THURSDAY December 27, 2012
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Weather 20 percent chance of more snow today with a high of 29 and a low of 14. Page A6 Kendallville, Indiana
GOOD MORNING Auburn man to ride Rose Parade float AUBURN — Lions Club International president Wayne Madden of Auburn,will ride in the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day in Pasadena, Calif. Madden will ride on float 57 with his wife, Linda, their daughter and two grandsons. Each of the major service organizations, Kiwanis, Lions and Rotary will have floats in the Madden parade, Madden said. “Each international president rides on the float,” he added. Madden began his oneyear term as president of the international organization in June. Since then, he has traveled to countries such as Malaysia, Nigeria and Indonesia visiting local Lions clubs. Madden said he enjoys the opportunity to meet Lions from all over the world. “I get to see the various projects they (Lions) do all over their communities to help people,” he said. When his term as president ends, Madden will transition into a role of chairman for the Lions Club International Foundation. Lions Clubs International is a service-based organization that helps communities around the world with projects such as fighting measles and blindness, especially in children.
H.W. Bush’s fever worsens HOUSTON (AP) — A “stubborn” fever that kept former President George H.W. Bush in a hospital over Christmas has gotten worse, and doctors have put him on a liquids-only diet, his spokesman said Wednesday. Jim McGrath, Bush’s spokesman in Houston, had said earlier in the day that the fever had gone away, but he later corrected himself. “It’s an elevated fever, so it’s actually gone up in the last day or two,” McGrath told The Associated Press. “It’s a stubborn fever that won’t go away.” Doctors at Methodist Hospital in Houston have run tests and are treating the fever with Tylenol, but they still haven’t nailed down a cause, McGrath said.
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Visitors bureau hires new director KENDALLVILLE — The Noble County Convention and Visitors Bureau said Wednesday that it has hired Sheryl A. Prentice as executive director effective Jan. 7, 2013. Prentice has served northeast Indiana as a newspaper reporter and editor, marketing director for the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum, and as a longtime board member of the Auburn Arts Commission. The bureau said her many accomplishments and awardwinning design and writing skills will aid her as she takes the leadership role to develop relationships with and support the tourism efforts
of the major tourism attractions, festivals, lodging facilities and communities in Noble County. Prentice replaces outgoing director John Bry, who resigned the position effective at the end of 2012. As Bry leaves this post, he will begin Prentice a different role with the visitors bureau. Bry will transition into a new position created to oversee community asset development. “We are excited to see our vision becoming reality,” said Lori Gagen,
board president. “John brought his extraordinary knowledge and experience into Noble County three years ago and has helped build a forward-thinking strategy that challenges the traditional role of a tourism bureau. His new role, focusing on asset development, will allow us to put more time and energy on tourism initiatives such as the Main Street program, Farm to Fork, Green Triangle, Tombstone Trail, and others he has introduced over the past couple of years.” While Bry continues to identify and help develop the county’s tourism assets, Prentice will be focused primarily on more traditional promotional and
marketing efforts that help people discover Noble County and, ideally, put “heads in beds” at the county’s accommodations, a news release said..Funding for the traditional marketing efforts is derived from the county innkeeper’s tax, collected from people who stay in area hotels, bed-and-breakfasts and cabins. Funding for the addition of a second paid position at the visitors bureau, focusing on asset development, is initially being made possible by County Economic Development Income Tax (CEDIT) funds and a $30,000 matching grant from the Olive B. Cole Foundation. SEE PRENTICE, PAGE A6
Village at risk? Meeting set to discuss Main Street’s Apple Festival effort BY DENNIS NARTKER dennisn@kpcnews.net
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Shane Campbell of Kendallville rides his bike down Sherman Street in Kendallville during a heavy snowfall Wednesday afternoon. Snow
blanketed the area for the first major snowfall this winter.
Area blanketed by winter storm BY AARON ORGAN aorgan@kpcnews.net
The season’s first winter storm dumped several inches of snow on the region Wednesday, creating hazardous road conditions that slowed traffic and kept tow trucks and snow plows busy morning to night. Under a National Weather Service-issued Winter Weather Advisory, the area saw snow fall totals that ranged from 4.5 inches in the southern portion and 3.5 inches more north. Frigid temperatures and gusting winds made the going difficult for motorists. The major routes through the four-county region – I-69, S.R. 3 and the Indiana Toll Road – saw very slow-moving traffic throughout the day as plow trucks scrambled to keep the roadway clear under steadily-falling snow and motorists just tried to keep their vehicles on the roadways. A KPC Media Group reporter
traveling from Angola to Fort Wayne on I-69 Wednesday afternoon reported seeing 11 slideoffs and two property damage crashes. The conditions kept law enforcement officers busy throughout the day. Noble County Sheriff’s Department reported two property damage crashes and five slide-offs associated with treacherous road conditions, as of 7 p.m. Wednesday. One of those slideoffs briefly closed southbound S.R. 3 south of Kendallville around 5:30 p.m. while a tow truck pulled an SUV out of a deep ditch. Officers in Steuben County worked 15 crashes Wednesday, according to statistics from the county’s communication center. One of those crashes was a minor personal injury crash. DeKalb County Central Communications reported roughly
25 weather-related incidences Wednesday, with the majority being slide-offs with no damage. The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Department reported one person was injured in a three-vehicle crash that occurred at 2:48 p.m. In that incident, a 1996 Jeep being driven southbound on C.R. 7 by Spencer Diederich, 25, of Garrett was unable to stop at a stop sign where the road intersects with S.R. 8. The Jeep struck a 2005 Chevy that was being driven westbound on S.R. 8 by Sherry L. Stacy, 60, of Rome City. The impact sent Stacy’s vehicle into the eastbound lane where it was struck by an eastbound 2000 Saturn being driven by Daniel S. Thomas, 54, of Albion. Thomas was taken to DeKalb Health by DeKalb EMS with a complaint of ankle pain. Assisting county police at the scene were the Garrett Fire and Police departments.
New Albion business’ owner linked to IRS raid BY BOB BRALEY bobb@kpcnews.net
ALBION — The owner of a new business in Albion, California Dreamin, also owns two businesses that were raided by Internal Revenue Service investigators and Indiana State Police officers in September. One of the businesses raided was another location of California Dreamin in North Webster. Also
raided during the investigation were Stimmelator’s Gentlemen’s Club in North Webster and the home of the businesses’ owner, Samuel S. Stimmel, 63, of North Webster. The one thing all three California Dreamin locations have in common is selling a brand of potpourri that Stimmel described as “completely legal.” California Dreamin’s Albion
location is at 120 W. Main St. in the former office of Dr. William Fitzkee, directly across the street from the Noble County Courthouse square and two doors to the west of the office of Northeastern Indiana CASA. “It’s a variety store,” said Stimmel. While a paper sign on the door said the business sells novelties, gifts and clothes, it will SEE RAID, PAGE A6
KENDALLVILLE — The Apple Festival of Kendallville’s Main Street Village in the downtown business district may be no more. Don Gura, president of the Downtown Business Association, announced this week the association is meeting Jan. 8 to consider discontinuing the Main Street Village. Since 1992, the village has been a fixture of the annual Apple Festival of Kendallville, held on the first weekend in October. Gura said the final decision will be made at a meeting of association members Tuesday, Jan. 8, at 8 a.m. at Joanna’s Dealicious Treats, 201 S. Main St. “The hours upon hours of planning and the weekend setup and cleanup with a handful of volunteers has really just reached its limit,” Gura said. Main Street Village was started in 1992 by former downtown store owner Sandi Fischer and a group of downtown merchants to support and promote the downtown. At the time the Redevelopment Commission, the Local Development Corp. and the Main Street Business Association were looking at ways to revitalize the downtown area through the state’s Main Street program. The first Main Street Village was held in the three blocks between Rush and Mitchell streets. More than 25 vendors set up on Main Street, and 20 downtown businesses participated with their employees in period costumes and windows decorated for the 18th-to-19th-century theme. Buses carried festivalgoers between the festival’s Noble County Fairgrounds venue and the downtown. Gura said interest in the Main Street Village has declined recently, and so has financial support. There was no coordinator this year. A committee SEE VILLAGE, PAGE A6
New Indiana congresswoman has local ties Brooks’ parents live in LaGrange County BY DAVE KURTZ dkurtz@kpcnews.net
WASHINGTON — When U.S. Rep-elect Susan Brooks takes her seat in Congress next week, the House will have two representatives with deep roots in northeast Indiana. Republican Rep. Marlin Stutzman, of course, represents the local 3rd District and lives in LaGrange County. Brooks, 51, a newly elected Republican from Carmel, claims strong family ties to Garrett and the
lakes area near Rome City and Wolcottville. “It’s a place that we love coming home to, and we feel very much a part of northern Indiana,” said Brooks, whose parents Bob and Marilyn Wiant, live on Adams Lake northeast of Wolcottville. Born in Auburn, Brooks grew up in the Fort Wayne area and graduated from Homestead High School, where her father was the head football coach at the time. “When she was selected for Girls
State back in high school, she came home and thought she would like to become a lawyer,” Brooks’ mother said. “She set high goals for herself.” “She was very committed to things Brooks even way back in high school,” her father said. Bob Wiant left Homestead to become football coach at East Noble High School in the 1980s, while
Brooks was in college at Miami University of Ohio. Brooks came home during the summer of 1982 to work at Kraft Foods in Kendallville. “It was a great experience, actually,” she said about her secondshift job at Kraft, “I had never worked in a manufacturing facility before, so I learned a bit about manufacturing, about process and teamwork.” She still remembers the company giving everyone a steak dinner as a reward for a safety achievement. SEE CONGRESSWOMAN, PAGE A6
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City decides against Wayne Street guardrail BY DENNIS NARTKER dennisn@kpcnews.net
KENDALLVILLE — City officials have determined a guardrail where Wayne Street curves into Park Avenue is not needed to protect Noble County Fairgrounds property, but changes will be made to warning signs with a speed limit advisory. In early November, Frank Morton, safety chairman for the Noble County Fair Board, asked the city to install a guardrail on the north side of Wayne Street at the curve to prevent vehicles from crashing into fairgrounds fencing and property. In a letter to the Board of Public Works, Morton warned crashes into the fence have occurred at night when fairgrounds activities have ceased,
Kendallville • but a daytime crash through the fence could cause injuries to someone on the grounds. The board postponed action on the request to study the issue. Wednesday morning, the board voted to follow city engineering department administrator Scott Derby’s recommendations of changes to area that do not include a guardrail. The site has existing yellow arrow signs warning motorists about the curve in the road. Derby reported only two traffic accidents at the site have been reported to and investigated by police in the past three years. He studied traffic count and traffic
speed counts done previously and state traffic control regulations. Derby recommended placing all required traffic control signs and making minor adjustments to one large arrow sign’s placement. He also recommended placing at the site supplemental traffic control signs including advisory speed signs, installing raised pavement markers through the curve and repainting existing centerline markings. “We will continue monitoring the situation to see if we need to replace existing curb with 6-inch high curb and gutter,” he told the board. Replacing about 100 linear feet of curb would cost about $2,000. In other business, the board: • approved the purchase of six
WatchGuard in-car video systems for police department vehicles at a total cost of $28,842. Police Chief Rob Wiley said the video systems will be installed in the school resource officer’s vehicle, the reserve officer vehicle and patrol vehicles without it, and one will be kept in storage as a replacement. • approved the purchase of a new fire department command vehicle from Shepherd’s Chevrolet Buick GMC in Kendallville for $37,226. The other bid was from Max Platt Ford Lincoln for $33,532. In a written report to the board, Fire Chief Mike Riehm said even though the Ford from Platt was the lowest bid, the vehicle did not meet the specifications or
included the equipment specified. • approved water quality control department superintendent Bill Forbes’ request to contract lab testing with Commonwealth Biomonitoring of Indianapolis for $11,000. The department cannot do the state-required testing, and must hire an outside vendor, he said. • approved the purchase of a new copier-printer for the water quality control department for $8,213. The equipment will replace a 13-year-old copier that no longer works properly and is less efficient, according to Forbes. • approved paying the 2013 membership fee of $4,104 to the Indiana Association of Cities and Towns.
Deployed Angola soldier chats with Commander-in-Chief Tuesday FROM STAFF REPORTS
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Treacherous travel Heavy snow made local intersections tricky when the snow started to stick to roads in northeast Indiana Wednesday. Here, two trucks travel south on S.R. 9, crossing S.R.
120 in Howe Wednesday morning. Emergency dispatchers in LaGrange County reported no serious traffic incidents — only a few vehicles sliding off roadways.
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Plan Commission of the City of Kendallville, Indiana, at 7:00 PM, on Monday, January 07, 2013 in Council Chambers, 234 S. Main Street, Kendallville, Indiana, to consider Docket Number Z-2-12, a proposed Amendment to the Zoning Ordinance of Kendallville, Indiana. The proposed amendment involves a change in Zoning Classification from an I-1 district to an AR and C-2A district. For the following described real estate located in Noble County, Indiana to wit: Location of Property Involved: 628 Billy Drive, formerly known as Kendallville Mobile Home Park Other legal description: AR Zoning Legal Description A part of the East half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 35 North, Range 11 East, Wayne Township, City of Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 35 North, Range 11 East; thence due west (assumed bearing) along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 31, a distance of 632.0 feet; thence South 0 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds West (parallel to the East line of said Northeast Quarter), a distance of 720.60 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence continuing South 0 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds West (parallel to the East lien of said Northeast Quarter) a distance of 1223.45 feet; South 00 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West (parallel to the East line of said Northeast Quarter) a distance of 330.00 feet; thence North 0 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds East (parallel to the East line of said Northeast Quarter), a distance of 1188.56 feet; thence North 83 degrees 58 minutes 09 seconds East, a distance of
332.09 feet to the aforementioned point of beginning, 9.14 acres, more of less. C-2A Zoning Legal Description A part of the East half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 35 North, Range 11 East, Wayne Township, City of Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast corner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 35 North, Range 11 East; thence due West (assumed bearing) along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 31, a distance of 632.0 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence South 0 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds West (parallel to the East line of said Northeast Quarter). a distance of 720.60 feet; thence South 83 degrees 58 minutes 09 seconds West, a distance of 332.09 feet; thence North 0 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds East (parallel to the East line of said Northeast Quarter), a distance of 775.49 feet to the North line of said Northeast Quarter; thence due East (assumed bearing) along said North line, a distance of 330.00 feet to the aforementioned point of beginning, 5.59 acres, more of less. Applicant: Joseph D. Bishop, PE Property Owner: Chicago Equity Trust, LLC Written suggestions or objections to the proposed appeal may be filed with the Director of Planning and Zoning at or before such meeting and will be heard by the Plan Commission at the time and place specified. Kendallville Plan Commission By: David A. Lange Date: 12-21-12 NS,00325206,12/27 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be held by the Plan Commission of the City of Kendallville, Indiana, at 7:00 PM, on the 7th day of January, 2013 in Council Chambers, City Hall, 234 S. Main Street, in Kendallville, Indiana, to consider a preliminary plat for a proposed Subdivision in the jurisdictional limits of the City of Kendallville, Docket Number SD-2-12. The proposed subdivision involves a tract of land owned by: Chicago Equity Trust LLC and is zoned proposed C-2A & AR, for the following described real estate located in Noble County, Indiana, to wit: Subdivision legal description A part of the East half of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 35 North, range 11 East, Wayne Township, City of Kendallville, Noble County, Indiana, and more particularly described as follows: Commencing at the Northeast cor-
ner of the Northeast Quarter of Section 31, Township 35 North, Range 11 East; thence due west (assumed bearing) along the North line of the Northeast Quarter of said Section 31, a distance of 632.0 feet to the point of beginning of this description; thence South 0 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds West (parallel to the East line of said Northeast Quarter). A distance of 1944.05 feet; thence South 90 degrees 00 minutes 00 seconds West, a distance of 330.00 feet; thence North 0 degrees 39 minutes 30 seconds East (parallel to the East line of said Northeast Quarter), a distance of 1944.05 feet to the North line of said Northeast Quarter; thence due East (assumed bearing) a long said North line, a distance of 330.00 feet to the aforementioned point of beginning, 14.73 acres, more of less. Written suggestions or objections to the proposed preliminary plat for a Subdivision may be filed with the Director of Planning and Zoning at, or before such meeting and will be heard by the Plan Commission at the time and place specified. Said hearing may be continued from time to time as may be necessary. Interested persons desiring to present their views upon the proposed preliminary plat for a Subdivision, either in writing or verbally, will be given the opportunity to be heard at the above mentioned time and place. Kendallville Plan Commission Authorized By: David A. Lange Date: December 21, 2012 NS,00325207,12/27 PUBLIC NOTICE JANUARY COURT CLAIMS 3M Electronic Monitoring 3,907.30; All Printing & Publications In - 414.60; Allen Business Machines - 150.52; Allen County Juvenile Center - 2,880.00; Brandon W Pulver 200.00; Brent Ecenbarger - 527.19; Carlos Reyes Malagon - 200.00; Child Support - 224.41; Eric Blackman - 60.00; ERS Automation 100.00; Eva Hernandez - 180.00; Everett Newman - 262.95; Indiana Judges Assoc - 600.00; Indiana Stamp Co., Inc. - 38.51; Information & Records Assoc. - 2,336.00; James Abbs - 5.00; Jenni Applegate 192.33; JLDC - 525.00; Matthew Bender & Co., Inc - 1,450.93; Michael J Kramer - 179.58; Michelle Bowers - 3.36; Noble County Clerk 430.00; Patterson Reporting 146.95; PharmChem, Inc - 63.00; Redwood Toxicology Lab - 2,972.10; Robert Kirsch - 310.74; Sally Lehman - 360.80; Spanicus LLC 181.63; Stacey Beam - 46.79; Steven Clouse - 532.77; Tonya J. Yates - 26.38; Wildman Uniform & Linen 42.49; William Walz - 241.12; Grand Total: 19,792.45 NS,00325133,12/27
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — “Hello, President Obama? … I’m great, how are you?” So began the most memorable phone call of a six-month deployment for Senior Airman Keshia Shutts with the 451st Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron here, who received a Christmas morning phone call from President Barack Obama. The Commander-in-Chief thanked Shutts for her service and asked if she had been able to talk to her 3-year old daughter, Sienna, back home in Angola, Ind. He also asked if Shutts, who is engaged, had set a date for the ceremony. “September 1, 2013,” she replied. “You’re more than welcome to attend our wedding.” Shutts, originally from Montpelier, Ohio, is deployed from the 121st Logistics Readiness Squadron of the 121st Air Refueling Wing, Ohio Air National Guard, located at Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, Ohio. She was one of 10 deployed troops from around the world that was nominated and chosen to receive a Christmas phone call from the president. She is nearing the end of a six-month deployment to Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, where she started off in aerial port, and for the last five months has worked as an administrative assistant in the squadron’s command section. She was nominated by wing leadership to receive the call from President Obama in recognition of her outstanding performance. “Airman Shutts conducts herself as a true quality Airman,” said Lt. Col. Manuel Perez, the 451st ELRS commander. “She demands perfection and professionalism, and she really sets the example.” In addition to her official duties, Shutts has volunteered at the Role 3 hospital, at the USO and as a victim advocate in the wing’s Sexual Assault Prevention and Response program. She also volunteered 12 hours to mentor 30 Afghan children at the local Kandahar Bazaar school.
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Senior Airman Keshia Shutts received a Christmas morning phone call from President Barack Obama while deployed at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. The Commander-in-Chief called Shutts to wish her a Merry Christmas and thank her for her service. They talked about her 3-year-old daughter and her upcoming wedding.
Volunteering at the hospital and working with the Afghan children have been two highlights of her deployment, she said. Since Shutts has been at KAF, she has also completed Airman Leadership School and is pursuing her second Bachelor’s Degree, in nursing. “For me, nominating her was a nobrainer,” Perez said. “If I had to pick my No. 1 Airman in the squadron, it would be her.” Shutts, who has been selected for staff sergeant and will sew on the new rank next month, said it was an honor to be selected to receive the phone call from the president. “It was awesome,” she said of the call. “Definitely a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”
Police Blotter • Icy roads contribute to crashes KENDALLVILLE — Police investigated three weather related traffic crashes on Monday. At 5:24 p.m. police were dispatched to an alley intersection behind the 500 block of West William Street where a Chevrolet pickup truck struck a utility pole. Timothy T. Wells, 38, of the 500 block of West William Street, Kendallville, told police he was driving the truck eastbound approaching the alley intersection when the truck slid on ice and struck the pole. No injuries were reported. Police estimated the damage at $1,000 to $2,500. At about 7:37 p.m. police were called to Riley Road near the Wakefield Circle residential community where a Toyota Avalon had slid off the road, struck four mailboxes on a wooden post and damaged a lawn at 1105 Riley Road. Jessica L. Hochstetler, 21, of rural Kendallville, told police she was driving the Toyota northbound when her vehicle lost traction and slid off the road. Police reported Riley Road was ice-covered at the time. No injuries were reported. Police estimated the damage at $1,000 to $2,500. At about 8 p.m. police were dispatched to the post office at 695 Fair Street where a vehicle had struck the building and left the scene. A witness identified the
vehicle and driver for police, and officers located Jody C. Lewis, 52 of the 900 block of Villa Terrace, Kendallville. She told police she was driving an Oldsmobile Intrigue eastbound and attempted to stop for a vehicle in front her but lost control and her car ran into the post office building. Police reported the weather conditions and vehicle speed contributed to the crash. Lewis also told police she did not know what to do. She drove to her residence and called 911. Police reported receiving the 911 call while traveling to the crash scene. No injuries were reported. Police estimated the total damage at $2,500 to $5,000.
Hit and run incident reported at Walmart KENDALLVILLE — A hit and run was reported in the Walmart parking lot Monday. At about 2:30 p.m. police were called to the parking lot at 2501 E. North St. The owner of a Nissan Maxima told police he came out the store and discovered his car had been damaged by an unknown vehicle that had left the scene. Police estimated the damage at $1,000 to $2,500.
Parked SUV struck on Main Street KENDALLVILLE — A Dodge Neon struck a Ford Explorer parked on Main Street Sunday night resulting in an estimated $5,000 to $10,000 damage, according to police. Hope A.Deyo, 16, of rural
Avilla, told police she was driving the Dodge southbound when it struck the unoccupied Ford parked in front of 523 N. Main St. A witness told police the Dodge Neon did not veer or make any sudden movements to avoid the collision. Deyo told police she had only been driving since July, and it was dark. She didn’t see the Ford until it was too late to avoid the collision. No injuries were reported.
Four booked into Noble County Jail ALBION — Four people were booked into the Noble County Jail Monday and Tuesday, the Noble County Sheriff’s Department said. • Tyler Etter, 22, of Kendallville was charged with domestic battery and strangulation and held on $50,000 bond. • Cody Allen Morrison, 21, of Kendallville was booked on a failure to appear warrant and held without bond. • Christopher M. Short, 26, of Rome City was booked on a warrant for theft — receiving stolen property and possession of a controlled substance. No bond was listed. • John D. Slone, 43, of Kendallville was charged with disorderly conduct and held on $3,500 bond.
Mailbox smashed WOLCOTTVILLE — A mailbox was smashed in the 100 block of East Orange Street, the Wolcottville Police Department said. The criminal mischief was reported Monday at 2:59 p.m.
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Bird banding demo at Pokagon Saturday FRED WOOLEY
John Schaust of Wild Birds Unlimited attaches a leg band to a bird caught at
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A captured tufted titmouse is shown after it was caught for banding during an event that is held annually at the Pokagon State Park Nature Center. At right, John Schaust of Wild Birds Unlimited removes a nuthatch from a net used to capture birds for banding.
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Hawks come calling A female Cooper’s hawk, below, visited an Angola yard on Dec. 2 followed by a juvenile who visited Jan. 9. Cooper’s hawks are indigenous to the area. While they prefer forests and open woodlands, they also can be found nesting in urban areas.
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Lone goose remains a mystery It has been my practice, in late fall, winter and early spring, to feed a small flock of wild ducks at a park near my home. With a lone exception, I do not feed the flocks of Canada geese that gather by the pond at this time of year to escape hunters’ guns. I view these geese as overproductive guano factories. Feeding only the ducks is largely a matter of timing. The JAMES H. ducks arrive PHILLIPS on the pond at dawn’s first gray light. They quickly consume all the shelled corn. Nothing is left for the geese which wait until full sunrise to fly to the pond. It is an arrangement I find satisfactory. The exception is a lone Canada goose that I first noticed in the predawn grayness several weeks ago. It stood on the far edge of the pond, making no attempt to take flight. I assumed it had spent the night on the pond. It was there the next dawn — and the next. I thought it possibly had been wounded by a hunter, making its escape to land on the pond to rest and recover. The goose proved wary. It preferred the far side of the pond when I approached the water’s edge to feed the ducks, behavior that contrasted with other visiting geese when I arrived late for the morning feeding. These geese would swim or walk toward me, shoulder the ducks out of the way and try to eat the corn I scattered for the ducks. I started my daily feeding
LAKE JAMES —The Pokagon State Park Nature Center will be hosting a bird banding demonstration from 1-4 p.m. Saturday, weather permitting. Guest interpretive naturalist John Schaust from Wild Birds Unlimited will demonstrate catching birds, collecting and recording data, and placing a band on their leg, before safely releasing them. Special nets will be set up at the center’s woodland window to catch birds for banding. Viewers may come at any time during the three hours and watch the process. The event may need to be postponed in the advent of unfavorable weather for capturing birds. Program status can be checked by calling the park at 833-2012 on Saturday. Nature Center hours that day will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The center’s woodland window allows guests throughout the year to watch birds at feeders — along with mascot squirrel Patches — from inside with speakers equipped to capture their calls and scratchings. Although the program is free and open to all, there is the normal park entrance fee of $5 for in-state vehicles or $7 for out-ofstate vehicles.
of the ducks (mostly mallards) more than a year ago. It gave this old wildfowler pleasure. I like to watch ducks. I am obsessed by them. I hoped my shelled corn would get the ducks (especially the hens) through the winter in good physical condition, better prepared for a successful spring nesting. When the pond freezes over, as it did this past week, the ducks retreat to open water on a nearby river and I scatter corn on the riverbank. Last winter I held a flock of nearly 100 mallards, along with a lone hen wood duck. The river is not ideal duck habitat, being narrow and deep. But the mallards manage, especially when there is an abundance of free food. In early December I began wondering what would happen to the lone goose once the pond’s surface turned to ice, as happened a few days ago. Would it walk to the river and join the ducks? I recalled that nearly 50 years ago an Arctic-nesting blue goose landed on the local millrace and became a permanent resident. In those days we called them blue geese; today biologists describe them as the blue phase of the snow goose. To my mind adult blue geese are the prettiest of all geese, with the possible exception of the emperor goose found in the Aleutian Islands. I have never seen a wild emperor goose. The last time I checked, they were protected from hunting due to a population decline. My lone Canada goose gradually became more trusting. After the recent hard freeze, I would go to the pond each evening and scatter corn for the bird. It would not eat until I moved
a good distance away. I thought the corn would give it more calories than the grass on which it grazed. No ducks competed for the yellow kernels. I viewed the ice as the key problem. Open water gave the bird a sanctuary. It could swim away from shore to escape land-based predators. But with the hard freeze, a predator could chase the goose across the ice. On early Christmas morning, with the temperature hovering near 20 degrees Fahrenheit, I went to the pond. I did not see the goose. Did it finally walk to the river or head in the opposite direction to the open water along the nearby millrace? I have no idea. The ducks remained along the river. I doubt the goose flew away. It gave no indication that it could fly. I did not see a scattering of feathers to indicate a coyote or dog might have chased it down and killed it. The pond and its shoreline left no clues. I am left to wonder about its fate, a mystery never to be solved, another of nature’s eternal mysteries. JAMES H. PHILLIPS can be reached at jahoph@aol.com.
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Deaths & Funerals • Richard Buckles AVILLA — Richard “Dick” Russell Buckles, age 72, passed away at his home in Avilla, surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 12:08 a.m. Mr. Buckles was born on July 23, 1940 in Columbia City. The son of Russell and Lavina (Maulsby) Buckles, he lived most of his life in Avilla. He married Patty Jo Gienger on April 3, 1964 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church. She survives in Avilla. Richard worked at Mr. Buckles the transformer department at General Electric for 37 1/2 years, retiring in 2000. Some of his hobbies were fishing, woodworking, and gardening. He was an active member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Avilla. Mr. Buckles served his country in the United States Marine Corps from 1959 to 1963. He received a medal for Good Conduct. He was very active in the American Legion Post 240 in Avilla, where he held many offices. He was Past Commander, a member of the Honor Guard, he was involved in the American Legion Scholarsip Program and was the bar manager. He was also a former member of the Avilla Fire Department, where he was Fire Chief in 1978. He retired from the fire department in 1983. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Patty Jo Buckles of Avilla; his son and daughterin-law, Brian and Darla Buckles of Avilla; his two daughters, Shelly Buckles of Avilla, Missy and Chad Conley of Wolcottville; five grandchildren and five great grandchildren; brothers Don (Bethel) Buckles of Avilla and James Buckles of Kendallville; and sister-inlaw, Nancy Buckles. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, George Buckles and Paul Buckles, and his sisters-inlaw, Ann Buckles and Joyce Buckles. Funeral services for Mr. Buckles will be on Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Immanueal Lutheran Church in Avilla. Pastor Patrick Kuhlman will officiate. Visitation will be on Friday, December 28, 2012 from 3-8: p.m. at Brazzell Funeral Home, Avilla Chapel. Visitation will also be one hour prior to the funeral on Saturday. Burial following will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Avilla. Pallbearers will be Skeeter Grocock, Ray Grocock, Justin Nartker, Jerry
Cochran, Tim Gienger and Jim Blessing. Honorary pallbearer will be Caden Conley. Military Rites will be performed by the American Legion Post 240. Please make memorials in memory of Richard to Immanuel Lutheran Church or to the American Legion Post 240 Scholarship program in his name. Go to brazzellfuneral home.com to send online condolences.
Mary Keller KENDALLVILLE — Mary Keller, 88, passed away December 23, 2012, at her daughter’s home in New Hampshire. She was born April 19, 1924, in Albion, Indiana, to Frank and Eva (Hanson) Rodman. She graduated from Albion High School in 1942. She married Ralph Leroy Keller on April 30, 1945. They had one daughter, Diana. Mrs. Keller was employed as a telephone operator for 33 years, retiring in 1979. She was an avid reader, and loved her home and family. She was a member of Trinity Church United Methodist in Kendallville for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, of 60 years in 2005. She is survived by two sisters, Wava Duckworth and Pauline Meyer; her daughter, Diana Porritt and her husband, Bill, of Northwood, New Hampshire; grandchildren, Christopher DeLong and wife, Wendy, living in China; Lisa Butler and husband, Kenneth, of Avilla; Nikki Powers and husband, Bryan, of Barrington, New Hampshire. Great-grandchildren include Isaiah and Carissa DeLong, Audrey, Cassandra and Hannah Butler, Colin, Tad, Libby and Adah Powers. Greatgreat-grandchildren include Allison and Karson Butler. Visitation will be Saturday, December 29, 2012 from 10-11 a.m. at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville. Funeral service will be Saturday, December 29, 2012 at 11 a.m. at Hite Funeral Home. Officiating the funeral service will be Rev. Scott Pattison of Trinity Church United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Lake View Cemetery in Kendallville, Indiana. Send a condolence to the at www.hitefuneralhome.com.
Charles Stokes BUTLER — Charles M. Stokes, 77, died Monday December 24, 2012 at his home in Butler. He was born March 12, 1935 in Lima, Ohio, to Earl and Celesta (Hall) Stokes. He worked at J B Tool and Die in Wapakoneta, Ohio, retiring in 2000 and he was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps.
Charles married Sandra Scott on August 2, 1968 in Grace Methodist Church in Lima, Ohio, and she passed away May 4, 2012. He is survived by three sons and two daughters, Terri (Ken) Orange of North Port, Fla., Tim (Cindy) Stokes of Melrose, Ohio, Tony Stokes (Becky Skiba) of Harrod, Ohio, Todd (Dawn) Stokes of Dayton, Ohio, and Charlene Honcell (Donald Hankey) of Butler; two brothers John Richard “Dick” (Marilyn) Stokes and Harry Stokes both of Lima, Ohio; 11 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; five brothers, Hewitt Stokes, Donald Stokes, Glenn Stokes, Earl Stokes Jr. and David Stokes; and four sisters, Mary Eleanor Nettles, Isabell Stokes, Patricia Needham and Donna Shibler. Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday December 29, 2012 at Feller & Clark Funeral Home, 875 South Wayne Street, Waterloo, with Dale Rabineau officiating. Calling is two hours prior to the service from noon to 2 p.m. at the funeral home Saturday. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.
Betty Brown AUBURN — Betty J. Brown, 93, of Auburn, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at Milford Gardens Assisted Living in Milford, Ohio. She was born March 21, 1919, in Hicksville, Ohio, to Gerald “Ted” and Alda (Smith) Betts. They both preceded her in death. She was a 1937 graduate of Hicksville and then went on to attend the University of Toledo. She married Max S. “Tank” Brown on Aug. 31, 1940, in Hicksville, Ohio, and he died in April of 2002. For most of her life they lived in Auburn except for 1952-54 when they lived in Hicksville and 1967-74 when they lived in Denton, Texas. She was a member of the Auburn First United Methodist Church. She was also an associate member of the Tri Kappa Sorority, associate member of the Kenwigs, member of the Friends of the Library, 50year member of the Order of the Eastern Star – Ashley chapter # 229, member of the Maxine Colman Circle, ACD Women’s Association, and was a volunteer for the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Timothy J. and Dee Brown of Milford, Ohio; Dr. Betsy and Larry Schenck of Denton, Texas; two grandchildren, Amy Christine Brown Crouse and her husband, Donald, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Charles Schenck of Denton, Texas; and greatgrandchildren, Katherine, Timothy, Elizabeth Crouse, and John Wesley and
Quentin Schenck. Services will be 1 p.m. Saturday, December 29 at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 S. Center St., Auburn, with the Rev. Ted Jansen officiating. Burial will be in Woodlawn Cemetery in Auburn. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Memorials may be directed to the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Automobile Museum endowment fund or the Auburn First United Methodist Church. To view an online obituary or to send condolences, visit www.fellerandclark.com.
Dean Wing KENDALLVILLE — Dean C. Wing, 80, died Saturday, December 22, 2012, at his home in Kendallville. He was born December 17, 1932, in Auburn to J. Paul and Virginia (Poppele) Wing. He worked for 40 years for Indiana Bell Telephone until his retirement in 1994. He was a U.S. Mr. Wing Army Veteran of the Korean War. He was a member of Beacon Baptist Church of Kendallville. Dean married Ardella James on December 30, 1961, in the Calvary Temple in Fort Wayne and she survives in Kendallville. He is also survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sheryl and Don Stallman of Kendallville: two grandchildren, Sarah Stallman and Matthew Stallman: a brother-in-law, George James of Auburn; nieces and nephews, Sandra and Gerald Lockwood of Auburn, Dwight James of Fort Wayne, Karen and Dave Carter of Auburn, Roger and Becky Gafkin of Greenfield SC, Dr. David and Janet Gafkin of Auburn, Dr. James and Nita Gafkin of Brownwood, TX and Jewell and Bill LaBrash of Fort Wayne. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother and sisters-in-law, Gail and Betty Gafken and Berniece James. A memorial service will be 4 p.m. Sunday, December 30, 2012, at Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 Center St., Auburn. The family will receive friends three hours prior to the service from 1-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Preferred memorials can be directed to the Kendallville Humane Shelter or Child Evangelism. To send condolences visit www.fellerandclark.com.
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Charles Henry FORT WAYNE — Charles Richard Henry, 87, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012, at New Haven Care and Rehabilitation in New Haven. Funeral services are pending at Hite Funeral Home in Kendallville.
Helen Crider LIGONIER — Services for Helen Crider have been rescheduled to Friday at 2:30 p.m. at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier. Burial will follow at Oak Park Cemetery in Ligonier. Calling will be Friday from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. prior to the service.
Levi Lehman LIGONIER — Levi Lehman, 67, of Ligonier, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2012 in Goshen. Cremation will take place at Legacy Cremation & Remembrance Center in Ligonier.
Robert Skinner COLDWATER, Mich. — Robert Eugene Skinner, 90, of Coldwater, Mich., died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2012 at Community Health Center of Branch County. A memorial service will take place Saturday at 11 a.m. at the Coldwater American Legion Post 52. Cremation will take place. Dutcher Funeral Home of Coldwater is in charge of arrangements.
LeRoy Nelson KENDALLVILLE — LeRoy Nelson, 67, of Kendallville, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 in Parkview Regional Medical Center, Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at Young Family Funeral Home, Kendallville Chapel, 222 S. State St., Kendallville.
Carl Geimer ANGOLA — Carl J. Geimer, 88, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 2012 at the Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home in Fort Wayne. Arrangements are pending at the H.E. Johnson & Sons Funeral Home in Angola.
George Hontz LIGONIER — George Lewis Hontz, 76, of Ligonier, die at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012 at Avalon Village. Arrangements are pending with Yeager Funeral Home.
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CONGRESSWOMAN: Both parents born in Garrett FROM PAGE A1
Partly sunny today with a 20 percent chance of snow showers before noon. High today of 29 and a low tonight dropping to 14 degrees. Sun and cloudy expected Friday. Daytime high of 27. Overnight lows will be in the teens. Cloudy Saturday and colders with highs in the mid-20s.
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offer more than that, although the exact mix of what will be sold is still being formulated, Stimmel said. California Dreamin has three locations, Stimmel said. Its location in Elkhart opened in July, and its North Webster store opened Sept. 20. Each California Dreamin location sells a different mix of items, Stimmel said. The Elkhart store offers computer resales and computer repair, as well as tools. The North Webster California Dreamin location, next door to Stimmelator’s, sells items including “female wear,” NFL sweatshirts, stun guns, candles, beer glasses and watches, Stimmel said. All three locations sell the B2 the Bomb brand of potpourri, Stimmel said. Without being asked, he volunteered that it had been tested and doesn’t contain any illegal chemicals. “What we do is legal. It’s aroma therapy. You’re not supposed to be smoking it,” Stimmel said. Stimmel’s strip club at 114 E. Washington St., North Webster, originally opened as Cruisers, but became Stimmelator’s in 1998. Cruisers was more of a band-oriented night club, but people weren’t supporting the bands, Stimmel said,
adding, “Wet T-shirt contests went over very well.” Stimmel began to have bands on the main floor and dancers on the upper floor. Everyone was going to the upper floor, he said, adding, “You go with the services that people want.” Stimmelator’s hasn’t operated without controversy. North Webster officials tried unsuccessfully to shut the operation down in 1998, according to court records. Stimmel turned ownership of Stimmelator’s over to his daughter, Tracy Stimmel, before a Jan. 6, 2005, meeting of the Kosciusko County Alcoholic Beverage Commission. At the time, Sam Stimmel was seeking to open a club in Victoria County, Texas. After the Texas club idea was dropped, Sam Stimmel resumed ownership of Stimmelator’s, which he still owns today. On Sept. 12, 2012, agents of the Internal Revenue Service and Indiana State Police raided Stimmel’s home, Stimmelator’s and Stimmel’s building at 108 E. Washington St., which would open eight days later as the North Webster location of California Dreamin. Stimmel said investigators took a lot of his paperwork, but he had no further comment on what
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they took or why. Indiana State Police referred all questions about the investigation to the IRS. Calls to the IRS public information officer number were unanswered Monday and Wednesday. Any charges in the case would be filed in the U.S. District Court in South Bend. As of Wednesday, no charges had been filed against Stimmel in that court. No charges of any kind have been filed against Stimmel in Noble County courts. Stimmel said he believes he is doing a positive thing. He said he has received communication from a former methamphetamine addict thanking him for selling B2. Stimmel reported that the former addict said he would be using meth again without B2. “I want to feel like there’s more good than harm,” Stimmel said. Some varieties of potpourri have been banned in Indiana, since they have been used as synthetic marijuana. The ban on such drugs was strengthened in March when Gov. Mitch Daniels signed legislation from the Indiana General Assembly into law. Indiana’s new law allows the state pharmacy board to declare a substance is a synthetic drug, making the process for banning such substances faster.
The Kraft experience came in handy for Brooks’ leadership role with Ivy Tech Community College for five years, her last job before winning election to Congress, she said. While her father was teaching and coaching at East Noble, her parents bought a home on Adams Lake. That carried on a family tradition. During her childhood, Brooks’ grandparents, the lake Jesse and Mary Jane (Gump) Fulk, owned a cottage on Witmer Lake near Wolcottville. “We grew up coming to the lake from Fort Wayne. Rome City and Wolcottville were the areas I’ve grown up in my entire life,” Brooks said. She remembers spending summers
water skiing. On Sundays, the family attended St. Gaspar’s Catholic Church north of Rome City, where her mother has been the organist since the mid-1980s. Brooks’ aunt and uncle, Duane and Beverly Rowe, now live in the family cottage on Witmer Lake Brooks also can trace her family tree to Garrett, where both of her parents graduated from Garrett High School. Her uncle, Dave Wiant, recently served eight years as mayor of Garrett, though he from the opposite political party. “He is what I would definitely call a Blue Dog Democrat, a fiscally conservative person,” Brooks said about her uncle. “He was about good government. We certainly have that in
common.” Frustration over federal finances led Brooks to decide to run for Congress in mid2011. “I had never run for office before. I had never seriously considered running for office before,” she said. The decision to enter the race came on her 25th wedding anniversary, she said, Her children were 18 and 21 years old at the time. “They became incredibly excited about it,” she said. Brooks believes she brings a strong set of qualifications to Washington. She served as deputy mayor of Indianapolis in the late 1990s, then as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, overseeing 62 counties, from 2001-2007.
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organized and managed the Main Street Village. “The last few years have led to increasing challenges with fewer grants available for entertainment and cultural events, and a declining number of vendors and volunteers,” he said. On Sunday. the second day of this year’s festival, only five storefronts were open, added Gura. The Main Street Village has lost $3,000 in the last few years, while the Apple Festival of Kendallville
operates at a profit that is put back into the following year’s festival. This year, the Main Street Village committee used the Economic Improvement District’s $1,000 coordinator contribution to cover entertainment and miscellaneous costs. The final year of a Dekko Foundation grant for $3,000 also was used for entertainment. This year the coordinating committee promoted an Indian theme for the Main Street Village to give it a fresh look.
Gura described the decision to discontinue the Main Street Village as “drastic,” but with no one coming forth to volunteer to be the coordinator and the lack of financial and downtown business support, the association has called the meeting to make a final decision. Interested volunteers and Main Street Village supporters are encouaged to contact current committee members including Gura at 347-3276 or Summer Moser at 349-1745.
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The position will become permanent if sustainable income streams from “theme-based” tourism programs are successfully developed. “We have a big challenge ahead of us in the coming months,” Gagen said. “The board, county government, and taxpayers will be looking for outcomes that prove this strategy can work. There is no doubt among those who have met and
worked with John Bry over the past couple of years that his enthusiasm is infectious. We are very anxious to see what he and a new year will bring given this new opportunity.” This week’s developments cap a very busy year for the visitors bureau, a news release said. Last fall, the bureau moved its office to the Kendallville Chamber of Commerce in downtown Kendallville to cut occupancy costs as well as
enhance collaborative efforts. A volunteer-driven marketing committee has been working to update branding for the county’s promotional efforts, as well as to develop a new, improved Web site to better aid and encourage travel and tourism in Noble County and improve communications with tourism partners. For more information about the visitors bureau, go to visitnoblecounty.com or call the bureau’s office at 599-0060.
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because forecasters were hopeful the road conditions would improve as the snow tapered off late in the afternoon. The snowiest day of the year was no deterrent for Pagano, who returned to the team complex Monday, met briefly with players who gave him a standing ovation, and spent about 30 minutes answering questions from reporters. On Wednesday, he strolled onto the team’s indoor practice field for the first time in three months, presided over the full-scale practice in the afternoon and savored every precious moment. “Any time you just get removed from where you’re supposed to be on a daily basis — I’ve been doing this for the last 28 years of my life
LAKE FOREST, Ill. (AP) — Jay Cutler understands the Chicago Bears need help to get to the playoffs, and they could use more than just an assist from archrival Green Bay. How about getting that offense to pitch in? It hasn’t in recent weeks, and that’s one reason the Bears (9-6) are in danger of missing the playoffs for the fifth time in six years. The struggles on offense have played a big role in their free-fall after a 7-1 start, and even if they win at Detroit in the season finale on Sunday, there’s no guarantee they’ll make it. They’ll still need Green Bay to beat or tie Minnesota. They could also get in with a tie if the Vikings lose. “This is a big game,” Cutler said. “I think last week was a big game. We’ve got to win. There’s nothing else to be said about it. And quarterback play, these are games you’ve got to have.” After dropping five of their previous six, the Bears are coming off a 28-13 win over Arizona thanks to two defensive touchdowns. Starting running back Matt Forte’s status for this week is in question after he injured his right ankle for the third time this season. He came through with one of his better performances, running for 88 yards and a touchdown on 12 carries before leaving the game. He did not practice Wednesday. “His ankle is looking pretty good,” coach Lovie Smith said. “It’s a big football game. They’re
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On This Day • Dec. 27, 1964 — The Cleveland Browns score 17 points in the third quarter and go on to beat the Baltimore Colts 27-0 for the NFL championship.
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Snow can’t stop Pagano INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Chuck Pagano beat the traffic and a blizzard into work Wednesday morning — all in an effort to beat the Texans. After spending the last three months fighting leukemia, the inspirational Colts coach arrived early at the team complex. He met briefly with his players to give them a succinct message about this week’s game plan, then stepped onto the practice field for the first time since Sept. 26. It seemed nothing had changed. “From Day 1, we set goals for ourselves, and after watching what this team has done over the course of the season, the last 12 weeks, it’s just not in our DNA,” Pagano said when asked about resting his starters Sunday against Houston.
“Our families deserve it, our fans deserve to see our best game regardless of the circumstances. They’re going to roll the ball out there and our job is to win a ballgame and that’s what we’re going to do.” While Pagano wanted to take a business-as-usual approach into his first regular workday, it certainly wasn’t easy amid all the outside stuff. Up to a foot of wind-whipped snow had fallen in parts of Indianapolis, creating hazardous driving conditions. Pagano said he arrived at the team complex so early, he had no trouble driving. And though he considered moving up the scheduled afternoon practice so players could return home, Pagano decided against it
Pro Bowl great finish to comebacks NEW YORK (AP) — Peyton Manning and Adrian Peterson want to cap their sensational comebacks with Super Bowl appearances. For now, they can be proud of Pro Bowl spots. So can Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III, one of two rookies chosen Wednesday for the Jan. 27 NFL all-star game. Manning missed all of the 2011 season with neck and back problems that required several operations. He then signed with Denver as a free agent and has led the Broncos on a 10game winning streak to take the AFC West. “I know there’s great players out there in the NFL, but there’s some great players on this team this year that deserve to go,” said Manning, whose 12th Pro Bowl is a record for quarterbacks. He ranks fourth in league passing this year, has thrown 34 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. Four other Broncos made the AFC roster: DE Elvis Dumervil, linebacker Von Miller, CB Champ Bailey and tackle Ryan Clady. Bailey’s 12th appearance is a record for defensive backs. “My goal has always been to go out and help the team win and play at a high level,” Manning added. “Anything that comes along with that, like being honored as a Pro Bowl selection, is very humbling.” Two Colts, receiver Reggie Wayne and outside linebacker Robert Mathis, were named to the AFC squad. The Bears will be represented by cornerback Charles Tillman, defensive lineman Henry Melton and receiver Brandon Marshall on the NFC team. Minnesota’s Peterson tore up his left knee on Christmas Eve last year, underwent major surgery, then was back for the season opener. He’s gone from uncertain to unstoppable,
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running away with the rushing title with a career-high 1,898 yards and lifting the Vikings toward an NFC wild card. “Coming into the season after going through the rehab process, I just told myself that I wanted to lead my team to a championship and make sure that I contribute and do my part,”
Peterson said. “I’ve been doing it.” Griffin is one of three rookie QBs who had superb debut seasons, along with Andrew Luck of Indianapolis and Russell Wilson of Seattle. Luck and Wilson weren’t voted to the Pro Bowl by players, coaches and fans, although SEE PRO BOWL, PAGE B2
Tebow says he didn’t ask not to run wildcat FLORHAM PARK, N.J. (AP) — Tim Tebow thinks he might have been misunderstood. The New York Jets backup quarterback insisted Wednesday that he never asked out of running wildcat plays last week, but acknowledged what he said to coach Rex Ryan may have been misinterpreted as such. “I never said, ‘Hey, I don’t do anything or I won’t do anything,’” Tebow said. “That wasn’t the talk at all. He knows that and
everybody on this team knows that. I’d never not do something if I was asked, and I think that’s what’s disappointing about the whole situation, people saying, ‘You quit,’ or, ‘You didn’t do this.’ It was not it at all. “It was just me asking to get an opportunity to play the position I love, which is quarterback. It wasn’t me asking out of anything.” Ryan chose to go with thirdstringer Greg McElroy over Tebow in place of the benched Mark
Sanchez for Sunday’s game against the San Diego Chargers. After hearing the news, Tebow went to Ryan to discuss the situation. “I was definitely disappointed and frustrated,” Tebow said. ESPN New York first reported Sunday that Tebow had asked out of the wildcat, and a person with knowledge of the situation confirmed that to The Associated Press. But Tebow thinks it was a situation in which he wishes he was “more clear” when he initially
spoke with Ryan. Tebow realized that Ryan might have misinterpreted his comments when he wasn’t in wildcat packages during practice Wednesday and Thursday, and reiterated to the coach last Friday he would do anything the team asked of him. “I just asked for an opportunity to play quarterback and he definitely understood that,” Tebow said, “and then Friday, I went up to him again and reiterated that.”
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and then all of a sudden to be taken away from it, and then to be blessed to get back before the end of the season — it’s a great feeling,” he said. “It’s just good to be back around the players and practice and coaching again.” Playing to win what would normally be a meaningless game is a stark contrast from previous Colts playoff years. Starters were routinely held out of lateseason games that had no bearing on playoff position. The most glaring example came in 2009 when the Colts were 14-0, yet yanked their starters in the third quarter of a home game against the New York Jets. Indy lost the game and lost a few weeks later to New Orleans in the Super Bowl.
But after making this year’s historic turnaround from 2-14 to 10-5, and enduring the emotional roller-coaster of losing a head coach for 12 weeks and now getting him back, the Colts want to play. They are locked into the AFC’s No. 5 seed and will open the playoffs on the road against the AFC’s No. 4 seed, Baltimore or New England. “I think there is something to be said about keeping your momentum going and I think it could be a positive thing,” outside linebacker Dwight Freeney said. “I think guys who are banged up, they shouldn’t play. But I think that guys who can play, should play. Yeah, you’re risking getting hurt, but that’s just what it is. It’s part of the game.”
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all big. You always play guys when they’re healthy and ready to go. Hopefully, that’ll be the case with Matt. He’s pretty encouraged by what’s happened.” That’s good news for an offense that hasn’t delivered much in recent weeks. If Forte isn’t ready, the Bears would turn to Kahlil Bell and Armando Allen with backup Michael Bush on injured reserve. Injuries on both sides have mounted with the losses, but the defense at least has been doing its part. The Bears got back to their ball-hawking ways against an anemic offense last week, with Charles Tillman returning an interception for a score and Zack Bowman returning a fumble recovery
one yard for another touchdown. But the offense again had trouble finding the end zone. The Bears have just three touchdowns rushing and eight passing over the past seven games and had only one of each against the Cardinals. Cutler completed 1 of his first 11 passes and finished with 146 yards after throwing for just 135 the previous week in a loss to Green Bay that left the Bears looking for help to get to the playoffs rather than controlling their own destiny. The offense did click in the two-minute drill just before halftime against Arizona, with Brandon Marshall hauling in an 11yard touchdown pass.
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their teams are in the playoffs; Griffin can get to the postseason if Washington beats Dallas on Sunday. “You can’t play down those kind of things,” Griffin said. “I’ve always said my whole football career that you don’t play for awards. They just come.” San Francisco had the most players selected, nine, including six from its second-ranked defense. Houston was next with eight, six on offense. Kansas City, despite its 213 record that is tied with Jacksonville for worst in the league, had five Pro Bowlers, including RB Jamaal Charles, who like Peterson is coming back from a torn ACL. One other rookie,
Minnesota kicker Blair Walsh, was chosen. Walsh has nine field goals of at least 50 yards, an NFL mark. The AFC kicker is at the other end of the spectrum: Cleveland’s Phil Dawson earned his first selection in his 14th NFL season. Another record setter will be heading to Honolulu: Detroit WR Calvin Johnson. Johnson broke Jerry Rice’s single-season yards receiving record and has 1,892 yards with a game left. Falcons tight end Tony Gonzalez set the record for Pro Bowls at his position by being chosen for the 13th time. The league’s top two sackmasters, DEs Aldon Smith of San Francisco and J.J. Watt of Houston, were first-time selections.
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ne of the most cherished awards in motorsports is the Mario Andretti Trophy, which is given to the driver selected as the SPEED Performer of the Year. A panel of 23 people from the motorsports industry, including Andretti himself, chooses the winner from a list of 16 drivers from 13 different forms of motorsports. The candidates this year are Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski, Sebastian Vettel and Fernando Alonso from Formula One, Jorge Lorenzo and Casey Stoner from MotoGP, Ryan Hunter-Reay from IndyCar, the NHRA’s Antron Brown, Kyle Larson from USAC and NASCAR, Sammy Swindell and Donny Schatz from the World of Outlaws, Sebastien Loeb of World Rally, Andre Lotterer of WEC, Scott Pruett of Grand-Am, Josh Hayes from AMA Pro Superbike, Ryan Villopoto from Supercross and Max Biaggi from World Superbike. Andretti said that while the list includes several series champions, one can win the trophy without winning a title. “You try to consider the individual effort,” he said, adding that choosing a winner this year was hard. “There’s a lot of talent out there, this year especially, as far as how competitive each series was.” He pointed out that the championships of most major racing series weren’t decided until the final race. “Because of that, for us, it’s not easy,” he said. “I’d gladly hand the [voting] duties to somebody else.” Andretti said Keselowski is certainly a strong candidate. “I love his attitude,” Andretti said. “He wants to win. He’s not satisfied with any-
Mario Andretti in 2009, with the trophy that bears his name. (NASCAR photo) thing less, and I like that. One thing I detest is guys that say ‘I’m good if I finish top five, top 10.’ “Winning is the ultimate. Naturally you can’t win every time, but you have to have that attitude, and he does and I like that. “And he’s shown to be a darn good little race driver.” Andretti also was impressed with how Keselowski overcame the pressure from the media, and Jimmie Johnson, on and off the track, down the stretch of the Chase. “He got it done against some odds,” Andretti said. “To me that’s the mark of a champion. When you’re under pressure and
you can think straight and control your emotions, that’s what champions are made of. People that crumble under pressure will never accomplish that. Not everybody can do that, believe me. But he demonstrated that he’s well worthy of that championship.” Andretti also liked what he saw in Kyle Larson, the 19-year-old open-wheel racer who nearly won twice in just four starts in the Camping World Truck Series and took the championship of NASCAR’s K&N Pro Series East division in his first year of racing fendered vehicles. “The kid has a heck of a record this year, just phenomenal,” Andretti said. “He’s one that we’re going to hear a lot of as we go on. Rare talents don’t come too often, and he seems to be one that has a little something extra special.” Andretti, who won his share of races in sprint cars, also appreciates the accomplishments of Sammy Swindell, who at age 57 won a series-best 13 features including the prestigious King’s Royal at Tony Stewart’s Eldora Speedway. He finished third in World of Outlaw points and led the circuit in heat races wins and fast qualifying times. “That turkey doesn’t know when to quit,” Andretti said. “He’s amazing. I love that guy … Here’s a guy who has been winning his entire career and keeps on winning now that he’s a grandfather.” Andretti will present the trophy, a 100pound sculpture created by bronze artist Elie Hazak, during a SPEED broadcast on Jan. 27. Previous winners include Tony Stewart and Jimmie Johnson from NASCAR, Sebastian Vettel from Formula One, and Tony Schumacher from the NHRA.
Martinsville Speedway promoter Clay Martinsville Speedway promoter Clay Campbell has been going to Daytona Campbell has Speedway been goingsince to Daytona International he was a toddler, International Speedway since was toddler, always dreaming that one dayhe he’d beaable to always thathigh one banks. day he’d be able to race on dreaming the hallowed “I know way around Daytona better than race on themy hallowed high banks. I do the communities surrounding “I some know of my way around Daytona better than Martinsville,” he said. “Growing up in the busiI do some of the communities surrounding ness you look forward to getting to race, as Martinsville,” he said. “Growing up in theand busimany times I’ve been Daytona, I’veand beenas ness you lookasforward to to getting to race, inside and outside track, just wishing I many times as I’vethe been to Daytona, I’ve been could get on the track.” inside and outside the track, just wishing I Now at age 52, his dream is on the verge of could get on the track.” a veteran of the short coming true. Campbell, Nowaround at age 52, dream is on the verge of tracks his his native Virginia, is set to drive coming Campbell, a veteran of the short the No. true. 08 Ford in the ARCA season opener at tracks around his native Virginia, is set to drive Daytona next February. the“INo. 08 Ford in the season opener at go back to the BillARCA [France] Sr. and Annie Daytona next February. B. [France] days, and knew a lot of the people from the ’60sto tothe now,” said. “I’ve the “I go back Billhe[France] Sr.seen and Annie transformation the knew sport a and B. [France] days,ofand lotof ofDaytona the people International Speedway, so it’s pretty neat from the ’60s to now,” he said. “I’ve seen theto finally get to do of this it.”of Daytona transformation theaspect sport of and Campbell raced this season an ARCA race International Speedway, so it’sin pretty neat to at Talladega Superspeedway, Daytona’s sister finally get to do this aspect of it.” track, but was caught in an early multi-car Campbell raced this season in an ARCA race crash and didn’t get the finish he’d hoped for. at Now, Talladega sister after Superspeedway, a successful test Daytona’s at Daytona last track, but was caught an early multi-car week, he’s feeling goodin about his chances at crash and didn’t get the finish he’d hoped for. Daytona. Now, afterwent a successful at “Each Daytona last “The test good,” hetest said. time we week, he’swe feeling good at up went out picked up about a littlehis bitchances and wound sixth fastest overall for the weekend.” Daytona. In histest 25 years or so ofheLate “The went good,” said.Model “Eachracing, time we Campbell haspicked racedup and acrossup went out we a won littleat bittracks and wound the Southeast, but he’s competed only once at sixth fastest overall for the weekend.” Martinsville, the track byModel his late grandfaIn his 25 years or so built of Late racing, ther Clay Earles. Hisand career far Campbell has raced wonhighlight at tracksso across was winning the Limited Late Model track the Southeast, but he’s competed only once at championship at Caraway Speedway in 2000. Martinsville, track big built by his late grandfaBut he saidthe another highlight, from ther Clay is Earles. His highlight so far Daytona, not out of career the question. was Limited Late Model track as “I winning think wethe have as good a shot at winning championship at Caraway in 2000. anybody,” he said. “You see Speedway guys win there that Butwin he said another bigIfhighlight, don’t anywhere else. you have from a little bit Daytona, not side out of thestay question. of luck onisyour and out of trouble and work the draft ... a win is not out ofatthe ques- as “I think we have as good a shot winning tion.” anybody,” he said. “You see guys win there that
don’t win anywhere else. If you have a little bit of luck on your side and stay out of trouble and work the draft ... a win is not out of the question.”
Clay Campbell (Martinsville Speedway photo)
Eury begins tenure with Swan Spending a few weeks resting and deer hunting, Campbell veteran crew chief Tony Euryphoto) Jr. is back at Clay (Martinsville Speedway
work in NASCAR. Eury, released late in the season from JR Motorsports, where he is a coowner, is now the crew chief for the No. 30 Toyota driven in Sprint Cup by David Stremme. At his new Swan Racing team, owned by Brandon Davis, Eury will be reunited with Steve Hmiel, a former co-worker from his days at Dale Earnhardt Inc. “I am really impressed with the team Swan Racing is building and I am proud to be part of it,” Eury said in a team release. “I am looking Different drivers Different drivers with David Stremme forward to working who won Sprint whothe wonwheel Sprintand with competition behind director Cup races in 2012 Cup polesHmiel.” in 2012 Steve Hmiel also had praise for Eury. Sprint Cup races Sprint “Tony Jr.Cup hasraces pretty much done all from in it which J.J. Yeley in which to Joecrew chief,” he said. tire changer “His the experifailed to qualify, most Nemechek and Josh Wise ence and knowledge will be pivotal to the sucof any driver didcess not of finish, the most of Swan Racing.”
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Area Boys Basketball NORTHEAST HOOSIER CONF. TEAMS NHC ALL Columbia City Eagles 1-0 7-0 DeKalb Barons 1-0 5-2 Homestead Spartans 1-0 6-1 New Haven Bulldogs 1-0 3-1 Bellmont Braves 0-1 2-5 Carroll Chargers 0-1 1-5 East Noble Knights 0-1 1-5 Norwell Knights 0-1 6-1 Friday, Dec. 28 Holiday Hoops Tournam ent At East Noble DeKalb vs. Prairie Heights East Noble vs. Heritage Homestead vs. Prairie Heights Homestead vs. DeKalb East Noble vs. Huntington North Holiday Hoops Tournam ent At Colum bia City Carroll vs. Churubusco Columbia City vs. Blackhawk Christian Carroll vs. Marion Columbia City vs. Munster Saturday, Dec. 29 Adams Central at Bellmont Leo at Norwell DeKalb, East Noble, Homestead, Columbia City in Holiday Hoops Tournament at Carroll Noblesville Tournam ent SB Adams vs. Noblesville New Haven vs. Hammond Noll NORTHEAST CORNER CONF. TEAMS NECC ALL Westview Warriors 4-0 7-1 Fairfield Falcons 3-0 4-4 West Noble Chargers 3-0 7-0 Fremont Eagles 2-0 5-1 Eastside Blazers 2-0 2-5 Angola Hornets 1-1 3-3 Hamilton Marines 1-2 5-4 Prairie Heights Panthers 1-3 3-4 Churubusco Eagles 0-3 0-6 Central Noble Cougars 0-4 1-7 Lakeland Lakers 0-4 1-7 Saturday’s Gam e Tippecanoe Valley Tournam ent Fairfield 56, Rochester 42 Thursday, Dec. 27 East Noble at Central Noble Coldwater, Mich. Tournam ent Fremont vs. Eaton Rapids, Mich. Morenci, Mich. vs. Coldwater, Mich. Friday, Dec. 28 Angola at Leo West Noble at Eastside Fairfield vs. Bremen at Indianapolis Fremont at Coldwater, Mich. Tournament Holiday Hoops Tournam ent At Colum bia City Churubusco vs. Carroll Churubusco vs. Marion Holiday Hoops Tournam ent At East Noble Prairie Heights vs. DeKalb Prairie Heights vs. Homestead Saturday, Dec. 29 Churubusco, Prairie Heights in Holiday Hoops Tournament at Carroll ALLEN COUNTY ATHLETIC CONF. TEAMS ACAC ALL Adams Cent. Flying Jets 2-0 5-2 Bluffton Tigers 2-0 4-4 Leo Lions 2-0 3-4 Heritage Patriots 1-1 2-4 Woodlan Warriors 1-1 5-2 Garrett Railroaders 0-2 2-5 South Adams Starfires 0-2 2-6 Southern Wells Raiders 0-2 2-5 Friday, Dec. 28 Winchester at Bluffton Angola at Leo Union Modoc at South Adams Southern Wells at Daleville Woodlan at Wayne Trace, Ohio Holiday Hoops Tournam ent At East Noble Heritage vs. East Noble Heritage vs. Huntington North Saturday, Dec. 29 Adams Central at Bellmont Heritage in Holiday Hoops Tournament at Carroll
Area Girls Basketball NORTHEAST HOOSIER CONF. TEAMS NHC ALL East Noble Knights 3-0 7-3 Norwell Knights 3-0 8-2 DeKalb Barons 2-1 7-4 Homestead Spartans 2-1 8-1 Bellmont Squaws 1-2 4-9 Carroll Chargers 1-2 5-5 Columbia City Eagles 0-3 2-9 New Haven Bulldogs 0-3 2-9 Friday’s Gam es Norwell 65, Notre Dame, Ky. 46 Saturday’s Gam es FW South 65, Norwell 48 Indpls Roncalli 63, Norwell 45 Goshen Tournam ent DeKalb 55, Chesterton 49 2OT Goshen 56, DeKalb 55 Frankfort Tournam ent Frankfort 65, Bellmont 55 Winchester 60, Bellmont 50 Thursday, Dec. 27 East Noble at Central Noble Northridge Tournam ent Columbia City vs. Andrean Columbia City vs. Portage Homestead vs. NorthWood Homestead vs. Concord Friday, Dec. 28 Garrett at New Haven Ben Davis Tournam ent Bloomington South vs. Ben Davis Carroll vs. Plainfield Northridge Tournam ent Columbia City vs. Northridge Homestead vs. Hobart Saturday, Dec. 29 Norwell Shootout Norwell vs. Plymouth Norwell vs. Wawasee NORTHEAST CORNER CONF. TEAMS NECC ALL Angola Hornets 6-0 9-1 West Noble Chargers 6-1 8-4 Fairfield Falcons 5-1 5-4 Westview Warriors 5-1 7-5 Prairie Heights Panthers 4-3 6-5 Fremont Eagles 3-2 6-4 Lakeland Lakers 2-5 2-10 Churubusco Eagles 1-4 2-9 Hamilton Marines 1-4 1-6 Eastside Blazers 0-5 0-9 Central Noble Cougars 0-7 0-12 Thursday, Dec. 27 East Noble at Central Noble Leo at Angola Jimtown at Fairfield Coldwater, Mich. Tournam ent Niles, Mich. vs. Williamston, Mich. Fremont vs. Coldwater, Mich. Friday, Dec. 28 Heritage at Churubusco Fremont in Coldwater tournament Saturday, Dec. 29 Tippecanoe Valley at West Noble South Adam s Tournam ent Eastside vs. Blackhawk Christian South Adams vs. Seton Catholic Ham ilton Tournam ent Hamilton vs. Pioneer Kouts vs. Centerville ALLEN COUNTY ATHLETIC CONF. TEAMS ACAC ALL Woodlan Warriors 4-0 7-3 Garrett Railroaders 3-1 7-4 Leo Lions 3-1 8-2 Southern Wells Raiders 3-1 8-2 Adams Cent. Flying Jets 1-3 3-7 Heritage Patriots 1-3 7-5 South Adams Starfires 1-3 4-7 Bluffton Tigers 0-4 4-8 Thursday, Dec. 27 Leo at Angola Friday, Dec. 28 Garrett at New Haven Heritage at Churubusco Adams Central at Muncie South Saturday, Dec. 29 Randolph Southern at Southern Wells Woodlan at Antwerp, Ohio South Adam s Tournam ent Eastside vs. Blackhawk Christian South Adams vs. Seton Catholic
Top 25 Basketball Schedule Thursday's Game No. 8 Cincinnati vs. New Mexico, 9 p.m. Friday's Games No. 5 Indiana vs. Jacksonville, 8 p.m. No. 7 Missouri at UCLA, 10 p.m. No. 13 Gonzaga vs. Baylor, 8 p.m. Saturday's Games No. 1 Duke vs. Santa Clara, Noon No. 2 Michigan vs. Central Michigan, 7 p.m. No. 4 Louisville vs. Kentucky, 4 p.m. No. 6 Kansas vs. American, 8 p.m. No. 9 Syracuse vs. Alcorn State, 7 p.m. No. 10 Ohio State vs. Chicago State, 4:30 p.m.
No. 12 Illinois vs. Auburn at the United Center, 2:15 p.m. No. 14 Florida vs. Air Force at the BB&T Center, Sunrise, Fla., 4:30 p.m. No. 16 Creighton vs. Evansville, 8:05 p.m. No. 18 Butler at Vanderbilt, 8 p.m. No. 20 UNLV at North Carolina, 2 p.m. No. 23 N.C. State vs. Western Michigan, Noon No. 25 Kansas State vs. UMKC, 7 p.m.
NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB New York 20 8 .714 — Boston 14 13 .519 5½ Brooklyn 14 14 .500 6 Philadelphia 14 15 .483 6½ Toronto 9 19 .321 11 Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 20 6 .769 — Atlanta 17 9 .654 3 Orlando 12 16 .429 9 Charlotte 7 21 .250 14 Washington 3 23 .115 17 Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 16 12 .571 — Milwaukee 15 12 .556 ½ Chicago 15 12 .556 ½ Detroit 9 22 .290 8½ Cleveland 7 23 .233 10 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 21 8 .724 — Memphis 18 8 .692 1½ Houston 16 12 .571 4½ Dallas 12 16 .429 8½ New Orleans 6 22 .214 14½ Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 21 6 .778 — Denver 15 14 .517 7 Utah 15 14 .517 7 Portland 13 13 .500 7½ Minnesota 13 13 .500 7½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 22 6 .786 — Golden State 18 10 .643 4 L.A. Lakers 14 14 .500 8 Phoenix 11 17 .393 11 Sacramento 9 18 .333 12½ Tuesday's Games Boston 93, Brooklyn 76 L.A. Lakers 100, New York 94 Miami 103, Oklahoma City 97 Houston 120, Chicago 97 L.A. Clippers 112, Denver 100 Wednesday's Games Miami 105, Charlotte 92 New Orleans 97, Orlando 94 Cleveland 87, Washington 84 Chicago at Indiana, ppd., weather conditions Atlanta 126, Detroit 119, 2OT Houston 87, Minnesota 84 Philadelphia 99, Memphis 89 Milwaukee 108, Brooklyn 93 Toronto at San Antonio, late L.A. Lakers at Denver, late New York at Phoenix, late Golden State at Utah, late Sacramento at Portland, late Thursday's Games Dallas at Oklahoma City, late Boston at L.A. Clippers, late Friday's Games Phoenix at Indiana, 7 p.m. Orlando at Washington, 7 p.m. Atlanta at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Brooklyn, 7:30 p.m. Miami at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Toronto at New Orleans, 8 p.m. Denver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Houston at San Antonio, 8:30 p.m. L.A. Clippers at Utah, 9 p.m. New York at Sacramento, 10 p.m. Philadelphia at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Portland at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
NBA Summaries At Orlando, Fla. NEW ORLEANS (97) Thomas 0-2 0-0 0, A.Davis 6-14 0-0 12, Lopez 9-10 11-12 29, Vasquez 12-21 2-2 27, Rivers 2-7 0-0 4, McGuire 3-3 0-0 6, Anderson 4-11 6-6 15, Roberts 1-5 0-0 2, Mason 0-1 0-0 0, Henry 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 38-76 19-20 97. ORLANDO (94) Harkless 1-5 0-0 2, Ayon 2-4 0-0 4, Vucevic 8-17 3-5 19, Nelson 11-17 2-2 28, Afflalo 6-14 0-0 14, Redick 2-10 66 12, McRoberts 2-3 0-0 5, Moore 4-9 0-0 10, Nicholson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 3679 11-13 94. New Orleans 26 23 29 19—97 Orlando 24 29 23 18—94 3-Point Goals—New Orleans 2-12 (Vasquez 1-4, Anderson 1-5, Rivers 0-1, Mason 0-1, Roberts 0-1), Orlando 1130 (Nelson 4-8, Moore 2-5, Redick 2-7, Afflalo 2-7, McRoberts 1-1, Vucevic 0-1, Harkless 0-1). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—New Orleans 40 (A.Davis 11), Orlando 44 (Vucevic 9). Assists— New Orleans 19 (Vasquez 8), Orlando 25 (Nelson 10). Total Fouls—New Orleans 17, Orlando 17. Technicals— Orlando defensive three second. A— 18,846 (18,500). At Charlotte, N.C. MIAMI (105) James 9-19 7-8 27, Haslem 0-4 0-0 0, Bosh 6-12 1-3 14, Chalmers 5-10 3-4 17, Wade 10-19 8-10 29, Battier 3-5 00 9, Anthony 0-0 0-0 0, Miller 0-2 0-0 0, Cole 2-6 0-0 4, Jones 2-4 0-0 5. Totals 37-81 19-25 105. CHARLOTTE (92) Kidd-Gilchrist 2-6 2-2 6, Warrick 8-12 2-3 18, Biyombo 3-8 1-3 7, Walker 9-20 5-7 27, Henderson 5-19 4-5 14, Sessions 7-12 4-6 19, Diop 0-1 0-0 0, Taylor 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 34-78 19-28 92. Miami 27 28 23 27—105 Charlotte 18 20 33 21— 92 3-Point Goals—Miami 12-23 (Chalmers 4-6, Battier 3-5, James 2-4, Wade 1-1, Bosh 1-1, Jones 1-3, Miller 0-1, Cole 02), Charlotte 5-14 (Walker 4-8, Sessions 1-3, Henderson 0-3). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Miami 50 (James 12), Charlotte 53 (Biyombo 10). Assists—Miami 21 (James 8), Charlotte 18 (Walker 6). Total Fouls—Miami 25, Charlotte 22. Technicals—Haslem, Henderson. A—19,602 (19,077). At Washington, D.C. CLEVELAND (87) Gee 4-9 1-2 10, Thompson 5-9 5-5 15, Zeller 3-10 0-0 6, Irving 8-23 7-11 26, Waiters 3-11 1-2 9, Gibson 3-4 1-3 10, Walton 3-6 0-0 6, Miles 1-6 0-0 3, Pargo 1-4 0-0 2. Totals 31-82 15-23 87. WASHINGTON (84) Webster 5-7 0-0 12, Nene 6-10 4-5 16, Okafor 8-14 1-2 17, Mack 2-6 0-0 6, Beal 0-5 2-2 2, Seraphin 2-6 0-0 4, Vesely 1-2 0-2 2, Martin 2-6 0-0 4, Crawford 7-15 3-3 17, Temple 1-3 0-0 2, Singleton 1-2 0-0 2. Totals 35-76 1014 84. Cleveland 22 23 23 19—87 Washington 26 17 25 16—84 3-Point Goals—Cleveland 10-27 (Gibson 3-4, Irving 3-9, Waiters 2-5, Gee 1-2, Miles 1-5, Walton 0-1, Pargo 0-1), Washington 4-18 (Webster 2-3, Mack 2-3, Vesely 0-1, Martin 0-2, Temple 0-2, Beal 0-2, Crawford 0-5). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Cleveland 47 (Thompson 12), Washington 57 (Okafor, Webster 10). Assists—Cleveland 20 (Irving 8), Washington 22 (Mack 7). Total Fouls— Cleveland 16, Washington 21. Technicals—Washington defensive three second. A—13,846 (20,308). At Milwaukee BROOKLYN (93) Johnson 5-15 2-2 13, Wallace 2-8 4-4 8, Lopez 9-18 3-5 21, Watson 2-12 44 8, Bogans 4-8 1-1 11, Brooks 2-5 11 5, Blatche 5-10 4-5 14, Stackhouse 1-5 0-0 2, Evans 0-0 2-2 2, Taylor 3-6 00 7, Shengelia 0-0 0-0 0, Teletovic 1-1 0-0 2. Totals 34-88 21-24 93. MILWAUKEE (108) Daniels 2-5 0-0 5, Mbah a Moute 0-3 00 0, Sanders 6-11 0-0 12, Jennings 915 4-4 25, Ellis 7-14 3-4 20, Dunleavy 6-12 3-3 17, Udrih 2-5 0-0 4, Udoh 411 0-0 8, Ilyasova 4-7 8-8 17, Lamb 0-1 0-0 0, Henson 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 40-84 18-19 108. Brooklyn 24 18 25 26— 93 Milwaukee 22 33 23 30—108 3-Point Goals—Brooklyn 4-21 (Bogans 2-5, Taylor 1-2, Johnson 1-4, Blatche 01, Brooks 0-1, Wallace 0-2, Watson 03, Stackhouse 0-3), Milwaukee 10-17 (Ellis 3-3, Jennings 3-4, Dunleavy 2-6, Ilyasova 1-1, Daniels 1-2, Udrih 0-1).
Fouled Out—None. Rebounds— Brooklyn 50 (Wallace 12), Milwaukee 52 (Sanders 12). Assists—Brooklyn 17 (Wallace 8), Milwaukee 24 (Ellis 7). Total Fouls—Brooklyn 18, Milwaukee 20. Technicals—Blatche, Milwaukee defensive three second. A—13,102 (18,717). At Memphis, Tenn. PHILADELPHIA (99) Wright 8-11 7-8 28, T.Young 6-10 1-2 13, L.Allen 2-6 2-4 6, Holiday 5-16 2-2 13, Turner 0-4 1-2 1, Hawes 9-14 2-4 20, N.Young 5-7 1-1 12, Ivey 2-3 0-0 6. Totals 37-71 16-23 99. MEMPHIS (89) Pondexter 3-10 4-4 13, Randolph 1018 2-2 23, Gasol 9-15 0-0 18, Conley 3-17 3-3 10, T.Allen 3-8 0-0 6, Ellington 1-6 0-0 2, Arthur 3-6 2-2 8, Speights 24 3-6 7, Bayless 1-6 0-0 2. Totals 35-90 14-17 89. Philadelphia 26 23 26 24—99 Memphis 29 18 23 19—89 3-Point Goals—Philadelphia 9-16 (Wright 5-8, Ivey 2-2, Holiday 1-2, N.Young 1-3, Hawes 0-1), Memphis 515 (Pondexter 3-7, Randolph 1-1, Conley 1-3, Arthur 0-1, Bayless 0-1, T.Allen 0-1, Ellington 0-1). Fouled Out— None. Rebounds—Philadelphia 49 (Hawes 9), Memphis 50 (Randolph 9). Assists—Philadelphia 23 (Turner, Holiday 9), Memphis 22 (Gasol 8). Total Fouls—Philadelphia 15, Memphis 18. Technicals—Philadelphia defensive three second. A—16,055 (18,119).
NBA Leaders Scoring G FG FT PTS Bryant, LAL 28 287 203 836 Anthony, NYK 24 235 152 684 Durant, OKC 27 245 225 758 Harden, HOU 26 195 227 667 James, MIA 25 250 104 638 Wstbrk, OKC 27 199 141 578 Aldridg, POR 24 199 102 500 Pierce, BOS 27 180 143 553 Curry, GOL 28 195 92 565 Lee, GOL 28 234 91 559 Wade, MIA 22 165 99 435 Ellis, MIL 26 186 116 506 Mayo, DAL 28 189 94 541 Parker, SAN 27 199 101 512 Lillard, POR 26 165 95 484 Walker, CHA 27 182 99 495 Holiday, PHL 24 176 61 439 Gay, MEM 25 174 80 455 Griffin, LAC 28 209 88 508 DeRzan, TOR 28 191 109 506 Rebounds GOFF DEF TOT Varejao, CLE 25 138 223 361 Rndlph, MEM 25 119 200 319 Howard, LAL 28 104 230 334 Asik, HOU 27 92 222 314 Lee, GOL 28 90 225 315 Hickson, POR 25 103 171 274 Noah, CHI 27 98 187 285 Duncan, SAN 28 50 235 285 Jefferson, UTA 28 62 223 285 Chndler, NYK 28 119 158 277 FG Percentage FG FGA Chandler, NYK 129 187 McGee, DEN 135 225 Jordan, LAC 111 191 Howard, LAL 175 306 Ibaka, OKC 164 289 Hickson, POR 131 231 Lopez, NOR 133 241 Landry, GOL 127 231 Bosh, MIA 159 290 James, MIA 250 459 Assists G AST Rondo, BOS 24 286 Paul, LAC 28 266 Holiday, PHL 24 212 Vasquez, NOR 27 234 Westbrook, OKC 27 233 Williams, Bro 27 216 Calderon, TOR 28 210 Parker, SAN 27 194 Lawson, DEN 29 200
AVG 29.9 28.5 28.1 25.7 25.5 21.4 20.8 20.5 20.2 20.0 19.8 19.5 19.3 19.0 18.6 18.3 18.3 18.2 18.1 18.1 AVG 14.4 12.8 11.9 11.6 11.3 11.0 10.6 10.2 10.2 9.9 PCT .690 .600 .581 .572 .567 .567 .552 .550 .548 .545 AVG 11.9 9.5 8.8 8.7 8.6 8.0 7.5 7.2 6.9
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W L Pct GB Maine 7 4 .636 — Erie 6 4 .600 ½ Canton 6 7 .462 2 Springfield 4 5 .444 2 Fort Wayne 3 10 .231 5 Tuesday's Games Iowa 102, Sioux Falls 80 Wednesday's Games Austin at Canton, late Maine at Idaho, late Thursday's Games Springfield at Santa Cruz, 10 p.m.
NFL Standings AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA y-New Eng 11 4 0 .733 529331 Miami 7 8 0 .467 288289 N.Y. Jets 6 9 0 .400 272347 Buffalo 5 10 0 .333 316426 South W L T Pct PF PA y-Houston 12 3 0 .800 400303 x-Indianapolis 10 5 0 .667 329371 Tennessee 5 10 0 .333 292451 Jacksonville 2 13 0 .133 235406 North W L T Pct PF PA y-Baltimore 10 5 0 .667 381321 x-Cincinnati 9 6 0 .600 368303 Pittsburgh 7 8 0 .467 312304 Cleveland 5 10 0 .333 292344 West W L T Pct PF PA y-Denver 12 3 0 .800 443286 San Diego 6 9 0 .400 326329 Oakland 4 11 0 .267 269419 Kansas City 2 13 0 .133 208387 NATIONAL CONFERENCE East W L T Pct PF PA Washington 9 6 0 .600 408 370 Dallas 8 7 0 .533 358 372 N.Y. Giants 8 7 0 .533 387337 Philadelphia 4 11 0 .267 273402 South W L T Pct PF PA y-Atlanta 13 2 0 .867 402277 New Orleans 7 8 0 .467 423410 Tampa Bay 6 9 0 .400 367 377 Carolina 6 9 0 .400 313325 North W L T Pct PF PA y-Green Bay 11 4 0 .733 399299 Minnesota 9 6 0 .600 342314 Chicago 9 6 0 .600 349253 Detroit 4 11 0 .267 348411 West W L T Pct PF PA x-San Fran 10 4 1 .700 370260 x-Seattle 10 5 0 .667 392232 St. Louis 7 7 1 .500 286328 Arizona 5 10 0 .333 237330 x-clinched playoff spot y-clinched division Sunday, Dec. 30 Jacksonville at Tennessee, 1 p.m. Carolina at New Orleans, 1 p.m. N.Y. Jets at Buffalo, 1 p.m. Baltimore at Cincinnati, 1 p.m. Cleveland at Pittsburgh, 1 p.m. Houston at Indianapolis, 1 p.m. Philadelphia at N.Y. Giants, 1 p.m. Chicago at Detroit, 1 p.m. Tampa Bay at Atlanta, 1 p.m. Oakland at San Diego, 4:25 p.m. Arizona at San Francisco, 4:25 p.m. St. Louis at Seattle, 4:25 p.m. Kansas City at Denver, 4:25 p.m. Green Bay at Minnesota, 4:25 p.m. Miami at New England, 4:25 p.m. Dallas at Washington, 8:20 p.m.
NFL Playoff Scenarios AFC CLI NCHED: Houston, AFC South; Denver, AFC West; New England, AFC East; Baltimore, AFC North; Indianapolis, No. 5 playoff spot; Cincinnati, No. 6 playoff spot. HOUSTON (at Indianapolis) Clinches first-round bye with: — Win or tie, or — New England loss or tie, or — Denver loss
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Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: — Win, or — Tie AND Denver loss or tie, or — New England loss or tie AND Denver loss DENVER (vs. Kansas City) Clinches first-round bye with: — Win or tie, or — New England loss or tie Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: — Win AND Houston loss or tie, or — Tie AND Houston loss NEW ENGLAND (vs. Miami) Clinches first-round bye with: — Win AND Denver or Houston loss Clinches home-field advantage throughout AFC playoffs with: — Win AND Denver and Houston loss NFC CLINCHED: Atlanta, NFC South and home-field advantage; Green Bay, NFC North; San Francisco, playoff spot; Seattle, playoff spot GREEN BAY (at Minnesota) Clinches first-round bye with: — Win, or — Tie AND San Francisco loss or tie, or — San Francisco loss AND Seattle loss or tie SAN FRANCISCO (vs. Arizona) Clinches NFC West with: — Win or tie, or — Seattle loss or tie Clinches first-round bye with: — Win AND Green Bay loss or tie, or — Tie AND Green Bay loss SEATTLE (vs. St. Louis) Clinches NFC West with: — Win AND San Francisco loss Clinches first-round bye with: — Win AND San Francisco loss AND Green Bay loss WASHINGTON (vs. Dallas) Clinches NFC East with: — Win or tie Clinches playoff spot with: — Chicago loss AND Minnesota loss DALLAS (at Washington) Clinches NFC East with: — Win NY GIANTS (vs. Philadelphia) Clinches playoff spot with: — Win AND Dallas loss or tie AND Chicago loss AND Minnesota loss MINNESOTA (vs. Green Bay) Clinches playoff spot with: — Win, or — Tie AND Chicago loss or tie, or — Dallas loss or tie AND N.Y. Giants loss or tie AND Chicago loss CHICAGO (at Detroit) Clinches playoff spot with: — Win AND Minnesota loss or tie, or — Tie AND Minnesota loss
Pro Bowl Selections At Aloha Stadium, Honolulu Sunday, Jan. 27 AFC Offense Quarterbacks — Tom Brady, New England; Peyton Manning, Denver; Matt Schaub, Houston Running Backs — Jamaal Charles, Kansas City; Arian Foster, Houston; Ray Rice, Baltimore Fullback — Vonta Leach, Baltimore Wide Receivers — A.J. Green, Cincinnati; Andre Johnson, Houston; Reggie Wayne, Indianapolis; Wes Welker, New England Tight Ends — Rob Gronkowski, New England; Heath Miller, Pittsburgh Tackles — Duane Brown, Houston; Ryan Clady, Denver; Joe Thomas, Cleveland; Marshall Yanda, Baltimore Guards — Logan Mankins, New England; Wade Smith, Houston Centers — Chris Myers, Houston; Maurkice Pouncey, Pittsburgh Defense Ends — Elvis Dumervil, Denver; Cameron Wake, Miami; J.J. Watt, Houston Interior Linemen — Geno Atkins, Cincinnati; Haloti Ngata, Baltimore; Vince Wilfork, New England Outside Linebackers — Tamba Hali, Kansas City; Robert Mathis, Indianapolis; Von Viller, Denver Inside/Middle Linebackers — Derrick Johnson, Kansas City; Jerod Mayo, New England Cornerbacks — Champ Bailey, Denver; Antonio Cromartie, N.Y. Jets; Johnathan Joseph, Houston Strong Safeties — Eric Berry, Kansas City; LaRon Landry, N.Y. Jets Free Safety — Ed Reed, Baltimore Specialists Placekicker — Phil Dawson, Cleveland Punter — Dustin Colquitt, Kansas City Kick Returner — Jacoby Jones, Baltimore Special Team — Matthew Slater, New England NFC Offense Quarterbacks — Robert Griffin III, Washington; Aaron Rodgers, Green Bay; Matt Ryan, Atlanta Running Backs — Frank Gore, San Francisco; Marshawn Lynch, Seattle; Adrian Peterson, Minnesota Fullback — Jerome Felton, Minnesota Wide Receivers — Victor Cruz, N.Y. Giants; Calvin Johnson, Detroit; Julio Jones, Atlanta; Brandon Marshall, Chicago Tight Ends — Tony Gonzalez, Atlanta; Jason Witten, Dallas Tackles — Russell Okung, Seattle; Joe Staley, San Francisco; Trent Williams, Washington Guards — Jahri Evans, New Orleans; Mike Iupati, San Francisco; Chris Snee, N.Y. Giants Centers — Jeff Saturday, Green Bay; Max Unger, Seattle Defense Ends — Jared Allen, Minnesota; Julius Peppers, Chicago; Jason Pierre-Paul, N.Y. Giants Interior Linemen — Gerald McCoy, Tampa Bay; Henry Melton, Chicago; Justin Smith, San Francisco Outside Linebackers — Clay Matthews, Green Bay; Aldon Smith, San Francisco; DeMarcus Ware, Dallas Inside/Middle Linebackers — NaVorro Bowman, San Francisco; Patrick Willis, San Francisco Cornerbacks — Tim Jennings, Chicago; Patrick Peterson, Arizona; Charles Tillman, Chicago Strong Safeties — Donte Whitner, San Francisco Free Safeties — Dashon Goldson, San Francisco; Earl Thomas, Seattle Specialists Placekicker — Blair Walsh, Minnesota Punter — Thomas Morstead, New Orleans Kick Returner — Leon Washington, Seattle Special Team — Lorenzo Alexander, Washington
College Bowl Schedule Saturday, Dec. 15 New Mexico Bowl, At Albuquerque Arizona 49, Nevada 48 Famous Idaho Potato Bowl At Boise, Idaho Utah State 41, Toledo 15 Thursday, Dec. 20 Poinsettia Bowl, At San Diego BYU 23, San Diego State 6 Friday, Dec. 21 Beef 'O' Brady's Bowl At St. Petersburg, Fla. UCF 38, Ball State 17 Saturday, Dec. 22, New Orleans Bowl Louisiana-Lafayette 43, East Carolina 34 Las Vegas Bowl Boise State 28, Washington 26 Monday, Dec. 24, Hawaii Bowl At Honolulu SMU 43, Fresno State 10 Wednesday, Dec. 26 Little Caesars Pizza Bowl, At Detroit Central Michigan (6-6) vs. Western Kentucky (7-5), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Dec. 27 Military Bowl, At Washington Bowling Green (8-4) vs. San Jose State (10-2), 3 p.m. (ESPN) Belk Bowl, At Charlotte, N.C. Duke (6-6) vs. Cincinnati (9-3), 6:30 p.m. (ESPN) Holiday Bowl, At San Diego Baylor (7-5) vs. UCLA (9-4), 9:45 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Dec. 28 Independence Bowl At Shreveport, La. Louisiana-Monroe (8-4) vs. Ohio (8-4), 2 p.m. (ESPN) Russell Athletic Bowl, At Orlando, Fla. Virginia Tech (6-6) vs. Rutgers (9-3),
5:30 p.m. (ESPN) Meineke Car Care Bowl, At Houston Minnesota (6-6) vs. Texas Tech (7-5), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Dec. 29 Armed Forces Bowl At Fort Worth, Texas Rice (6-6) vs. Air Force (6-6), 11:45 a.m. (ESPN) Fight Hunger Bowl, At San Francisco Arizona State (7-5) vs. Navy (7-4), 3:15 p.m. (ESPN2) Pinstripe Bowl, At New York Syracuse (7-5) vs. West Virginia (7-5), 3:15 p.m. (ESPN) Alamo Bowl, At San Antonio Texas (8-4) vs. Orgeon State (9-3), 6:45 p.m. (ESPN) Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl At Tempe, Ariz. Michigan State (6-6) vs. TCU (7-5), 10:15 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Dec. 31 Music City Bowl, At Nashville, Tenn. Vanderbilt (8-4) vs. N.C. State (7-5), Noon (ESPN) Sun Bowl, At El Paso, Texas Georgia Tech (6-7) vs. Southern Cal (75), 2 p.m. (CBS) Liberty Bowl, At Memphis, Tenn. Iowa State (6-6) vs. Tulsa (10-3), 3:30 p.m. (ESPN) Chick-fil-A Bowl, At Atlanta LSU (10-2) vs. Clemson (10-2), 7:30 p.m. (ESPN) Tuesday, Jan. 1 Heart of Dallas Bowl, At Dallas Purdue (6-6) vs. Oklahoma State (7-5), Noon (ESPNU) Gator Bowl, At Jacksonville, Fla. Mississippi State (8-4) vs. Northwestern (9-3), Noon (ESPN2) Capital One Bowl, At Orlando, Fla. Georgia (11-2) vs. Nebraska (10-3), 1 p.m. (ABC) Outback Bowl, At Tampa, Fla. South Carolina (10-2) vs. Michigan (84), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Rose Bowl, At Pasadena, Calif. Stanford (11-2) vs. Wisconsin (8-5), 5 p.m. (ESPN) Orange Bowl, At Miami Northern Illinois (12-1) vs. Florida State (11-2), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Wednesday, Jan. 2 Sugar Bowl, At New Orleans Florida (11-1) vs. Louisville (10-2), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Thursday, Jan. 3 Fiesta Bowl, At Glendale, Ariz. Kansas State (11-1) vs. Oregon (11-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Friday, Jan. 4 Cotton Bowl, At Arlington, Texas Texas A&M (10-2) vs. Oklahoma (10-2), 8 p.m. (FOX) Saturday, Jan. 5 BBVA Compass Bowl At Birmingham, Ala. Pittsburgh (6-6) vs. Mississippi (6-6), 1 p.m. (ESPN) Sunday, Jan. 6 GoDaddy.com Bowl, At Mobile, Ala. Kent State (11-2) vs. Arkansas State (93), 9 p.m. (ESPN) Monday, Jan. 7 BCS National Championship At Miami Notre Dame (12-0) vs. Alabama (12-1), 8:30 p.m. (ESPN) Saturday, Jan. 19 East-West Shrine Classic At St. Petersburg, Fla. East vs. West, 4 p.m. (NFLN) Saturday, Jan. 26 Senior Bowl, At Mobile, Ala. North vs. South, TBA (NFLN)
ECHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W LOLSL Pts GF GA Reading 29 21 7 0 1 43 106 79 Trenton 28 13 11 2 2 30 88 91 Wheeling 27 12 10 2 3 29 78 84 Elmira 28 12 13 1 2 27 86 87 North Division GP W LOLSL Pts GF GA Cincinnati 27 17 8 2 0 36 84 71 Toledo 29 16 12 0 1 33 94 81 FtWayne 28 14 12 1 1 30 82 92 Kalamzoo 28 11 14 2 1 25 82 87 Evansville 31 11 17 0 3 25 83113 South Division GP W LOLSL Pts GF GA Greenville 33 19 12 1 1 40 107100 Gwinnett 30 19 10 1 0 39 83 70 Florida 30 14 10 2 4 34 108112 SCarolina 32 13 15 1 3 30 87 97 Orlando 31 12 15 2 2 28 82 97 WESTERN CONFERENCE Mountain Division GP W LOLSL Pts GF GA Alaska 31 23 8 0 0 46 106 82 Idaho 29 18 7 1 3 40 114 84 Colorado 30 16 11 1 2 35 115 98 Utah 26 11 11 1 3 26 84104 Pacific Division GP W LOLSL Pts GF GA Ontario 28 20 7 1 0 41 113 78 Stockton 30 15 9 3 3 36 105 97 Las Vegas 27 12 11 1 3 28 76 80 San Fran 32 11 17 1 3 26 92128 Bakersfld 30 7 20 1 2 17 73116 NOTE: Two points are awarded for a win, one point for an overtime or shootout loss. Wednesday's Games No games scheduled Thursday's Games Florida at Orlando, 7 p.m. Wheeling at Greenville, 7 p.m. South Carolina at Gwinnett, 7:05 p.m. Reading at Trenton, 7:05 p.m. Toledo at Fort Wayne, 7:30 p.m. Elmira at Cincinnati, 7:35 p.m. Stockton at Bakersfield, 10 p.m. Friday's Games Florida at Orlando, 7 p.m. Wheeling at Greenville, 7 p.m. Cincinnati at Toledo, 7:05 p.m. South Carolina at Gwinnett, 7:05 p.m. Trenton at Reading, 7:05 p.m. Fort Wayne at Kalamazoo, 7:30 p.m. Elmira at Evansville, 8:15 p.m. Ontario at Utah, 9:05 p.m. Stockton at Bakersfield, 10 p.m. Las Vegas at San Francisco, 10:15 p.m. Colorado at Alaska, 11:15 p.m.
Transactions BASEBALL American League BOSTON RED SOX — Traded RHP Mark Melancon, RHP Stolmy Pimentel, INF Ivan De Jesus and 1B/OF Jerry Sands to Pittsburgh for RHP Joel Hanrahan and INF Brock Holt. Agreed to terms with SS Stephen Drew on a one-year contract. SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms with OF Raul Ibanez on a oneyear contract. Designated RHP D.J. Mitchell for assignment. TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with C A.J. Pierzynski on a one-year contract. BASKETBALL National Basketball Association MIAMI HEAT — Assigned C Dexter Pittman to Sioux Falls (NBADL). FOOTBALL National Football League BUFFALO BILLS — Released OT J.B. Shugarts from the practice squad. Signed TE Derek Buttles to the practice squad. CHICAGO BEARS — Signed S Troy Nolan. CLEVELAND BROWNS — Placed S Usama Young on injured reserve. Signed QB Josh Johnson. Signed DB Jordan Mabin to the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed TE Chase Ford to the practice squad. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS — Signed WR WR Kamar Aiken, RB James Develin and DB Cyhl Quarles to the practice squad. NEW YORK GIANTS — Placed TE Travis Beckum on injured reserve. Signed DB Terrence Frederick from the practice squad and CB Brandon Bing to the practice squad. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES — Placed QB Nick Foles on injured reserve. Signed DT Antonio Dixon to a two-year contract. Signed LB Marcus Dowtin to the practice squad. PITTSBURGH STEELERS — Placed TE Heath Miller, CB Ike Taylor and RB Baron Batch on injured reserve. Signed S Da'Mon Cromartie-Smith and LB Marshall McFadden from the practice squad and FB Jamie McCoy from San Diego's practice squad. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS — Placed DT Aubrayo Franklin and S Brandon Taylor on injured reserve. Signed S Sean Cattouse and CB Greg Gatson from the practice squad and CB Arthur Hobbs and TE Anthony Miller to the practice squad.
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SPORTS BRIEFS • Red Sox acquire relief ace Hanrahan in six-player deal BOSTON (AP) — If Joel Hanrahan can do for the Boston Red Sox what he did against them, they should be very happy with their new closer. In the first of his two All-Star seasons, the right-hander posted back-to-back saves for the Pittsburgh Pirates with perfect ninth innings against the Red Sox in June 2011. He struck out Adrian Gonzalez, who entered the series batting .359, to end the second game. “When people look back on me as a Pirate, that’s the one that stands out the most to them,” Hanrahan said Wednesday after being obtained in a six-player trade. People such as Red Sox assistant general manager Brian O’Halloran. “It definitely made an impression on me,” he said. “It was not fun to be in the batter’s box against Joel Hanrahan.” Now American League hitters will see what it’s like. Boston completed the deal Wednesday, also receiving infielder Brock Holt. The Red Sox gave up right-handers Mark Melancon and Stolmy Pimentel, infielder Ivan DeJesus Jr. and first basemanoutfielder Jerry Sands. The Red Sox also announced the signing of free agent shortstop Stephen Drew, who agreed to a one-year contract early last week. That reported $9.5 million deal was contingent on the former Oakland Athletic and Arizona Diamondback, who broke his ankle in 2011, passing a physical.
Pierzynski signs with Rangers ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — A.J. Pierzynski can joke with Texas manager Ron Washington about last season’s AllStar snub now that he’s the starting catcher for the Rangers. They shared a laugh over lunch a few days before Wednesday’s announcement that Pierzynski’s one-year free agent contract with Texas was complete. Both considered the All-Star issue dead after it happened in July, even though Pierzynski had a cryptic retort when Washington explained the difficulty of the decision. “Everybody keeps trying to make a big deal out of it, but I’ve known Wash for a really long time,” Pierzynski said. “It’s not going to change the way I feel about Ron Washington because I know what he’s done in this game and I know where he stands and what he’s all about. It’s over and done with for me.” Washington said Pierzynski will be the primary catcher, pushing Geovany Soto to the backup role after he re-signed as a free agent. Pierzynski hit .278 with a careerhigh 27 home runs in 135 games for the Chicago White Sox, while Soto took a pay cut after hitting .196 in 47 games following a trade with the Chicago Cubs.
Ibanez back where he started SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners officially announced their $2.75 million, one-year deal with outfielder Raul Ibanez on Wednesday, returning the veteran to where he began his major league career in 1996. Seattle confirmed an agreement with Ibanez over the weekend but needed to clear a roster spot before making the transaction official. That took place when the Mariners designated for assignment right-handed pitcher D.J. Mitchell, opening a spot on the 40-man roster. Mitchell was acquired from the New York Yankees in the trade last July for Ichiro Suzuki. The deal allows Ibanez to earn an additional $1.25 million in performance bonuses. This will be his third stint with the Mariners, after rejoining them from 2004-08. “Raul is the ultimate professional both on and off the field,” Seattle manager Eric Wedge said in a statement. “His veteran presence will be invaluable to our younger group of players.”
Ravens activate Lewis, but he’s unlikely to play Sunday OWINGS MILLS, Md. (AP) — Linebacker Ray Lewis has been added to the Baltimore Ravens’ 53-man roster, but coach John Harbaugh says the 17-year veteran will not play Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals. The 37-year-old was placed on the injured reserve-designated to return list after tearing his right triceps on Oct. 14. He returned to practice on Dec. 5, and in order for him to be eligible for the playoffs, the Ravens had to add him to the active roster by Wednesday.
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No need to amend Indiana’s constitution oosier voters could vote in 2014 on a constitutional amendment to prohibit same-sex marriage. The Indiana General Assembly should prevent this vote from happening. Indiana law already defines marriage as between a Let the debate over man and a woman. The same-sex marriage debate is on whether to continue, weighing the spell this out in the pros and cons of Indiana legalization and of Constitution to make the more continuing Indiana’s law difficult to reverse. current ban. Public opinion on gay marriage has evolved rapidly in recent years. Let the debate over same-sex marriage continue, weighing the pros and cons of legalization and of continuing Indiana’s current ban. The Howey/DePauw Battleground Poll, conducted just before the Nov. 6 election, found Hoosiers are almost evenly split on the constitutional amendment. The poll was cosponsored by The Times Media Company. A Nov. 12-24 Ball State University poll found 54 percent of Hoosiers opposed the constitutional amendment, compared with 38 percent who support it. Nationally, 48 percent of Americans support same-sex marriage while 43 percent oppose it, according to the results of Pew Research Centers polls released this year. Lame duck Gov. Mitch Daniels said recently he wouldn’t comment on the proposed constitutional amendment but that a family headed by a same-sex couple “sure beats single parenthood.” Daniels is the Republican fiscal conservative who famously urged the GOP to declare a social truce and focus on fiscal issues. His successor, Gov.-elect Mike Pence, has been a strong opponent of same-sex marriage but said he would defer to the leaders in the General Assembly on that issue. “Now is the time for Hoosiers to focus on getting this economy moving,” Pence said. To put this issue before the voters in 2014, the General Assembly would have to vote in favor of the constitutional amendment in either 2013 or 2014. Even as Indiana’s constitutional amendment is being considered, though, the U.S. Supreme Court decided Dec. 7 to review two cases related to same-sex marriage. The court’s ruling could affect Indiana’s existing law. Even if it doesn’t, constitutional amendments should be rare. This is not one of those exceptions. There’s no need to amend the Constitution to accomplish what state law already provides.
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Voice Of The People • Prairie Heights thanks South Milford Lion’s Club To the editor: Prairie Heights Elementary School would like to give a huge thank you to the South Milford Lion’s Club for their thoughtful donation to our students on our Angel Tree. The Lion’s Club’s very kind donation bought our students clothes, shoes, boots, blankets, coats, socks and snow pants. We are lucky to have such a caring group of gentlemen in our community who provided items for our students that they need for Christmas. Our Angel Tree would not have been so successful if it weren’t for the Lion’s Club’s contribution to the gifts. We would like to give the South Milford Lion’s Club
our deepest gratitude for being so kind and thoughtful of our students. Your donation is greatly appreciated, and we wish you Happy Holidays!
always reaching out and helping people in the community. This community has always been his home and he had a great deal of love and respect for the people in Andria Folsom it. We have been blessed beyond measure School counselor to be able to be a part of this community Prairie Heights Elementary School that he loved; a community that reaches out and takes care of its members. This is what Denny felt so passionate about Family says thank you for and always was proud to have been a benefit for Denny Anderson part of. To the editor: This makes us feel all the more With grateful and humble hearts, my humbled and honored to have been the family and I would like to thank the ones who were “reached out to” and “taken Ligonier Lion’s Club, the Ligonier Fire care of” during this painful time. The love Department and the community for their and generosity that was poured out to us participation in the benefit breakfast for will never ever be forgotten. Denny Anderson that was held on Nov. We offer our deepest and most sincere 10. thanks to all of you. Denny lived a life of quiet generosity, The Denny Anderson family
New Year’s resolutions — Bah! Humbug! ew Year’s resolutions? Argh! I’ve never been one to make New Year’s resolutions. I think it’s been a mediadriven thing for many years. Newspaper columnists go for this old standby topic this time of the year because it’s so easy to comment on and write about. Even TV is in this mode. Entertainment networks hound celebrities for their New Year’s resolutions. Politicians may chime in on news commentary shows when the host asks them “What’s your New Year’s resolution?” No one that I can recall is ever held accountable. New Year’s resolutions proclaimed by the acclaimed rarely if ever come back to haunt the people making them. The only people who may regret not keeping a New Year’s resolution are those making them, and they probably forget unless they write it down or file it electronically somewhere. It’s a given if you warn someone you will hold them accountable who insists on telling you their New Year’s resolution, they’ll laugh and say you won’t remember. And they’ll be right.
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I could make a New Year’s resolution to lose weight, diet, exercise or save more and spend less like most everyone else who makes New Year’s resolutions but I know at my age that won’t happen so why do it. Someone once said a Year’s INSIDE New resolution is COMMENT something that goes in one Year and out Dennis Nartker the other. Let’s get real here. If you make a New Year’s resolution and vow to keep it, you’ll need motivation like a doctor’s prognosis, the threat of divorce from your significant other, the Internal Revenue Service knocking on your door or a humiliating comment about your sagging physique. I’ve been a regular for year around workouts at the local YMCA for the past 17 years. There is always an increase in the number of unfamiliar faces and bodies trying out the
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treadmills, jogging track, training bikes and weight machines the week or two after New Year’s Day. They definitely have fitness and weight loss on their minds, and it’s inspiring to see them start out with so much energy and enthusiasm. Along about mid-March when the weather warms up, most of them have dropped out, and I’d like to think they’ve moved outside for their exercise. Chances are though they’ve given up, not having lost the 10 to 20 pounds in six to eight weeks or gained the body tone for the new spring break bikini swimsuit. It takes more effort than three hours a week at the Y for six to eight weeks to lose weight and get fit. It takes diet AND exercise. Your family doctor will tell you that. Comedian Jay Leno once said, “Now there are more overweight people in America than average-weight people. So overweight people are now average, which means you’ve already met your New Year’s resolution.” Here are few realistic goals for you to shoot for in 2013 that don’t involve losing
weight or getting fit: • Be more productive at work or in school. Don’t procrastinate. • Organize your life. An organized individual is a reliable person. You want to change because you want your life to progress. • Boost your confidence. Believe in yourself. Improve your self esteem. Gain more knowledge. Have faith in your abilities. • Be more friendly and approachable. Interact with more people. Let people in your life. • Learn how to cook. Have a healthy meal by avoiding take-outs and fast-foods. • Drink moderately. Hangovers lead to a lot of mental and physical problems. • Share knowledge with others. Life is a never-ending process of making mistakes. Every day is a chance to learn something new to pass on to others. Leave a meaningful legacy to the world. Notice I said goals, not New Year’s resolutions. DENNIS NARTKER is a reporter for KPC Media Group. He can be reached at dennisn@kpcnews.net.
Meat-free holiday can make you about as happy as a heart attack
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ere’s the problem. When she comes to eat at our house, we serve meat and vegetables — plenty of vegetables. She can eat all the vegetables she wants, and she never has to touch the meat. Which is fine — there’s more meat for the rest of us. But when we go to her house, she serves only vegetables.” My friend Jackson has just returned from his vegetarian sister-in-law’s house, where she hosted the holiday meal as she does in alternating years. “There’s never any meat at her place,” he says. “It’s not fair.” “Is she a good cook?” I asked. “Yes, but you’re missing the point. Why is it that we bend over backward to accommodate her by serving mashed potatoes and creamed corn and cranberry sauce, but she never makes the tiniest bit of meat for us? It’s not like we serve just meat at our
house. You can be a vegetarian someone who wouldn’t hurt a fly and still find plenty to eat. We won’t cook you a chicken. So I have potato chips and guess you had to fill up corn chips and guacamole on chips and dip.” and fried mozzarella “If only. She doesn’t sticks and doughnuts and have anything like that. sticky buns …” It’s all pieces of “Wow, you are really cauliflower and broccoli bending over backward,” I with hummus and olives interjected. “It’s not as if and little bits of gooey you had all that stuff lying cheese that a friend of around your house hers makes. There’s no anyway.” JIM real food anywhere.” “Once again, you’re “It’s a wonder you MULLEN survived. missing the point. I’m not It’s a surprise saying she has to go out you didn’t turn into a and slaughter a cow just cannibal after going a so I can have a piece of whole day without meat.” meat, but come on! Would it kill “If I hadn’t had bacon and her to put a little chicken on the sausage for breakfast, I may have. table for the holidays? I’m not My life did flash in front of my even asking her to cook a turkey eyes, but it wasn’t from the lack or a ham — just a chicken. Not of meat. It was when Sarah even a big one. A chicken is started asking for the recipes for practically a vegetable anyway. stuff. ‘Oh, that was delicious. It’s like a vegetable with legs.” You’d never know that was a “Yes, it’s hard to believe that gluten-free cake. Can I have the
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recipe?’ Yesterday she made me lentil soup for lunch. What is that? Her sister is a bad influence on her.” Jackson’s wife, Sarah, regularly prepares things Jack distrusts under the guise of keeping him healthy. “What’s this?” is a question I’ve heard at their dinner table dozens of times. “It’s a fish taco,” Sarah might reply. “A fish taco? Did the grocery store run out of hamburger?” “All the magazines say we should eat less meat and more fish. Fish once a week isn’t going to kill you. You could stand to lose some weight.” “Yeah, I see those people in the magazines you read. All skin and bones like your sister. That can’t be healthy.” “Can you imagine what would happen if I told Sarah she could stand to lose some weight?” Jack asks me.
“It would upset the balance of world peace; it would cause untold misery; life as we know it would come to an end,” I said. “You complain about this every other year,” I continued. “Couldn’t you smuggle meat into your sister-in-law’s house and hide it where you can get to it easily? Say, under a sofa cushion? A little bit of beef jerky here, a can of Vienna sausages there?” “Go ahead, make fun of me,” Jack said. “But when someone invites you to their house for dinner, it would be nice if they served an actual dinner.” “That’s the holiday spirit. The good news is we all know what to get you for Christmas next year,” I said. “The Spam Gift Collection.” JIM MULLEN is a syndicated columnist with Newspaper Enterprise Association. He can be reached at JimMullenBooks.com.
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DUSTIN BY STEVE KELLEY & JEFF PARKER
DEAR ABBY: How can I set healthy boundaries with my best friend without feeling guilty? I have always been supportive and available because I sympathized with her difficult family dynamics during childhood and adulthood. She often talks to me about her problems with family and ever-changing relationships with men, but rarely allows me or others to share their points of view or personal concerns. Saying ‘‘no’’ to her is challenging under any circumstance, and she demands that all focus be on her in social situations. I love and accept my friend as she is, and I try to give her all the grace I have. I now realize that setting healthy boundaries is the only way I can sustain our friendship. I know this dynamic may put a strain on our relationship, so why do I feel so guilty? — TESTED IN NORTHERN
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CALIFORNIA DEAR TESTED: That’s a good question, and one that I can’t definitively answer for you. It’s possible that like many women, you were raised to believe that if you DEAR assert yourself you ABBY won’t be considered ‘‘nice.’’ Jeanne Phillips That’s a mistake because as long as you allow this friend to take advantage of you — and that is what she’s doing — the more your resentment will build until the relationship becomes one of diminishing returns. So tell this selfcentered person as nicely as possible that you are not a
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therapist, and because her problems persist, she should talk to one. DEAR ABBY: Do you ever get tired of giving advice to people who ask commonsense questions, or those who probably know the answer to their problems if they just thought it out? — JIM IN WEST VIRGINIA DEAR JIM: The answer to your question is no. I love what I do and consider it an honor to be trusted. While the reply to a question may be obvious to you, it isn't to the person who asks me. Common sense tends to go out the window when there are strong emotions involved. DEAR ABBY is written by Abigail Van Buren, also known as Jeanne Phillips, and was founded by her mother, Pauline Phillips. Write Dear Abby at www.DearAbby.com or P.O. Box 69440, Los Angeles, CA 90069.
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Depression after major stroke can be treated as ever. He was depressed. About one in four people who’ve had a stroke develop major depression. You’re right that the injury to the brain from the stroke can itself cause changes in brain chemistry that lead to ASK depression. DOCTOR K. However, depression also can be a to Dr. Anthony reaction the impairKomaroff ments caused by the stroke. In other words, depression following a stroke can be like depression following another major illness that affects a person’s life but does not injure the brain — such as a
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DEAR DOCTOR K: My father had a stroke and has become depressed during his long recovery. Will antidepressants help? I’m asking because of the damage the stroke has done to his brain. DEAR READER: I remember a patient like your father. Before his stroke, he was outgoing, active in his church and community, and always cracking jokes. Then he was hit with a stroke that paralyzed his left arm and leg. Fortunately, his speech and thinking were not affected, but his personality changed completely. He sat in bed saying very little to anyone who came in the room, including his family, friends and doctor. When physical therapists tried to get him to do exercises to build back the strength on his left side, he was mostly uncooperative. I was worried that the stroke had caused dementia, but it became clear he was as smart
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THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 2012
24TH ANNUAL CUSTOMER APPRECIATION
G H D L I W
Wednesday, December 26 through Monday, December 31
Refreshments Wednesday, Thursday & Friday!
THANK YOU
T to the over 1,300 patrons N E V E who purchased in 2012! S E L A S W E WA N T Y O U R T R A D E
BRING US YOUR BEST DEAL AND YOU’LL GET
$500 MORE FOR YOUR TRADE!*
OVER 150 NEW VEHICLES TO CHOOSE FROM
$
‘13
CHEVY MALIBU LS C13037
$
98
21,530
or
19,39076 or $304/mo. CHEVY MALIBU 1LT C13077
MSRP
16
Malibus in stock!
$
$
336/mo.
‘13
BUICK VERANO B13011
MSRP....................... $42,480 Christmas Discount .. $1,22962 Rebate ..................... $2,000
$
16
$27,225
Malibus in stock!
Lease for
318
/mo.* *For 27 months
BUICK REGAL B13017
‘13
0%
up to 60 mo.
39,25038
24,32025
CHEVY CRUZE LS C13080
MSRP Christmas Discount Rebate Auto Show Rebate
$
$17,925 $242 $500 $500
16,683
MSRP $26,880 Christmas Discount $55975 Rebate $2,000
$
16
Cruzes in stock!
CHEVY CAMARO 1LT C13096
4
MSRP $29,990 Christmas Discount $947 Bonus Cash $500
$
or $261/mo.
CHEVY SILVERADO T13083
‘13
MSRP....................... $23,425 Christmas Discount .. $39402 Rebate ..................... $1,000 Auto Show Rebate.... $500
left!
‘13
39,39818
1
$22,030 $1,63924 $500 $500
13
Impalas in stock!
‘13
‘12
MSRP Christmas Discount Rebate Auto Show Rebate
CHEVY IMPALA C13046
‘13
$
Last 2012 Enclave!
‘13
MSRP....................... $43,820 Christmas Discount .. $1,92182 Rebate ..................... $2,000 Auto Show Rebate.... $500
CHEVY VOLT C13095
in stock!
28,543
CHEVY EQUINOX LS T13149
‘13
CHEVY CRUZE C12304
‘12
BUICK ENCLAVE B12086
‘13
W E O N LY H AV E T W O 2 0 1 2 M O D E L S L E F T T O G O !
Ext. Cab
Over
MSRP
$
$23,965
Lease for
255
5
in stock!
/mo.* *For 39 months
MSRP
$
5
$29,900
Regals in stock!
Lease for
313
/mo.* *For 39 months
MSRP Christmas Discount Rebate Trade-in Bonus Auto Show Rebate Purchase Bonus
$34,499 $1,34690 $2,500 $1,000 $500 $ $1,000
40
Silverados in stock!
MSRP
28,15210
$
9
$25,015
in stock!
Lease for
299
/mo.* *For 39 months
Over 250 New & Used Cars, Trucks, Vans, Crossovers, 4x4, Diesel, Ext. Cabs, Crew Cabs - We have them all!
ES RSALT OW AS A
NOW ‘TILL ATTENTION GM EMPLOYEES & FAMILY MEMBERS: WE WANT YO ! AUNTS, UNCLES, NIECES & NEPHEWS ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR GM EMPLOYEE PRICING!! BUSINE UR 3 1 0 2 , 2 . N SS! JA
2.99%
USED CAR & TRUCK SPECIALS
2008 Chevy HHR 2012 Chevy Traverse Z7141 2012 Chevy Impala C12316A 2010 Chevy Malibu Z7170 2012 Chevy Captiva Z7173 2010 Buick LaCrosse Z7177 2012 Chevy Tahoe T13069A 2011 Toyota Sienna B12101A 2009 Saturn Aura Z7176A 2008 Pontiac G8 Z7209 2012 Chevy Captiva T12939A 2009 Chevy Equinox Z7213 2011 Chevy Equinox Z7214 2011 Chevy Traverse Z7225 2012 Buick Verano Z7223 2008 GMC Envoy Z7202A 2007 Chevy Impala Z7228A 2009 Lincoln MKS Z7230 2010 Dodge Journey
NADA Price
Z7052
SS ...................................$14,375
Z7113
AWD, LT2 ......................$27,550 LTZ ................................$20,775 LT1 .................................$14,800 Sport, LTZ AWD ............$25,325 CXL, AWD .....................$22,725 4WD, LT ........................$38,300 Limited ...........................$32,775 XR ..................................$13,500 Base ................................$17,875 Sport, LS2.......................$19,100 AWD, LT1 ......................$19,600 2WD, LT1 ......................$24,650 2WD, LT2 ......................$26,525 Convenience ....................$22,425 AWD, SLE2 ....................$18,050 LTZ ................................$13,750 .......................................$24,675 AWD, SXT .....................$19,750
PRICES GOOD THROUGH DEC. 31, 2012
Our Price
$10,886 $26,769 $15,783 $12,898 $21,969 $17,993 $33,896 $26,993 $10,563 $14,773 $17,753 $15,882 $23,665 $24,994 $20,733 $16,463 $10,555 $19,973 $16,843
NADA Price
2008 Buick Enclave 2WD, CX .......................$19,100 2012 Chevy Malibu LT1 .................................$17,650 Z7238 2010 Chevy Equinox AWD, LT1 ......................$19,800 Z7242 2010 GMC Sierra 1500 4WD, Ext. Cab Work .....$20,950 Z7244 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500, 4WD, Ext. Cab LS..$28,025 Z7247 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis LS ...............$11,150 Z7128A 2003 Chevy Venture EXT, LS ............................ $6,475 T12932B 1997 Ford Econoline Van, XL ............................ $4,500 Z7257 2012 Buick Enclave AWD, Leather.................$35,200 T12916B 2011 Chevy Silverado 1500, AWD, Crew LT.....$32,200 Z7259 2012 Chevy Equinox AWD, LT2, 3.0L.............$28,500 Z7260 2012 Chevy Silverado 1500, 4WD, LT ..............$30,150 Z7236A 2012 Buick Verano Leather ...........................$23,575 Z7270 2011 Ford Edge AWD, Limited ................$29,425 Z7268 2008 Mercury Mariner 2WD ..............................$16,200 Z7272 2012 Chevy Equinox 2WD, LTZ, 2.4L ............$29,025 Z7215A 2009 Chevy Malibu LS ...................................$13,600 Z7273 2012 Chevy Traverse AWD, LTZ .....................$34,425 Z7073A 2006 Pontiac Montana SV6................................... $8,825 Z7233 Z7239
Our Price
$14,993 $15,680 $16,823 $18,993 $23,995 $9,003 $4,921 $5,003 $30,893 $25,760 $23,316 $26,299 $21,783 $25,683 $14,443 $27,749 $11,932 $33,588 $8,003
We will be closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day *Payments figured at 4.99% for 75 months plus tax and title. With approved credit. Trade-in Allowance: must have a 1999 or newer and trade in their vehicle toward the purchase. Lease figured at 12,000 miles per year plus tax. With approved credit. $500 additional trade-in allowance toward purchase of new in-stock vehicle.
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