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PAGE 4 The Elwood Call-Leader; The Tipton County Tribune and The Alexandria Times-Tribune 2014 Year in Review; Wednesday, January 14, 2015 Death of 66-year- old ruled homicide On July 8, Elwood Police were dispatched to the 1800 block of North C Street where a 66-year-old female was found deceased. The woman was identified as Linda Speer and her death was ruled a homicide. Speer died from blunt force trauma to the head and chest. Through the collection of evidence, com- munication with the family and helpful tips from the com- munity, police arrested 68- year-old Elwood resident, George Knotts, who was Speer’s brother-in-law. Knotts was arrested on charges of murder, strangulation, crimi- nal confinement and aggra- vated battery. Airman returned home Hundreds welcomed Airman Howard E. Martin Home. Martin died Nov. 22, 1952 near Anchorage, Alaska, following a tragic mil- itary airplane crash. USAF Airman 3C Martin was a pas- senger aboard a C-124 Globemaster military air transport when the plane impacted Mt. Gannett killing a total of 52 servicemen. Martin was returned to Copher- Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood in a procession from Indianapolis International Airport and buried next to his parents at the Elwood City Cemetery. Warner Bodies hosts grand opening Warner Bodies officially hosted its grand opening cel- ebration in Elwood on Aug. 20 with more than 200 peo- ple attending the event. In March of 2013, Warner Bodies, a Noblesville based company, announced its relo- cation to the City of Elwood. Warner relocated its head- quarters and manufacturing facilities to the former Plastech facility on Brickyard Road near State Road 37. According to Craig Long- streth, executive vice-presi- dent, the company is looking forward to bringing jobs back to the area. Kutche closes after 29 years in community Kutche Chevy Buick Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealer- ship announced its closing after 29 years in the commu- nity. Owner Jerry Kutche opened the business in Elwood May 31, 1986. According to Kutche, he decided to place the dealer- ship on the market in March 2013 and received several inquiries. In March 2014 he received an offer and after four months the deal did not go through. It was then he had to make a decision on what do so. He then spoke with General Motors and Chrysler and explained the situation. Both companies told him that as long as he wanted to stay in business they would keep Kutche open and if or when he want- ed to retire they would close the business. According to Kutche, the economy played a big role in the closing. ELSA breaks ground on expansion ELSA Corporation broke ground on a 131,000 square foot expansion. ELSA will be investing $42 million in the expansion which when com- pleted will create 54 jobs. ISP recommends charges be filed against mayor Indiana State Police investi- gators recommended that criminal charges be filed against Mayor Ron Arnold over the spending of cam- paign money for personal expenses. Arnold’s attorney, Bryan Williams, reportedly said that mistakes were made, however, Arnold had no criminal intent. City Council votes down annexation The City Council voted down the annexation of land and the Forest Hills subdivi- sion. Ranny Simmons ap- proached the council and presented pages of names against the annexation unless it was written in a city ordinance that there would be a golf course. The annexarion would have been of the land containing the old nine holes, owned by Jon Altman, John Shell and Rick Smith, who are the current owners of Cattails Golf Club, the Forrest Hills subdivision and homes on 1050 North/Country Club Road. Top stories in Elwood for 2014 Williams, selected the St.Vincent Mercy Hosptial Foundation to receive a donation from Monsanto. It was announced the Indiana State Police were investigationg campaign finance expenditures by Mayor Ron Arnold for 2012 and 2013. The Elwood City Council approved the purchase of the AEP building by ERC. Former Little Caesars man- ager, Olivia Christopher, was arrested on 14 counts of theft. EPD found a large amount of marijuana in a routine traf- fic stop which resulted in the arrest of Donald Henderson, of California. The total weight of marijuana recovered was 2,043 grams which is approx- imately 4.5 pounds. Dan Nance, former park superintendent, filed a law- suit against Sam Hanna, Mayor Ron Arnold and the City of Elwood. EPD Officer Lucas Tray- lor’s quick response to a medical call resulted in his ability to be the first respond- ing officer and his quick abili- ty to realize an elderly male needed assistance. Elwood‘s Street Commiss- ioner Jim Robertson and his wife, Brandi were injured in a motorcycle accident in the 5700 block of West County Road 200 North, also known as Cross Street. APRIL A former STAR Bank employee was arrested on 22 felony charges. According to an EPD affidavit, Deanna Mayfield had reportedly taken approximately $25,000 from the bank. Justin Austad was sworn in as a new Elwood firefighter. Zach Willour and Ashley Lukenvich were arrested for manufacturing meth in an abandoned home in the 1500 block of South 24th Street. Elwood resident, Carl Scott celebrated his 90th birthday. A local woman, Deborah Goodman, was arrested on several felony charges, including burglary. George Brewer was named Volunteer of the Year for Community Parkview Care Center. According to an EPD affi- davit, William Thompson Jr. was arrested on a charge of serious violent felon in pos- session of a firearm. Mack Gardner was arrested for aid- ing, inducing, causing violent felon in possession of a firearm. Three hundred, twenty five children participated in the city wide Easter Egg Hunt at Callaway Park. Several received prizes. Bobbi Haas, coordinator of the THINK PINK event, and her team the Hemi Hotrods participated in the Susan G. Koman Foundation 5-K at Military Park in Indianapolis, raising a total of $2,290. The 12th annual Ride For The Troops was held begin- ning at Darrough Chapel Park in Kokomo and traveling 75 miles through Tipton and Elwood. A former Elwood man, Charles Evans, wanted on charges of possession of child pornography, posses- sion of paraphernalia and possession of marijuana, was arrested in Texas. MAY Mariah Galvan and Jared Bourff were crowned king and queen during the 2014 Elwood High School prom. Elwood resident, Sam Laudeman, was among World War II veterans on the Honor Flight to Washington, D.C. Mayor Ron Arnold gave the State of the City address at the Board of Works meeting. The Southern Indiana Racing Association hosted the SIRA Championship Challenge go-kart races at Callaway Park with 80 partic- ipants. Strong storms moved across Indiana causing dam- age and knocking out power. The Elwood Police and Fire Departments hosted a Com- munity Block Party. Elwood resident, Doris McCord, received her 75- year pin from the Order of Eastern Star. Construction was under- way on the new O’Reilly Auto Parts located on Indiana 28. Gene Smith was chosen Memorial Day parade mar- shal. There was also a Memorial Day service follow- ing the parade at the Municipal Building. At the May meeting of the Elwood School Corporation board, Tina Reichart Ander- son and Beth Moser were presented 2014 Community Panther Pride Awards. Bobbi Haas was presented the 2014 Ultimate Panther Pride Award. The Jeff Saturday Burn Camp for Kids ride was held with 336 bikers participating. The ride began in Anderson and ended in Elwood where a block party was held throughout the evening. Madison Tincher of El- wood, attends the Jeff Saturday Burn Camp. JUNE As of June 2, Warner Bodies was officially opera- tional in Elwood. The annual awards night for graduating seniors at Elwood High School was held with scholarships and awards totaling $589,087. INDOT employees were working on Indiana 28 through Elwood redoing curb ramps in order to make the sidewalks ADA (Americans With Disabilities Act) compli- ant. The Elwood Pipe Creek Genealogy Society published a book, “Doctors of Old Quincy: Now Elwood, Ind.” The Mary Beth Dunnichay Aquatic Center opened for the summer with several ses- sions free due to the gen- erosity of local sponsors. A large crowd attended the ninth annual Community Fair at Callaway Park. The free event was sponsored by local churches and Christian based organizations. Landon Guild of St.Vincent Mercy Hospital celebrated its 75th anniversary. The remains of Howard Martin, whose plane crashed in 1952 in Alaska, have been identified and will be returned to Elwood for a military funer- al and burial. Annaleece Reyes, 2, and Calvin Detherage, 4, were crowned Miss Sparkler and LIttle Firecracker for 2014. Several couples lined up at courthouses across Indiana to apply for marriage licenses after the state became the 20th to recognize same-sex marriage. Judge Kyle Noone officiated at the weddings of Marty Bevington and Matt Spivey and Brian Gillam and Josh Altherr. The annual Relay for Life was held at Callaway Park. The event began at 6 p.m. Friday and ended at 6 a.m. Saturday. Doris McCord celebrated her 100th birthday June 28 at Community Parkview Care Center. JULY Kyle Comer and Richard Stires were sworn in as new police officers with the EPD. On July 8, Elwood Police were dispatched to the 1800 block of North C Street where a 66-year-old female was found deceased. The woman was identified as Linda Speer. Her death was ruled a homicide. Speer died from blunt force trauma to the head and chest. The Central Wesleyan Church celebrated its 120th anniversary. Hundreds welcomed Airman Howard E. Martin home. Martin died Nov. 22, 1952 near Anchorage, Alaska, following a tragic mil- itary airplane crash. The Elwood Community School Corporation board approved a new assistant principal at the EJSHS, Ted Rutowski. Mistletoe Magic Market’s Christmas in July was held at the Municipal Building to ben- efit local resident, Sally Folson, who was diagnosed with cancer. Folsom was a dispatcher with the EPD for 16 years prior to being relo- cated to the Madison County Sheriff’s Department in Anderson. Hope Kitts of Elwood was crowned the 2014 Madison County 4-H Fair Queen dur- ing opening ceremonies. Andrew J.K. Anthony was arrested in connection with a stabbing. A former Elwood resident, Madonna Jack, celebrated her 100th birthday. Jack moved to northern Indiana to be near her daughter, Elizabeth Delong. EPD Officer Scott Bertram, who worked for Elwood for seven and a half years, began his new career at the Pendleton Police Depart- ment. Elwood continued from page 1 The home in the 1800 block of North C Street is where local officers found the body of Linda Speer after family members were unable to reach her by phone. Her death was ruled a homocide. George Knotts was arrested for her murder. The above photo shows the procession led by the hearse from Copher- Fesler-May Funeral Home carrying the remains of Airman Howard E. Martin. Martin’s remains were returned to Elwood for burial in the Elwood City Cemetery. The above photo shows individuals breaking ground for the 131,000 square foot expansion of the facility Police tape surrounds home Airman Howard E. Martin returns home ELSA expansion See Elwood on Page 9
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PAGE 4 The Elwood Call-Leader; The Tipton County Tribune and The Alexandria Times-Tribune 2014 Year in Review; Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Death of 66-year-old ruled homicideOn July 8, Elwood Police
were dispatched to the 1800block of North C Street wherea 66-year-old female wasfound deceased. The womanwas identified as Linda Speerand her death was ruled ahomicide. Speer died fromblunt force trauma to thehead and chest. Through thecollection of evidence, com-munication with the familyand helpful tips from the com-munity, police arrested 68-year-old Elwood resident,George Knotts, who wasSpeer’s brother-in-law. Knottswas arrested on charges ofmurder, strangulation, crimi-nal confinement and aggra-vated battery.
Airman returnedhome
Hundreds welcomedAirman Howard E. MartinHome. Martin died Nov. 22,
1952 near Anchorage,Alaska, following a tragic mil-itary airplane crash. USAFAirman 3C Martin was a pas-senger aboard a C-124Globemaster military airtransport when the planeimpacted Mt. Gannett killing atotal of 52 servicemen. Martinwas returned to Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home inElwood in a procession fromIndianapolis InternationalAirport and buried next to hisparents at the Elwood CityCemetery.
Warner Bodieshosts grand
openingWarner Bodies officially
hosted its grand opening cel-ebration in Elwood on Aug.20 with more than 200 peo-ple attending the event. InMarch of 2013, WarnerBodies, a Noblesville basedcompany, announced its relo-cation to the City of Elwood.Warner relocated its head-
quarters and manufacturingfacilities to the formerPlastech facility on BrickyardRoad near State Road 37.According to Craig Long-streth, executive vice-presi-dent, the company is lookingforward to bringing jobs backto the area.
Kutche closesafter 29 years in
communityKutche Chevy Buick
Chrysler Dodge Jeep dealer-ship announced its closingafter 29 years in the commu-nity. Owner Jerry Kutcheopened the business inElwood May 31, 1986.According to Kutche, hedecided to place the dealer-ship on the market in March2013 and received severalinquiries. In March 2014 hereceived an offer and afterfour months the deal did notgo through. It was then hehad to make a decision onwhat do so. He then spoke
with General Motors andChrysler and explained thesituation. Both companiestold him that as long as hewanted to stay in businessthey would keep Kutcheopen and if or when he want-ed to retire they would closethe business. According toKutche, the economy playeda big role in the closing.
ELSA breaksground onexpansion
ELSA Corporation brokeground on a 131,000 squarefoot expansion. ELSA will beinvesting $42 million in theexpansion which when com-pleted will create 54 jobs.
ISP recommendscharges be filedagainst mayor
Indiana State Police investi-gators recommended thatcriminal charges be filedagainst Mayor Ron Arnold
over the spending of cam-paign money for personalexpenses. Arnold’s attorney,Bryan Williams, reportedlysaid that mistakes weremade, however, Arnold hadno criminal intent.
City Council votesdown annexationThe City Council voted
down the annexation of landand the Forest Hills subdivi-sion. Ranny Simmons ap-proached the council andpresented pages of namesagainst the annexationunless it was written in a cityordinance that there wouldbe a golf course. Theannexarion would have beenof the land containing the oldnine holes, owned by JonAltman, John Shell and RickSmith, who are the currentowners of Cattails Golf Club,the Forrest Hills subdivisionand homes on 1050North/Country Club Road.
Top stories in Elwood for 2014
Williams, selected theSt.Vincent Mercy HosptialFoundation to receive adonation from Monsanto.
It was announced theIndiana State Police wereinvestigationg campaignfinance expenditures byMayor Ron Arnold for 2012and 2013.
The Elwood City Councilapproved the purchase of theAEP building by ERC.
Former Little Caesars man-ager, Olivia Christopher, wasarrested on 14 counts oftheft.
EPD found a large amountof marijuana in a routine traf-fic stop which resulted in thearrest of Donald Henderson,of California. The total weightof marijuana recovered was2,043 grams which is approx-imately 4.5 pounds.
Dan Nance, former parksuperintendent, filed a law-suit against Sam Hanna,Mayor Ron Arnold and theCity of Elwood.
EPD Officer Lucas Tray-lor’s quick response to amedical call resulted in hisability to be the first respond-ing officer and his quick abili-ty to realize an elderly maleneeded assistance.
Elwood‘s Street Commiss-ioner Jim Robertson and hiswife, Brandi were injured in amotorcycle accident in the5700 block of West CountyRoad 200 North, also knownas Cross Street.
APRILA former STAR Bank
employee was arrested on22 felony charges. Accordingto an EPD affidavit, DeannaMayfield had reportedlytaken approximately $25,000from the bank.
Justin Austad was sworn inas a new Elwood firefighter.
Zach Willour and AshleyLukenvich were arrested formanufacturing meth in anabandoned home in the1500 block of South 24thStreet.
Elwood resident, Carl Scottcelebrated his 90th birthday.
A local woman, DeborahGoodman, was arrested onseveral felony charges,including burglary.
George Brewer wasnamed Volunteer of the Yearfor Community ParkviewCare Center.
According to an EPD affi-davit, William Thompson Jr.was arrested on a charge ofserious violent felon in pos-session of a firearm. MackGardner was arrested for aid-ing, inducing, causing violentfelon in possession of afirearm.
Three hundred, twenty fivechildren participated in thecity wide Easter Egg Hunt atCallaway Park. Severalreceived prizes.
Bobbi Haas, coordinator ofthe THINK PINK event, andher team the Hemi Hotrodsparticipated in the Susan G.Koman Foundation 5-K atMilitary Park in Indianapolis,raising a total of $2,290.
The 12th annual Ride ForThe Troops was held begin-ning at Darrough ChapelPark in Kokomo and traveling75 miles through Tipton andElwood.
A former Elwood man,Charles Evans, wanted oncharges of possession ofchild pornography, posses-sion of paraphernalia andpossession of marijuana,was arrested in Texas.
MAYMariah Galvan and Jared
Bourff were crowned kingand queen during the 2014Elwood High School prom.
Elwood resident, SamLaudeman, was among
World War II veterans on theHonor Flight to Washington,D.C.
Mayor Ron Arnold gave theState of the City address atthe Board of Works meeting.
The Southern IndianaRacing Association hostedthe SIRA ChampionshipChallenge go-kart races atCallaway Park with 80 partic-ipants.
Strong storms movedacross Indiana causing dam-age and knocking out power.
The Elwood Police and FireDepartments hosted a Com-munity Block Party.
Elwood resident, DorisMcCord, received her 75-year pin from the Order ofEastern Star.
Construction was under-way on the new O’Reilly AutoParts located on Indiana 28.
Gene Smith was chosenMemorial Day parade mar-shal. There was also aMemorial Day service follow-ing the parade at theMunicipal Building.
At the May meeting of theElwood School Corporationboard, Tina Reichart Ander-son and Beth Moser werepresented 2014 CommunityPanther Pride Awards. BobbiHaas was presented the2014 Ultimate Panther PrideAward.
The Jeff Saturday BurnCamp for Kids ride was heldwith 336 bikers participating.The ride began in Andersonand ended in Elwood wherea block party was heldthroughout the evening.
Madison Tincher of El-wood, attends the JeffSaturday Burn Camp.
JUNEAs of June 2, Warner
Bodies was officially opera-tional in Elwood.
The annual awards nightfor graduating seniors atElwood High School washeld with scholarships andawards totaling $589,087.
INDOT employees wereworking on Indiana 28through Elwood redoing curbramps in order to make thesidewalks ADA (AmericansWith Disabilities Act) compli-ant.
The Elwood Pipe CreekGenealogy Society publisheda book, “Doctors of OldQuincy: Now Elwood, Ind.”
The Mary Beth DunnichayAquatic Center opened forthe summer with several ses-sions free due to the gen-erosity of local sponsors.
A large crowd attended theninth annual Community Fairat Callaway Park. The freeevent was sponsored bylocal churches and Christianbased organizations.
Landon Guild of St.VincentMercy Hospital celebrated its75th anniversary.
The remains of HowardMartin, whose plane crashedin 1952 in Alaska, have beenidentified and will be returnedto Elwood for a military funer-al and burial.
Annaleece Reyes, 2, andCalvin Detherage, 4, werecrowned Miss Sparkler andLIttle Firecracker for 2014.
Several couples lined up atcourthouses across Indianato apply for marriage licensesafter the state became the20th to recognize same-sexmarriage. Judge Kyle Nooneofficiated at the weddings ofMarty Bevington and MattSpivey and Brian Gillam andJosh Altherr.
The annual Relay for Lifewas held at Callaway Park.The event began at 6 p.m.Friday and ended at 6 a.m.Saturday.
Doris McCord celebratedher 100th birthday June 28 atCommunity Parkview CareCenter.
JULYKyle Comer and Richard
Stires were sworn in as new
police officers with the EPD.On July 8, Elwood Police
were dispatched to the 1800block of North C Street wherea 66-year-old female wasfound deceased. The womanwas identified as LindaSpeer. Her death was ruled ahomicide. Speer died fromblunt force trauma to thehead and chest.
The Central WesleyanChurch celebrated its 120thanniversary.
Hundreds welcomedAirman Howard E. Martinhome. Martin died Nov. 22,1952 near Anchorage,Alaska, following a tragic mil-
itary airplane crash.The Elwood Community
School Corporation boardapproved a new assistantprincipal at the EJSHS, TedRutowski.
Mistletoe Magic Market’sChristmas in July was held atthe Municipal Building to ben-efit local resident, SallyFolson, who was diagnosedwith cancer. Folsom was adispatcher with the EPD for16 years prior to being relo-cated to the Madison CountySheriff’s Department inAnderson.
Hope Kitts of Elwood wascrowned the 2014 Madison
County 4-H Fair Queen dur-ing opening ceremonies.
Andrew J.K. Anthony wasarrested in connection with astabbing.
A former Elwood resident,Madonna Jack, celebratedher 100th birthday. Jackmoved to northern Indiana tobe near her daughter,Elizabeth Delong.
EPD Officer Scott Bertram,who worked for Elwood forseven and a half years,began his new career at thePendleton Police Depart-ment.
Elwoodcontinued from page 1
The home in the 1800 block of North C Street is where local officers found thebody of Linda Speer after family members were unable to reach her by phone.Her death was ruled a homocide. George Knotts was arrested for her murder.
The above photo shows the procession led by the hearse from Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home carrying the remains of Airman Howard E. Martin.Martin’s remains were returned to Elwood for burial in the Elwood CityCemetery.
The above photo shows individuals breaking ground for the 131,000 squarefoot expansion of the facility
Police tape surrounds home
Airman Howard E. Martin returns home
ELSA expansion
See Elwood on Page 9
