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Dennis "Nub" Hickman fishes in the early morning steam off of the Wabash River on Sept.12, 2012, near Mascouten Park in West Lafayette. For more on Greater Lafayette parks, turn to Page 52. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
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TO GREATER LAFAYETTE AND THE JOURNAL & COURIER'S COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS This guide provides a wealth of information about community agencies, government services, arts and entertainment, shopping and outdoor recreation to help you learn more about Greater Lafayette and the services our area offers. Find an online version of the guide and nonprofit community group listings at jconline.com/community.
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INSIDE Lafayette By the Numbers ... 4 About Greater Lafayette ... 5-19 City, County and State Services ... 20-28 Arts and Entertainment ... 29-33 Social and Health Services ... 34-46 Education ... 47-51 Sports and Fitness ... 52-56 Pets ... 57 Media ... 58
ON THE COVER The Tippecanoe County Courthouse, a downtown Lafayette landmark, is flooded with moonlight and draped with holiday lights. Photo submitted by David Schmidt.
RECYCLE THIS Community Connections is printed on newsprint and may be recycled through local municipal recycling programs. For information on recycling, see Pages 10 and 11.
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BY THE NUMBERS
Greater Lafayette... by the numbers Enjoying fairly stable economies, Lafayette and West Lafayette are growing communities that have recorded steady increases in population over the past several years. Part of the growth is due to annexation of surrounding land, while certain areas within the city limits of both communities also have been locations for a housing construction boom. Some surrounding communities also have recently experienced an increase in population, while other towns have seen some of their residents move away. The total population of Tippecanoe County, as of July 2012, is 177,513.
DELPHI
Location: Indiana 25 and Indiana 39, Carroll County Population: 2,889
WEST LAFAYETTE
Population: 30,419 Elevation: 610 feet Land area: 7.615 square miles Area code: (765) Average monthly temperature (Fahrenheit): Feb.
BROOKSTON
Location: Indiana 43 and Indiana 18, White County Population: 1,541
BATTLE GROUND Location: Indiana 225, Tippecanoe County
Population: 1,399
28.6, June 70.9, Sept. 64.9, Dec. 28.8 Median residential age: 23 years
Median household income: $29,014
OTTERBEIN
2013)
Benton County Population: 1,261
Location: U.S. 52,
Median House value: $171,200 Unemployment rate: 4.4% (April
Largest employers: Purdue
ROSSVILLE
University, State Farm Insurance Co.
Year founded: 1888
ATTICA
Location: Indiana 28 and
U.S. 41, Fountain County
Location: Indiana 26 and U.S. 421, Clinton County Population: 1,648
SHADELAND
Location: Indiana 25, Tippecanoe County Population: 1,684
DAYTON
Population: 3,217
Location: Indiana 38, Tippecanoe County
Population: 1,488
LAFAYETTE
Population: 67,925 Elevation: 702 Land area: 27.74 square miles
Area code: (765) Average monthly temperature (Fahrenheit): Feb. 30.1,
June 71.5, Sept. 66.5, Dec. 30.9
Median residential age: 31 years
STOCKWELL
Location: Off U.S. 52, Tippecanoe County Population: 581
Median household income: $38,556 Median House value: $102,500
Unemployment rate:
ROMNEY
Largest employers:
and Indiana 28, Tippecanoe County Population: 363
8% (April 2013)
Wabash National Corp., Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc., Caterpillar Large Engine Center, Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health, Indiana University Arnett Health Year founded: 1825
Location: U.S. 231
2 Miles
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Check here for all your utility needs The following companies provide utilities for Lafayette, West Lafayette and parts of rural Tippecanoe County:
Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Website: www.vectren.com
Electric
Water » Lafayette Waterworks City Hall, 20 N. Sixth St. Payments can be made at the drive-up window on the west side of City Hall between Columbia and South streets or in the office Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Operators are available for telephone assistance at 765-807-1100, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. New customers with rental property will pay a $32 deposit and $47 for a business. Customers can expect their water to be turned on the same day if they pay their deposit by 3 p.m. Website: www.lafayette.in.gov » West Lafayette Indiana American Water Co. provides water to West Lafayette. New applicants should call 800-492-8373. Website: www.amwater.com
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Steve Furniss of Tipmont REMC leads a high-voltage safety demonstration as part of Emergency Preparedness Day Sept. 22, 2011, in the Purdue Memorial Mall. Purdue University Police, Fire and emergency preparedness officials and others set up booths to promote safety awareness. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Gas » Vectren Call 800-743-3333, Monday through
» Duke Energy Call 800-521-2232 or go to the website to begin service. Call 800-343-3525 for outage and storm assistance 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Call 800-382-5544 to find out where underground cables are located. Website: www.duke-energy.com » Tipmont REMC Call 800-726-3953 to begin service. Website: www.tipmont.org
Telephone » Frontier Call 800-921-8101 to begin service, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday through Sunday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Website: www.frontier.com » AT&T Call 800-288-2020 to begin service, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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From Subaru vehicles to polygraph testing machines, from truck-trailers to nanotechnology devices, from pharmaceuticals to engines, the top employers in Greater Lafayette manufacture a wide range of products. Employment numbers listed for some companies don’t reflect recent layoffs and job eliminations.
Purdue University Where: West Lafayette Arrived in West Lafayette: 1874 Number of employees: 15,612 What it produces: Purdue’s programs of research, scholarship and creative endeavors expand the realm of knowledge across a wide range of academic disciplines. Interesting fact: Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels became the 12th president of Purdue University in 2013.
Wabash National Corp. Where: 1000 Sagamore Parkway South, Lafayette Arrived in Lafayette: 1985 Number of employees: 3,300 What it produces: Trucktrailers that are purchased by many of the nation’s leading large, medium and small trucking firms. Interesting fact: Former Purdue president Martin Jischke is a member of the company’s board of directors.
Purdue Research Park Where: 3000 Kent Ave., West Lafayette Arrived in West Lafayette: 1961 Number of employees: More than 3,200 employees at more than 165 businesses, of which 107 are technologyrelated and approximately 45 are incubator businesses What it produces: Technology-related firms in the research park are involved in work that covers a variety of products and services, primarily in the fields of life sciences, information technology and advanced manufacturing. Interesting fact: The research park is owned and operated by the Purdue Research Foundation, which was created in 1930 through financial donations by busi-
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What we make in Greater Lafayette SIA associates inspect cars coming off the line at the plant near Dayton. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
nessmen David Ross and J.K. Lilly.
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc. Where: 5500 Indiana 38 East, Lafayette Arrived in Lafayette: 1987; began producing vehicles in 1989 Number of employees: 3,620 What it produces: Legacy, Outback and Tribeca vehicles for Subaru and the Camry model for Toyota. The Impreza model will be produced there starting in 2016 after a $400 million plant expansion. Interesting fact: Through its reuse and recycling programs, SIA has been able to achieve zero landfill status for the plant.
Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health/Franciscan Physician Network Where: Lafayette East Campus: 1701 S. Creasy Lane, Lafayette; Lafayette Central campus: 1501 Hartford St., Lafayette Arrived in Lafayette: Six Sisters of St. Francis of Perpetual Adoration opened St. Elizabeth in 1876. Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health – Lafayette East opened on Feb. 25, 2010. Number of employees: 2,450 What it produces: Provides health care through the opera-
tion of St. Elizabeth East and St. Elizabeth Central, both in Lafayette. Franciscan Physician Network has offices in Greater Lafayette, Mulberry, Monticello and Crawfordsville. Interesting fact: St. Elizabeth East, a 150-bed, $196 million hospital, opened in Lafayette in 2010.
Caterpillar Large Engine Center Where: 3701 Indiana 26 East, Lafayette Arrived in Lafayette: 1982 Number of employees: 1,800 What it produces: Two families of Caterpillar engines: the 3500 and 3600 Series. The most common applications of these two engine groups are power for Caterpillar machines, prime power and standby generator sets, marine propulsion and auxiliaries, and industrial applications. Interesting fact: When Caterpillar bought its 400-acre site in Lafayette, it also planned to put a turbine factory on the property. But those plans were scrapped two years later when the company bought a turbine factory.
Oerlikon Fairfield Where: 2400 Sagamore Parkway South, Lafayette Arrived in Lafayette: 1919 Number of employees: 1,200
What it produces: Gear and drive solutions for mobile and industrial machinery.
IU Health Arnett Where: 5165 McCarty Lane, Lafayette Arrived in Lafayette: 1922 Number of employees: 2,127 What it produces: Provides health care through the operation of medical clinics throughout Greater Lafayette. Interesting fact: In a joint venture with Clarian Health Partners, Arnett opened a 150-bed, $238 million hospital in 2008. In 2012, IU Health Arnett Hospital opened its sixth floor, increasing the number of beds in the hospital to 191.
Alcoa Lafayette Operations Where: 3131 Main St., Lafayette Arrived in Lafayette: 1938 Number of employees: 800 What it produces: Aluminum extrusions that are used in the structures of wings and bodies of airplanes, and automotive and commercial products including ball bats and bicycle frames. Interesting fact: Production of lacrosse sticks are expected to replace dwindling orders for ball bats, which can be made less expensively in China.
Evonik Corp. Tippecanoe Laboratories Where: 1650 Lilly Road, Lafayette Arrived in Lafayette: 1954 Number of employees: 555 What it produces: Tippecanoe Labs produces the active pharmaceutical ingredients, advanced chemical intermediates and natural fermentation products. Interesting fact: Eli Lilly and Co. decided to build Tippecanoe Labs to help the company fulfill an expected increase in the demand for penicillin, brought on by the Korean War. But the war ended in 1953, one year before the plant opened. Eli Lilly and Co. announced the sale of Tippecanoe Labs to Evonik in 2009.
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Area post offices deliver many services 4 p.m.; Saturday 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. Post office boxes: Yes
With 15 post offices within 11 miles of downtown Lafayette, it should be easy to find a place to mail a letter or package. Find your nearest post office below, call the postmaster and ask about delivery options for your business or residence.
Romney (47981) Address: 11440 U.S. 231 South Telephone: 765-538-2860 Hours: Monday through Friday noon to 4 p.m.; Saturday 8:45 to 10:45 a.m. Post office boxes: Yes
POST OFFICES Lafayette (47901, 47902, 47903, 47904, 47905, 47909) Address: 230 N. Fourth St. Telephone: 765-448-9247 Hours: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon Post office boxes: Yes Address: 3450 Indiana 26 East Telephone: 765-448-9200 Hours: Monday through Friday 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon Post office boxes: Yes Address: 3857 South St., Suite C Telephone: 765-447-5302 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Post office boxes: No Address: 4901 Indiana 26 E. Hours: Monday through Sunday 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Address: 1803 Veterans Memorial Parkway South, Suite F Telephone: 765-471-2615 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Post office boxes: No
West Lafayette (47906, 47907, 47996) Address: 610 W. Navajo St. Telephone: 765-448-9288 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; Saturday 8 a.m. to noon Post office boxes: Yes Address: 2520 N. Salisbury St., Suite A Telephone: 765-463-0232 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Post office boxes: No
Otterbein (47970) Jacque Obert, right, watches as he daughter Emma reaches on tip toes to feed Christmas cards into the letters collection box Dec. 12, 2011, at the U.S. Post Office on Indiana 26 East in Lafayette. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Address: 360 W. State St. Telephone: 765-743-9618 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. when Purdue is in session. Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. during summer months. Post office boxes: No
Battle Ground (47920) Address: 107 North St. Telephone: 765-567-2639 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9 to 11 a.m. Post office boxes: Yes
Clarks Hill (47930) Address: 11750 Clark St. Telephone: 765-523-2110 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to noon and 1:15 to 4 p.m.; Saturday 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Post office boxes: Yes
Dayton (47941) Address: 726 Walnut St. Telephone: 765-296-2131 Hours: Monday through Friday 9 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Post office boxes: Yes
Montmorenci (47962) Address: 6401 Hoover Road Telephone: 765-583-2715 Hours: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Saturday 7 a.m. to noon
Post office boxes: Yes
Address: 105 S. Main St. Telephone: 765-583-2220 Hours: Monday through Friday 9:15 to 11 a.m. and 12:30 to 4 p.m.; Saturday 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Post office boxes: Yes
Buck Creek (47924)
POST OFFICE BOXES
Address: 7424 Railroad St. Telephone: 765-589-8343 Hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 to 11 a.m., 12:30 to 4:15 p.m.; Saturday 9 to 11 a.m. Post office boxes: Yes
Fees vary by location and by the size of the box. An application form is available at us ps.com that must be filled out and submitted to the post office for approval. Post office box sizes range from 3 inches by 5.5 inches to 22.5 inches by 12 inches.
West Point (47992) St.
Address: 4920 Washington
Telephone: 765-572-2434 Hours: Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 2 to 4 p.m.; Saturday 8 to 10 a.m. Post office boxes: Yes
Stockwell (47983) St.
Address: 9000 Commercial
Telephone: 765-523-2007 Hours: Monday through Friday 7:45 a.m. to noon and 1 to
MAIL FEES One stamp: 46 cents Postcard stamp: 33 cents Book of 20 stamps: $9.20 Roll of 100: $46 Express Mail: $19.95 Priority Mail: $5.60 (two to three days) Certified: $3.10 Customers can also buy forever stamps that cost 46 cents each and may be used any time. Call 800-275-8777 for more information about USPS services.
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Check out resources at area libraries
Greater Lafayette has several libraries to choose from when researching or looking for the latest bestseller.
Tippecanoe County Public Library » Tippecanoe County/ Downtown Branch Address: 627 South St. Telephone: 765-429-0100 Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday; 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday Online: www.tcpl.lib.in.us » Tippecanoe County/Ivy Tech Library Address: On the campus of Ivy Tech Community College, 3101 S. Creasy Lane Telephone: 765-269-5380 Hours: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday Online: www.tcpl.lib.in.us and click on “Campus Library” » Tippecanoe County Public Library/Klondike Branch Address: 3062 Lindberg Road, West Lafayette Telephone: 765-463-5893 Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; noon to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday; 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Online: www.tcpl.lib.in.us and click on “Klondike Branch” » Mobile Library Route: Multiple stops throughout the county Telephone: 765-429-0169 Schedule: Online information lists current stops, Library Link Homebound Services and monthly nursing home deliveries. Online: www.tcpl.lib.in.us and click on “Mobile Library” » TCPL Online Resources
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Access e-books, audiobooks and a variety of valuable electronic sources of information from home. Online: www.tcpl.lib.in.us and click on “Online Resources”
West Lafayette Public Library St.
Address: 208 W. Columbia
Telephone: 765-743-2261 Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday, fourth Thursday of each month noon to 8 p.m. Online: www.wlaf.lib.in.us
Purdue libraries Indiana residents may receive a library card and use Purdue University libraries at no charge. Borrowing privileges are available to Purdue alumni, visiting scholars, and conference and continuing education attendees. To receive a card, complete a form and present an Indiana government issued identification (usually an Indiana driver’s license) at any Purdue library. Cards are valid for one year and may be renewed. Hours vary among Purdue’s 15 libraries during the academic year, summer months and holidays. The Humanities, Social Science and Education Library located in Stewart Center Room 150 at 504 W. State St. contains a large interdisciplinary collection, and is open from 7 a.m. to midnight Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., closed Saturday and 1 p.m. to midnight on Sunday. For more information, go to www.lib.purdue.edu or call 765-494-2831.
Shoppers look over items that are left during the Tippecanoe County Public Library spring book sale in Lafayette on June 16. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
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All about Lafayette
Where is City Hall?
20 N. Sixth St. at the corner of Sixth and South streets.
Mayor's Office The Mayor's Office is on the second floor at the south end of City Hall. The mayor's phone number is 765-807-1002.
How to recycle Sanitation workers will pick up metal cans, glass jars, plastic numbers 1 through 7, Styrofoam, newspaper, mixed paper, cardboard, scrap metal and small bundles of brush. Corrugated cardboard should be flattened and tied in bundles. Scrap metal should be set out separately. Recyclables are collected weekly on the same day as trash pickup. The city has blue recycling bins available for city residents at no cost. For information about recycling, call 765-807-1410.
Mayor Tony Roswarski passes out City of Lafayette pins to visiting Japanese student Nov. 8, 2012, in his office in Lafayette City Hall. The students from Ushiku Toyo High School in Ibaraki Prefecture in Japan were participating in a program called "Kizuna," meaning "Bonds of Friendship." The students, who live in the area affected by the March 2011 earthquake and tsunami, visited Lafayette as ambassadors of the Japanese government to show appreciation for U.S. assistance in Japan's recovery. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Trash pickups
Pet control
Place trash out in cityissued toters at your property line by 6 a.m. the day of collection. All toter lids should be placed tightly to avoid attracting animals and insects. For information about trash schedules, toters, or any other trash issues, call 765-807-1410.
Lafayette Animal Control officers are on duty Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. They are subject to emergency call-out at all other times. They handle barking dogs, stray or unrestrained dogs or cats, trapped dogs or cats, dog bites, abused or neglected animals, and deceased animals in the road. They are dispatched through the Lafayette Police Department and can be reach at 765-807-1200. Lafayette residents are required to license their dogs and cats annually. License tags can be purchased at the Lafayette City Clerk's office on the second floor of City Hall. Applications also are available on the city's website, www.lafayette.in.gov.
Yard waste pickups Yard waste is collected weekly on the same day as trash pickups. All leaves, grass and garden plants should be placed in paper biodegradable yard bags available at most lawn and garden stores. Sticks, limbs and brush should be cut into lengths no longer than 4 feet, bundled together and piled at the curb. Yard waste left unbagged at the curb will not be picked up. For information about yard waste, call 765-807-1410.
Fire and police protection The Lafayette Police De-
partment is in City Hall. For more information, call 765807-1200. The Lafayette Fire Department is headquartered at 443 N. Fourth St. It operates eight stations throughout the city. For more information, call 765-807-1600. Richard Doyle is the chief of the Lafayette Fire Department. Anyone with a police or fire emergency should dial 911.
Important meetings Lafayette City Council usually meets at 7 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the Council Chamber on the first floor of City Hall. The Lafayette Board of Works usually meets at 9 a.m. every Tuesday in the Council Chamber in City Hall.
Human Relations Commission Lafayette has a nine-mem-
ber Human Relations Commission, with members appointed by the mayor and approved by the city council. Residents can file a complaint with the Lafayette Human Relations Commission within 90 days of the discriminatory act. Complaint forms can be acquired at 515 Columbia St., Lafayette, IN 47901. Complaint forms are available at the city's website, www.lafayette.in.gov. For more information on the complaint process, contact Aimee Jacobsen with the Lafayette Community Development Department at 765807-1090.
Get questions answered The Lafayette Clerk's Office can answer numerous city questions. It can be reached at 765-807-1021. Information about numerous city services also is available at www.lafayette.in.gov.
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All about West Lafayette
Where is City Hall?
Anyone with a police or fire emergency should dial 911.
609 W. Navajo St., west of Navajo’s intersection with Salisbury Street.
Important meetings
Mayor’s Office The Mayor’s Office is on the first floor at the south end of City Hall. The mayor’s phone number is 765-775-5100.
How to recycle Sanitation workers will pick up metal cans, bottles, newspaper, mixed paper, and plastic numbered 1 through 7. Cardboard must be flattened. Recyclable items no longer need to be sorted. All items should be at the curb or in the alley by 7 a.m. on pickup day. Recyclables are collected every week on the same day as trash pickup. For a schedule, go to www.westlafayette .in.gov. The city provides a 48gallon recycling cart. These carts are for recycling only. If you feel that the 48-gallon cart is not large enough, you can request a 96-gallon cart instead for no additional cost. The city also operates a 24-hour recycling center at 705 S. River Road. Please call 765-775-5242 for more information.
Trash pickups Curbside trash pickup is provided to residents of West Lafayette living in houses or apartments of four units or less. Trash should be placed in good quality bags in trash cans with lids or toters. Cans should not contain more than 60 pounds of material. They must have the tipping bar across the front of the can that fits the tipping attachment on a rear-loading garbage truck. The city offers 96-gallon toters for the cost of $69.55. All items should be at the curb or in the alley by 7 a.m. on your scheduled pickup day. For more information, call 765-775-5242.
Mayor John Dennis, left, congratulates West Lafayette's new fire chief Tim Heath after being sworn in Jan. 20, 2012, at West Lafayette City Hall. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Yard waste pickups Leaves must be placed in rigid containers. Piles of brush may be placed at the curb. Brush can be no longer than 4 feet long and 4 inches in diameter. Place them all in one direction in an easy-tohandle pile. The city does not collect grass clippings with weekly yard waste. You can find more information about what to do with grass clippings at www.in.gov/idem/recycle /2374.htm . For more information, call 765-775-5242.
Pet control West Lafayette Animal Control handles barking dogs, stray or unrestrained dogs or cats, trapped dogs or cats, aggressive animals, nuisance animals, abused or neglected animals, and deceased animals in the road. They are dispatched through the West Lafayette Police Department. Call 765-775-5200. West Lafayette residents are required to license their dogs annually. Tags may be purchased at the West Lafayette Clerk-Treasurer’s office on the first floor of City Hall.
Fire and police protection The West Lafayette Police
Department is at 711 Navajo St., next to City Hall. Call 765-775-5200. The West Lafayette Fire Department has three stations. Station No. 1 is at 300 North St. Station No. 2 is at 531 Navajo St. Station No. 3 is at 1100 W. Kalberer Road. Call 765-775-5175.
West Lafayette City Council usually meets at 6:30 p.m. the first Monday of each month in the Council Chamber on the first floor of City Hall. The West Lafayette Board of Works usually meets at 8:30 a.m. every Monday in the Council Chambers on the first floor of City Hall.
Get questions answered The West Lafayette ClerkTreasurer’s Office can answer numerous city questions. It can be reached at 765-775-5150 or visit www.westlafayett e.in.gov.
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Find everything you need at local shopping areas
Here is a list of the major shopping areas in Greater Lafayette:
Tippecanoe Mall Location: 2415 Sagamore Parkway South Phone: 765-448-6177 Hours: 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. Sunday Number of stores: More than 100, including retail shops and eateries Store sampling: Anchor stores Macy’s, J.C. Penney, Kohl’s, Sears, H.H. Gregg and Dick’s Sporting Goods Extra: The mall is open to walkers two hours prior to opening Online: www.simon.com
Market Square Location: 2200 Elmwood Ave. Number of businesses: About 30 Store sampling: Fifth Season, Raven’s Roost, and Interior Objects
Downtown Lafayette Location: Bounded roughly by the Wabash River, 11th and Main streets, Alabama Street and Brown Street Number of businesses: More than 90 Store sampling: Artists’ Own, Lafayette Brewing Company, Kathy’s Homemade Kandies, DT Kirby’s, Something Blue Bakery
University Square Location: 500 block of Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette Number of businesses: About 16 Store sampling: Chico’s, The Sunspot Natural Market, Talbots, Jos. A. Bank, Fleet
Black Friday shoppers enter the Old Navy store at the stroke of midnight Nov. 23, 2012, at the Tippecanoe Mall in Lafayette. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER Feet Sports
Lafayette Pavilions Location: Southwest corner of Creasy Lane and Indiana 26 East Number of businesses: About 40 Store sampling: Dressbarn , Gordmans department store, Hobby Lobby, T.J. Maxx
International Square Location: Near the southeast corner of Creasy Lane and Indiana 26 East Number of businesses: About 25 Store sampling: Game X Change, Marsh Supermarket, Sam’s Club, SAS Shoes
Wabash Landing and Levee Plaza Location: Along the Wa-
bash River, northeast of State Street and River Road in West Lafayette Number of businesses: About 30 Store sampling: Panera Bread, Moes Southwest Grill, Juniper and Starbucks in Wabash Landing
Lafayette Market Place Location: 3500 block of Indiana 38 East Number of businesses: About 20 Store sampling: Kmart, Michaels, PetSmart, Pier 1 Imports
Lafayette Station Plaza Location: Northeast corner of Teal Road and 22nd Street Number of businesses: About 24 Store sampling: Big Lots, Marsh Supermarkets, Rural King, Sherwin-Williams
Chauncey Village and Chauncey Hill Mall Location: Roughly along the hill at West State Street and Chauncey Avenue Number of businesses: About 60 Store sampling: Collette clothing boutique, Von’s Shops, Amused Clothing and University Bookstore
24-hour retailers Walmart: 4205 Commerce Drive, Lafayette; 2347 Veterans Memorial Parkway South, Lafayette; 2801 Northwestern Ave., West Lafayette Meijer: 4901 Indiana 26 East, Lafayette Pay Less Super Market: 2200 Greenbush St., Lafayette; 2513 Maple Point Drive, Lafayette; 65 Beck Lane, Lafayette; 1032 Sagamore Parkway West, West Lafayette
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Choose your leaders — register to vote How, where we vote Voter registration applications are available from a variety of locations. Applications are due 29 days before a primary or general election. Mail-in forms are available from the Tippecanoe County and West Lafayette public libraries; Lafayette, West Lafayette and Tippecanoe School Corp. offices; Purdue University (Schleman Hall); Ivy Tech Community College (Admissions Office); the county Extension office and township trustee offices. Forms may be completed at the Bureau of Motor Vehicles, the Lafayette and West Lafayette city clerk's offices and the Voter Registration Office in the Tippecanoe County Office Building, 20 N. Third St., in downtown Lafayette. Mail-in forms for Battle Ground, Clarks Hill, Dayton, Otterbein and Shadeland are available at each town hall. The form is available at www.forms.in.gov/ Download.aspx?id=9341. After completing the printed online form, mail it to Tippecanoe County Board of Election & Registration, 20 N. Third St., Lafayette, IN 47901. To register to vote, you must:
be a citizen of the United States; be at least 18 years old on or before the general election date; live in your precinct for at least 30 days prior to the next election; and not be incarcerated as a result of a criminal conviction. Voter applications require a voter's name, residence and mailing address, date of birth, previous registration and signature. One of the following pieces of information also is required — an Indiana driver's license number or the last four digits of a Social Security number. For information, call 765-423-9303 or visit www.tippecanoe.in.gov/elec tion_board.
Identification required State law requires Indiana residents to present photo identification before casting a ballot. Exemptions do exist for the indigent, those with a religious objection to being photographed, and those living in statelicensed facilities that serve as their precinct's polling place. A photo ID must:
display the voter's photo; display the voter's name, and the name must conform with the voter registration record; display an expiration date and either be current or have expired sometime after the date of the last general election; and be issued by the State of Indiana or the U.S. government. In most cases, an Indiana driver's license, Indiana photo ID card, U.S. passport, or military ID is sufficient. A student ID from an Indiana state school may only be used if it meets all of the four criteria above, although some special arrangements are being made to allow Purdue student IDs to be used as long as the voter is a current student. A student ID from a private institution may not be used. Those who are unwilling or unable to present identification that meets the above requirements are able to cast a provisional ballot, which is valid until 12 p.m. 10 days after the election as long as the necessary documentation is presented or you affirm you are exempt during this time.
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Before you hit the road, visit your local BMV
The Indiana Bureau of Motor Vehicles has about 140 license branches throughout the state. You can renew a standard vehicle registration, along with many other transactions, at any license branch in Indiana, regardless of your county of residence. Some transactions also can be completed online at www.in.gov/bmv, where detailed information about BMV topics can be found.
Branches Tippecanoe and all surrounding counties have at least one full-service license branch, generally located in each county seat. Tippecanoe County has a
branch in Lafayette and in West Lafayette. » Lafayette BMV 2200 Elmwood Ave. 765-448-3738 » West Lafayette BMV 720 West Navajo St. 765-464-1525 The hours for each location are 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday. Branches are closed on Sundays and Mondays. The Lafayette branch also has a 24-hour self-service terminal. » Available services At each branch, customers can obtain or renew plates for all vehicles including watercraft, obtain vehicle titles, obtain or renew operator’s
licenses or identification cards or register to vote.
Driver’s licenses To obtain a driver’s license in Indiana, you must be 16 years and 180 days old if the applicant has successfully completed a BMV-approved driver education course. Applicants must be 16 years and 270 days old if the applicant has not successfully completed a BMV-approved driver education course. All new young drivers must complete at least 50 hours of supervised driving practice with a licensed instructor or with a valid licensed driver who is at least 25 years old, or a spouse who is at least 21 years old. At least 10 hours of
supervised driving practice must be nighttime driving. An applicant for a new Indiana operator’s license who holds a valid photo license issued by another state, the District of Columbia or U.S. Territory must present the out-of-state license or a copy of an official driving record to a license branch along with documents proving the applicant’s name, date of birth, Social Security number, lawful status in the United States and Indiana residency. The applicant must also successfully pass a written and vision test. If the out-of-state license is expired more than three years, in addition to the applicant successfully passing a written and vision test, a driving test will be required.
... and here’s where to park Anyone looking for parking in Lafayette, West Lafayette or at Purdue has a number of options, with the majority of parking in the area on streets.
West Lafayette West Lafayette is mostly street parking or parking lots, with parking garages at Wabash Landing and at the library. The library garage is free to patrons or anyone after library hours. Parking in West Lafayette is enforced by the police department, and fines are $35 for overtime parking; $40 for parking at a yellow curb, motorcycle only parking, no parking on school days areas, or parking more than 12 inches from the curb, blocking a drive or sidewalk, and having an expired plate; $25 for parking on private property; $50 for parking in a tow-away zone
or loading zone; and $100 for parking in the travel portion of a road. Fines not paid in 14 days double. They should be paid at the clerk-treasurer’s office or online at tickets.west lafayette.in.gov/clerk/parking/ search.html.
Lafayette The majority of parking in Lafayette is street parking, though the city and county have two garages. Fines in downtown Lafayette are issued through a private contractor, while others outside downtown are issued through the police. The fines are $10 for overtime parking, parking on private property, stopping or parking in a tow-away zone or loading zone, parking in a travel portion of the road, or unauthorized parking in a handicapped space; and $25 for parking in a
fire lane or within 15 feet of a hydrant. Tickets issued downtown through Denison Parking can be paid in person at the Fifth Street parking garage or online at www.ccspaycite.com/ cit/index.aspx?partition=LAF. If the ticket is not paid, it becomes $50 after 30 days and $75 after 60 days. A ticket issued by police can be paid at the city clerk’s office. Those tickets do not increase if not paid on time.
Purdue University At Purdue University, there is metered and street parking, but much of the parking is done in various garages. They are Grant Street Garage, Grant and Wood streets Garage, Marsteller Street Garage, McCutcheon Drive Garage, Northwestern Avenue Garage and the University
Street Garage. The Grant Street Garage is for visitors. It costs $1 for the first 30 minutes, $3 for the first hour and $1 for every hour after that for a maximum charge of $10. There is no fee for anyone parking between 5 p.m. and 7 a.m. All other garages require permits. They can be obtained at the University Parking office, which is where fines are paid. Fines also can be paid at www.purdue.edu/pat. Violations at Purdue are $35 for parking in violation of postings or regulations, failure to display a valid permit or expired meter; $50 for a moving violation or overtime in a loading zone; $100 for illegal use of a handicapped space; $150 for other permit violations, such as display of lost, stolen, altered, invalid or counterfeit permits; $25 for failure to pay a fine; and $50 for an expired permit.
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You’ll be on the move with these transportation services Greyhound
Getting around in Greater Lafayette and to locations around the region is generally by car, train, taxi or bus. Limo services to the Indianapolis and Chicago airports are available with a variety of pickup locations around Lafayette and West Lafayette. Here are the transportation options currently available.
Greyhound is located in Lafayette and has hundreds of destinations across the country. Contact: 800-231-2222 or www.greyhound.com, 200 N. Second St. Cost: Varies by destination
Amtrak
Purdue University Airport Current services: The airport is used by private aircraft and for Purdue aircraft. It serves as headquarters for limo services to Indianapolis and Chicago airports and car rental services. Contact: 765-743-3442, www.purdue.edu/airport, 1501 Aviation Drive, West Lafayette
Amtrak serves hundreds of locations across the country. Its station is located in Lafayette. Contact: 800-872-7245, www.amtrak.com, 200 N. Second St. Cost: Varies by destination
Pilot Amanda Keck and co-pilot Rachel Borsa take off from the Purdue University Airport for the for the Air Race Classic flight June 12 in West Lafayette. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Limo service to airports » Lafayette Limo Transports passengers to Chicago O’Hare Airport and Indianapolis International Airport. Shuttles to Indianapolis International Airport leave from the company office, University Inn, Follett's Purdue West, the Purdue Memorial Union and Best Western Lafayette. Shuttles to O’Hare Airport depart from Follett’s Purdue West. Contact: 765-497-3828, www.lafayettelimo.com, 2525 Klondike Road, West Lafayette Cost to Indianapolis: $27 one-way and $50 round trip on day of service. $25 one-way and $45 round trip for online reservations 24 hours in advance of trip. Cost to Chicago: $60 oneway and $110 round trip. Online reservations only. » Express Air Coach Transports passengers between West Lafayette and Chicago's O'Hare and Midway airports. Reservations are required 48 hours in advance, and shuttles leave from the
Patrons board CityBus buses Jan. 24 at Riehle Plaza in downtown Lafayette. CityBus set a record for single-day ridership that week, due in large part to the cold temperatures. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Purdue Airport, Purdue West across from McCutcheon Hall and Ford Dining Hall. Contact: 765-743-3120, www.expressaircoach.com Cost: $69 one-way to O'Hare and $59 one-way to Midway for online reservations. There is a $2 surcharge per ticket purchased by telephone.
CityBus CityBus is the main bus line
through Lafayette, West Lafayette and Purdue University. Wait at any designated bus stop. Contact: www.gocitybus .com, 765-742-RIDE (7433) Cost: $1 per trip, free transfers issued when fare is paid, free for Purdue and Ivy Tech students, faculty and staff. Free to youths ages 7 to 12 with an annual student pass, 50 cents for elderly and disabled or Medicare patients.
Taxi » Four Star Taxi A local cab service that provides door-to-door service 24 hours a day. Contact: 765-742-8400 or 765-448-6150 » Hey Taxi A local cab service that provides door-to-door service 24 hours a day, Contact: 765-743-1047 » Locomotives Taxi A local cab service that provides door-to-door service 24 hours a day. Contact: 765-426-3109
Care-A-Van A specialized transportation system that serves seniors 60 and older and disabled citizens of all ages throughout most of Tippecanoe County. It provides transportation to medical/dental appointments, pharmacies, meal sites, and social service agencies through the use of liftequipped vans. Operated by the Center @ Jenks Rest. Advance appointment required. Contact: 765-449-1117, www.jenksrest.com, 1916 Scott St.
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Alan Kemper harvests soybean Oct. 9, 2012, off County Road 375 South just south of Dayton. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Area rich in agricultural resources While Indiana is known for its corn production, Tippecanoe County also features soybeans and livestock. The area also produces sweet corn, tomatoes and grapes. Those seeking help from professionals in the Tippecanoe County Extension office or Master Gardeners, or who want to involve their school-age children in 4-H, have easy access in Greater Lafayette and the surrounding areas.
10 years or through the completion of 12th grade. Enrollment deadline is Feb. 1 and participants much re-enroll each year. An annual highlight is the 4-H Fair at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds. For more information, call the Tippecanoe County Extension Office at 765-474-0793 or visit www.extension.pur due.edu/tippecanoe and click on the link for 4-H Youth Development.
Extension Office
Master Gardeners
With about 200,000 acres of tillable land in Tippecanoe County, the Tippecanoe Extension Office is eager to help farmers. The office is at 3150 Sagamore Parkway South in Lafayette, just south of the Tippecanoe Mall on the west side of the road. Call 765-474-0793 or visit www.extens ion.purdue.edu/tippecanoe.
Members of this organization are dedicated to spreading knowledge on home horticulture and gardening. More than 210 members have completed the Master Gardener training class and passed the association’s test. The 14-week course begins in September and costs $100 with a comprehensive manual centered on horticulture. Membership dues are $20 per year. Monthly meetings are held at the Tippecanoe County Extension Office at 3150 Sagamore Parkway South. Members are involved in a “Help Others Grow” program by volunteering throughout Tippecanoe County. The organization sponsors a Garden Expo each spring at the Tippecanoe County Fairgrounds. They also stage public education workshops. Find out more at www.tip pecanoemastergardener.org or call 765-474-0793.
4-H This program serves more than 6 million youths nationwide through after-school and summer programs in both rural and urban settings. 4-H provides fun, educational opportunities at the local, state, national and international levels, centering on hands-on, age-appropriate and universitybased programs. Any youth grades 3 to 12 is eligible to join. A member may be involved for a maximum of
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These agencies called to serve, protect Greater Lafayette
Several area police agencies serve Greater Lafayette, including separate units for Tippecanoe County and Purdue University.
Lafayette Police Department Location: 20 N. Sixth St. in City Hall Phone: 765-807-1200 (nonemergency and animal control), 911 (emergency) In charge: Chief Patrick Flannelly, Deputy Chief David Payne Number of officers: About 130 Service area: The Wabash River on the west to roughly Interstate 65 on the east; U.S. 52 to the north to roughly County Road 439 South to the south. Special units: Five K-9 units — Officer Ryan French and Jarca; Officer Ron Dombkowski and Tommy; AJ Demello and Tico; Lonnie Wilson and Jorie; Officer Scott Anderson and Douwe. The department also has a SWAT team, a Street Crimes Unit and a Volunteers in Police Services program. DARE program: Officer John Townsend is the department's Drug Awareness Resistance Education officer. Website: www.lafayette police.us
West Lafayette Police Department Location: 711 W. Navajo St. Phone: 765-775-5200 (nonemergency), 911 (emergency) In charge: Chief Jason Dombkowski, Deputy Chief Chris Leroux Number of officers: About 48 Service area: County Road 500 North to the north, near McCormick Road to the west, Soldiers Home Road to the east and near the West Lafayette Street Department to the south Special units: Two K-9 units, Officer Jeff Dunscomb and Kay and Officer Adam Ferguson and Rico, and a Special
Troopers salute during the sounding of Taps at the annual Indiana State Police Memorial Service May 8 at the Indiana State Police Post in West Lafayette. The event honored 46 Indiana State Police employees who lost their lives in the line of service. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER Response Team. West Lafayette also operates its own animal control. DARE program: Officer Janet Shepherd offers the program to the city's fifth- and seventh-grade students. Website: www.westlafa yettepd.us
University officers), Bomb Squad, Water Rescue and Recovery unit. The sheriff’s office handles animal control calls outside Lafayette and West Lafayette city limits. Website: www.tippeca noe.in.gov/sheriff
Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office
Indiana State Police, Lafayette district
Location: 2640 Duncan Road Phone: 765-423-9388 (business number), 765-423-9321 (non-emergency dispatch), 911 (emergency) In charge: Sheriff Tracy Brown, Maj. Charlie Williams Number of officers: About 47 Service area: Tippecanoe County Courthouse, Tippecanoe County Office Building, all of Tippecanoe County outside Lafayette and West Lafayette city limits Special units: Four K-9 units: Deputy Jon Lendermon and Marco; Deputy Shane Howard and Iron; Deputy Andrew Heath and Joni; and Deputy Donald Miller and Arco. Special Response Team (made up of county and Purdue
Location: 5921 Indiana 43 North Phone: 765-567-2125 (nonemergency), 800-382-7537, 911 (emergency) In charge: Lt. Jay Janke Number of officers: About 26 Service area: Tippecanoe, Benton, Carroll, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Warren and White counties Special units: Meth Suppression officer, Trooper Brock Russell. One K-9 officer, Trooper Ben Rector and Nico. Website: www.in.gov/isp
Purdue University Police Department Location: 205 S. Intramural
Drive, West Lafayette Phone: 765-494-8221 (nonemergency), 911 (emergency) In charge: Chief John Cox Number of officers: About 42 Service area: Campus area, including residence halls and Greek houses near campus Special units: Three K-9 units: Officer Andy Standifer and Nicky; Gabe Argerbright and Macho; and Officer Kevin Balzer and Vara. Some officers are part of the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office Special Response Team. Website: www.purdue.edu/ police
Indiana Department of Natural Resources, District 3 Location: 30 Professional Court, Suite 1 Phone: 765-447-9582 In charge: Lt. Dan Dulin Number of officers: About 12 Service area: Tippecanoe, Benton, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Montgomery, Warren and White counties Website: www.in.gov/dnr
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Get to know your township trustees Township trustees’ duties include managing volunteer fire departments, providing charity to the poor and maintaining cemeteries.
Fairfield Trustee Julie Roush Address: 718 Wabash Ave., Lafayette Phone: 765-742-7476 Email: julieroush@fair fieldtwnshp.org
Jackson Trustee Sharon Corwin Address: 8200 W. 1050 South, West Point Phone: 765-538-2168
Lauramie Trustee Bill Easterbrook Address: 9024 Yorktown St., Stockwell Phone: 765-523-2515 Email: townshiptrus
tee@aol.com
Shelby Trustee
Perry Trustee
Jerry Rooze Address: 8028 U.S. 52 West, West Lafayette Phone: 765-583-4351 Email: jlrooze@gmail.com
Phyllis McKinley Address: 3420 N. 750 East, Lafayette Phone: 765-589-3792 Email: pmckin leyy@aol.com
Randolph Trustee Marcella Maynard Address: 11319 U.S. 231 South, Romney Phone: 765-538-2812 Email: mmmay nard@tds.net
Sheffield Trustee Pamela Crum Address: P.O. Box 151, Dayton Phone: 765-296-8064 Email: sheffield_trus tee@hotmail.com
Tippecanoe Trustee Mark Nesbitt Address: P.O. Box 259, Battle Ground Phone: 765-412-6885 Email: mnesbitt84@ya hoo.com
Union Trustee Bob McKee Address: 4124 W. 660 South, Lafayette Phone: 765-538-2244
Wabash Trustee Julie Byers Address: 2988 Klondike Road, West Lafayette
Phone: 765-497-3100
Washington Trustee Barb Knochel Address: P.O. Box, Buck Creek Phone: 765-426-2116 Email: washingtontownshiptrustee@gmail.com
Wayne Trustee Norman Hayman Address: P.O. Box 40, West Point Phone: 765-572-2835 Email: normhayman@aol.com
Wea Trustee Matt Koehler Address: 2004 Wea School Road, Lafayette Phone: 765-474-0198 Email: koehler_matt@yahoo.com
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These offices keep Tippecanoe County running
Lt. Scott Hodson of the Tippecanoe County Sheriff's Office patrols the halls in his role as resource officer April 5 at McCutcheon High School. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
County government pays for expenses in many of the offices needed to collect property taxes, including the assessor’s, auditor’s and treasurer’s offices.
Board of Commissioners Commissioners: John Knochel, District 1; David Byers, District 2; and Tom Murtaugh, District 3 Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9215; email commissioners@tippecanoe.in.gov.
What the office does: The commissioners serve in the dual role of the county’s executives and lawmakers. They approve road work, contracts, claims from employees, rezonings of land and in general perform the executive function in county government and approve county ordinances.
County Council Council members: Dave Williams, 1st District; Roland Winger, 2nd District; Jeff Kemper, 3rd District; An-
drew Gutwein, 4th District; John Basham, At-Large; Kevin Underwood, At-Large; Bryan Metzger, At-Large Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Email countycouncil@tippeca noe.in.gov. What the office does: The council appropriates the money that then may be spent by different county departments. It also plays a large role in setting the county’s annual budget.
County Assessor
Assessor: Linda Phillips Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9255; email lphil lips@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: Ensures that the assessed values assigned to properties are fair and accurate.
County Auditor Auditor: Jennifer Weston Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. See COUNTY, Page 23
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765-423-9225; email kbrown@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: The building commission issues building permits for new construction and inspects structures to make sure they are safe.
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How to contact: Call 765-423-9207; email jwes ton@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: Audits the expenditures of the county, applies tax deductions and credits to the assessed values of county properties and takes the minutes at many county meetings.
Board of Health
County Clerk Clerk: Christa Coffey Address: Tippecanoe County Courthouse, 301 Main St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9326; email ccof fey@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: Maintains court records and deals with traffic tickets and payments of child support, as well as performs other functions.
County Recorder Recorder: Oneta Tolle Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9352, email otolle@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: Records and maintains more than 130 types of documents, including those used to decide upon the legal basis of property ownership.
County Sheriff
Sharon McCracken, right, provides Alvis and Mary Phillips with dietary educational material at the Tippecanoe County Health Department booth inside the Commercial Tent July 25, 2012, at the Tippecanoe County 4-H Fair. McCracken is public health nurse with Tippecanoe County Health Department. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9228; email zbeas ley@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the department does: Supervises construction and maintenance in the county.
County Treasurer
Address: Tippecanoe County Courthouse, 301 Main St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9305; email phar rington@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: Prosecutes defendants accused of crimes.
Area Plan Commission
Treasurer: Bob Plantenga Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9273; email bplan tenga@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the department does: The treasurer is the custodian of the county’s money and collects property taxes.
Executive Director: Sallie Fahey Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9242; email apc@tip pecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: Makes recommendations on when land should be rezoned.
Sheriff: Tracy Brown Address: Tippecanoe County Jail, 2640 Duncan Road How to contact: Call 765-423-9388; email ta brown@tippecanoelaw.com. What the department does: Polices rural areas of Tippecanoe County, runs the county jail and runs the local 911 telephone system.
County Coroner
Attorney
Coroner: Donna Hart Avolt Address: 629 N. Sixth St. How to contact: Call 765-420-7607; email da volt@county.tippeca noe.in.us. What the office does: Investigates deaths that occurred under suspect or unusual circumstances.
Attorney: David Luhman Address: 200 Ferry St., Suite C How to contact: Call 765-423-5404. What the office does: Advises the county on legal matters.
County Surveyor
County Prosecutor
Surveyor: Zach Beasley Address: County Office
Prosecutor: Pat Harrington
Building Commission Commissioner: Ken Brown Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call
Administrator: Ron Cripe Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9221; email rcripe@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: The health department performs a variety of tasks related to public health.
Cary Home for Children Director: Rebecca Humphrey Address: 1530 S. 18th St. How to contact: Call 765-474-4616; email rhum phrey@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: Cary Home for Children houses children who have gotten into trouble with the law and offers programs meant to induce them to behave.
Community Corrections Director: Dave Heath Address: 2800 N. Ninth St., Lafayette How to contact: Call 765-742-1279; email tccc@tip pecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: Community Corrections gives criminals a chance to spend time outside of prison working at a job.
County Board of Election and Registration Democratic co-director: Brian Mangus Republican co-director: Jared Bond Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9303; email See COUNTY, Page 24
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electionboard @tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: The board of election and registration runs local elections.
County Extension Service Director: Roberta Crabtree Address: 3150 Sagamore Parkway S. How to contact: Call 756-474-0793; email tippeca noees@purdue.edu. What the office does: The extension office advises the public on matters related to agriculture, natural resources, families, consumers and leadership. It also is involved in Indiana 4-H, a program for young people.
County Fairgrounds Caretaker: Jeff Johnson Address: 1010 Teal Road How to contact: Call 765-474-5906. What the department does: The fairgrounds are the site for the Tippecanoe County Fair and other community events.
County Highway Department Executive director: Opal Kuhl Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St How to contact: Call 765-423-9210; email okuhl@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: The county highway department maintains county roads and bridges.
County Human Relations Commission Commission president: Mike Piggott Contact: Call 765-4949386; email piggott@pur due.edu.
County Human Resources Department Coordinator: Shirley Mennen Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9376; email smennen@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: The human resources department keeps employee records, administrates employee benefits and recruits and refers applicants to the county’s hiring department.
County Maintenance Department Director: Mike Haan Address: 629 N. Sixth St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9341. What the department does: The maintenance department maintains the county’s property.
Management Information Technology Services Department Director: Dave Sturgeon Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9357; email dsturge on@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the department does: The management information technology services department oversees all county computer systems.
County Park Board Superintendent: Allen Nail Address: 4449 Indiana 43 North, West Lafayette How to contact: Call 765-463-2306; email tcparks@county.tippeca noe.in.us. What the department does: The parks department maintains and operates county parks and places of recreation.
Public Defender’s Office Public defender: Amy Hutchison
Community Connections 2013 / Journal & Courier Address: Tippecanoe County Courthouse, 301 Main St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9214, email publicde fenderstaff@tippeca noe.in.gov What the office does: The public defender’s office is appointed by the courts to represent indigent clients.
Soil & Water Conservation District Office administrator: Chris Remley Address: 1812 Troxel Drive, Suite C3, Lafayette How to contact: Call 765-474-9992 ext. 3; email chris.remley@in.nacdnet.net. What the office does: Works with land owners to encourage them to conserve soil and water.
Tippecanoe Emergency Management Agency Director: William “Smokey” Anderson Address: 629 N. Sixth St. How to contact: Call 765-742-1334; email wwan derson@tippecanoe.in.us. What the office does: The Tippecanoe County Emergency Management Agency tries to protect people and property from the harm of emergencies by providing a variety of services and equipment.
Tippecanoe Villa Director: DeAnna Sieber Address: 5307 N. 50 West
How to contact: Call 765-463-3662; email villadi rector@county.tippeca noe.in.us. What the office does: The Tippecanoe Villa is a retirement home.
Veteran Services Office Officer: Randy Fairchild Address: 629 N. Sixth St. How to contact: Call 765-742-1796; email rfair child@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: The Veteran Services Office helps veterans obtain federal and state benefits from the veterans administration.
Youth Services Director Director: Rebecca Humphrey Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call 765-586-0491; email rhum phrey@tippecanoe.in.gov, What the office does: The youth services director oversees all county programs that deal with abused and neglected children and juvenile delinquents.
Zoning Enforcement Officer Officer: Ken Brown Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St. How to contact: Call 765-423-9225; email kbrown@tippecanoe.in.gov. What the office does: The office investigates complaints on possible violations of zoning ordinances.
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Get to know your local, national officials
UNITED STATES
CONTACT YOUR PARTY
» President Barack Obama (D) Address: White House Office, 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W., Washington, DC 20500 Phone: 202-456-1414. Email: president@white house.gov
The Tippecanoe County Democratic Party can be contacted at http://tippcodems.blogspot.com/ and the Tippecanoe County Republican Party can be contacted at http://tippecanoegop.com.
STATE OF INDIANA
www.donnelly.senate.gov/ contact/email-joe
» Gov. Mike Pence (R) Address: Room 206, Indiana Statehouse, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-232-4567 Email: mpence @gov.in.gov » Lt. Gov. Sue Ellspermann (R) Address: Room 333, Indiana Statehouse, Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone: 317-232-4545 Email: sellsper mann@lg.in.gov
U.S. SENATE » Sen. Dan Coats (R) Address: District office: 11035 Broadway, Suite A, Crown Point, IN 46307. Phone: 219-663-2595; Indianapolis office: 1650 Market Tower, 10 W. Market St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. Phone: 317-554-0750; Washington office: 493 Russell Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510. Phone: 202-224-5623. Web Form: coats.senate.gov/ contact/ » Sen. Joe Donnelly (D) Address: District office: 10 W. Market St., suite 1180, Indianapolis, IN 46204. Phone: 317-226-5555. Washington office: 720 Hart Senate Office Building, Washington, DC 20510-1401. Phone: 202-224-4814. Email
U.S. HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES » Rep. Todd Rokita (R-4th District) Address: Lafayette office: 337 Columbia St., Lafayette, IN 47901. Phone 765-838-3930; District office: 355 S. Washington St., Danville, IN 46122. Phone 317718-0404; Washington office: 236 Cannon House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515. Phone: 202-225-5037. Email available at https:// rokita.house.gov/contactme/email-me
INDIANA SENATE Phone: 800-382-9467 or 317-232-9400. Address: Indiana State Senate, Statehouse, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. » Ron Alting (R-Lafayette) 22nd District. Address: 3600 Cedar Lane, Lafayette, IN 47905. Phone: 765-4495865. Email available at www.in.gov/legislative/ senate_republicans/5315.htm Represents all but eastern Tippecanoe County. » Phil Boots (R-Crawfordsville) 23rd District. Email See OFFICIAL, Page 26
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www.in.gov/legislative/ senate_republicans/5315.htm Represents Warren, Foutain, Parke and Mongtomery counties and part of Boone County. » Brandt Hershman (R-Wheatfield) 7th District. Address: P.O. Box 189, Monticello, IN 47906. Email available at www.in.gov/legislative/ senate_republicans/5315.htm Represents parts of Tippecanoe, Clinton, Carroll and all of White and Jasper counties.
INDIANA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES Phone: 800-382-9842 or 317-232-9600. Address: Indiana House of Representatives, Statehouse, 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. » Heath VanNatter (RKokomo) 38th District. Address: 1112 Green Aces Drive, Kokomo, IN 46901. Phone: 765883-1420. Email: h38@in.gov Represents parts of Clinton, Cass County and Howard counties. » Sharon Negele (RAttica) 13th District. Address: 401 E. Pike St., Attica, IN 47918. Phone: 317-232-9816. Email: h13@iga.in.gov Represents parts of Newton, Jasper, White, Tippecane, Montgomery, Fountain and Warren counties and all of Benton. » Sheila Klinker (D-Lafayette) 27th District. Address: 633 Kossuth St., Lafayette, IN 47905. Phone: 765-7421692. Email: h27@in.gov Represents most of the city of Lafayette and part of Wabash Township. » Don Lehe (R-Brookston) 25th District. Address: 10644 S. 100 East, Brookston, IN 47923. Phone: 765-5633620. Email: h15@in.gov
Gov. Mike Pence, right, talks during a economic development roundtable at Subaru of Indiana Automotive in Lafayette Jan. 25. Lafayette Mayor Tony Roswarski joined about 20 other elected officials and business leaders to offer ideas and ask Pence questions on improving business and education in the state. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Represents parts Tippecanoe, White, Carroll and Cass counties. » Dr. Tim Brown (RCrawfordsville) 41st District. Address: P.O. Box 861, Crawfordsville, IN 47933. Email: h41@in.gov Represents parts of Tippecanoe and Boone counties. » Douglas Gutwein (RFrancesville) 16th District. Address: 200 W. Washington St., Indianapolis, IN 46204. Phone: 800-382-9841. Email: h16@in.gov Represents part of Newton, Jasper, Fulton, Pulaski and Starke counties. » Randy Truitt (R-West Lafayette) 26th District. Address: 515 Hillcrest Road, West Lafayette, IN 47906. Email: h26@in.gov Represents part of Tippecanoe County.
TIPPECANOE COUNTY County offices are either in the Courthouse or the Tippecanoe County Office Building, 20 N. Third St., Lafayette, IN 47901. Phone:
765-423-9215. Web: www. county.tippecanoe.in.gov
Tippecanoe County Commissioners John Knochel, 765-4239215, jknochel@tippeca noe.in.gov David Byers, 765-4239215, dbyers@tippeca noe.in.gov Tom Murtaugh, 765-4239215, tmurtaugh@tippeca noe.in.gov
Tippecanoe County Council 1st District: Dave Williams, 765-742-8263, dwil liams@purdueefcu.com 2nd District: Roland Winger, 765-538-2157, ro land.winger@gmail.com 3rd District: Jeffrey A. Kemper, 765-471-2372, jef frey_kemper_5@com cast.net 4th District: Andrew Gutwein (office), 765-7429066, asg@bennettlaw.com At large: John Basham, 765-538-2403, jrbii9769@tds.net At large: Kevin Underwood, 765-463-4743, kevun
der@juno.com At large: Bryan Metzger, 765-426-1611, bryanmetzg er@comcast.net
Assessor Linda Phillips Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St., Lafayette, IN 47901. Phone: 765-423-9255.
Auditor Jennifer Weston Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St., Lafayette, IN 47901. Phone: 765-423-9207.
Clerk Christa Coffey Address: County Office Building, 301 Main St., Lafayette, IN 47901. Phone: 765-423-9326.
Recorder Oneta Tolle Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St., Lafayette, IN 47901. Phone: See OFFICIAL, Page 27
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Fairgrounds
765-423-9352.
Jeff Johnson, caretaker, 765-474-5906
Sheriff Tracy Brown Address: 2640 Duncan Road, Lafayette, IN 47904. Phone: 765-423-9388.
Surveyor Zach Beasley Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St., Lafayette, IN 47901. Phone: 765-423-9228.
Treasurer Bob Plantenga Address: County Office Building, 20 N. Third St., Lafayette, IN 47901. Phone: 765-423-9273.
Coroner Donna Hart Avolt Address: 629 N. Sixth St., Lafayette, IN 47901. Phone: 765-420-7607.
Judges Circuit — Don Daniel, 765-423-9343 Superior Court 1 — Randy Williams, 765-423-9217 Superior Court 2 — Thomas Busch, 765-423-9293 Superior Court 3 — Faith Graham, 765-423-9295 Superior Court 4 — Gregory Donat, 765-423-9266 Superior Court 5 — Lesley A. Meade, 765-423-9280 Superior Court 6 — Michael Morrissey, 765-4239750 Magistrate: Sean Persin, 765-423-9190 Juvenile Magistrate: Crystal A. Sanders, 765-4201569
Prosecutor Pat Harrington, Courthouse, 765-423-9305
County attorney
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Parks
1530 S. 18th St., Lafayette, IN 47905, 765-474-4616
4449 Indiana 43 North, West Lafayette, IN 47906 Allen Nail, superintendent, 765-463-2306
Area Plan Commission
Public defender
County Office Building, 20 N. Third St., Lafayette, IN 47901 Sallie Fahey, executive director, 765-423-9242
Courthouse Amy Hutchison, 765-4239214
Cary Home
Board of Zoning Appeals
Soil and Water Conservation District
County Office Building, 765-423-9242
1812 Troxel Drive, Lafayette, IN 47909 Chris Remley, office administrator, 765-474-9992
Board of Health
Tippecanoe Villa
County Office Building, 765-423-9221 Ron Cripe, county health officer
5307 N. 50 West, West Lafayette, IN 47906 Deanna Sieber, director, 765-463-3662
Community Corrections
Veterans Services
2800 N. Ninth St., Lafayette, IN 47904 Dave Heath, director, 765-742-1279
Emergency Management 629 N. Sixth St., Lafayette, IN 47901 William “Smokey” Anderson, director, 765-7421334
Extension agent 3150 Sagamore Parkway South, Lafayette, IN 47909 Roberta Crabtree, director, 765-474-0793
Human resources County Office Building Shirley Mennen, 765-4239376
Highway
629 N. Sixth St., Lafayette, IN 47901 Randy Fairchild, director, 765-742-1796
County Election Board County Office Building Directors Jared Bond and Brian Mangus, 765-423-9303 and 765-423-9316
Tippecanoe County
Public Library Jos Holman, director Downtown address: 627 South St., 765-429-0100; Campus branch: 3101 S. Creasy Lane, 765-269-5380; Klondike branch, 3062 Lindberg Road, 765-463-5893, www.tcpl.lib.in.us
City of Lafayette 20 N. Sixth St., Lafayette www.lafayette.in.gov Mayor: Tony Roswarski, 765-807-1002; hot line: 765807-1004 Clerk: Cindy Murray, 765-807-1021 City Council District 1: Jerry Reynolds, 765-474-4366, JRey nolds@lafayette.in.gov District 2: Ronald Campbell, 765-474-1862, rcamp bell@lafayette.in.gov District 3: Perry Brown, 765-418-7907, pbrown@la fayette.in.gov District 4: Lauren Ahlersmeyer, 765-474-5061, LAh lersmeyer@lafayette.in.gov District 5: Melissa WeastWilliamson, 765-448-1785, mwilliamson@lafay ette.in.gov District 6: Bob Downing, 765-447-6059, bdowning@la fayette.in.gov At large: Lon Heide, 765474-1776, lheide@la fayette.in.gov At large: Kevin Klinker, 765-742-7011, kklinker@la fayette.in.gov At large: Steve Meyer, 765-474-6114, smeyer@la See OFFICIAL, Page 28
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fayette.in.gov APPOINTED OFFICIALS
Attorney: Edward Chosnek, 765-742-9081 Board of Works: 765-8071022, Gary Henriott, President, Cindy Murray, Norm Childress, Ron Shriner, Tilara McDonald-Treece Controller: Mike Jones, City Hall, 765-807-1010 Engineer: Jennifer Leshney, City Hall, 765-807-1050 Fire chief: Richard Doyle, 443 N. Fourth St., Lafayette, 765-807-1600 Police chief: Patrick Flannelly, City Hall, 765-8071200 Street commissioner: Dan Crowell, 260 S. Third St., Lafayette, 765-807-1410 Human resources: Kim Meyer, City Hall, 765-8071061 Parks and recreation: Superintendent Ted Bumbleburg, Columbian Park, 765807-1500 Water/Wastewater billing: wastewater director, Brad Talley, 765-807-1800; water works director, Kerry Smith, 765-807-1700 Community and redevelopment: Dennis Carson, director, City Hall, 765-8071090 Human Relations Commission: 765-807-1090 Housing Authority: 100 Executive Drive, Suite J, Lafayette, 765-771-1300 Historic Preservation Commission: 765-807-1090 Economic Development Commission: 765-807-1090 Redevelopment Commission: 765-807-1090 Parking Commission: 765-807-1090 Urban Enterprise Association: Dennis Carson, director, 765-807-1090
Town of Battle Ground 100 College St., Battle Ground, IN 47920, 765-5672603
State Sen. Ron Alting, left, listens as State Attorney General Greg Zoeller talks about legislation that has recently passed during a press conference May 13 at the Tippecanoe County office building in Lafayette. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Clerk-treasurer: Phyllis Hall, 765-567-2603 Town council Brian Brewer, 765-5676217 Steve Egly, 765-567-2056 Rebecca Holladay, 765567-2543 David Sturgeon, 765-2371373 Karen Pearson, 765-5673093
Town of Clarks Hill P.O. Box 146, Clarks Hill, IN 47930 Clerk-treasurer: Deborah Sutton, 765-523-2211 Town marshal: Dan Roudebush, 765-523-2217 Town council John Barton III, 765-5232211 Clark Whitley, 765-5232211 Dustin Winger
Town of Dayton P.O. Box 557, Dayton, IN 47941 Clerk-treasurer: Ron Koehler, 765-296-2533 Town council Dave Leinger, 765-2962533 Mike Harris, 765-4476527 John Swick, 765-447-6028 Ron Merkel, 765-296-9494 Tammi Nice, 765-296-
2533
Town of Shadeland 3125 S. Town Road 175 West, Shadeland, IN 47909 Phone: 765-477-0116 Clerk-treasurer: Lisa A. Ehrie, 765-477-0116 Town council Jeff Findlay, 765-474-8193 Mike Kuipers, 765-4746549 Dave Vanderkleed, 765572-2897 Brent Gamble, 765-5382885 Dave Whitehead, 765-4749429 Don Ehrie, 765-471-8712
City of West Lafayette 609 W. Navajo St., West Lafayette, IN 47906 765-775-5100, www.city.west-la fayette.in.us Mayor: John Dennis, 765-775-5100 Clerk-treasurer: Judy Rhodes, 765-775-5150 Judge: Lori Stein Sabol, 765-775-5155 City Council District 1: Eddie VanBogaert, 217-415-7287 District 2: Peter Bunder, 765-743-3373 District 3: Ann Hunt, 765-463-5839 District 4: Vicki Burch,
765-463-7456 District 5: Gerry Keen, 765-497-0560 At large: Gerald Thomas, 765-743-1610 At large: Steven Dietrich, 765-463-4793 Attorney: Eric H. Burns, 8 N. Third St., WL, 765-7421988 Board of Public Works: City Hall, 765-775-5100 Development: City Hall, 765-775-5160 Engineer: David Buck, City Hall, 765-775-5130 Fire chief: Timothy Heath, 300 North St., WL, 765-775-5177 Police chief: Jason Dombkowski, 711 W. Navajo St., WL, 765-775-5228 Street, sanitation and recycling: David Downey, 705 S. River Road, WL, 765775-5242 Wastewater treatment plant: Billing, 765-775-5140; Superintendent Dave Henderson, 500 S. River Road, WL, 765-775-5145 Parks and recreation: Joe Payne, superintendent, City Hall, 765-775-5110 Economic Development Commission: City Hall, 765-775-5160 Redevelopment Commission: City Hall, 765-7755160 Human Relations Commission: 765-775-5100
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Arts and culture thrive in Greater Lafayette Greater Lafayette has plenty in the way of visual and performing arts, culture and history. Here is a look a few of the things to do around town.
The Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society presents local and regional musicians in six Sunday classical music concerts a year at 3 p.m. from September to June. Established in 1997, the organization also sends musical ensembles called “Concert to Go” into local elementary schools hoping to nurture an interest in and a love for playing music with others. Call 765-4093516 or visit www.tippec anoechambermusic.org for more information. Locations of the concerts can be found on the website.
Bach Chorale Bach Chorale is a community chorus that focuses mostly on music by classical composers but also performs a variety of other genres from folk to Broadway. The group presents six or seven concerts a year. The chorale also sponsors a children’s choir for kids age 7 and older, which is not auditioned, and an auditioned youth chorus for to young people with musical experience. For more information, call 765-429-5151 or visit www.bachchorale .org.
Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette Part of the cultural scene for more than 80 years, the Civic Theatre has called the historic Monon Depot Theatre home for 30 years. Located at the corner of Fifth and North streets, Civic offers a five-production season from September through May with a mix of comedy, drama, classics and musicals. Civic also offers children’s theater, staged readings, holiday shows and extensive theater education opportunities. Call the Civic office at 765423-7529 for more information or go to www.lafayett ecivic.com.
Roberto Mantica, from left, as Septimus, Tamzin Malone as Hannah, and Anna Roberts as Thomasina starred in Civic Theatre's production of "Arcadia" in January. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Lafayette Symphony Orchestra The symphony makes its home in the 1,200-seat Long Center for the Performing Arts, 111 N. Sixth St. With conductor Nicholas Palmer at the podium, the orchestra has an eight-concert season. The 2013-14 season includes pops as well as Latin, gospel and the annual Lollipop family concert. The season runs from September through May. Some season highlights include “Project Trio” (Sept. 14), “La Boheme” (Oct. 26), “Gospel Meets Symphony” (April 5) and “Paint the Town” (May 10, 2014). The Lafayette Symphony Orchestra provides outreach programs including “Strings Attached” and the “Cushion
Concerts” for elementary, middle school and high school students. See www.lafayettesympho ny.org or call 765-742-6463 for more information.
Tippecanoe Chamber Music Society
Feast of the Hunters’ Moon Planned for Oct. 5 and 6, 2013, the re-creation of an 18th-century trading post is a major regional event conducted at Fort Ouiatenon Park in the fall. All participants are authentically costumed as Native Americans, French/British soldiers and settlers. The See ARTS, Page 30
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event focuses on food, entertainment and crafts from the period. It is coordinated by the Tippecanoe County Historical Association. Call 765-476-8411 or visit www.tippecanoehistory.org for more information.
Art Museum of Greater Lafayette Founded in 1909, the museum focuses on American art and an emphasis on Indiana artists for both its exhibitions and its permanent collection of more than 900 works of art. It is accredited by the American Association of Museums. The Art Museum is the home of ArtSmart: Indiana, an interactive Web-based program used by fourth-grade teachers to teach Indiana history through the art of important Indiana artists. The museum, at 102 S. 10th St., also has a gift shop featuring work by regional artists. It conducts art classes for children and adults as well as ongoing guilds with longterm involvement. The Art League is an associated organization that provides lectures and raises funds in support of the museum. Call 765-742-1128 for more information or visit www.artlafayette.org. Gallery and shop hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily except for major holidays and when new exhibits are being prepared. Volunteer opportunities are available.
Lafayette Citizens Band The Lafayette Citizens Band is a community concert band of area musicians that each summer presents free outdoor concerts at 7:30 p.m.Thursdays at Riehle Plaza. Memorial Day, Fourth of July and Labor Day performances also are scheduled. For information, con-
A detailed view of the beading on a piece of art in the show titled "A Celebration of Haitian Art: from the Waterloo Center for the Arts Collection" at the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
the Tippecanoe Arts Federation. Call 765-742-1419 or visit www.indianafiddlers gathering.org for more information.
Friends of Bob This live music co-op is a not-for-profit organization of volunteers that organizes concerts by national and international musicians. Rock, folk, world, roots and other music forms are often represented. Check out www.friends-of-bob.org or call 765-567-2478 for more information.
Lafayette Flute Choir Bill Knapp, as The Actor, and Timothy Devery, as Kipps, starred in "The Woman in Black” at the Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette in October 2012. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
tact the LCB office at 765423-BAND (2263) or visit www.lafayettecitizens band.org.
Indiana Fiddlers’ Gathering The gathering is a regional festival attracting tradi-
tional, folk, Celtic, swing and other acoustic artists from across the United States. It’s usually held in the last full weekend in June at Tippecanoe Battlefield Park. The Fiddlers also occasionally bring national acts for intimate concerts at
The nonprofit choir encourages participation by all area flutists in regular rehearsals. The group presents several public concerts each year. Email lafayetteflutechoir@ gmail.com for more information.
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The Tippecanotes This community chorus offers barbershop singing opportunities for men. The group provides music instruction, if needed, for new members. For information on the Tippecanotes, call Lonnie LaBaw at 765-5893628 or Denny Fisher at 765-449-1602.
Heartland Productions Heartland Productions combines with Adelino’s Old World Kitchen with the mission of providing high quality, affordable and local dinner theater for audiences. The organization provides the entertainment while Adelino’s cooks a meal in line with the theme. The 2013-14 season runs from September through April, and performances take place in the upstairs ballroom, 112 N. Third St. Visit heartlandproductionsin.com for more information.
Lafayette Ballet Company The company offers performance opportunities for advanced students, and the affiliated school offers all levels of study in dance for men and women. The Lafayette Ballet Company produces several shows, including “The Nutcracker” in early January and a spring repertory performance of original contemporary or challenging classical excerpts. For more information, contact director Sandra Peticolas at 765-423-1633 or log on to www.lafayettebal let.org.
Tippecanoe Arts Federation The regional arts council for north-central Indiana has information on artsrelated groups, community events, grants for the arts
Art work not on display is housed in a special storage room inside the Art Museum of Greater Lafayette. The room is constantly monitored for light, temperature and humidity to preserve the artwork. The Art Museum of Greater Lafayette has about 1,000 pieces in its permanent collection. Whatever is not on display is stored in the protective room. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
and arts programs including After School Arts Programs, the Mural Art Initiative and Artists in Residence. Located in the Wells Building, 638 North St., it also houses three art galleries. Call 765423-2787 or go to www.tipp ecanoearts.org for more information.
Long Center for the Performing Arts This historic venue at 111 N. Sixth St. has something for everyone: comedians, concerts of all kinds from the Lafayette Symphony Orchestra, fife and drum corps, musical and children’s theater, and more. Call 765-742-5664, ext. 101, or go to www.longcente rtheater.com.
Lafayette Chamber Singers Beginning its 42nd season in the fall, the Lafayette
Chamber Singers perform music for chamber choir from the ninth to 21st centuries. They offer annual holiday, Valentine’s Day and spring concerts and have given many regional premieres of works by contemporary composers. For information on auditions and concerts, call 765-497-7811.
Purdue University Galleries Purdue University Galleries provide visual art exhibitions, special events and educational resources to stimulate an understanding and appreciation of art and to serve as a cultural resource for the region. They have multiple spaces on campus, with the Fountain Gallery downtown. For information, visit www.pur due.edu/galleries or call 765-494-3061.
Purdue Theatre Purdue Theatre draws on the talent of Purdue’s Department of Theatre to present four productions per season, including classics, new works and musicals. Productions typically take place at the Nancy T. Hansen Theatre in Pao Hall, 552 W. Wood St. Call 765-4943074 for more information.
Purdue Convocations Purdue Convocations will present 30 shows during the next year, ranging from Blue Man Group to Yo-Yo Ma to “Hamlet.” Productions are generally presented on the Purdue campus, in Elliott Hall of Music or Loeb Playhouse. For more information, visit www.convo cations.org or call 765-4949712. For the 2013-14 Convocations schedule, see Page 33.
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Find ancient history, modern art and more at museums
Fort Ouiatenon This historic site of an 18th-century trading post between French military and Native Americans is open 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays, from May to the end of August. The museum is at 3129 S. River Road in West Lafayette and admission is free, but donations are accepted. Call 765-476-8411 or go to www.tip pecanoehistory.org for more information.
Historic Prophetstown Historic Prophetstown is a 125-acre site at 3549 Prophetstown Trail inside Prophetstown State Park that’s dedicated to showing, sharing and teaching about agriculture and horse-powered farming. Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily from April to October. Call 765-5674700 or visit www. prophetstown.org for more information.
Adams Mill The historic Carroll County grain mill with original machinery on South 75 East in Cutler is open for tours from 1 to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays from April through October, with group tours by appointment. Cabin rental and tent camping are available. Admission is $5 per person older than 12. See www.adamsmill.org or call 765-268-2530 for more information.
Wabash & Erie Canal Interpretive Center The Canal Interpretive Center in Canal Park and Delphi Historic Trails feature both indoor and outdoor interactive 1850s exhibits. It’s on Washington Street in Delphi, less than a mile north of the Carroll County Courthouse. The Interpretive Center is open 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday to
The Fort Ouiatenon blockhouse near West Lafayette is the historic site of an 18th-century trading post between French military and Native Americans. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER Friday and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday. Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Visit www.wabashanderieca nal.org or call 765-564-2870 for more information.
Art Museum of Greater Lafayette Accredited by the American Association of Museums, the Art Museum’s multiple exhibition spaces have changing exhibits throughout the year. The Weil Gallery exhibits feature works from the permanent collection of more than 900 objects. The East and McDonald galleries host exhibitions of regional importance, and the exhibitions in the Shook Gallery and Manya Fan Center highlight the works of local artists and Art Museum students. Studio arts classes are offered for all ages. The gift shop offers the works of local artists. Gallery and gift shop hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, except for major holidays and when new exhibits are being prepared. Admission
is free, but donations are accepted. Call 765-742-1128 or visit www.artlafayette.org for more information.
Tippecanoe Battlefield Museum and Museum Store
Historic Moses Fowler House
This Battle Ground museum’s exhibits interpret the early territory history, the Battle of Tippecanoe and Native American culture. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except on Wednesdays. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 seniors and $2 for children. Call 765476-8411 or go to www.tippeca noehistory.org for more information.
The Historic Fowler House, a gothic revival home built in Lafayette by Moses Fowler in 1851-1852, is one of the finest examples of gothic revival architecture remaining in Indiana. At 909 South St., it’s available to rent for weddings, receptions and meetings. Call 765-476-8411 for more information.
Genealogical Research Center This facility is the county’s genealogy and historical research center and archive. At 1001 South St., it’s open from 1 to 5 p.m. Thursday and Friday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the first and third Saturday of each month. Call 765-476-8411, ext. 205, for more information.
Monon Connection Museum The museum features a collection of artifacts and memorabilia from railroads’ bygone era. The Whistle Stop Restaurant, which is adjacent to the museum, offers a fullservice menu. The museum is about a mile and a half north of Monon at 10012 N. U.S. 421. Call 219-253-4100 or visit www.mononconnection.com for more information.
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Purdue Convocations brings big names to Greater Lafayette Purdue Convocations will present 30 shows during the next year. Mark your calendar for these upcoming events: Neil deGrasse Tyson, “This Just In: Latest Discoveries in the Universe” — 7 p.m., Sept.19, Elliott Hall of Music MOMIX, “Botanica” — 8 p.m. Sept.21 and 3 p.m. Sept. 22, Loeb Playhouse Lionel Loueke Trio — 7:30 p.m. Sept. 26, Loeb Playhouse Blue Man Group — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 2, Elliott Hall of Music An Evening with Madeleine Albright — 7 p.m. Oct. 10, Elliott Hall of Music ArtsPower, “The Little Engine That Could” — 3 p.m. Oct. 13, Loeb Playhouse “Potted Potter,” The Unauthorized Harry Experience — 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Oct. 17, Loeb Playhouse “LEO,” Mind-bending physical theater — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24; 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25 and 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26, Loeb Playhouse. Conversations with Bishop Gene Robinson — 2:30 p.m. and 4:30 p.m. Oct. 27, Elliott Hall of Music; 7 p.m. Oct. 28, Fowler Hall Martha Redbone Roots Project — 8 p.m. Nov. 8, Lafayette Theater Abhishek Raghuram, Carnatic singer — 3 p.m. Nov. 10, Fowler Hall Yo-Yo Ma, cello and Kathryn Stott, piano — 3 p.m. Nov.17, Loeb Playhouse Estonian Philharmonic Chamber Choir — 7:30 pm. Nov. 20, St. Thomas Aquinas Doktor Kaboom!, “It's Just Rocket Science” — 3 p.m. Nov. 24, Loeb Playhouse Snarky Puppy — 8 p.m. Jan. 17, 2014, Loeb Playhouse Lysander Piano Trio — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23, 2014, Loeb Playhouse
Million Dollar Quartet — 7:30 p.m. Jan. 30, 2014, Elliott Hall of Music Lucky Plush, “Cinderbox 2.0” — 8 p.m. Feb. 7, 2014, Loeb Playhouse Fatoumata Diawara — 8 p.m. Feb. 8, 2014, Lafayette Theater TheaterworksUSA “Charlotte's Web” — 3 p.m. Feb. 16, 2014, Loeb Playhouse St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra — 8 p.m. Feb. 21, 2014, Elliott Hall of Music Simone Dinnerstein, piano — 7:30 p.m. Feb 27, 2014, Loeb Playhouse Popovich Pet Comedy Theater — 3 p.m. March 2, 2014, Loeb Playhouse Hugo Wolf Quartett — 7:30 p.m. March 6, 2014, Loeb Playhouse TEDxPurdueU — time TBA, March 7, 2014, Loeb Playhouse The Acting Company, “Hamlet” — 8 p.m. March 29, 2014, Loeb Playhouse The Acting Company, “Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead” — 3 p.m. March 30, 2014, Loeb Playhouse Streb, “Forces” — 8 p.m. April 4, 2014, Elliott Hall of Music Brad Mehldau Trio — 7:30 p.m. April 17, 2014, Loeb Playhouse “West Side Story” — 7:30 p.m. April 24, 2014, Elliott Hall of Music Ticket order forms, complete ticket pricing information, and details on all performances are available at www.convocations.org, in the 2013-14 Convocations brochure or by calling 765-4949712. Tickets can also be ordered at the campus box offices, by phone at 765-4943933, or at www.convo cations.org/tickets.
Cellist Yo-Yo Ma will perform in November at Loeb Playhouse. PHOTO PROVIDED
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Local medical institutions work for your health Here is a list of the major medical institutions in the area:
Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health Website: www.ste.org Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health owns and operates St. Elizabeth East and St. Elizabeth Central hospitals in Lafayette, and was formerly known as St. Elizabeth Regional Health. The organization also changed its name in January 2011. Both hospitals as well as the Franciscan Physician Network are members of Mishawaka-based Franciscan Alliance, one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. » Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health – Lafayette Central (St. Elizabeth Central): 1501 Hartford St. Phone: 765-423-6011 or 800-371-6011 The hospital has been in operation since 1875. Services offered: Emergency services, inpatient oncology, sleep disorder center, home health care, hospice, imaging services, outpatient physical/occupational and speech therapy, spiritual care, intensive care unit, wound care, cardiac/ pulmonary rehab, audiology and certain outpatient services. The St. Elizabeth School of Nursing — the only hospital-based nursing school in the state — is located on the St. Elizabeth Central campus. The school has a partnership with Saint Joseph’s College in Rensselaer to offer a bachelor’s degree in nursing. » Franciscan St. Elizabeth Health – Lafayette East (St. Elizabeth East): 1701 S. Creasy Lane
Corrina Cain, left, meets with fellow nurse Nesha Smith to review patient charts during the shift change April 19, 2013, in the progressive care unit at IU Health Arnett Hospital in Lafayette. Cain works a 12-hour shift from 6 a.m. til 6 p.m. Smith was taking over at the beginning of the 6 p.m. to 6 am. shift. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Phone: 765-502-4000 or 800-654-9410. The hospital opened in February 2010, replacing Home Hospital in Lafayette. It has 150 private patient rooms with room-service dining and wireless Internet access. The hospital also features single-room maternity suites where the patients labor, deliver and recover in the same room. Services include: The St. Elizabeth Heart Center, emergency services, outpatient center (lab, radiology, GI and therapy services), intensive care unit, surgery, da Vinci surgery suite, a pediatrics center, a woman's center and a level III neonatal intensive care unit. » Franciscan Physician Network: various offices in
Lafayette, West Lafayette, Monticello, Mulberry and Crawfordsville. Look online for addresses and phone numbers. Member physicians have a variety of specialties and include Woman’s Clinic, Lafayette OB/GYN and Premier Healthcare for Women in Lafayette. Services include: Dermatology, family medicine, general surgery, geriatrics, cardiology, internal medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopedics, pain management, pediatrics, sleep disorders and sports medicine.
Indiana University Health Arnett 5165 McCarty Lane
Phone: 765-448-8000 or toll free at 800-899-8448 Website: www.iu health.org/arnett IU Health Arnett includes a hospital, which opened in October 2008, as well as various member physician offices. Clarian Arnett Hospital changed its name to IU Health Arnett Hospital in January 2011. The hospital features private patient rooms, a restaurant and 191 inpatient beds. Additional facilities include various doctors’ offices and clinic sites in Tippecanoe, Benton, White, Carroll and Clinton counties. Services include: Allergy and asthma, anesthesiology, audiology and hearing aid See MEDICAL, Page 35
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services, bariatric and medical weight loss, cancer services, cardiovascular surgery, cardiology, clinical research, dermatology, ear, nose and throat, endocrinology, family medicine, gastroenterology/hepatology, general surgery, home care, hospice, hospitalist, infectious diseases, internal medicine, laboratory, nephrology, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics/gynecology, occupational health, ophthalmology, orthopedics and sports medicine, pain medicine, pediatrics, pulmonary diseases, radiology, rehabilitation, respiratory therapy, retail pharmacy, rheumatology, sleep medicine, urgent care, urology, neonatology and plastic surgery.
Lafayette Regional Rehabilitation Hospital 950 Park East Blvd. Phone: 765-447-4040 Website: LRRH.ernest health.com The rehab hospital opened in March and treats patients with functional deficits from a variety of causes such as amputation, arthritis, brain injuries, cancer, joint replacement, post-surgery, spinal cord injuries and more. Services include: Brain injury rehabilitation program, case management and social services, clinical dietitian, cognitive therapy, community re-entry, occupational therapy, orthopedic rehabilitation program, physical therapy, rehabilitation nursing, respiratory therapy, spinal cord injury rehabilitation program, specialized stroke program, speech language pathology and wound management.
Riggs Community Health Center 1716 Hartford St. and 2316 South St.
Stacey Wilson donates blood as Jonathan MarcAurele recovers from his donation during a mobile blood drive for the Indiana Blood Center at the North Entrance of St. Elizabeth East on Jan. 30. Even through there are nationwide shortages, the local supply is still stable. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Phone: 765-742-1567 Website: www.riggs health.com In operation since 1988, the Center added a location on South Street in November 2012. A walk-in pediatric clinic is at the Riggs CHC Annex at 1324 Tippecanoe St. with limited hours. Riggs CHC offers services on a sliding scale fee for the uninsured. Services include: Nutrition counseling, smoking cessation program, homeless outreach, nurse triage, medication assistance program, and health referral service. Specialized primary care services, such as prenatal/ women’s health, adult medicine, and pediatrics, are offered at the South Street facility. Family medicine, dentistry, behavioral health and walk-in clinics are at the Hartford Street site.
Unity Healthcare 1345 Unity Place Phone: 765-447-8133 Website: www.unity hc.com In operation since the early 1990s, Unity Healthcare has more than 80 physicians and about 650 employees. Services include: Allergy and asthma, anesthesiology, esthetics, family medicine, gastroenterology, general surgery, immediate care, internal medicine, medical oncology and hematology, nephrology, neurology, occupational medicine, ophthalmology, orthopedics, orthopedic spinal surgery, otolaryngology, outpatient physical and occupational therapy, outpatient surgical center, pain management, pediatrics, phlebology, plastic surgery, podiatry, psy-
chology, radiation oncology, radiology, urology and wound care.
Tippecanoe County Health Department 629 N. Sixth St. Phone: 765-423-9222 Website: www.tippeca noe.in.gov/health Immunizations are $5 for uninsured children or children without health care coverage and available to adults for a fee. Immunization appointments must be made and are available on Tuesday and Thursday and the first and third Wednesday of the month. Tuberculosis testing is $15 and is on Monday by appointment only.
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Agencies across the Greater Lafayette area offer assistance to families, seniors and children. Here is a sampling:
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Abilities Services, Inc. Abilities Services, Inc. provides and advocates for services that identify, maintain or strengthen the skills of people with disabilities, or similar disadvantages. The agency also offers personal and companion care for seniors. Address: 2301 Concord Road, Lafayette, IN 47909 Phone: 765-446-9201 or 800-362-4021 (toll-free) Website: www.asipages.com/
Area IV Agency Area IV Agency on Aging and Community Action Programs is a nonprofit organization committed to providing a better quality of life for older adults, disabled and disadvantaged citizens in Tippecanoe and seven surrounding counties. Area IV also offers Link-Age, its information and referral department, which provides information regarding age or disability-related services. Address: 660 N. 36th St., Lafayette, IN 47905 Phone: 765-447-7683, 800382-7556 (toll-free) Website: www.areaivagency.org
Big Brothers Big Sisters Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Lafayette promotes the healthy development of at-risk youth in Tippecanoe County through professionally supported, one-to-one mentoring relationships.
Harry Smith, right, passes out flowers at the Bethany Presbyterian Church during the fifth annual OUTfest Aug. 18, 2012, in downtown Lafayette. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Address: 3805 Fortune Drive, Suite 2, Lafayette, IN 47905 Phone: 765-446-2227 Website: www.bbbslaf.org
Caregiver Companion Caregiver Companion is an organization whose volunteers help families who are caring for individuals with disabilities. Families in need of services are referred to Caregiver Companion by social agencies, home health organizations, hospital discharge planners and churches. Volunteers come from service organizations, churches, Purdue University and from the community. The basic goal is to relieve pressure from the caregiver within the community through a volunteer network. Services include companionship, respite care, grocery shopping, light housekeeping, simple repairs, transportation and laundry. Address: 612 Wabash Ave., Lafayette, IN 47905 Phone: 765-423-1879, fax: 765-742-2994 Email: caregiv er95@gmail.com Website: www.caregiver
companion.org
Family Health Clinics Family Health Clinics are nursing centers that provide primary care services for the economically disadvantaged and socially diverse community. These are in the area: Âť Family Health Clinic of Carroll County, 901 Prince William Road, Suite A, Delphi, IN 46923, 765-564-3016 or 800-321-5043 (toll-free) Website: www.nursing. purdue.edu/centersandclinics /fhccc/ Âť Family Health Clinic of Monon, 420 N. Market St., Monon, IN 47959, 219-2532404 Website: www.nursing. purdue.edu/cen tersandclinics/fhcm/
Lafayette Housing Authority Lafayette Housing Authority provides subsidized rental assistance in privately owned rental housing for qualified households. Address: 100 Executive Drive, Suite J, Lafayette, IN 47905 Phone: 765-771-1300 Website: www.lafayette.in.gov/dep
LifeCare Services offers free pregnancy tests, peer counseling and support to women and families with unplanned pregnancies; prenatal classes, parenting group for mothers and fathers, sexual integrity classes, post abortion peer counseling and a referral resources. Address: 233 Harrison St., West Lafayette, IN 47906 Phone: 765-743-4488 Website: http://lifecareservices.org/
Meals on Wheels Meals on Wheels provides volunteers who deliver to the home one or two nutritious meals each day, Monday through Friday, to seniors or those who are disabled and unable to prepare food. Address: 685 N. 36th St., Lafayette, IN 47905 Phone: 765-429-6325 Website: www.mowtipp ecanoe.org
Pride Lafayette Pride Lafayette is a nonprofit organization that promotes education and awareness of diversity, health, culture and acceptance of individuals based on sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression. Address: 640 Main St., Lafayette, IN 47901 Phone: 765-423-7579 Website: www.pridelafayette.org/
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Friends of Lesbians and Gays promotes the health and wellbeing of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender persons and their families through support, education and advocacy. Address: P.O. Box 59, Battle Ground, IN 47920 Phone: 765-567-2478 and 765-491-6357 Website: http://commun ity.pflag.org/Page.aspx?pid= 194&srcid=-2
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Give your child a good start at area child care facilities
PRYSM Positive Reflections of Young Sexual Minorities (PRYSM) is a youth group for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, intersex, and questioning middle and high school-age teens, friends and supporters that meets the first Friday of each month. Address: P.O. Box 59, Battle Ground, IN 47920 Phone: 765-567-2478 and 765-491-6357 Website: pridelafayett e.org/pflag/youth.php
Project Rachel Project Rachel is a confidential helpline for anyone who is struggling after abortion. Call 877-522-3300 toll-free. Address: 318 N. Ninth St., Lafayette, IN 47904 Phone: 765-477-7706 Website: http://hopeafter abortion.com
YWCA domestic violence program YWCA Domestic Violence Intervention and Prevention Program provides shelter for domestic violence victims and their children and a crisis hot line, 765-423-1118 or 888-3451118 (toll-free). Address: 604 N. Sixth St., Lafayette, IN 47901 Phone: 765-423-1118 (hot line), 765-423-4486 (office) Website: www.ywcalafayette.org
Youngsters from Tippecanoe Child Care Downtown are escorted on a walk April 15 through downtown Lafayette. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
In Tippecanoe County, there are dozens of licensed child care facilities, including home providers, ministries and day care facilities. Picking the right one for your family is possible, but it requires time, patience and research. Groups such as the Child Care Resource Network (www.thechild careresourcenetwork.org) can go a long way in helping find the best match for your child. The network is a community-based service aimed at connecting families with quality child care and training providers. They keep a list of licensed providers and work with families to find the most appropriate one. The service is free and extends to 12 Indiana
counties: Benton, Boone, Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fountain, Jasper, Newton, Pulaski, Tippecanoe, Warren and White. The program is based at the former Washington School, 1100 Elizabeth St., Suite 1. To contact them, call 765-74207104, or outside Tippecanoe County, 800-932-3302. For more help or information: » Right Steps Child Development Centers, www.rightstepscdc.org » CareFinder Indiana, www.childcarefinder.in. gov » Indiana Association for Child Care Resource and Referral, www.iaccrr.org Centers run by Right Steps, formerly Tippecanoe County Child Care Inc., include:
Right Steps — Dennis Burton 1200 N. 19th St. Lafayette, IN 47904 765-423-4906
Right Steps — Downtown 218 Ferry St. Lafayette, IN 47901 765-429-6798
Right Steps — Wabash Landing 385 Brown St. West Lafayette, IN 47906 765-746-2432
Right Steps — East 1840 S. 18th St. Lafayette, IN 47905 765-477-2010
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Veterans’ groups provide services, social activities Military service-related organizations in Tippecanoe and surrounding counties provide assistance to veterans and active service members. Everything from information about benefits to social activities can be found at the various groups.
Tippecanoe County Veteran Services Office 629 N. Sixth St. Phone: 765-742-1796 Email: vetserv@tippeca noe.in.gov The Veteran Services Office assists veterans in obtaining federal and state Veterans Affairs benefits. Some of the federal benefits include compensation, medical, pension and education. A few of the state benefits include burial costs, paid education for children, license plates and tax deductions. The local service officer is Randy Fairchild. The office also provides a van service for veterans who need transportation to either the Indianapolis or Danville medical centers.
Indiana Veterans’ Home 3851 N. River Road, West Lafayette Phone: 765-463-1502 Website: www.in.gov/ dva/2352.htm The Veterans’ Home is a licensed long-term care facility operated by the Indiana Department of Veterans Affairs, with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The Federal Veterans Benefits Administration provides substantial grant funding and hospital services for the Indiana Veterans’ Home. Services include medical, dental, podiatry,
Jim Bonty of American Legion Post 11 Honor Guard salutes during the sounding of Taps at the annual Indiana State Police Memorial Service May 8 at the Indiana State Police Post in West Lafayette. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
therapy, nursing, dietary services and more.
American Legion » Lafayette Post 11 1801 S. Ninth St. Phone: 765-474-5851 Email: adjutant@lafa yettepost11.org Website: www.lafayettepost11.org » West Lafayette Post 38 Meets at First United Methodist Church, 1700 W. State St., West Lafayette Phone: 765-412-1012 Website: www.fumcwl .org/templates/System/det ails.asp?id=45703 &PID=664271 » West Lafayette Post 492 4929 Indiana 43 N., West Lafayette Phone: 765-463-9314
Founded in 1918, it is the largest veterans’ organization in the United States. The group also has auxiliaries. Posts give veterans a place to socialize. The public is invited to attend dinners, dances and bingo nights. The members also participate in ceremonies to honor fallen veterans and sponsor youth activities and community events.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1154 2660 Duncan Road Phone: 765-742-1902 Website: www.vfwin.org The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, with its auxiliaries, includes 1.9 million members who volunteer more than 8.6 million hours a year. It’s mission is to foster cam-
araderie among U.S. veterans of overseas conflicts, to serve veterans, the military, and the community and to advocate for all veterans.
Navy Club of the USA Lafayette Ship 12 1905 Elmwood Ave. Phone: 765-447-0500 Email: ship12co@veri zon.net Website: www.ship12.net
Marine Corps League David M. Shoup Detachment 547 Meets at Navy Club Ship 12, 1905 Elmwood Ave. Phone: 765-563-3231 Email: artpatsmi @aol.com Website: www.mcleague .com
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Most of the students in Tippecanoe County are enrolled in one of these school systems:
LAFAYETTE SCHOOL CORP. www.lsc.k12.in.us 2300 Cason St. 765-771-6000
Amelia Earhart Elementary School (K-4) 3280 S. Ninth St. 765-772-4740
Edgelea Elementary School (K-4) 2910 S. 18th St. 765-772-4780
Glen Acres Elementary School (K-4) 3767 Kimberly Drive 765-771-6150
Miami Elementary School (K-4)
Second grade students sign a banner for Día de los Niños with their names and what they want to be in the future April 26 at Wea Ridge Elementary School in Lafayette. Eunice Cancino, who is Miss Lafayette Latina, made several presentations to students at Wea Ridge Elementary to teach them about Latino culture. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
2401 Beck Lane 765-772-4800
Tecumseh Jr. High School (7-8)
303 Main St., Battle Ground 765-567-2200
Murdock Elementary School (K-4)
2101 S. 18th St. 765-772-4750
Burnett Creek Elementary School (K-5)
2100 Cason St. 765-771-6120
Jefferson High School (9-12)
5700 N. 50 West 765-463-2237
Mayflower Mill Elementary School (K-5)
Thomas Miller Elementary School (K-4)
1801 S. 18th St. 765-772-4700
Dayton Elementary School (K-5)
200 E. 500 South 765-538-3875
700 S. Fourth St. 765-476-2930
Oakland High School (9-12)
320 College St., Dayton 765-447-5004
Mintonye Elementary School (K-5)
Vinton Elementary School (K-4)
611 S. 21st St. 765-771-6130
Hershey Elementary School (K-5)
2000 W. 800 South 765-538-2780
3101 Elmwood Ave. 765-771-6140
TIPPECANOE SCHOOL CORP.
7521 E. 300 North 765-589-3907
Sunnyside Intermediate School (5-6)
www.tscschools.net 21 Elston Road 765-474-2481
Wea Ridge Elementary School (K-5)
James Cole Elementary School (K-5)
1333 E. 430 South 765-471-9321
6418 E. 900 South 765-523-2141
Woodland Elementary School (K-5)
530 N. 26th St. 765-771-6100
Battle Ground Elementary School (K-5)
Klondike Elementary
School (K-5) 3311 Klondike Road 765-463-5505
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3200 E. 450 South 765-269-8220
Wyandotte Elementary School (K-5) 5865 E. 50 South 765-772-7000
Battle Ground Middle School (6-8) 6100 N. 50 West 765-269-8140
East Tipp Middle School (6-8) 7501 East 300 North 765-589-3566
Klondike Middle School (6-8)
IMMUNIZATIONS All children in Indiana are required to be immunized against diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), tetanus, measles, rubella, poliomyelitis and mumps. Every child in Indiana who enters kindergarten or first grade is required to be immunized against Hepatitis B and chicken pox. Students entering ninth through 12th grade must be immunized against Hepatitis B, chicken pox and Meningococcal. Children who have not received the appropriate vaccinations may not be permitted to attend school beyond the first day of school.
SCHOOL DAYS Schools are required to have 180 student instruction days each school year between July 1 and June 30. Most school calendars run from mid-to-late August through May or early June. For elementary school students in grades one through six the minimum length of day is five hours. For secondary students in grades seven through 12, the minimum length of day is six hours. There is no minimum time requirement for kindergarten students. Days canceled for snow or inclement weather are not counted and must be made up. Two-hour delays, however, do not count against the 180-day requirement. School delays will be updated via www.jconline.com and other area news outlets.
4410 South 150 East 765-471-2164
Harrison High School (9-12) 5701 N. 50 West 765-463-3511
McCutcheon High School (9-12) 4951 Old U.S. 231 South 765-474-1488
WEST LAFAYETTE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
PUBLIC CHARTER SCHOOLS New Community School (K-8) www.ncs.k12.in.us 1904 Elmwood Ave. 765-420-9617
Beacon Academy (7-12) www.beacon.k12.in.us/ 620 Cumberland Ave. 765-838-2045
PRIVATE SCHOOLS
Lafayette Christian School (Pre-K-8)
2100 West 800 South 765-538-3025
Wea Ridge Middle School (6-8)
2410 S. Ninth St. 765-474-2496
www.fcslafayette.org 5526 Indiana 26 East 765-447-2727
Southwestern Middle School (6-8)
7501 East 700 South 765-269-8350
Central Catholic Jr.-Sr. High School (7-12)
Faith Christian School (Pre-K-12)
3307 Klondike Road 765-463-2544
Wainwright Middle School (6-8)
1902 Meharry St. 765-742-4450
Teacher Miles Lubben passes out a test to his AP Physics class at West Lafayette High School on Oct. 25, 2012. FILE PHOTO/J&C
CORP. www.wl.k12.in.us 1130 N. Salisbury St. 765-746-1602
Cumberland Elementary School (K-3) 600 Cumberland Ave. 765-464-3212
Happy Hollow Elementary School (4-6) 1200 N. Salisbury St. 765-746-0500
West Lafayette Jr.-Sr. High School (7-12)
1105 N. Grant St. 765-746-0400
LAFAYETTE CATHOLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM www.lcss.org 765-474-7500
St. Mary’s Cathedral School (Pre-K-3) 1200 South St. 765-742-6302
St. Boniface School (4-6) 813 North St. 765-742-7913
St Lawrence School (Pre-K-6)
www.lafayette christian.org 525 N. 26th St. 765-447-3052
Montessori School of Greater Lafayette (Pre-K-3) www.msgl.org 2552 Soldiers Home Road 765-464-1133
Pleasantview Christian School (Pre-K-6) www.pleasantview.us 3509 Soldiers Home Road 765-497-7978
Saint James Lutheran School (Pre-K-8) www.stjameslaf.org 615 N. Eighth St. 765-742-6464
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Purdue University top provider of higher education
Alex Dexeus in car 99 of Sigma Chi 2 goes airborne after striking another car during the Purdue Grand Prix April 20 on the campus of Purdue University. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
As the area’s largest employer and a top provider of higher education in the state, Purdue University is the focal point for many happenings in Greater Lafayette. Location: The campus occupies a large part of southwest West Lafayette. It contains nearly 400 buildings, which stand on about 19,000 acres, including farmland. It is worth more than $4.1 billion. Enrollment: In the 2012-13 academic year, 30,147 undergraduate, 8,163 graduate and 946 professional students were enrolled. The total enrollment is 39,256. When it was founded: In 1862, President Abraham Lincoln signed the Morrill Act, which gave public lands to any state that agreed to es-
tablish and maintain a college on those lands. Taking advantage of the offer, the Indiana General Assembly founded Purdue University in 1869 using a $150,000 gift from John Purdue, a Lafayette businessman. Number of employees: Purdue employs 15,612 people, which includes faculty members, staff members and graduate students. Most known for: Purdue is known for being the “cradle of astronauts” because 21 alumni have traveled in space, among them Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon. The university also is renowned for its engineering, agriculture, pharmacy and management schools. Moniker and mascots: Since the 1890s, the name “Boilermakers” has
been associated with Purdue, eventually being applied to sports teams, students and alumni. The university’s official mascot is the Boilermaker Special, which looks like a train. “Purdue Pete,” who carries a hammer, was first used in advertisements for the University Bookstore in the 1940s and appeared as a sports mascot in 1956. In 1997, the university introduced “Rowdy,” an inflatable mascot. He is meant to look like a boy who aspires to become a Boilermaker.
Visitor Information Center The Visitor Information Center at See PURDUE, Page 50
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Aug. 19: Fall semester classes begin Sept. 2: Labor Day holiday Oct. 7-8: October break Nov. 27-30: Thanksgiving holiday Dec. 7: Fall semester classes end Dec. 4-14: Final exams Dec. 14: Fall semester ends Dec. 15: Commencement
SPRING 2014
Jan. 13: Spring semester classes begin Jan. 20: Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday March 17-22: Spring break May 3: Spring semester classes end May 5-10: Final exams May 10: Spring semester ends May 16-18: Commencement
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Purdue Memorial Union, 101 Grant St., West Lafayette, is open 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays. During the academic year, it is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays but is closed on Saturdays in the summer. For more information, call 765-494-4636 or visit www.purdue.edu/vic.
Parking Drivers are required to have a permit to park in most parking areas on campus. Failing to display a valid permit or parking in violation of parking rules carries a fine of $35. Visitors pay to park in the Grant Street Garage. The hourly fees charged there are displayed in the entrance. For more information, call 765-494-9494 or visit www.purdue.edu/par king. Visitors can park in these areas, unless otherwise posted: » Metered areas
Graduates begin their march to Elliott Hall of Music for afternoon commencement ceremonies May 12 on the campus of Purdue University. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
» Any parking garage by buying a one-day permit » Most locations on campus after 5 p.m. on weekdays and all day Saturday and Sunday, unless otherwise posted.
Phone numbers Directory assistance: 765-494-4600 Alumni Association: 765-494-5179 Athletic ticket office: 765-494-3194 Bursar’s Office: 765-4947570 Dean of Students: 765494-1747 Registrar’s Office: 765494-8581 Residence Halls: 765-4941000 Cooperatives: 765-4941231 Fraternities, IFC office: 765-494-2717 Graduate Housing: 765494-7187 Married Student and Purdue Village: 765-4942090
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Ivy Tech prepares students for work force, further education Ivy Tech Community College’s Lafayette campus has about 9,000 students. The state’s most affordable college, Ivy Tech offers options and choices to complete an education or transfer to a four-year college. There are more than 65 programs and concentrations offered in the Lafayette region that result in a degree or certificate. Students can take advantage of the cost savings at Ivy Tech and transfer degrees and/or credits to other colleges and universities around the state to pursue a bachelor’s degree. Ivy Tech Community College offers degree programs in applied science and engineering technology, business, health sciences, public and social services, education, technology and liberal arts. Students may earn an associate of arts, associate of science or associate of applied science degree. Certificates also are available for students who want to learn specific skills, specialize within an area of study or prepare for workforce certifications. The college also offers customized training services for business and industry that can be delivered at the workplace. Many Ivy Tech courses can be transferred as credits to four-year universities, such as Purdue University. A downtown Lafayette branch opened at the Renaissance Place, located along Third and Main streets. Ivy Tech also offers classes at Instructional Centers in Crawfordsville and Monticello and many distance education courses.
Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
By the numbers Enrollment: 8,620 (Spring 2013) Employees: More than 700 full- and part-time faculty and staff Average class size: 22 In-state tuition: Around $3,679 per year for a fulltime student taking 15 credit hours.
Calendar » Fall 2013 Aug. 19: Fall semester begins Sept. 2: Labor Day; college closed Nov. 26-Dec. 1: Fall Break; college closed Nov. 28-29 Dec. 14: Fall semester ends » Spring 2014 Jan. 13: Spring semester begins Jan. 20: MLK Day; college closed March 9-15: Spring Break May 10: Spring semester ends Note: Dates are subject to change; dates for online courses may differ. Booths line the interior of Ivy Hall at the Sixth Annual Tippecanoe Latino Festival Sept. 15, 2012, at Ivy Tech Community College in Lafayette. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Ivy Tech’s College for Working Adults is designed for busy people with busy schedules who want to complete an associate’s degree quickly and on a convenient, predictable schedule. Tours of the campuses are available. During a visit, an adviser can answer questions about college and help prospective students set
educational goals. To arrange a visit, or to receive an information packet, call 888-IVY-LINE. More information is available at www.ivytech.edu/ lafayette. Ivy Tech Community College is a public, open access, equal-employment opportunity college. The college is accredited by the
Phone numbers Main: 765-269-5000 or 800-669-4882 Admissions/Financial Aid: 765-269-5200 Alumni Affairs: 765-2695116 Bookstore: 765-269-5613 Career Services: 765-2695612 Human Resources: 765269-5650 Workforce & Economic Development: 765-269-5870
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Enjoy great outdoors at area’s parks TIPPECANOE COUNTY PARKS www.tippecanoe.in.gov/ parks
Davis Ferry Park Location: North Ninth Street Road at Wabash River Acreage: 13 What is offered: Boat launch, picnic area, access to Wabash Heritage Trail. Phone number: 765-463-2306
Fairfield Lakes Location: County roads 200 South and 750 East, near Dayton Acreage: 99.4 What is offered: Four lakes that were created from gravel mining. The lakes are stocked by the DNR with bass, crappie and bluegill. Restroom available. Canoe access to Wildcat Creek. Handicap access fountain and restroom. Handicap fishing pads. Phone number: 765-567-2707
Fort Ouiatenon Location: South River Road, West Lafayette Acreage: 89.93 What is offered: Concrete boat ramp, picnic shelters. Phone number: 765-463-2306
Mar Len Park Location: South of Wea Ridge Elementary School on County Road 150 East Acreage: 29.36 What is offered: Softball field, picnic shelter, restrooms.
Ross Camp Location: Eleven miles out South River Road, from the intersection of Indiana 26 and U.S. 231, West Lafayette Acreage: 219.58 What is offered: A-frame lodge that can be used for
meetings, receptions or overnight retreats; dining hall with a commercial kitchen; a chapel for weddings; two summer-use barrackstyle dorms; and two classroom buildings. Phone number: 765-463-2306
Ross Hills Park Location: Ten miles out South River Road, from the intersection of Indiana 26 and U.S. 231, West Lafayette Acreage: 169.21 What is offered: The restored David Ross House, two picnic shelters with adjoining sand volleyball courts, a 19-hole disc golf course, softball backstop and hiking trails. Phone number: 765-463-2306
Tecumseh Trails Park Location: East side of Indiana 43, across from Veterans’ Home Acreage: 18 What is offered: Open space. Phone number: 765-463-2306
Tippecanoe Battlefield Park Location: Battle Ground Acreage: 104 What is offered: An 85-foot marble obelisk monument to the Battle of Tippecanoe. Other amenities include a picnic shelter with electricity, the Wah-ba-shik-a Nature Center that is open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. from mid-April through early November, picnic areas, hiking trails, Burnett’s Creek, a historic chapel (capacity 80). Contact the park department office at 765-463-2306 for information. Phone number: 765-567-6218
Tippecanoe County Amphitheater Park Location: 4449 Indiana 43 North, West Lafayette Acreage: 166
What is offered: The dominant feature is the 1,511-seat Tippecanoe County Amphitheater, but the open grass areas surrounding the theater can be used for picnics or outings. Phone number: 765-463-2211 or 765-463-2306
Wabash Heritage Trail Location: Battlefield Park, Battle Ground Acreage: 211.7 What is offered: The 13-mile trail offers opportunities for bird watching and wildlife observation.
Wildcat Park Location: East of Interstate 65 on Eisenhower Road Acreage: 53 What is offered: Canoe access to Wildcat Creek. A picnic shelter may be reserved. Phone number: 765-567-2707
basketball courts, Pony League baseball field, restrooms, two picnic shelters that may be reserved. Phone number: 765-775-5110
Happy Hollow Park Location: 1301 Happy Hollow Road Acreage: 81 What is offered: The park offers more than two miles of hiking trails, two playground areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12, facilities for cookouts, softball fields and volleyball courts. Hours: 8 a.m. to dusk Phone number: 765-775-5110 or 765-775-5120 (for reservations)
George E. Lommel Park
WEST LAFAYETTE PARKS
Location: Between Wilshire and Essex streets Acreage: 5 What is offered: Playground, softball/soccer area, as well as picnic tables and shelters for larger group activities. Phone number: 765-775-5110
http://parks.city.west-la fayette.in.us/
Mascouten Park
Celery Bog Nature Area Location: 1620 Lindberg Road Acreage: 195 What is offered: Contains more than 4 miles of trails through woods and along a marsh. Also included is the Lilly Nature Center. Phone number: 765-497-7158
Cumberland Park Location: Salisbury Street and Kalberer Road Acreage: 62 What is offered: Contains the 16-acre Michaud-Sinninger Woods Nature Preserve (with a .4-mile hiking trail), two lighted softball fields, 14 acres of open turf/ soccer area, two lighted
Location: Along edge of Wabash River on North River Road and Happy Hollow Road Acreage: 15 What is offered: Picnic facilities in addition to fishing and boat ramp access to the Wabash River. Phone number: 765-775-5110
Paula R. Woods Park Location: Corner of Lawn and Vine streets Acreage: .5 What is offered: Picnic shelter, picnic tables, playground. Phone: 765-775-5110
Peck-Trachtman Park Location: Dubois Street See PARKS, Page 53
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Acreage: 2 What is offered: Playground for children ages 2 to 5 and 5 to 12, includes a climbing boulder and picnic shelter. Phone number: 765-775-5110
Tapawingo Park Location: Tapawingo Drive and Brown Street Acreage: 20 What is offered: Alighted volleyball court and picnic facilities and playground equipment for ages 2-12. A .5-mile hiking/biking section of the Wabash Heritage Trail is located in the park. Riverside Skating Center opens Nov. 26 for ice skating. There is a $4 charge to ice skate. Phone number: 765-775-5110
Tommy Johnston Park Location: Wood and Chauncey streets Acreage: .5 What is offered: Contains a picnic shelter, two basketball courts, exercise area and swing set. Phone number: 765-775-5110
University Farm Park Location: LaGrange and Hamilton streets Acreage: 6 What is offered: Two playground areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12 and a picnic shelter. Phone number: 765-775-5110
LAFAYETTE PARKS AND RECREATION FACILITIES
Armstrong Park Location: Ninth Street and Beck Lane Acreage: 26 What is offered: Multi-age playground, three baseball fields, lighted basketball courts, fishing, open green space, five lighted tennis courts, 0.67-mile paved trail system, restroom, picnic area.
CAT Park and soccer fields Location: McCarty Lane, west of Creasy Lane Acreage: 32 What is offered: Includes eight soccer fields, basketball courts, playground, walking trail, picnic shelters, restroom and concession stand.
Centennial Park Location: Sixth and Brown streets Acreage: .5 What is offered: Includes a multi-age playground, basketball court, shelters.
Columbian Park Location: Main Street just south of Indiana 26 Acreage: 40 What is offered: Features Tropicanoe Cove water park, Loeb Stadium, Indiana’s oldest zoo, several playgrounds, picnic shelters, green space, meeting halls, public restrooms. During the summer, the park has several amusement rides that operate from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Phone number: 765-807-1500
www.lafayette.in.gov/parks
Hanna Park
Arlington Park
Location: 18th and Hanna streets Acreage: 2.2 What is offered: Two playgrounds for ages 2-5 and 5-12, musical chimes, basketball court, grills, picnic shelter.
Location: 1700 Arlington Road Acreage: 1 What is offered: A basic multi-age playground, picnic shelters, resurfaced basketball and tennis courts.
Hedgewood Park Location: Hedgewood Drive
and Beverly Lane Acreage: 1 What is offered: Playground and open green space.
Murdock Park
Location: Beck Lane and Sequoya Drive Acreage: 7 What is offered: Multi-age playground, soccer field and open green space.
Location: 18th and Ferry streets Acreage: 39 What is offered: A multi-age playground, softball field, basketball court, 9-hole disc golf course, 0.9-mile interpretive trail, open green space, sledding hill (winter months), picnic area, shelters (two rentals), grills.
Linnwood Park
North Darby Park
Location: 15th and Greenbush streets Acreage: .5 What is offered: Multi-age playground, basketball court and picnic shelter.
Location: Darby Lane Acreage: .8 What is offered: Multi-age playground, basketball court and open green space.
Kennedy Park
Lyboult Sports Park Location: 1300 Canal Road Acreage: 52 What is offered: Three lighted softball fields, basketball courts, horseshoe complex, sand volleyball court, picnic area, restrooms.
McAllister Park Location: North Ninth Street Acreage: 350 What is offered: Home to the Lafayette Golf Course, the park also features soccer fields, a model airplane strip, fishing, open green space and portions of the Wabash Heritage Trail.
McCaw Park Location: Union Street and Creasy Lane Acreage: 26 What is offered: Toddler and multi-age playgrounds, three baseball fields, tennis and basketball courts, open green space, picnic area, shelters, grills.
Shamrock Park Location: Wabash Avenue Acreage: 11 What is offered: Toddler and multi-age playgrounds, horseshoes, ballfield, basketball court, fishing, open green space, outdoor roller hockey rink, picnic area, shelter (rental), grills and dog park.
Shamrock Dog Park Location: 115 Sanford St. Acreage: 2.44 acres What is offered: A fenced-in, off-leash area for well-behaved dogs and their owners. Benches, picnic table and dog waste cans. Membership required. Contact: 765-225-8388 or www.dogparkinlafayette.org
South Tipp Park Location: Third and Fountain streets Acreage: .8 What is offered: Multi-age playground, basketball court and picnic shelter.
Munger Park
Trailhead Park
Location: Between Greenbush and Union streets Acreage: 27 What is offered: Toddler and multi-age playgrounds, fishing pond, open green space, 1-mile paved trail, picnic area, 100-seat shelter (rental), grills.
Location: 2260 N. Ninth St. Acreage: 5 What is offered: Picnic tables, walking paths, bike trails.
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Tee off at area’s many golf courses TIPPECANOE COUNTY
1. Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex 1300 Cherry Lane, West Lafayette 765-494-3139 or 765-494-3216 www.purduegolf.com Ackerman Hills Course Men’s par: 71, yards: 5,918 Women’s par: 72, yards: 5,325 Kampen Course Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,874 Women’s par: 72, yards: 6,067 2. Coyote Crossing 5801 Augusta Blvd., West Lafayette 765-497-1061 www.coyotecrossing golf.com Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,839 Women’s par: 72, yards: 4,881 3. Edwood Glen 1601 E. 600 North West Lafayette 765-463-1100 www.edwoodglencc.com Men’s par: 70, yards: 6,135 Women’s par: 75, yards: 5,642 4. Lafayette Country Club (private) 1500 S. Ninth St. 765-474-3461 www.lafayettecount ryclub.net Men’s par: 36, yards: 2,992 Women’s par: 37, yards: 2,774 5. Battle Ground Golf Club 5505 Pretty Prairie Road, Battle Ground 765-567-2178 www.golfbattleground.com Course closed to public on Thursdays. Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,494 Women’s par: 72, yards: 5,245 6. Lafayette Elks Club 3224 U.S. 52 West West Lafayette 765-463-2332 www.elksgolf.com Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,256 Women’s par: 73, yards: 5,219 7. The Ravines 8525 Division Road, West
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Lafayette 765-497-7888 www.ravinesgolf.com Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,899 Women’s par: 72, yards: 4,947
BENTON COUNTY 8. Benton County Country Club 402 W. Fourth St., Fowler 765-884-1864 Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,461 Women’s par: 74, yards:
5,594 9. Oak Grove County Club 609 S. Crown St., Indiana 55 South, Oxford 765-385-2713 www.oakgrovecc.com See GOLF, Page 55
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Men’s par: 71, yards: 6,028 Women’s par: 73, yards: 5,170
CARROLL COUNTY 10. Bachelor Runn Golf Club 625 N. Indiana 75, Flora 574-967-3987 Par: 36, yards: 3,300 11. Carroll County Country Club 411 E. Howard St., Delphi 765-564-2155 Par: 36, yards: 3,067 12. Hollow Acres 8291 Indiana 421, Yeoman 574-965-2182 www.hollowacres.com Par: 27, yards: 1,300
CLINTON COUNTY 13. Angel Hill Golf Course 351 N. Plank St., Rossville 765-379-3533 www.angelhillgolf course.com Men’s par: 71, yards: 6,138 Women’s par: 71, yards: 4,885 14. Deer Track 775 N. 700 West, Frankfort 765-296-2595 Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,394 Women’s par: 72, yards: 5,229 15. Frankfort Country Club 100 Country Club Drive, Frankfort 765-659-1324 www.frankfortcc.com Men’s par: 71, yards: 6,100 Women’s par: 72, yards: 5,088
FOUNTAIN COUNTY 16. Harrison Hills 413 E. New St., Attica 765-762-1135 www.harrisonhills.com Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,398
Bob Rutherford plays out of a bunker on No. 11 during a round of golf June 14 at Battle Ground Golf Club. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Women’s par: 72, yards: 5,223 17. Rivercrest 14 Clubhouse Drive, Covington 765-793-7888 www.golfrivercrest.com Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,346 Women’s par: 72, yards: 5,415
JASPER COUNTY 18. Curtis Creek (semiprivate) 5385 S. 1080 West, Rensselaer 219-866-7729 www.curtiscreek countryclub.com Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,526 Women’s par: 72, yards: 5,040
MONTGOMERY COUNTY 19. Crawfordsville Country club (private) 3272 W. Country Club Road, Crawfordsville 765-362-2353 Men’s par: 70, yards: 6,188 Women’s par: 70, yards: 5,056 20. Crawfordsville Muni-
cipal 1000 E. South Blvd., Crawfordsville 765-364-5171 Men’s par: 71, yards: 6,610 Women’s par: 71, yards: 5,192 21. Rocky Ridge Golf Club 3965 N. 625 East, Crawfordsville 765-794-4444 Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,410 Women’s par: 72, yards: 5,113 22. Turkey Run 7951 E. Indiana 47, Waveland 765-435-2048 www.turkeyrungolf.com Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,650 Women’s par: 72, yards: 4,970
NEWTON COUNTY 23. Hazelden Country Club 3705 E. Indiana 16, Brook 219- 275-7771 www.hazelden countryclub.com Men’s par: 70, yards: 5,935 Women’s par: 70, yards: 4,845
WHITE COUNTY 24. Pine Island 1969 Northwest Shafer Drive, Monticello 574-583-7733 Par: 27, yards: 1,121 25. Pine View Golf Course 5310 Norway Road, Monticello 574-583-3339 www.pineviewgolf.net Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,625 Women’s par: 72, yards: 5,503 26. Tippecanoe Country Club N. Shafer Drive, Monticello 574-583-9977 www.tippecanoecc.com Men’s par: 72, yards: 6,728 Women’s par: 73, yards: 5,621
CASS COUNTY 27. Logansport Golf Club 20 Cedar Island Drive, Logansport 574-722-1110 Men’s par: 71, yards: 6,048 Women’s par: 72, yards: 4,831
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Dive in to Greater Lafayette’s pools
Tropicanoe Cove
Address: Columbian Park, at Main and Scott streets, Lafayette Features: A leisure pool, an interactive water playground, a wet and dry sand playground, the Banana Peel tube slide, sand volleyball and an inner tube ride Hours and admission: Open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. (8 p.m. on Wednesdays). Open Sundays noon to 6 p.m. Admission for children shorter than 48 inches is $4.50 weekdays and $6 weekends/holidays; taller than 48 inches, $5.50 weekdays and $7 weekends/holidays. Children 2 and younger admitted free. Every Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m. is Family Night, and admission is $2 shorter than 48 inches and $3 taller than 48 inches. Admission can be paid with credit cards. Contact: For more information, call 765-807-1531 (in-season) or 765-807-1500 (off-season). Or visit www.la fayette.in.gov/aquatics.
Castaway Bay Address: Armstrong Park, 601 Beck Lane, Lafayette Features: Beach-like entry, water basketball and volleyball and a bubble bench Hours and admission: Open daily from noon to 6 p.m. (8 p.m. on Tuesdays). Admission is $3.50 for ages 3-17 and $4 for ages 18 and older. There is $1 off all admissions after 4 p.m. Children 2 and younger are admitted free, and admission on Family Nights (4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday) is $2. Contact: For more information, call 765-807-1500. Or visit www.lafayette .in.gov/aquatics/
Vinton Pool
Amelia Perry, 6, walks in front of the new mural at the West Lafayette Municipal Pool, in West Lafayette, on May 28. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
Address: 3111 Prairie Lane, Lafayette Features: A beach-like entrance, double water slide and playful water geysers Hours and admission: Open daily from noon to 6 p.m. (Thursday until 8 p.m.). Admission is $3 for youths and adults, and children age 2 and younger are free. Admission on Family Night, which is Thursday, is $1.25 after 4 p.m. Contact: For more information, call 765-807-0035 (in-season) or 765-807-1500 (off-season). Or visit www. lafayette.in.gov/aquatics.
Prophetstown State Park Aquatic Center Address: 5545 Swisher Road, West Lafayette Features: A 30-foot tube slide, body flume, lazy river float area, adventure channel, zero-entry pool with play features, and an aquatic activity area with basketball Hours and admission: The pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Admission is $3 per person; children age 3 and younger are free. Contact: For more information, call 765-567-4919
or visit prophetstown.org.
West Lafayette Pool Address: At Salisbury and Kingston Drive, behind Happy Hollow Elementary School, West Lafayette Hours and admission: Noon to 12:50 p.m., adult lap swim; 1 to 4:50 p.m., public swim; 5 to 5:50 p.m., adult lap swim; 6 to 7:50 p.m., public swim. Admission for adults 16 and older, $4; ages 3 to 15, $3.50; free for 2 and younger; adult lap swim is $3.50. When the pool is open, an OPEN flag will fly near the tennis courts. Hours are subject to change due to weather and low attendance. Contact: For more information, call 765-775-5129 or visit www.westlafayette .in.gov/department/division .php?fDD=8-139.
YMCA Pool Address: 1950 S. 18th St., Lafayette Hours and admission: The pool is open from 6 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5:30 p.m. Sunday. However, classes are
scheduled during some of those times; call for a schedule of events. Day passes available to nonmembers. Contact: For more information, call 765-474-3448, email sarah@lafayettefami lyymca.org or visit www.la fayettefamilyymca.org.
Faith Community Address: 5572 Mercy Way, Lafayette Hours and admission: Monday through Friday, 5:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed on Sundays. Membership rates available, day pass rates are $5 for adults, $3 for children 17 and younger. Free family swim nights Friday from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Children younger than 13 are not allowed in the pool area without an accompanying parent or supervising adult present. Children (regardless of age) are not allowed in the opposite sex locker room, but a family changing facility is available on request. Contact: Call 765-449-4600 or visit www1.faithla fayette.org/community/ about_the_center/in door_pool.
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Find a new best friend, keep it safe with these pet resources
Whether you’re looking for a new pet or looking to find a lost pet, Greater Lafayette has many resources.
Adoption sites » Almost Home Humane Society 1705 S. Second St., 765-4745222, www.almosthomehum ane.org Licensed to house strays found within Lafayette/West Lafayette city limits. Volunteer opportunities available. About adoption: Application required. Types of animals: Cats, dogs and occasional rabbits and small animals such as hamsters and gerbils Adoption fees: $45-$90 for cats; $75-$120 for dogs » North Central Indiana Spay and Neuter at Crystal Creek Kennel 7109 Goldsberry Road, Battle Ground, 765-497-3141, www.pleasespay.org Licensed to house strays found in northern townships. Types of animals: Cats and dogs Adoption fees: $15-$50 for cats; $25-$100 for dogs » Natalie’s Second Chance No Kill Dog Shelter & Natalie’s Nine Lives 10 S. 16th St., 765-742-2200, www.nataliessecond chance.org About adoption: Application required. You also may foster a dog for a week. Volunteer opportunities available. Types of animals: Dogs and cats Adoption fees: Usually $125 Note: Adoption costs for the above shelters usually include spay or neutering and some vaccinations.
Laws regarding animals State leash law: Dogs not on their owner’s property must be kept under reason-
Smoke sits at the feet of her master, Stacey Alvarado, before the start of the Almost Home Humane Society's Tails and Trails 5K run June 1 at the Tippecanoe County Amphitheater. FILE PHOTO/J&C
Suzie looks out from behind Mardi Gras beads at Almost Home Humane Society. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
able control unless engaged in lawful hunting. Tippecanoe County law: Dogs kept outdoors for more than a couple of hours must have water and shelter.
Greater Lafayette pet ordinances » Lafayette Animal Control: 765-8071200 Pet licensing: Required yearly for cats and dogs. Registration forms can be picked
up in the city clerk’s office at Lafayette City Hall, 20 N. Sixth St. For more information, visit www.city.lafay ette.in.us or call 765-807-1021. Proof of rabies vaccination is required. Pets must be registered every year in January, not 12 months after they were previously registered. 2013 rates: Licenses cost $5 for altered dogs and cats 5 months or older and $40 for non-altered dogs or cats. Replacement tags are $5. Number of pets: Maximum allowed is any combination of six dogs and cats beyond weaning age. Other laws: Pets cannot be tied up outside between 11 p.m. and 7 a.m. Fines can be assessed for loud barking, destruction of property or other pet disturbances. » West Lafayette Animal Control: 765-7755200 Pet licensing: Required yearly for dogs. Registration forms can be picked up in the West Lafayette clerk’s office, 609 W. Navajo St., WL. For
more information, visit www.westlafayette.in.gov or call 765-775-5150. Proof of rabies vaccination is required. Pets must be registered every year in January, not 12 months after they were previously registered. 2013 rates: Licenses cost $2 for altered dogs and $3 for non-altered dogs. Replacement tags are 50 cents. Number of pets: No set rule. Other laws: All dogs must be on a leash in public parks. Fines can be assessed for pets that are a nuisance. » Tippecanoe County Animal Control: 765-4239321, ext. 579 Pet licensing: No licensing rules, but proof of current rabies vaccinations is required. Number of pets: Maximum number of dogs allowed is three; no limit on cats. Other laws: Fines can be assessed for excessive pet noise that lasts 10 to 15 minutes continuously or is an ongoing issue.
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Subscribe, tune in to region’s media outlets NEWSPAPERS
WBPE 95.3 (Bob FM) » Lafayette » Music from the ‘80s, ‘90s and today » www.wbpefm.com
Journal & Courier » Daily newspaper » Indiana’s first online newspaper » 217 N. Sixth St., Lafayette, IN 47901 Telephone: 765-423-5511 Customer service (including circulation issues): 800456-3223 » Daily (seven-day) subscription, $24 by mail/$22 with credit card per month; online news only (can be paid only with a credit card), $12 per month; single issue, $1 Monday through Saturday, $2 on Sunday » Online breaking news posted throughout the day at www.jconline.com
The Lafayette Leader » Weekly newspaper » P.O. Box 908, 401 Main St., Suite 2F, Lafayette, IN 47901 Telephone: 765-428-8123 One year subscription: $53 (in Tippecanoe County); single issue, $1
The Purdue Exponent » Student newspaper » Monday through Friday during school year, Monday/ Wednesday/Friday during summer » P.O. Box 2506, 460 Northwestern Ave., West Lafayette, IN 47906 Telephone: 765-743-1111 » Distributed on campus and available in select locations in Lafayette, mail subscriptions available » www.purdueexponent.org
The Catholic Moment » Weekly newspaper » P.O. Box 1603, Lafayette, IN 47902 Telephone: 765-742-2050 One year subscription: $20 through parish, $25 through the office; single issue, 75 cents » www.thecatholicmo ment.org
Just Kidding
WSHP 95.7 FM (The Rocket) Students work in the studios of WJEF-FM, the Jefferson High radio station operated by students at the school in Lafayette. FILE PHOTO/JOURNAL & COURIER
» Monthly family publication » P.O. Box 2897, West Lafayette, IN 47996 Telephone: 765-463-7029 One-year subscription: $20 » www.justkiddingfun.com
RADIO STATIONS Rejoice Radio 92.7 FM » Satellite broadcast from Pensacola, Fla. » Christian » www.rejoice.org
WASK 98.7 FM, 1450 AM » Lafayette » FM, music from the late ‘60s, ‘70s and early ‘80s; AM, ESPN radio » FM, www.wask.com; AM, www.espn1450am.com
WAZY 96.5 FM » Lafayette » FM, current hits » www.wazy.com
WBAA 101.3 FM, 920 AM » Purdue University » National Public Radio » FM, classical music; AM, talk radio » www.wbaa.org
FM in West Lafayette and WFOF 90.3 FM in Covington » www.wgnr.org
WIBC 93.1 FM, 1070 AM » Indianapolis » FM, news/talk; AM, ESPN radio » FM, www.wibc.com; AM, www.1070thefan.com
WIBN 98.1 FM » Oxford » Oldies » www.981wibn.com
WILO 1570 AM » Frankfort » News/talk/weather/sports » www.wilo.us
WJEF 91.9 FM » Lafayette Jefferson High School » Oldies/talk » www.jeff92.org
WKHY 93.5 FM » Lafayette » Rock » www.wkhy.com
WKOA 105.3 FM (K-105) » Lafayette » Country » www.wkoa.com
WGNR 97.9 FM, 1470 AM
WSHY 1410 AM
» Moody Bible Institute, Indianapolis » Christian » Simulcast on WHPL 89.9
» Lafayette » Simulcast with Bob FM, Purdue sports » www.artisticradio.com
» Lafayette » Classic rock » www.957therocket.com
WMRS 107.7 FM » Monticello » Adult contemporary » www.wmrsradio.com
WSHW 99.7 FM (Shine 99) » Frankfort » Light rock » www.wshw.com
WTGO 97.7 FM » Lafayette » Christian rock » www.wtgoradio.com
WWCC 97.3 » Lafayette » Christian programs » www.wwcconline.org
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