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GRANT COUNTY SCHOOLS Allen Elementary School 1115 East Bradford St Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 664-7355

Frances Slocum Elementary School 2909 South Torrence St Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 664-0589

Madison-Grant Jr High School 11640 S/e 00 West Fairmount, IN 46928 Phone: (765) 948-5132

Dr Robert H Faulkner Academy 1111 West 2nd St Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 662-9910

Grant County Comm. Justice Center 501 South Adams St Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 662-9864

Marion Early Childhood Ed Center 107 South Pennsylvania Ave Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 651-2048

Early Childhood Center 560 South 900 East Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 664-0624

Grant County Special Ed Coop 426 East South ‘a’ St Gas City, IN 46933 Phone: (765) 677-4410

Marion High School 750 West 26th St Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 664-9051

Eastbrook High School 560 South 900 East Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 664-1214

John L McCulloch Jr High School 3528 South Washington St Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 674-6917

Mississinewa High School 1 Indian Trl Gas City, IN 46933 Phone: (765) 674-2248

Eastbrook Jr High School 560 South 900 East Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 668-7136

John W Kendall Elementary School 2009 West Kem Rd Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 662-7364

Northview Elementary School 725 East North ‘h’ St Gas City, IN 46933 Phone: (765) 677-4400

Westbrook North Elementary School 504 South First St Van Buren, IN 46991 Phone: (765) 934-5551

Justice Thurgood Marshall Mid. School 720 North Miller Ave Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 664-0507

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Eastbrook South Elementary School 694 South Second St Upland, IN 46989 Phone: (765) 998-2208

Madison-Grant High School 11700 S/e 00 West Fairmount, IN 46928 Phone: (765) 948-4141

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INFO, HISTORY, & DEMOGRAPHICS GRANT INFO & HISTORY

Grant County is a county located in the U.S. state of Indiana. At the time of the 2010 census, the population was 70,061. The county seat is Marion. Important paleontological discoveries, dating from the Pliocene epoch, have been made at the Pipe Creek Sinkhole in Grant County. Grant County was formed in 1831. It was named for Captains Samuel and Moses Grant of Kentucky. The county government is a constitutional body, and is granted specific powers by the Constitution of Indiana, and by the Indiana Code. According to the 2010 census, the county has a total area of 414.90 square miles (1,074.6 km2), of which 414.07 square miles (1,072.4 km2) (or 99.80%) is land and 0.82 square miles (2.1 km2) (or 0.20%) is water. In recent years, average temperatures in Marion have ranged from a low of 16 °F (−9 °C) in January to a high of 85 °F (29 °C) in July, although a record low of −23 °F (−31 °C) was recorded in January 1985 and a record high of 108 °F (42 °C) was recorded in July 1936. Average monthly precipitation ranged from 2.03 inches (52 mm) in February to 4.73 inches (120 mm) in July.

GRANT DEMOGRAPHICS

As of the 2010 United States Census, there were 70,061 people, 27,245 households, and 18,000 families residing in the county. The population density was 169.2 inhabitants per square mile (65.3/km2). There were 30,443 housing units at an average density of 73.5 per square mile (28.4/km2). The racial makeup of the county was 88.2% white, 7.0% black or African American, 0.6% Asian, 0.3% American Indian, 1.4% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Those of Hispanic or Latino origin made up 3.6% of the population. In terms of ancestry, 19.5% were German, 12.4% were American, 10.0% were Irish, and 9.0% were English. Of the 27,245 households, 29.4% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 48.0% were married couples living together, 13.4% had a female householder with no husband present, 33.9% were non-families, and 28.8% of all households were made up of individuals. The average household size was 2.39 and the average family size was 2.89. The median age was 39.5 years. The median income for a household in the county was $47,697 and the median income for a family was $49,860. Males had a median income of $40,146 versus $28,588 for females. The per capita income for the county was $19,792. About 12.0% of families and 17.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.0% of those under age 18 and 9.4% of those age 65 or over.

RECYCLING MATTERS

FACTS ABOUT RECYCLING

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Currently less than 35% of households and less than 10% of businesses in the U.S. recycle. (EPA 2011)

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Those levels have barely improved in 15 years despite billions of dollars spent on competitions, symposiums, awareness campaigns and sorting technologies.

Huhtamaki Inc 1001 E 38th St, Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 677-0395

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The experience at the bin needs to be improved for the general public, which is why we have introduced society-wide standardized labels.

Goodwill 3164 S Western Ave, Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 662-9345

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If the US recycling levels can reach 75% it will be the environmental benefit of removing 50 million cars from the road each year and it will generate 1.5 million new jobs. Improving and increasing recycling is one of the greatest opportunities for our environment, our natural resources, and our economy!

Grant County Recycling Center 3939 S Garthwaite Rd, Gas City, IN 46933 Phone: (765) 677-6044 Newlon Metals, Inc 654 S Lincoln Blvd, Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 662-1305

Rescued Treasures 210 E Main St, Gas City, IN 46933 Phone: (765) 674-1997

FUN FACTS ABOUT EXERCISE

1. Listening to music while exercising can improve your work out performance by 15%! 2. Cardiovascular exercise helps create new brain cells. This improves brain power and brain activity! 3. Exercising increases the production of cells that are responsible for learning and memory! 4. If you run at a 10 minute per mile pace you can burn 104.3 calories per mile! 5. The more muscle mass you have, the more fat your body burns while resting! 6. If you exercise 3 times a week for 45 minutes you can help prevent signs of aging! 7. Having more muscle than fat means you can consume more calories! 8. Exercising on a regular basis helps boost your immune system. This means you’ll get sick less often than people who don’t exercise! 9. Exercising increases the amount of endorphins that are released into your body and increases productivity! 10. Sweat releases dirt through your pores which reduces acne and breakouts. Workouts improve the overall look of your skin. 11. Exercising can help ease your mind and rejuvenate your body. Working out will make you feel great and boost your confidence! 12. If you’re someone who has trouble sleeping or staying asleep then working out is your answer. Exercise helps to clear your head and helps you feel relaxed!

C O T U N N A TY R G

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Walnut Creek Golf Course Guaranteed best daily rates are available online! A great way to enjoy a healthy day of fun! We invite you to enjoy Grant Countyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Premier Golf Course, practice facility and driving range! Receive savings off normal rates every time you play with a Frequent Player Swing Card! Purchase online or the next time you play! Join today and enjoy two award winning designs. Walnut Creek Golf Course 7453 E 400 S Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 998-7651 or (800) 998-7651

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Splash House Come enjoy some fun in the sun at Splash House! The water park includes slides, a lazy river, a kiddie pool and more! Admission $6 student $8 adult $6 seniors (55 & over) Groups (15 or more): $6 per person Season Pass Individual Pass: $100 Family Pass (up to 4): $200 Each additional: $25 Splash House Water Park 2601 S Adams St Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 668-1794

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Bonzo’s Fun Zone Our wall-to-wall bounce houses and obstacle course will keep your child active, happy, and health. Our play center is suitable for children 12 years old and younger. Also, enjoy our parties that are filled with bouncing and sliding fun. Bonzo’s is perfect for school & daycare field trips, family reunions, team building, church groups, company parties & parents’ day out groups. Admission $7 Ages 2-12 Ages 1 & Under Free! Parents Free! Hours Mon-Fri: 4pm-8pm Sat: 12pm-9pm Bonzo’s Fun Zone 2109 S Scatterfield Rd Anderson, IN 46016 Email: info@bonzosfunzone.com

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2016

STAYING

SAFE in

Always Lock Your Doors

One of the easiest everyday safety precautions to take is locking your doors. Even if you live in a safe neighborhood and you trust your neighbors, criminals could still target your home. Lock your doors when you are home, as well as when you leave the house. And get in the habit of locking your car doors as well! When I am driving alone, I lock my doors, especially in bigger cities.

Use Your Peephole

When someone knocks on your door, before you answer you should take a look through the peephole. If you don’t recognize the person, and it’s not someone like the mailman or a maintenance man, then it might not be a good idea to open your door. Lots of robberies these days happen by homeowners simply opening their door, only to be forced inside and taken advantage of.

Don’t Pick up Hitchhikers

This goes without saying, but women driving alone are bright red targets for hitchhikers. There’s always the chance that it’s just a misfortunate soul who needs a ride, but why risk it? There will be others who come along, and you need to keep your safety in mind. When you are alone in a car with a stranger, you won’t have anywhere to go or any way to get help should the situation go wrong.

Never Stop to “Help” Children

I know, this tip sounds cruel. But recently, criminals have been employing a new and dirty trick. In secluded areas of the highway or back country roads, they are leaving covered car seats alongside the road. When someone, usually a woman, stops to help the baby, the woman is either abducted or her car stolen. If you notice a small child or a car seat along the roadside, call 911 and do not stop!

Wear Your Seat Belt

You would be surprised at how many lives this simple mechanism in a car could save, yet how many people refuse to wear theirs. Start forming the habit of buckling up no matter how short of a drive you may have. If nothing else, wearing your seat belt will prevent you from getting a ticket in most states!

Have Emergency Supplies on Hand

It’s always a good idea to have an emergency kit on hand. Leave one in your car and one in your house. Ideally, these kits should contain items suited to personal needs and local weather tendencies. A few good basics are water, non-perishable food items, a first aid kit, cell phone charger, a blanket, an extra jacket and pair of shoes, candles, matches, flashlight and batteries, money, and copies of documents you might need in the event that your personal belongings were all lost. Consider diapers and formula if you have a baby, and personal hygiene products as well.

Avoid Dark Parking Lots

This might be hard tip to avoid, depending on where you live or work, but lots of women are attacked or abducted from dark parking lots. If you can’t get around walking through a dark parking lot, carry your car keys in your hand. In the event of an emergency, you can press the panic button on your car remote. This is usually enough to scare a potential attacker away!

Grant County Sheriff’s Dept 214 E 4th St, Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 662-9836 Marion Police Traffic Division 301 S Branson St, Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 668-4421 Fairmount Police Dept 214 W Washington St # 2, Fairmount, IN 46928 Phone: (765) 948-4400 Gas City Police Dept 211 E Main St, Gas City, IN 46933 Phone: (765) 674-2278 Jonesboro Police Dept 414 S Main St, Jonesboro, IN 46938 Phone: (765) 674-6963

Take a Self Defense Course

Learning a few basic moves in self-defense could possibly save your life! Most cities should have a place or two that offer self-defense classes, and they shouldn’t be too costly. In the event you should need to use what you learned, the class will have paid for itself!

Learn How to Handle Natural Disasters

Try to gather basic information on what to do when presented with natural disasters, a medical crisis, or even bomb threats. If nothing else, at least learn which natural disasters are likely to occur in your area, and what you should do in the event of one happening. Find out where to go, whom to contact, which items to grab, and how to stay safe until help arrives.

Don’t Panic

Whatever you do, when faced with any kind of danger, emergency, or scary situation, don’t panic. Stay calm and try to use common sense. The situation will more than likely get worse if you freak out. If you must freak out, freak out on the inside, but remain calm on the outside and do what needs to be done.

Marion Fire Dept 301 S Branson St # 328, Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 668-4474 Jonesboro Volunteer Fire Dept Fairmount Ave, Jonesboro, IN 46938 Phone: (765) 674-5661 Washington Township Volunteer Fire Dept 1513 N Bethlehem Rd, Marion, IN 46952 Phone:(765) 664-7143 Gas City Volunteer Fire Dept 111 S 3rd St, Gas City, IN 46933 Phone: (765) 677-3088 Mill Township Fire Dept 2113 E Old Kokomo Rd, Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 674-2500

2016 HOROSCOPES

ARIES March 21 - April 19 Your ruler, the rambunctious Mars with a takes-no-prisoners manner, zig zags through the houses of your chart in 2016. He pays special attention to personal growth, love and marriage, and the expansion of philosophy and just regular wandering around. Mars begins the year making direct hits to the house of both one-on-one intimacy, and funds received from other people. He stays on a wild ride through that house for the first eight months of the year with an occasional peek into the house of philosophical thinking. Neptune is his silent partner, bringing a spiritual element to life... a kind of acceptance or “it is what it is” attitude. Jupiter is in the house of the workplace and in this position gives you a sense of purpose, better working conditions, or possibly a new job with increased salary. Since this house is also connected to your health, Jupiter brings you more vitality and physical strength. In September this lucky star moves into the house of marriage and improves on an already blooming love affair or your marriage. If you’re single he has been known to bring that special person to the scene. TAURUS April 20 - May 20 The Fifth House, that place of daring but light-hearted love, creativity, sports, and -- yes -- children, is your key to happiness this upcoming year. The always sultry Taurus has an inner bad boy/bad girl and he or she swims to the surface in 2016, bringing you any number of new and lusty adventures. You’ll be redefining your image, too, with Jupiter in this house, expanding your capacity for love... and that thirst is real. The eternal teacher Saturn is in the Eighth House of intimacy, and it’s cooling off those one-on-one sexy encounters. Now it’s not about sex, it’s about love. Love is in the air all year, Bull, but you will be also dealing with deeper issues. It’s true that our belief system rules our lives, and for you with Uranus in the Twelfth House you are in for an upheaval or reversal in what you believe, as both philosophical and religious ideologies are up for change. With Pluto in the Ninth, some of you may be returning to school, or taking extra academic classes. When these two heavy-hitters, agents of change are in the mix. You are not only ready for change, but celebrating it. GEMINI May 21 - June 20 Mercury, your ruler, runs rampant this year and so do you, Gemini. As the year begins he stops in his tracks and reviews his status, and sets a pattern for your behavior for the upcoming twelve months.This year this occasionally superficial but darling rascal makes his list and checks it twice (that is, moves into retrograde motion) four times instead of the usual three. He is a tad more impulsive than usual but the big news is he is taking on Saturn and actually opposing that stern taskmaster all year. During those times when testing is inevitable, there is no end to the targets: romantic unions, friendship, or career. You’ll get in there and dig deep and this could be one of the most transformative years in decades. You want your way this year and will use any means to achieve that end. With Neptune holding tight to your Tenth House you have decided that your career must have more personal meaning, and look for more authenticity in all areas of your life. The largest star in the heavens, Jupiter, is helping you achieve inner peace in the Fourth House, the place of home and family of origin, and in the Eleventh House, too -- bringing new pals your way, and a possible special love interest. CANCER June 21 - July 22 Cancer, you already know that home, career, and love can present the most crucial of life’s continuing challenges, and this year the cosmos decided you need to review or polish each and every one of these categories. You are bonded to the home more than any of the other signs and there could be that first signal in March when a Lunar Eclipse shines its heavy and bright light on your sanctuary. Although this wild card drops a hint about change on the premises as early as March, it isn’t until September that Jupiter moves into the Fourth House and this actually spells out new happenings are eminent.

With your home life it could range from some minor renovation, to someone moving in, to an actual move. But, wait! Change can only take place in accordance with how much insecurity you can tolerate, which, for you, water baby, is minimal. Cancer does love to be safe and this may just be the year you question the caution you’ve been living with. A big change that feels scary at first can turn out great! Then there’s Uranus in the Tenth House of career, promising more rocking and rolling in the area of your work or your image. The last area to be stirred is Pluto still in the Seventh House of total commitment, hammering away at your love life and asking you to be even more true or faithful. It could be that this year, when Jupiter, Uranus, and Pluto are up at bat and all will whack that ball out of the park, it’s not personal, it’s business, Cancer. Leo July 23 - August 22 Dramatic, generous, and romantic, Leo, you are everyone’s dream date... and 2016 isn’t any different, except that you could be even more giving. Jupiter, the gift giver, could outdo himself this year with the beautifully wrapped baubles given for no particular reason. He’s in the Second House of you-belong-to-me and there is an abundance of intimacy and good feelings. If you have one -- or if you want one -- a love affair emits the glow that films and novels are born from. The majority of the stars hover around the place that signifies your partner zone, and they are flashing a green light with almost any new idea you conjure up. You could be tempted to totally overlook restrictive Saturn in the place of letting the good times roll. He does keep nudging you in the direction of making a commitment to that long-time love, improving your performance on the job, and keeping a watch on finances. It will become harder and harder to ignore his nudges this year, especially with the wildcard eclipses doing their job. They are shining their light on the financial houses and reminding you to keep it all real and not take unnecessary risks. Overall, you couldn’t ask for a better year to expand on both your emotional happiness and your financial future. Virgo August 23 - September 22 The year begins with the largest star in the heavens, Jupiter, in your own sign and in the house of who you are. What could possibly be the result of this position? Expansion of your personality, emphasis on your own personal growth and happiness, and a general “me, me, me” attitude. You are certainly in for one of the best years of your life, Virgo, and in September this gift-giving star moves into the house of finances and you can also look for expansion in the flow of funds. In direct opposition to all this is Neptune in the house of whom it is we love, possibly ready to blind you to reality... and your ruler Mercury is adding to the confusion. This year is more about an inner journey and possibly remembering or wanting to relive a time when love was wild and wicked and you want more of the same. The eclipses in Pisces and Virgo this year shake up the status quo if you let them as they rattle the houses of Me and You. Libra September 23 - October 22 Your ruler Venus is pushing you this year, as she scoots through all of the twelve signs and then some, waking up old dreams, forgotten talents, and stirring new ambition. By mid-October she’s right back where she started in the house of communication along with sometimes prissy Saturn, who behind the scenes is quietly refining your everyday chatter. Venus ends the year in the house of love and December could be that important month that sees you making an important change. Jupiter lends a helping hand and takes the form of an angel whispering in your ear, and you’ll seem to intuitively know all the right words and moves. In September he moves into your own sign of Libra and you enjoy the limelight fully. Jupiter in Libra opens the door to the good life, and lightens up your personal life as well as your relationships -- both personal and professional. This cosmic gift giver is increasing your self-confidence, your sex appeal, and your charm... and it shows, Libra. You’re magnetic this year. Scorpio October 23 - November 21 Always a force to be reckoned with, Scorpio, you aren’t in the mood to settle in any of the areas of your life this upcoming year. Whether it’s your lover’s intentions, career issues, or that shoved under the carpet family secret everyone’s been whispering about for years, with your ruler Pluto in the Third House, you are aiming for clarity. Never really chatty, you do definitely this year adopt a “take no prisoners” attitude surrounding communication. The wily but wise Pluto literally pushes you to shed light on matters that have been buried. Neptune brings a touch of mystery as well as spice to the Fifth House of the light love affair, or the one-night stand. Here, you bring passion and intensity and could turn a short love story into a 500-page novel. Mars, co-ruler of

LOCAL HEALTHCARE

G R A N T C O U N T Y, I N Marion General Hospital 441 N Wabash Ave Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 660-6000

MGH Ambulatory Crare Center 330 N Wabash Ave Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 671-3028

MGH Drook Medical Center 308 N Jefferson St Converse, IN 46919 Phone: (765) 660-7870

MGH Work Solutions 119 S Washington St Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 660-7440

MGH Diagnostics-Fairmount 205 W 8th St Fairmount, Indiana 46928 Phone: (765) 948-3347

MGH Gas City Medical Center 4781 Kay Bee Drive Gas City, In 46933 Phone: (765) 660-7840

Bradner Village Health Care Center 505 North Bradner Ave Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 662-3981

Family Medicine Center - Northwood 1399 N. Baldwin Ave. Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 660-7550

MGH Surgery Center 330 N. Wabash Ave., Ste. 200 Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 660-7400

Cornerstone Behavioral Health Ctr 116 E 32nd St Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 662-3971

MGH Diagnostics-Kem View 1251 W Kem Rd # F Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 662-4957

Indiana Health Center 925 S. Nebraska St Marion IN 46952 Phone: (765) 613-0150

Grant-Blackfrod Mental Health Care 505 N Wabash Ave Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 662-3971

Family Medicine Center-Swayzee 2651 S 800 W Swayzee, IN 46986 Phone: (765) 660-7860

Colonial Oaks Health Care Center 4725 S Colonial Oaks Dr Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 674-9791

Marion Pediatrics 706 N. River Drive Marion IN 46952 Phone: (765) 651-6637

Marion Family Practice 1391 N. Baldwin Ave. Marion, IN 46952 Phone: (765) 660-7900

V.A. Northern IN Health Care System 1700 E 38th St Marion, IN 46953 Phone: (765) 674-3321