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BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY ROSTER OF
ELECTED AND APPOINTED OFFICIALS 2005
NAME MAILING ADDRESS PHONE TERM EXPIRES APPOINTED
BY
AREA
COMMISSIONERS
Larry Kleinhenz (R) 1302 N. 500W Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-2345 4 yr. 12/31/2008 Elected District 1
Carl Lienhoop (R) Chair. 20434 E. 50 N. Hartsville, IN 47244 (H) 546-5803 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected District 2
Paul Franke (R) 7303 W. Spray Road, Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-3831 4 yr. 12/31/2008 Elected District 3
Meetings: Every Monday, 10:00 a.m. County Commissioners’ Chambers
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COUNTY ATTORNEY
J. Grant Tucker (R) 330 Franklin St., Columbus IN 47201 (W) 376-8266 1 yr. 12/31/2005   Commissioners
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COUNTY COUNCIL
Keith Sells (R) 15041 N. Fairmont Dr.,Edinburgh IN 46124 (H) 526-2509 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected District 2
Evelyn S. Pence (R) Pres. 5640 Goeller Road, Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-7423 4 yr. 12/31/2004 Elected At Large
Jewell Arthur (R) 1800 Clover Court, Columbus IN 47203 (H) 379-2857 4 yr. 12/31/2004 Elected At Large
Phyllis Apple (R) 15250 E. Baseline Rd., Columbus IN 47203 (W) 579-6804 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected District 1
Judith Meyer (R) Pro tem. 5615 E. Fountain Way, Columbus IN 47201 (H) 372-6955 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected District 4
Sue Paris (R) 4471 Coles Dr., Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-6651 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected District 3
Joseph Whipker (R) 221 N. Brooks St. Columbus IN 47201 (W) 379-1799 4 yr. 12/1/2008 Elected At Large
Meetings: 2nd Tuesday, 7:30 P.M., County Council Chambers
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COUNCIL ATTORNEY
Jeffrey S. Washburn (R) 321 Washington St. Columbus IN 47201 (W) 372-1553 1 yr. 12/31/2005 Council  
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AUDITOR
Nancy McKinney (R) 15601 E. 225 N. Columbus, IN 47203 (W) 379-5320 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Ms. McKinney serves as Secretary of the Board of County Commissioners, Data Board, Personnel Administration Committee, and the County Council. She is a member of the Commission of Records.
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CLERK
Norma Trimpe (R) 2602 Sycamore St. Columbus IN 47201 (W) 379-1600 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Ms. Trimpe serves as Secretary of the Election Commission and Jury Commissioners and is a member of the County Commission on Public Records by virtue of her office.
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CORONER
Larry Fisher (R) 534 S. 650E Rd, Columbus IN 47203 (H) 579-5971 4 yr. 12/31/2008 Elected  
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COUNTY ASSESSOR
Tom Owens (R) 12770 S. 550 W. Rd. Columbus IN 47201 (W) 379-1505 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
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COURTS:
             
JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT 1
Chris D. Monroe (R) 234 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201 (W) 379-1623 6 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
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JUDGE SUPERIOR COURT 2
Roderick D. McGillvray (R) 234 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201 (W) 379-1610 6 yr. 12/31/2008 Elected  
Magistrate-          
Joe Meek (R) 234 Washington St., Columbus IN (W) 379-1620 6 yr. 12/31/2008 Judge McGillvray  
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JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT
Stephen R. Heimann (D) 234 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201 (W) 379-1605 6 yr. 12/31/2010 Elected  
             
Magistrate (IVD)          
             
John Pushor 234 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201 (W) 379-1506 N/A N/A Judge Heimann  
             
PROBATION
             
THREE COURTS:            
1. Superior Court No. 1 - Judge Monroe
2. Superior Court No. 2 - Judge Coriden
3. Circuit Court - Judge Heimann
Circuit Court has jurisdiction for Juveniles; otherwise all three courts are the same.
             
FIVE MAJOR DEPARTMENTS:            
             
1. CIRCUIT COURT PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Judge Heimann            
             
2. ALTERNATIVE SENTENCING PROGRAM - Educational program for drunk drivers and other alcohol relating offenses.
Director – Brad Barnes (R)          
Judge McGillvray          
             
3. BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY UNIFIED PROBATION DEPARTMENT - Adult offenders - infractions through some Class D Felonies.
Chief Probation Officer – Brad Barnes          
Judge McGillvray          
             
4. COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS - All types of non-violent offenders are accepted from all courts, as well as deferred cases from Prosecutor’s Office.
Director – Brad Barnes          
Judge McGillvray          
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PROSECUTOR
William Nash (R) 234 Washington St., Columbus, IN 47201 (W) 379-1670 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
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DEPUTY PROSECUTOR
Kathy Burns (Chief) (D) Columbus IN (W) 379-1670   No set term Prosecutor  
Adam Norman Columbus IN (W) 379-1670   No set term Prosecutor  
Mike DeArmitt Columbus IN (W) 379-1670   No set term Prosecutor  
Richard Eppard (R) Columbus IN (W) 379-1670   No set term Prosecutor  
Greg Long (D) Columbus IN (W) 379-1670   No set term Prosecutor  
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RECORDER
Betty Jean Beshear (R) 440 Third St., Columbus IN 47203 (W) 379-1520 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
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SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS OF BARTHOLOMEW CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL CORPORATION
Mindy Lewis (Vice Pres.) 5313 Redbird Dr. Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-4103 4 yr. 6/30/2006 Elected District 2
Jay Howard 4601 Central Ave., Columbus IN 47203 (W) 372-8266 4 yr. 6/30/2008 Elected District 5
Gretchen Fisher (Sec.) 11400 W. Maple Dr. Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-0646 4 yr. 6/30/2006 Elected District 6
John Anderson (Pres.) (R) 4400 Westminster Pl., Columbus IN 47201 (H) 372-9644 4 yr. 6/30/2008 Elected District 3
Russell Barnard (R) 108 Lincoln, Columbus IN 47201 (H) 375-9657 4 yr. 6/30/2006 Elected District 4
Pia O'Connor (R) 6421 E. 50 N., Columbus IN 47203 (H) 372-9202 4 yr. 6/30/2008 Elected District 7
Billie Whitted (D) 3340 Hillcrest Dr. Columbus IN 47203 (H) 379-4324 4 yr. 6/30/2006 Elected District 1
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SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS FLATROCK HAWCREEK SCHOOL CORPORATION
Bill Lentz (R) 3990 E 750N, Columbus, IN 47203 (H) 587-5278 4 yr. 6/30/2008 Elected  
John Baute (R) 6745 N. St. Rd. 9, Hope IN 47246 (H) 546-4324 4 yr. 6/30/2008 Elected  
Bill Hill (R) 10060 N. Marr Rd. Columbus, IN 47203 (H) 372-8621 4 yr. 6/30/2008   Elected
Tom Miller Pres. 7999 N. 1050 E. Hope, IN 47246 (H) 546-5646 4 yr. 6/30/2006 Elected  
Greg Spurling (R) 640 Main St. Hope, IN 47246 (H) 376-0306 4 yr. 6/30/2006 Elected  
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SHERIFF
Kenneth Whipker (R) 543 2 nd St., Columbus, IN 47201 (W) 379-1650 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
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SURVEYOR
E. R. Gray III (R) PO Box 1357, Columbus, IN 47202-1357 (W) 379-1525 4 yr. 12/31/2008 Elected  
Mr. Gray is a member of Bartholomew County Plan Commission, ex-official member of the Bartholomew County Drainage Board, member of the Bartholomew County subdivision Review Committee and the FloodPlain Technical Review Committee.
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TOWNSHIP ASSESSOR
Barbara Hackman (R) 5675 E. State St. Columbus IN 47201 (W) 379-1501 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
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TREASURER
Vernon Jewell (R) P.O. Box 217, E'Town, IN 47232 (W) 379-1530 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
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TREASURERS SMALL TOWNS
Clifford -            
Joyce Sessions 8013 N. Depot, Clifford, IN 47226 (H) 379-2734 4 yr. 12/31/2008 Elected  
Hartsville -            
Allene Hargett (R) P.O. Box 134, Hartsville IN 47244 (H) 546-5959 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Hope -            
Shirley Robertson (R) 404 Jackson St., Hope IN 47246 (H) 546-0423 4 yr. 12/31/2007 Elected  
Elizabethtown -            
Gail Greathouse (D) P.O. Box 192, Elizabethtown IN 47232 (H) 579-5102 4 yr. 12/31/2008 Elected  
Jonesville -            
Melissa Schultheis 206 Market St. Jonesville IN 47247 (H) 523-3737 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Edinburgh -            
Jackie Smith (I) 107 S. Holland St., Edinburgh IN 46124 (W) 526-3511 4 yr. 12/31/2007 Elected  
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TRUSTEES - 2004
Clay -            
David Johnson-Bey (D) 4143 N. 650 E. Hope, IN 47246 (H) 546-4811 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Clifty -            
Nancy Meyer (R) 15925 E. Baseline Rd. Columbus IN 47203 (W) 579-5730 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Columbus -            
Fred Barkes (R) 3250 W. Carr Hill Rd. Columbus IN 47201 (W) 372-8249 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Flatrock -            
Donna J. Young (R) 10477 E 600N, Columbus IN 47203 (H) 546-5208 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
German -            
Chris West (R) P.O. Box 271, Taylorsville IN 47280 (H) 526-5505 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Harrison -            
David Dwyer (R) 8621 W. Old Nashville., Cols., IN 47201 (H) 343-0662 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Hawcreek -            
Ronald D. Hatton (R) 313 Washington St., Hope IN 47246 (H) 546-5560 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Jackson -            
David W. Hoene (D) 9271 W. Seymour Rd, Seymour IN 47274 (H) 522-8043 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Ohio -            
James Frederick (R) 7522 S. 500 W., Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-0313 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Rockcreek -            
Larry Dean Boyle (D) 13112 E. Stephen Dr. E'town IN 47232 (H) 579-6939 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
             
Sandcreek -            
Janice Jines (R) 6655 E. 900S, Elizabethtown IN 47232 (H) 579-5804 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
Wayne -            
Randall D. Clark (D) P.O. Box 27, Jonesville IN 47247 (W) 342-6746 4 yr. 12/31/2006 Elected  
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TOWN BOARDS - SMALL TOWNS
HOPE:            
Greg Sims (D) 820 Jackson St., Hope IN 47246 (H) 546-4225        
Harry Meek Jr. (D) 306 Scott, Hope IN 47246 (H) 546-5500        
Jon Ross (D) 216 Elm St., Hope, IN 47246 (H) 546-4140        
Jonathan Titus (R) 1602 Liberty Way, Hope, IN 47246 (H) 546-4251        
Paula Pollitt (R) 629 Cross St. Hope, IN 47246 (H) 546-5465        
ELIZABETHTOWN:            
James Brown (R) P.O. Box 192, E'Town IN 47232 (W) 579-6111        
James Kiefner (D) P.O. Box 192, E'Town IN 47232 (W) 579-6111        
Eric Peery P.O. Box 192, E'Town IN 47232 (W) 579-6111        
HARTSVILLE:            
Charles Luurtsema (R) P.O. Box 159 Hartsville IN 47244 (H) 546-5191        
Steve Rucker (R) P.O. Box 166 Hartsville IN 47244 (H) 546-6333        
Michael Mitchner (R) P.O. Box 58 Hartsville IN 47244 (H) 546-4147        
JONESVILLE:            
Mike Mensendiek 504 Jackson St. Jonesville IN 47247 (H) 523-6664        
Michelle Rodrequez (R)          
CLIFFORD:            
Rex Goldsmith Pres. (R) P.O. Box 56, Clifford IN 47226 (H) 379-1060        
Billy Bohannon (R) 4540 E. 550N, Clifford IN 47226 (H) 372-6760        
EDINBURGH:            
Larry Taulman (R) 610 Walnut, Edinburgh IN 46124 (H) 526-2455        
Bill Davis (I) 308 Kilpatrick Ct. Edinburgh, IN 46124 (H) 526-0287        
Rick Piercefield (I) 519 S. Walnut St. Edinburgh, IN 46124 (H) 526-2730        
John Drybread (R) 815 E. Thompson, Edinburgh IN 46124 (H) 526-7701        
Jeff Simpson (I) 505 E. Campbell St. Edinburgh IN 46124 (H) 526-6176        
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TRUSTEE ADVISORY BOARDS
CLAY TOWNSHIP:            
Danny Hadley (D) 6821 Asenath St., Columbus IN 47203 (H) 372-3939        
Anna Dehaven (D) 528 Della Road, Columbus IN 47203 (H) 372-4094        
Don Jackson (D) 2351 N. 650 E., Columbus IN 47203 (H) 546-4065        
CLIFTY TOWNSHIP:            
Wayne Downey (R) 4585 N State Road 9, Hope, IN 47246 (H) 546-5073        
Jim McKinney (R) 15601 E. 225 N. Columbus IN 47203 (H) 546-5778        
J. Edward Payne (R) 4075 N. 850 E. Columbus IN 47203 (H) 546-4711        
COLUMBUS TOWNSHIP:            
John McCauley (R) 2100 Midway, Columbus IN 47201 (H) 375-9199        
Ken Greenlee (R) 3810 31st St., Columbus IN 47201 (H) 372-1318        
Stephen Combs (R) 2930 Camelot Ln., Columbus IN 47203 (H) 376-3034        
FLATROCK TOWNSHIP:            
David C. Lortz (R) 1470 N 350E, Hope, IN 47246 (H) 587-5461        
Tom Finke (R) 575 E. R.R. #1, Hope, IN 47246 (H) 546-5838        
Marilyn Stultz (R) 8144 N. Washington Clifford, IN 47226 (H) 379-2188        
GERMAN TOWNSHIP:            
Larry Hoeltke (R) 9310 N 50W, Columbus IN 47203 (H) 526-2490        
James Mahoney (D) 5851 W Ohio Ridge Rd., Columbus IN 47201 (H) 526-6480        
Rick Weinantz (D) 3615 E. 900 N. Rd. Edinburgh, IN 46124 (H) 587-5882        
HARRISON TOWNSHIP:            
Betty J. Coleman (R) 1491 S 525W, Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-3381        
Sharon Voelz (R) 6210 W. Georgetown Rd., Cols. IN 47201 (H) 342-3337        
Dana Parks 11961 W. Locust Ln. Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-1916        
HAWCREEK TOWNSHIP:            
Elsie Hege (D) 205 Mill St., Hope, IN 47246 (H) 546-4352        
Anita Turner (D) 152 Mill St., Hope, IN 47246 (H) 546-4828        
William E Johnson (D) 18373 E 600N, Hope, IN 47246 (H) 546-4877        
JACKSON TOWNSHIP:            
Connie Munn (D) 11251 W 700S Rd., Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-6456        
Don Schafstall (D) 14000 S East Lake Dr., Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-6820        
Paul Newkirk (D) 17562 S 500W., Seymour, IN 47274 (H) 522-7367        
OHIO TOWNSHIP:            
Freddie Baldwin (R) 6040 W. 450 S. Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-3566        
Wayne Freeman (R) 9785 S. 700 W. Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-7203        
Dana Stidham (R) 6522 S. Sprague Rd. Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-6482        
ROCKCREEK TOWNSHIP:            
Marcia Carson (D) 15450 E. 450 S. E'Town IN 47232 (H) 579-5958        
Garry Barker (R) 16311 E 200S, Elizabethtown IN 47232 (H) 579-5855        
Marcus D. Speer (R) 14350 E 300S, Elizabethtown IN 47232 (H) 579-5099        
SANDCREEK TOWNSHIP:            
Karl Forster (D) 7101 S 250E, Columbus IN 47203 (H) 372-7757        
Ronald Hoevener (D) 10277 E. 750 S. E'Town IN 47232 (H) 579-6937        
David Skinner (D) 10425 S 375E, Columbus IN 47203 (H) 579-5094        
WAYNE TOWNSHIP:            
Willard Casey (D) P.O. Box 33, Jonesville, IN 47247 (H) 522-6641        
Kevin Kiel (D) 2413 E. 650 S. Rd. Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-2816        
Carroll Fleetwood (D) 9215 S 200W, Columbus IN 47201 (H) 342-6976        
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OFFICE HOLDERS APPOINTED
 
ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER
Rose Johnson (R) 10243 S. 375 E Elizabethtown, IN 47232 (W) 372-6063 1 yr. 12/31/2005 Commissioners  
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BARTHOLOMEW COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES CENTER
Pam Clark, Director 2350 Illinois St., Columbus IN (W) 379-1690        
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CO. BLDG. & MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Carol Rich (D) 10022 N. SR. 9 Hope, IN 47246 (W) 379-1560 1 yr. 12/31/2005 Commissioners  
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COUNTY ENGINEER
Danny Hollander 232 Smith Street, Columbus, IN 47201 (W) 379-1660 1 yr. 12/31/2005 Commissioners  
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COUNTY HIGHWAY TECHNICIAN
Stacey Gross 9936 W. Raintree Dr., Columbus IN 47201 (W) 379-1660 N/A N/A Commissioners  
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COUNTY HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT
Dwight Smith 7623 E. State Rd. 46 Col. IN 47203 (W) 379-1660 1 yr. 12/31/2005 Commissioners  
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COUNTY HIGHWAY ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Keith Arbuckle 4624 N. Hackberry Dr. Col IN 47203 (W) 379-1660 1 yr. 12/31/2005 Commissioners  
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COUNTY PHYSICIAN
Dr. Charles Hatcher 360 Plaza Dr. Columbus IN 47201 (W) 372-2824 1 yr. 12/31/2005 Commissioners  
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VETERANS OFFICERS
Jerry Enochs 440 Third St., Columbus, IN 47201 (W) 379-1541 1 yr. 12/31/2005 Commissioners  
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TECHNICAL CODE ENFORCEMENT OFFICER
Brian Thompson 4913 Riverside Dr., Columbus IN 47203 (W) 379-1538 1 yr. 12/31/2005 Commissioners  
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COLUMBUS/BARTHOLOMEW PLANNING DIRECTOR

Jeff Bergman 123 Washington St., Columbus IN 47201 (W) 376-2550   No set term Mayor & Comm.  
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COLUMBUS REGIONAL HOSPITAL PRESIDENT & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Doug Leonard 2400 E. 17th St. Columbus IN (W) 376-5228   hired Board of Trustee  
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EMERGENCY OPERATIONS DIRECTOR
Les England 131 S. Cherry St., Columbus IN 47201 (W) 379-1551 No Set Term Commissioners    
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OFFICE OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR
Dennis Moats 131 S. Cherry, Columbus IN 47201 (W) 379-1680 No Set Term EM Advisory Council    
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WEIGHTS & MEASURES AND IOSHA DIRECTOR
Rick Trimpe 606 Washington St., Jonesville, IN 47247 (W) 379-1507 1 yr. 12/31/2005 Commissioner  
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SUPERINTENDENT BARTHOLOMEW CONSOLIDATED SCHOOL CORPORATION
Dr. John Quick 2650 Home Ave., Columbus IN 47201 (W) 376-4220     School Board  
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SUPERINTENDENT FLATROCK HAWCREEK SCHOOL CORPORATION
Linda Gellart P.O. Box 34, Hope IN 47246 (W) 546-4922 4 yr.   School Board  
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WELFARE DIRECTOR
Keith Weedman P.O. Box 587, Columbus IN 47202-0587 (W) 376-9361   No set term State  

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