaries and wages and capital investment. • Requests may be made for at least $20,000, but not more than $50,000. Investments up to $100,000 may be considered for high-skill, high-wage projects. • The fund won’t provide more SEE FUND, PAGE A6