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Pefley Farm Equipment caps off 2012 with largest sale to date

by Brent Swan Buyers from as far as Belize and Mexico made the trip to Lagro on Dec. 5 and 6 as over 1,200 pieces of farm equipment and machinery were auctioned off at Pefley Farm Equipment, 2503 E. SR 524, Lagro. The two-day event drew a crowd of more than 1,500 farmers, bidders, and spectators according to owner Dave Pefley. “This sale ended up being the biggest in our history at Pefley Farm Equipment,” Pefley said of the event. “We drew a crowd from all over the area, including the Midwest and several foreign countries including Belize and Mexico.” In addition the on-site bidding, Pefley Farm Equipment has allowed for online bidding. During the December sale, buyers from as far as Belgium purchased equipment while taking advantage of the offering. “This sale grew quite a bit in the last 30 days leading up to the auction,” Pefley said. “Without the staff we have, it would not have gone as smoothly as it did.” For the sale, Pefley enlisted the support of his 23 full time employees and 20 additional employees, plus an extra dozen or so employees from the auctioneers, all of which helped to make the sale possible. “We started at 9 a.m. on Wednesday and finished at 7 p.m.,” Pefley said. “The second day ran from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.” Overall, Pefley said he was pleased with the auction results. “We had several dealers that brought equipment up as inventory reductions. One dealer from Kentucky brought up over $3 million worth of combines,” Pefley explained. “Another dealer brought in $1 million worth of equipment. We had a great turnout and it was a great success. “We advertised this sale quite a bit, which helped us in getting the crowd out,” Pefley continued. “I couldn’t be happier.” The next sale at Pefley Farm Equipment is slated for the first Thursday in February (Feb. 7).

Myers & Son Jewelers to close after 81 years

STEVE AND NANCY MYERS, THE OWNERS OF MYERS & SON JEWELERS for the past 22 years will retire Dec. 27.Steve and Nancy acquired ownership when Steve’s father retired in 1989. (photo by Ashley Flynn)

By Ashley Flynn features@thepaperofwabash.com Over 90 years ago Charles B. “Charlie” Myers returned from WWI having lost a leg to a serious wound. Despite his new physical disability, Charlie went to school on the equivalent of today’s GI Bill to become a watchmaker – a job he could do while seated. In 1931, Charlie opened a watch and jewelry repair shop called Charles B.

Myers Jeweler. At that time watches were mainspring driven mechanical watches. They were much more intricate and took extra care as they had to be oiled and maintained on a regular basis. Charlie specialized in maintaining railroad watches which required servicing every six months to insure accuracy. The store was originally located in downtown Wabash on Canal Street in (continued on page 5)

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into the next generation.” The dynamics in a family business are different than those at a corporation because co-workers are also family members, a situation that can strain relationships. The workshop will help attendees improve their communication and conflict-resolution skills. The workshop will be divided into four sections: the family business, relationship challenges in family businesses, farm family case studies and summary messages. Participants who register before Jan. 1 get the discounted rate. Register online at www.agecon.purdue.e du/commercialag/pr ogevents/far mingnextgen.html For more information, contact Aissa Good, senior project manager at the center, at aissa@purdue.edu or 765-496-3884.

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U.S. soy exports remain strong soy check-off emphasizes quality with international customers

U.S. soybean farmers continue to reassure international customers of U.S. soy by meeting demand with high-quality soybeans. According to U.S. Census Bureau figures, U.S. soybean farmers exported more than 1.8 billion bushels of U.S. soy during the 2011-2012 marketing year, compared with approximately 2 billion bushels in 2010-2011. The 2012 export numbers include 1.3 billion bushels of whole soybeans, meal from more than 404 million bushels of soybeans and the oil from 126.5 million bushels of soybeans. U.S. soy exports this year are valued at more than $23 billion. U.S. farmers harvested 3.05 billion bushels of soybeans last year, so these exports represent about 55 percent of that production. Soy customers in China, the largest importer, bought almost 850 million bushels of whole soybeans, or more than one out of every four rows U.S. farmers grew. “Our customers’ main concern has been whether we were going to be a reliable supplier,” says Sharon Covert, soybean farmer from Tiskilwa, Ill., who leads USB’s International Marketing program. “The checkoff continues to assure them

that while we may not have as many bushels per acre, we are a reliable supplier of highquality soybeans.” Throughout the year, the soy check-off remains in contact with international customers to discuss many soy industry issues, such as quality and current crop conditions. These conversations proved to be especially important with this summer’s conditions. Covert adds that it is important for customers of U.S. soy to know that farmers provide this supply of soy in a sustainable manner. The production practices farmers use, such as no-till or low-till, are not only important to many soy buyers but also help soil retain water in dry years such as this past production year. Top buyers of whole U.S. soybeans include: China: 848.7 million bushels Mexico: 122.1 million bushels Japan: 66.3 million bushels Indonesia: 65.1 million bushels Egypt: 43.1 million bushels Taiwan: 38.7 million bushels Top buyers of U.S. soy meal include: Mexico: meal from 67.6 million bushels of soybeans Philippines: meal from 53.1 million bushels of soybeans

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Canada: meal from 50.4 million bushels of soybeans Top buyers of U.S. soy oil include: Morocco: oil from 30.4 million bushels of soybeans Mexico: oil from 28.8 million bushels of soybeans China: oil from 20.2 million bushels of soybeans The 69 farmerdirectors of USB oversee the investments of the soy check-off to maximize profit opportunities for all U.S. soybean farmers. These volunteers invest and leverage check-off funds to increase the value of

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The Dr. James Ford Historic Home is proud to announce its newest exhibit of historic toys from the Children’s Museum of Indianapolis. This small exhibit is located in the nursery area of the home. In addition to the exhibit, the Home has also been decorated for the Christmas Holiday. Visitors to the Dr. James Ford Historic Home are already familiar with its historically authentic decorating. Step back in time and enjoy the atmosphere during the holiday season. Individuals and groups are welcome. For group tours, please call to schedule. The Dr. James Ford Historic Home is located at 177 W Main St. Wabash, across from the Wabash Carnegie Library and

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tax credits are performance-based, meaning until Hoosiers are hired, the company is not eligible to claim incentives. Kosciusko County approved additional property tax abatement at the request of the Kosciusko Economic D e v e l o p m e n t Corporation. “The city of Warsaw is pleased to welcome Micro Machine to our community of orthopedic manufacturing,” said Warsaw Mayor Joe Thallemer. “The local availability of a specialized workforce training program will provide them with a great advantage to grow in the industry and grow with our community. Micro Machine’s new facility is located in the same building as Iconacy Orthopedic Implants, an orthopedic developer and manufacturer that also recently announced its decision to expand operations in Warsaw. In September, Iconancy made plans to invest $2.63 million to renovate and equip its new space and create up to 50 new jobs by 2015.

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Myers & Son Jewelers... continued from front page the front of a hardware store near the present location. In 1934 or 1935, the store moved to its present location at 61 West Canal Street. The building had a partition down the middle with Charlie’s shop on one side and Stan Miser’s Barbershop on the other. In the mid 1940s, while still in high school, Charlie’s son, Charles E. “Gene” Myers joined him in the business learning to repair clocks. Soon after, the business became Myers & Son Jewelers. In the 1950s the business expanded adding watch brands and jewelry merchandise. In 1960, Charlie passed away, and Stan Miser closed his barbershop. Gene removed the partition doubling the size of the store and, along with his wife Evelyn, began to grow the business. Gene hired the first employee in the mid 1960s, and in 1972, he made the last major remodel of the store. He again doubled the

size of the store by utilizing the back half of the building. He added more retail lines and showcases. Gene and Evelyn welcomed their son Steve Myers to the business in 1974. At that time, there were six jewelry stores in downtown Wabash. Over time, one by one, the jewelry stores went out of business, until Myers & Son Jewelers was the last jewelry store in downtown Wabash. In 1989, Gene retired and Steve and his wife Nancy became the third generation of Myers to own the store. On Dec. 27, Steve and Nancy will retire. Although they have four sons, none take interest in the family business, pursuing their own promising careers. Like the other locally owned full-service jewelry stores that have come and gone, Myers & Son Jewelers will go out of business and pass into history. “It’s bittersweet,” Nancy told The Paper of Wabash County. Steve agreed adding,

“We’re looking forward to being retired, but it’s sad after our history of 81 years of service to Wabash and Wabash County.” The Myers credit much of their success to their customers. “We appreciate our customers and the trust and confidence they have placed in us over the years,” said Steve. “If people don’t shop Wabash, the businesses can’t stay open. If people wouldn’t have shopped and given us a chance, we would have had to close the doors,” said Nancy. Steve and Nancy have enjoyed owning a business in a small downtown and believe Wabash has a lot to offer. “It used to be that towns had personalities. It wasn’t the same chain restaurants and stores. It wasn’t the big box stores. It was Myers & Son. It was the Francis Shoppe. It was the D Shoppe. Now we’re in a time where communities have the

same chain stores. We appreciate the chain stores. There’s nothing wrong with that, but it’s kind of nice to have that individuality of the community – a personality,” said Nancy. “That’s what Wabash downtown is trying to keep, like Modoc’s. There’s only one Modoc’s; and that’s a good thing.” Steve continued the thought saying, “Wabash has the opportunity to offer something besides the sameness that is offered everywhere else. That’s something we’ve enjoyed about being a business in a small downtown. We provided a unique shopping and service opportunity. It’s very rewarding.” The couple agrees that interacting with people has been the best part of owning the business. “Most people buy jewelry for happy occasions like birthdays, weddings, anniversaries and engagements. It’s gratifying

being a part of people’s lives at important parts in their life,” said Nancy. “Jewelry carries a lot of emotion and memories. It’s very satisfying to be able to restore a piece of jewelry to make it look original and new again and make people happy with it,” said Steve. But Steve and Nancy are ready for a new

phase of life. They plan on staying in Wabash, but are looking forward to spending time with their children and their triplet grandchildren. Their four sons live in Chicago, Madison, Wis., Indianapolis, and the youngest, who recently finished a stint in the Peace Corp, is still “on the road.” They also want to

pursue their hobbies. Steve enjoys riding his motorcycle, and Nancy makes quilts. Together, they enjoy riding their bicycles and traveling. Myers & Son Jewelers last official day of business will be Dec. 27. They still have a large selection and appreciate the support from the community in the last days of operation.

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moisture, Scheeringa said it’s more difficult for the western states to break a drought pattern. Once western droughts take hold, they can last multiple years, or even a decade, as was the case recently. “Indiana is in the eastern part of the country where drought years aren’t as connected,” he said. December weather models continue to predict a wet, warmer-than-normal month around the state, although 70degree temperatures won’t continue. “We’ll be transitioning this week into cooler temperatures and rain, which may continue into midmonth,” Scheeringa said. More Indiana climate and weather data are available at h t t p : / / w w w. i c l i mate.org/

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L A F O N TA I N E BUSINESS ASSOCIATION will again have their Annual Christmas Decorating Contest of the outside of your home. Look for the date of judging in this column and on the sign on HWY 15. This is for the Town of LaFontaine, and if you live within one or two miles of town and would like your house looked at, please call 981-4054 and give your name and address. MASTERPIECE located on Logan St. in LaFontaine will be having a Christmas Open House on Dec. 15 from noon to 4 p.m. They will have door prizes, refreshments, a drawing for a gift

basket worth $150, and a lot of fun. Everyone is welcome so come and enjoy. S O M E R S E T LION’S CLUB HAD A pulled pork dinner on Nov. 9. The student Congress from Southwood High School helped with this function and was very much appreciated. Everyone worked hard but still enjoyed the evening. S O M E R S E T LION’S CLUB will be having “Breakfast with Santa” on Saturday Dec. 15 from 8 - 10 a.m. They will be serving biscuits, gravy, pancakes, coffee and juice. Proceeds will go for the community projects. There will also be cookies for children to decorate and take one home with them. Santa will also have a surprise bag for each child. Everyone is invited to come and have fun with Santa and enjoy good food. T H E L A F O N TA I N E C H U R I S T A N

CHURCH FAMILY would love for everyone in our community to join them at 9 p.m. on Christmas Eve for a celebration of our Savior’s birth. This year we will have a traditional candlelight service with scripture reading, congregational singing, and special audio/visual presentations. The hope, joy, and peace that the Christ Child brought into the world on that night long ago, is still available to those who seek Him. We hope you’ll bring your family and guests for a meaningful worship experience, approximately an hour in length. Casual dress is fine. THE FOLLOWING IS NEWS of LaFontaine published on June 15, 1916. Maybe someone will remember some of these names. Mrs. Indianola Scott, who has been visiting relatives in Chicago, for the past few weeks returned home Monday. O. W. Clark

Manchester Main Street’s... continued from page 6 sans. We are grateful for the Manchester Main Street Board members, countless volunteers and event attendees who played a huge role in creating a memorable night out on the town. Gala Photobooth images by Lori Myers and Susi Stephan can be viewed or downloaded at www.manchestermainstreet.sh u t t e r f l y. c o m . Additional event photos by Michele Graham can be accessed on Facebook a t http://on.fb.me/Xgvu CB. For more information, visit w w w. m a n c h e s t e r mainstreet.org or contact Renata Robinson, Manchester Main Street Executive Director, at 303-956-6097 or manchestermainstreet@g mail.com. Renata Robinson Manchester Main Street Executive Director

and family visited friends in Peru, Sunday. Rev. C. G. Yeomains, accompanied by K. H. Carlson of Elkhart, left Monday for Delaware, Ohio where they will attend the commencement exercises of Ohio Wesleyan University. From Delaware Mr. Yemans will go to various points in eastern Ohio to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Steele were entertained on Sunday by Mr. and Mrs. John Clark. Children’s day was most fittingly observed at the Methodist church on Sunday by giving a program that was thoroughly enjoyed by a large audience. Miss Lois Martin is spending few days with her grandparents at Wabash. The Golden Rule Sunday School class of the Christian church will give a social in the basement of the church Thursday, June 22. Mrs. John Hussey, Mrs. DeWitt Brane,

Mrs. Vernnie Harrell, Mrs. Frank Warren will be hostesses. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Denton spent Tuesday and Wednesday in Indianapolis. Clarence H. Russum of Heyworth Ill., was a guest of his aunt, Mrs. J. W. Logan, from Friday till Monday. Mrs. Logan accompanied him home for an extended visit with relatives. The Edwards Wilson Company has a big tent pitched and are giving some very popular up-to-date shows. Mrs. Clarissa Howell and Mrs. A. D. Jones of Pioneer spent Saturday with Mrs. Jacob Sailors. L A F O N TA I N E U N I T E D M E T H O D I S T CHURCH Food Pantry is open

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Spanish and Latin American countries, “Misa del Gallo,” the Mass of the Rooster, is celebrated at midnight on Christmas Eve. The crowing of the rooster at the dawn of each morning symbolizes the daily triumph of light over darkness and the victory of good over evil. Legend of the Donkey’s Cross tells us that the donkey that carried Jesus into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday followed Him to Calvary. Appalled by the sight of Jesus on the cross, the donkey turned away but could not leave. It is said that the shadow of the cross fell upon the shoulders and back of the donkey. A cross marking found on many donkeys today remains a testimony

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H A P P Y BIRTHDAY to Jane Miller on Dec. 14. LAGRO UNITED M E T H O D I S T CHURCH: Pastor Rick Borgman will give the sermon during the 9 a.m. worship service on, Dec. 16. Lisa Bever will be the greeter. Sam Burcroff will read the scripture. Angie Burcroff will lead Jr Church. Katy and Evelynn

of the love and devotion of a humble, little donkey. Legend of the Robin: The night that Christ was born a little brown bird shared the stable with the Holy Family. During the night, Joseph built a fire to keep the family warm, but as they slept, the fire burned out. The bird flew down from its nest and fanned the embers with its wings, drawing so close to the fire that the heat turned the bird’s feathers red. The breast of the robin has been red ever since to remind us of its love and compassion for the baby Jesus. HAPPY BELATED BIRTHDAY Micah Smith Dec. 1, Paul Wright Dec. 7, Pat Guenin Dec. 8 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Megham Brane,

Ashton Steele Dec. 14, Laura Eppley December 16, Stan Cox, Jacob Partenheimer Dec. 19 H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY Jan and Sandy Bachman Dec. 18 WORDS OF WISDOM: “Those who hammer their guns into plows will plow for those who do not”. Thomas Jefferson “Those who trade liberty for security have neither”. John Adams I WOULD like for you to send your news and pictures to me by Thursday before The Paper comes out to etheleib@yahoo.com or 2258 E 1050 S LaFontaine, IN, 46940. These can be any club news, family, birthdays, anniversaries, births or parties. I am looking forward to receiving your news items.

Gray will be the nursery attendants. Sunday School for all ages will begin at 10 a.m. For Kids Klub on Dec. 12, Loretta Sommers will give the lesson. Ron and Lavonne Sparling will provide the meal. D O R A C H R I S T I A N CHURCH: The Christmas program, “A Christmas Gift” will be presented during the worship service on Dec. 16 at 10:30 a.m. Mark and Janene will be the greeters. Chuck will assist with Communion and Bill will assist with offering. The Birthday Breakfast will be held at Good’s house at 9:30 a.m. on Dec. 17. Jane Miller will give the devotions. L A G R O C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH: Pastor Joel

Murray will deliver the sermon, “Tis the Season” during the 10 a.m. worship service on Dec. 16. Tom Burnsworth will be the greeter. Betty Murray will light the candles. Don Campbell and Bill Burnsworth will be the ushers and gather the offering. Bonnie Meredith will announce the hymns, and Suzan Hamilton will present special music. Fellowship and refreshments will follow the service. FOOD PANTRY: The Lagro Community Church food pantry will be open Dec. 15 from 9 – 10 a.m. in the church basement. Wabash county residents are welcome. Our thanks to all who have been contributing to the Lagro Community food pantry and to those volunteers from the church whose hard work make it possible to keep this worth while ministry going. Merry Christmas to all. DEADLINE FOR NEWS is each Wednesday by noon. You can email news and pictures to lagronewscolumn@g mail.com, mail news to me at 425 S State Road 524 Lagro, IN 46941, or contact me by phone at 260-7820471 between 9 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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METRO NORTH NEWS: Metro North Elementary has announced the Polar Pride winners for the month of November. Jayden Goshert displayed the Polar Pride guideline of being polite. He was walking in the hallway and stopped to say the pledge when it came on the announcements. Another student who displayed politeness was Mason Dangerfield. Mason was very polite when he was sharing a book with the class that he found interesting.

Nicole Dranick displayed the Polar Pride guidelines of being prepared and being prompt. She starts each school day being prepared and is always prompt going to her SWOOP reading group. Parker Oswalt was very polite when he helped pass out the lunch b o x e s . Congratulations to these Polar Pride winners. ROANN LIBRARY NEWS: The Roann Library is holding a winter coat drive for needy children in Wabash County through Dec. 15. Please drop off new or gently used, clean coats for children of all ages, during library hours. For more information, please call the library at 765-833-5231. Thank you to all who visited the used book sale. Proceeds go toward library materials and programming. HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to: Steve Burkhardt,

Jaden Baer, Karli Musselman, Marissa Birk, Jessica Houlihan, Philip D. Draper, Carmen Koch, Grace Marie Krom, Chip Van Buskirk, Austin Owens, Bruce Shaw, Steve Foust, Nelda Witmer, Carlee LeFebvre Billy

McCarty, Valerie Doud, Kelly Schuler, Tara Lynn, Madeline Cordes, Jennifer McColley, and Jane Whitney H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this week to: Mr. and Mrs. Keith Ford, Mr. and Mrs. Thurman

Spears, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Shaw, and Mr. and Mrs. Billy McCarty. ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my email address at roannhappenings@ya hoo.com, or you may call me at the phone number listed. The

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THE KINDERGARTEN AND FIRST GRADE students at Metro North had a very special guest reader on Nov. 27. Dr. Sandra Weaver, Superintendent of MSD of Wabash County, read to the children. The kindergarten students heard Cool Dog, School Dog while the first graders enjoyed Three Hens and a Peacock. Dr. Weaver left a copy of the book with each class she read to. (photo submitted)

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URBANA BLOOD DRIVE at the Urbana Community Building on Dec. 20 from 2:30 6:30 p.m. This Red Cross Blood Drive is sponsored by the Outreach Committee of the Urbana Yoke Parish. Anyone who donates blood will be entered into a regionwide weekly drawing for a $250 gas gift card. You do not have to have an appointment. Walk-ins are great. READERS ARE INVITED to free Christmas activities in Macy, Ind. On Dec. 16, Macy is having an “old fashioned” Christmas celebration from 5 - 8 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be coming into town on a horse drawn wagon driven by elves, Jerry and Phyllis Calloway. Visitors can stop by the Macy Elevator to board horse-drawn

THIS IS A PICTURE OF THE 77 STUDENTS in the third grade classes of Mrs. Riggle, Mrs. Saner, and Mrs. Wendel at Metro North Elementary listening as Urbana Lions President Luke Hunt presents each student with a dictionary. The Lions Club dictionary project was started in 2002-2003 with at least 340 clubs participating in donations to 2,112 schools across the United States. So far in 2012-2013 Lions Clubs have donated 32,912 dictionaries in over 429 schools with about 131 Lions Clubs participating. (photo provided) wagons for a Christmas ride through Macy reliving history, enjoying a live nativity scene, and music by local artists. The Christian Church will be providing a free soup supper at their Fellowship Hall. To satisfy your “sweet tooth” and help needy families you can stop by the Fire Station’s Sweet Shoppe to purchase your favorite pies, cakes, cinnamon (continued on page 12)

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rolls, candies, and other favorites. All proceeds will benefit needy families. Mr. and Mrs. Santa Claus will be in the Town Hall greeting young and old alike, supervising children’s activities of decorating cookies and making snow globes, and posing for free 4 x 6 photos with your child. The Masonic Lodge will be serving free coffee and/or hot chocolate any time during the festival activities. And lastly remembering the true spirit of Christmas, you are invited to drop off nonperishable food items in a collection box at the Macy Elevator for distribution to those with special needs during this Christmas season. SHARP CREEK WILDCAT PRIDE WINNERS drawn on Nov. 30 were Ethan Schultz whose name was submitted by Mrs. Shafer for “reading like crazy” and Erin Proebstle whose name was submitted by Mr. Cussen for being such a great book store

helper. SHARP CREEK DATES: Dec. 17 – the fourth grade Christmas program at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. in the gym. Dec. 19 is Wildcat Pride Reward Movie Day at 1 p.m. Dec. 20 at 1:30 p.m. is the Dazzling Mills Family convocation. The last day of school before Christmas break will be Thursday, Dec. 20. Classes will resume on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013. URBANA YOKE PARISH: Those serving during the 9:30 a.m. worship service on Dec. 16 are: Worship Leader – Brian Chamberlain; Liturgist – Brenda Eads; Head Usher –Max Chamberlain; Acolytes – Stacey and Layne Denton; Nursery Attendants– Jenny Price and Tonya Brunett; Greeters – Terry and Carla Krom; Organ – Nancy Miller; Piano – Janene Dawes. On Dec. 16 everyone is invited to meet at the church at 5:15 p.m. to go caroling. Your voices are needed to spread good cheer to others in

the community. During this time we will also be handing out cookie treats to those where we stop to sing. Anyone wishing to help make cookies can come to the Parish Hall on Dec. 15 at 9 a.m. If you would rather bake cookies at home, you can bring them to church on Dec. 16 and give them to Brenda Eads or Carla Krom. On Dec. 23 the choir will sing “A Child is Born.” A Christmas Eve service will be held on Dec. 24 at 10 p.m. PRAYER CONCERNS: Please continue to remember the family and friends of Hubert Krom, Ron and Judy Stein, Carol Porcenaluk, Jim Wilson, Frank Sluss, Doris Bever, Naomi and L.D. Cunningham, Ardis and Herb Witkoske, Bob Frieden, Jay Biehl, and Mary Lou and Gene Cartwright. DR. PHIL GOEBEL, who graduated from Urbana High School in 1956, could use cards and or notes this Christmas season as he continues his

recovery from a stroke. His address is 16 Drakewood Lane, Novato, CA 97947. BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 13 – Linda Watkins. Dec. 14 – Kelly Schuler, Alene France, Jason McDaniel. Dec. 15 – Matthew LaCanfora. Dec. 16 – Helen Dawes, Ruby Glassburn, Monica Harrell and Marcia Sommers, Laura Baer, Joe Wilcox, Leslie Land. Dec. 17 – Jayden Marshall Peas, Carole Christie, Megan Koerner, Lynn LaCanfora, Ben Hoagland, and for music lovers Beethoven was born 242 years ago. Dec. 18 – Stacy Baer, Charles Elliott, Stuart Elliott, Douglas Martin, Mark Vigar. Dec. 19 – Delores Wilcox, T. J. Layne. ANNIVERSARIES: Dec. 17 – Shannon and Dick Tracy. Dec. 19 – Brad and Jill Vigar (their 20th anniversary). NEWS ITEMS AND/OR PICTURES may be mailed to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, or emailed to me at mamast1906@comcast.net.

Kayla Miller and Jeremiah Stump to wed Kayla Miller and Jeremiah Stump, both of Indianapolis, announce their engagement. Kayla is the daughter of Glen and Bonnie (Coffman) Miller, Ligonier, Ind. Her grandparents are Caroline Lenker, Don and Mary Drudge, and Gene and Becky Coffman, all of Wabash. She received a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University in 2010, and she is currently employed at Diverse Staffing in Greenwood. Jeremiah is the son of Norris and Judy (Rohrer) Stump, Cromwell, Ind. He received his Bachelor of Science degree from Purdue University in 2007, and he is currently employed at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance. The couple plans to wed October 2013 at Topeka First Baptist Church in Topeka, Ind.

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&&& Coon, 82, Wabash, rear-ended a vehicle driven by Felicia Freeman, 18, Wabash. At approximately 7:06 p.m., a vehicle driven by Ronald Shaw, 82, Wabash, attempted to pull into the Friend’s Church entrance, missed and ran into a ditch. Dec. 6 At approximately 6:50 a.m., a vehicle driven by Adam Miller, 25, LaFontaine, struck a deer while southbound on SR 15. At approximately 6:50 p.m., a vehicle driven by Mark Haecker, 36, Wabash, struck a deer while northbound on SR 15 in LaFontaine. At approximately 10:18 p.m., a vehicle driven by James Riley,

Thomas McKee, 77 Member of Zion Lutheran Church July 29, 1957 – Dec. 5, 2012

Thomas N. McKee, 77, North Manchester, died at 8:37 p.m. Dec. 5, in Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne. He was born July 29, 1935 in Huntington, to Francis D. “Jake” and Mildred M. (Michael) McKee. He graduated from Central High School in 1953 and served in the US Army 1953-1955. On July 28, 1957 he married Avon McFarland. She died Jan. 25, 2012. Tom was a lifelong bricklayer and masonry contractor and retired from Pierceton Trucking Co. after 20 years. In the 1970’s and 1980’s he went to Alaska where he mined for gold and continued brick laying, building schools in the Alaska Tundra. He was an avid outdoorsman and Chicago Bears fan. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, North Manchester and American Legion Post #286, North Manchester and Deming Lodge #88 F&AM. Tom loved his grandchildren and great grandchildren and was a good cook and baker, known for his sourdough bread, pies and communion bread for his church. He is survived by three daughters, Serita (Dean) Mithoefer, Indianapolis, Joy (Bradford) Wagner, Columbia City, and Ginger McKee, North Manchester; one brother, Richard (Carol) McKee, Silver Lake; six grandchildren and two great grand children. One great grandson and three brothers, Jack McKee, Bob McKee and Bill McKee are deceased. Services were held Dec. 8, at McKee Mortuary. Pastor Ladona Webb officiated. Burial will be in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of Thomas N. McKee, memorial contributions may be made to Wabash County Cancer Society, PO Box 144, North Manchester, IN 46962.

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Ordie Carpenter, 93 Member of Wabash Christian Church May 31, 1919 – Dec. 3, 2012 Ordie Paula Carpenter, 93, Wabash, died at 12:50 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at Autumn Ridge Rehabilitation Center in Wabash. She was born May 31, 1919 in Wabash, to Ordie Y. and Cora Annis (Parrett) Brown. Ordie was a graduate of Wabash High School, and served in the US Army and the Army Air Corp during WWII. She worked in the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and retired from the Veterans Administration in Fort Wayne in 1981. She was a member of the Wabash Christian Church. She was also a life member of the American Legion, the VFW Auxiliary, and the Disabled American Veterans. She was also a member of AARP and the Women of the Moose. She loved to read and write letters. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Larry Glass; three sisters and one brother. Graveside services and burial were in Friends Cemetery on Dec. 6. Arrangements were made by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. The memorial guest book for Ordie may be signed at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Glen Bowman, 82 1951 Huntington High School graduate Nov. 22, 1930 – Dec. 5, 2012 Glen E. Bowman, 82, passed away at 3:14 p.m. on Dec. 5, at Covington Manor in Fort Wayne. He was born on Nov. 22, 1930 in Huntington, a son of Russell J. and Dorotha (Stoltz) Bowman. Glen was a 1951 graduate of Huntington High School. He drove a school bus for 20 years for Huntington County Community School Corporation. He was united in marriage to Shirley E. Knipp on Dec. 31, 1953 in Huntington. She preceded him in death on Nov. 9, 1998. Survivors include a companion, Jan Collins, Fort Wayne; four sons: Daniel E. (Dalene) Bowman, Wabash; James T. (Mary) Bowman, Huntington; G. David (Susan) Bowman, Huntington; Joseph E. Bowman, Kendallville; two sisters: Phyllis (Robert) Swain, Huntington; Pauline Gephart, Yuma, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers: Russell D. Bowman and Delbert M. Bowman. Visitation was held on Dec. 10, at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel. Funeral service will be held on Dec. 11, at 10 a.m. at the Myers Funeral Home Huntington Chapel with Pastor Doug Shaw officiating. Interment will be at the Lancaster Cemetery. Memorials may be made out to Northview Church of Christ or to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home both in care of Myers Funeral Home, 2901 Guilford Street, Huntington, IN 46750. To sign Mr. Bowman’s online guest registry visit www.myersfuneralhomes.com

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Dec. 4 Christine Stiles, 44, Noblesville, cited for traveling 69 mph in a 55 mph zone. Dec. 5 Chad McWhirt, 29, Wabash, cited for traveling 75 mph in a 55 mph zone. Dec. 6 David Dicken, 22,

Peru, cited for traveling 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. Lindsay France, 30, North Manchester, cited for traveling 70 mph in a 55 mph zone. Bookings Nov. 30 Matthew Beck, 32, 896 W. Main St., Wabash, driving while

suspended prior. Ryan Bucher, 30, 301 Sunset Dr., North Manchester, operating while intoxicated. Daniel Dunbar, 19, 1003 South East St., Lebanon, maintaining a common nuisance, possession of marijuana. Austin Hartman, 22,

Eleanor Winger, 86 Member of Eel River Community Church Sept. 10, 1926 – Dec. 9, 2012

Ruth Eleanor Winger, 86, North Manchester, died Dec. 9, 3:10 a.m., at Timbercrest Healthcare Center. She was born in Miami County on Sept. 10, 1926 to Bruce C. and Mildred L. (Barnett) Meyer. On Nov. 19, 1944, she married John W. Winger Jr. He died June 28, 2001. She was a graduate of Chester High School in 1944, member of Xi Iota Xi, a former member of Kenopocomo Home Ec Club and Business and Professional Womens Club. She was a member of Eel River Community Church of the Brethren, Silver Lake, and for many years was a member of the former West Manchester Church of the Brethren. A homemaker and farm wife, she had also been employed with Heckman Bindery, Peabody Seating Co., and Tri-Wic. Surviving are a son, Bill (Linda) Winger, North Manchester, and a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Peggy) Herendeen, North Manchester; five grandchildren, Mrs. Jeff (Julie) Curtis, John Winger, Jim (Heather) Winger, Mrs. David (Shelly) Strobel and Brent (Lora) Herendeen; four greatgrandchildren, Caitlynn and Grant Strobel and Samuel and Emmaline Winger; and a sister, Rosemary Lynch, Silver Lake. She was preceeded in death by one sister. Services will be held Dec. 12, 10:00 a.m., at McKee Mortuary, 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Friends and family may call on Tuesday, Dec. 11, from 3 - 8 p.m. and one hour prior to services on Wednesday. Pastor J.P. Freeman will officiate and burial will follow in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. For those who wish to honor the memory of Eleanor Winger, memorial contributions may be made to Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, 5910 Homestead Road, Ft. Wayne, IN 46814. To send a private condolence to the Winger family, visit www.mckeemortuary.com.

Nancy Benton, 75 Member of First Brethren Church Feb. 27, 1937 – Dec. 5, 2012

Nancy Lee Benton, 75, North Manchester, died at 8:50 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5, at Peabody Healthcare Center, North Manchester. She was born Feb. 27, 1937 in Middlebury, Ind. to Franklin and Florence (Plank) Mishler. Nancy graduated from Middlebury High School and Manchester College with an Associate’s degree in business. Nancy was the director and pre-school teacher at Sycamore Pre-school, North Manchester, for 20 years. She was a member of First Brethren Church, and sang in the choir and played in the bell choir. She loved her family and her former students. On Aug. 24, 1957 she married Ledford Benton. He survives in North Manchester. She is also survived by three sons, Mike (Tori) Benton, Middlebury, Barry Benton, Garrett, Ind. and Mark (Kelly) Benton, North Manchester; one daughter, Jeri (Dave) Lehman, North Manchester; one sister, Judy (Jack) Kortie, Middlebury; five grandchildren, five step grandchildren and eleven step great grandchildren. One sister is deceased. Services were held Dec. 9, at McKee Mortuary. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Pastor Kurt Stout officiated. For those who wish to honor the memory of Nancy Lee Benton, memorial contributions may be made to First Brethren Church, 407 N. Sycamore Street, North Manchester, IN 46962 or Sycamore Pre-School, 306 E. Second Street, North Manchester, IN 46962.

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202 S. Maple St., North Manchester, battery. Dec. 1 Amy Pennington, 37, 2038 N. 300 E, Wabash, operating while intoxicated. Heath Honeycutt, 30, 194 Shady Lane Dr., Wabash, battery. Dec. 2 Cory Floyd, 32, 691 W. Hill St., Wabash, felony operating while intoxicated, driving while suspended prior. Bryan Piper, 42, 1712 S. Deer Park Dr., Peru, operating while intoxicated. Brittany Tyner, 22, 1941 Vernon St., Wabash, operating while intoxicated.

David HerrmannSedano, 23, 608 Miami St., North Manchester, operating while never licensed. Pamela Kane, 22, 135 Ferry St., Wabash, revocation of probation, operating while intoxicated. Richard Greene, 33, 161 N. 2nd St., Liberty Mills, dealing in controlled substance. Kayla Freital, 22, 556 Congress St., Wabash, felony revocation on probation, possession of methamphetamines. Dec. 3 Brittany Williams, 19, 7108 Warrior Dr., Indianapolis, battery

Tasha Milburn, 24 Habitat for Humanity volunteer Nov. 10, 1988 – Dec. 4, 2012

Tasha Nichole Milburn, 24, Pierceton, died at 5:48 a.m. Dec. 4, in Parkview Whitley Hospital, Columbia City. She was born Nov. 10, 1988 in Columbia City. She was a machine operator at Group Dekko, North Webster, and was active with Habitat for Humanity. She is survived by her father, Lyle Milburn, Warsaw; her mother and step father, Tammy (Francis) Miller and Mark Miller, Pierceton; fiancé Thomas Eugene Roberts III, Pierceton; two daughters, Haley Renee Roberts and Allison Deloris Roberts, both of Pierceton; step son, Thomas Eugene Roberts IV, Pierceton; step daughter, Angel Michelle Roberts, Pierceton; two sisters, Krystal L. (David) Baldridge, North Webster, and Cheryl M. (Jason) Schwartz, Garrett; two step sisters, Ashly (Cory) Ritchie, Claypool, and Amber Bromley, Silver Lake; paternal grandparents, Clarence Edward Milburn, Warsaw, and Phyllis Kay Smith, Warsaw; maternal grandmother, Ella R. Bradley, Pierceton. She was preceded in death by a grandfather. Service was held Dec. 7, at Free United Baptist Church, 7035 S. State Road 13, Sidney, Ind. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary. 1401 State Road 114 West, North Manchester. Burial was in Hillcrest Cemetery, Pierceton. Pastor Etsie Allen and Pastor Alvin Allen officiated. For those who wish to honor the memory of Tasha N. Milburn, memorial contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, PO Box 1913, Warsaw, IN 46581. Arrangements entrusted to McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, IN.

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resulting in bodily injury, disorderly conduct. Carrie Sechrist, 40, 5532 W. SR 14, South Whitley, public intoxication, possession of a legend drug. Dec. 4 Kristopher Fruitt, 25, 12600 S SR 13, North Manchester, burglary, theft, resisting law enforcement. Joseph Cotter, 27, 675 E. Washington St., Indianapolis, child custody hearing. Dec. 5 Christopher Mignery, 29, 5295 E. Bayview Dr., Syracuse, invasion of privacy. Jerry Lamb, 45, 1410 Euclid Ave., Marion, revocation of bond, possession of metham-

phetamine, illegal possession of chemicals. Dec. 6 Mary Kazee, 54, Route 44 Nice Landing St., Sarah Ann, W.V., revocation of probation, operating while intoxicated, failure to appear, theft. Bradley Connor, 19, 1304 E. Alto Road, Kokomo, failure to appear, minor in possession of alcohol. Wabash City Police Department Accidents Dec. 3 At approximately 12 p.m., a vehicle driven by Willis Davis, 82, 716 Evans Blvd., Wabash, struck a building at 50 W. Water St.

Muriel Williams, 98 Attended Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church March 5, 1914 – Dec. 4, 2012 Muriel Ruth Williams, 98, formerly of Wabash, died at 7 a.m. Dec. 4, at her niece’s home in Kansas City, Mo. She was born March 5, 1914 in Greeley, Neb., to George and Viva (Kelley) Baldwin. Muriel was a 1933 graduate of Argonia High School in Argonia, Kan. She attended Colorado Springs Bible College in Colorado and graduated from Asbury College in Wilmore, Kentucky. She received her Master’s degree from Ball State University in Muncie. She married Max G. Williams in Indianapolis on Nov. 28, 1953; he died May 26, 1999. She was an elementary school teacher, teaching at Poplar Bluff in Bluffton and Lancaster Elementary in Huntington County, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Indiana State Teachers Association, the Christian Campers Fellowship, and attended Emmanuel Freewill Baptist Church in Wabash. She lived in Kansas City the past five years, coming from Wabash. She is survived by her niece, Donna (Ron) Vokolek, Kansas City. She was also preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Graveside services and burial were at the M.R.E. Cemetery, in Berne, Ind., on Dec. 7, with Pastor Scott Real officiating. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Wabash-Miami Home Health Care and Hospice. The memorial guest book for Muriel may be signed at http://www.grandstaffhentgen.com/.

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Dec. 4 At approximately 3:36 p.m., a vehicle driven by Robyn Pawlauski, 16, Wabash, rearended a vehicle driven by Thomas Haecker, 2367 S. River Rd., Wabash. Citations Dec. 3 Heather Jackson, 24, 1491N 500E, Urbana, conversion. Dec. 4 Joshua Hileman, 27, 1831 Church St., expired plates. Dec. 5 Stephanie Warnock, 31, 4657N SR 13, speed. Linda Rusnak, 64,

Andrews, speed. Dareld Randol, 69, 1547 Vernon St., expired plates. Land Transfers Donna Neal P e r s o n a l Representative and Ralph Reiken Real Estate to First Brethren Church of North Manchester Indiana and Donna Neal Life Estate, Multiple section legals. James Mills and Dorina Mills to Dorinda Mills James Moore and Donabell Moore to Bowman Agri-Corp G w e n d o l y n

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Bennie Purnell, 80 US Army Veteran May 13, 1932 – Dec. 3, 2012

Bennie Eugene Purnell, 80, of rural Wabash, died at 4:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 3, 2012 at his home. He was born May 13, 1932 in Harrisburg, Ark., to John Robert and Cora (Lyerly) Purnell. Bennie married Mary E. Shirley in Bono, Ark., on March 4, 1951. He retired from General Tire in Wabash in 1994 after 39 years, and was a US Army veteran. He was a member of Boundary Line Church of Christ. He loved fishing and woodworking. He is survived by his wife, Mary E. Purnell, Wabash; four daughters, Debbie (Lonnie) Fisher, Fort Wayne, Tina (Doug) Dirig, Wabash, Mary (Rick) Ogle, Roann, and Penny Walter, Marion, Ill.; 10 grandsons, two granddaughters, two great grandsons, and one great granddaughter. He was preceded in death by his brother, John Robert Purnell, and three sisters, Ruby Friend, Bobbi Williams, and his twin sister Imogene Veal. Funeral services were held at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service Dec. 7, with Galen Miller officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash. Preferred memorial is Alzheimers Association. The memorial guest book for Bennie may be signed at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

Merrill Weaver, 87 Retired from Sullivan Construction June 9, 1925 – Dec. 2, 2012

Merrill B. Weaver, 87, Laketon, formerly of LaFontaine, since 1987, passed away at 7:45 a.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center. He was born to the late Dewitt and Bertha (Myers) Weaver on June 9, 1925 in Grant County. He married Bonnie J. Smith on June 7, 1963; she passed away on Oct. 24, 2000. He worked at C.E. Troyer Seed Company in LaFontaine, and then worked as a Heavy Equipment Operator for Winkle Construction for 18 years, before retiring from Sullivan Construction after 12 years. Merrill and Bonnie owned the Corner Cafe in LaFontaine, for four years. His hobby was going to flea markets. He will be missed by his loyal

sidekick Ginger. He is survived by three sons, Ronnie L. Weaver (Ruth), California, Miss., Jeffery L. Cline, Md., and Michael Weaver, Marion; three daughters, Becky Elliott, Wabash, Jean Ann Heath (Wayne), LaFontaine, and Jennifer West (Greg), Marion; brother, Cecil (Jo Ellen) Weaver, North Manchester; three sisters, Lolita Lobdell and Eileen Silvers both of LaFontaine, and De Hambene Cincinnati, Ohio; sister-in-law, Louise Weaver LaFontaine; 17 grandchildren, 27 great grandchildren, and 11 great-great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his twin brother, Maynard Weaver; two sons, Gene Weaver and John “Sam” Cline; daughter, Joella Taylor, and grandson, Jeremy Taylor. Services were held Dec. 6, at McDonald Funeral Home with Pastor Doug Oakes officiating. Burial followed at LaFontaine IOOF Cemetery. Preferred memorials are to American Cancer Society, 5635 W 96th St Ste 100, Indianapolis, Indiana 46278 or Wabash County Animal Shelter, 810 Manchester Avenue, Wabash, Indiana 46992. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com

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Robert L. “Bob” Moery Jr., 64, North Manchester, went to his Savior at 6:55 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2012 at Visiting Nurse and Hospice Home, Fort Wayne. He was born in Detroit, Mich. on Nov. 7, 1948 to Robert L. and Helen (Mileski) Moery Sr. He graduated from Mumford High School in Detroit in 1967, attended Wayne State University and earned an Associate’s Degree in Electronics from ITT Tech in 1976. In 1970 Bob joined the United States Navy and served as a Radioman. He was honorably discharged four years later. He was a technician with Verizon, formerly known as GTE, from 1974 until his retirement in 2010. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, North Manchester. Surviving are a son Robert (Amanda) Moery, Parker City, and a daughter, Ellen Moery, Cookeville, Tenn; two grandchildren, Noah Riley Moery, age 3, and Lillie Grace Moery, age 16 months, both of Parker City; one brother, Steve (Jane) Moery, Clearwater, Fla. Services will be held Dec. 29, 11 a.m., in Zion Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main Street, North Manchester. The family will greet friends one hour prior to the service. Pastor Ladona Webb will officiate and burial will follow at Oaklawn Cemetery, North Manchester. Arrangements are entrusted to McKee Mortuary. For those who wish to honor the memory of Bob Moery, memorial contributions may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, 113 W. Main Street, North Manchester, IN 46962. To send a private condolence to the Moery family, visit w w w. m c ke e m o r t u ary.com.

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Despite Drought, Council Report Indicates High Quality US Corn Crop

The overall quality of the 2012 U.S. corn crop is high and improves upon last year’s very good marks across a range of test factors, according to the U.S. Grains Council’s Corn Harvest Quality Report 2012/13. Total U.S. corn production fell in 2012 due to the worst drought in decades, but despite the drought, this year’s crop showed a yearover-year improvement in average text weight, protein levels, and density, as well as lower moisture and BCFM than the 2011 crop. The full report is now available at www.grains.org. This is the second year for the Council’s Harvest Report. The Harvest Report assess the quality of the U.S. crop as it is delivered from farms to local elevators, the first step in entering international marketing channels. It will be followed in April 2013 by the second annual Corn Export Cargo Quality Report, which assess quality at the point of export. The Council produces the reports so global importers will have access to reliable and comparable data from year to year, with samples being gathered and tested using transparent and consistent methods. “With an increasingly competitive global market, the availability of accurate information is in the longterm best interest of U.S. farmers, exporters and international buyers,” said Erick Erickson, USGC director of global strategies. “We received a tremendously positive response to the inaugural reports from international buyers, so certainly there is a need for this type of information.” For the harvest quality report, samples of U.S. corn were gathered from 12 states that combined are the source for 99 percent of U.S. corn exports. Tests conducted on the samples cover grading factors like test weight, physical factors such as stress cracks and other items such as moisture, protein starch, oil and mycotoxins. “The samples tested demonstrate that this year’s U.S. corn crop,

while smaller due to the drought, is of outstanding quality overall,” Erickson said. Data indicates the average test weight for the 2012/13 crop was 58.8 pounds per bushel, an increase over 2011 and more than 2 pounds per bushel above the grade limit for No. 1 U.S. corn. At the same time, broken corn and foreign material

(BCFM) was lower, as were the number of damaged kernels. Moisture, at 15.3 percent, was also lower than last year. “Protein numbers were generally higher, starch was marginally lower and oil content was unchanged,” Erickson said. The frequency of stress cracks, which indicate the relative susceptibility of ker-

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Full day kindergarten funding more than doubles State funding for full day kindergarten increased by $107.9 million for the 20122013 school year, reaching a total of $189.8 million. The funds will be distributed December 14 to

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By J.D. Sparks BUNKER HILL—A stellar second-half performance from Breyton Nealis wasn’t enough to pull the Apaches back from a poor beginning. Nealis scored 29 second-half points during Wabash’s boys basketball team’s 76-65 loss at Maconaquah Friday. On the back of 6-foot-3 forward K.J. Walton and 6-foot-10 center Micah Pier, the Braves outscored the undersized Apaches 17-0 to begin the game. Maconaquah built its lead to 40-14 at the half. “The first half, I’m not going to say it wasn’t embarrassing and every one of our players feels the same way,” Wabash’s Head Coach Tom Robbins said. “We were tremendously embarrassed. We made a lot of errors and we didn’t block out well at all on the boards. We weren’t in position in defense. It was all mental for us. We had some guys who did not approach the game with the mind set. We dug ourselves such a hole, we played a great second half, but we weren’t able to dig ourselves out.” Wabash began its comeback attempt in the third. Grant Sailors’ bucket with 4:45 left in the quarter sparked a 9-0 Apache run. Nealis scored five points during the streak and 11 total in the quarter. Maconaquah escaped into the fourth up 57-31. Wabash came within 10 points behind Nealis’s scoring surge. Nealis assisted an Andrew Adamson triple to begin the final quarter and went on to sink four treys of his own. Nealis made a pair of free throws within the final minute to cut the Braves’ lead to 70-60 and to cap his 22-point fourthquarter performance, but it wasn’t enough. “He just put the team on his back there in the fourth quarter,” said Maconaquah Head Coach Andy Steele. “Micah scored about that, too, so it came down to everyone else. We had some good scorers out there and rebounds were huge. It was good to get the win.” Pier ended the game with 29 points, while Walton scored 22. Several of each players points came off of rebound put backs as Maconaquah outrebounded Wabash 42-27. Maconaquah also

Wabash and Manchester each picked up Three Rivers Conference victories Friday night. The Apaches routed Rochester 54-36, while Manchester edged Whitko 48-44. Meanwhile, Southwood’s boys team fell in Greentown to Eastern, 64-57. Here’s what happened:

WABASH’S GRANT SAILORS ATTEMPTS to shoot around Maconaquah’s 6-foot-10 center Micah Pier during the Apaches’ loss in Bunker Hill Friday. (photo by J.D. Sparks) shot 19-of-21 from the free-throw line. Nealis had 30 points, six rebounds, two assists and a steal. Tyler Brewer scored 12 with

three assists, two steals and two blocks. Sailors added eight points, nine rebounds, three steals and a block. Adamson had six points, two rebounds, seven

Eads’ season ends at Nationals Northfield grad’s celebrated career comes to close

By J.D. Sparks Allison Eads, a 2009 Northfield graduate, made history at Oakland City University. A setter for the Lady Oaks women’s volleyball team, Eads became the first player Head Coach Patti Buchta named Most Valuable Player. Eads helped her team win the NCCAA Midwest Regional championship and earn a trip to Florida for the NCCAA National Championship. Her

team finished the season ranked No. 6 in the NCCAA. “This season was an amazing year,” Eads said to The Paper of Wabash. “The girls on my team didn’t only have talent, but they had the drive to succeed. We had so much chemistry it was awesome; we all were so close this year that made the team stronger. Traveling to Florida (for the NCCAA Tournament) was a great experience for my senior year. It was a 17-hour drive total on a bus, but it was worth it being with the girls.” She said her favorite mo-

OAKLAND CITY UNIVERSITY SENIOR ALLISON EADS sets a teammate during an NCCAA Nationals volleyball match recently. Eads graduated from Northfield in 2009. (photo provided)

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Girls basketball Wabash 54, Manchester 36 A balanced scoring effort helped the Apache girls sink Rochester 5436. Lyndsie Thomas led Wabash with 15 points, one rebound, two assists and two steals. Kyleigh Hampton added 11 points, four rebounds, one assist, two steals and seven blocked shots. Claire Cromer scored 10 points with five assists and a pair of steals and Katelyn Vogel had nine points, a rebound, three assists and two steals. Wabash moved to 6-3 on the season and 2-0 in the TRC. Manchester 48, Whitko 44 Kalene Freshour scored 17 points to lead Manchester to a 48-44 win over Whitko Friday. She also gathered seven rebounds and four steals. Sydney Snep added 10 points, six rebounds and a steal, while Autumn Brewer had nine points and eight rebounds. Kayla Flack added three points, eight assists and seven rebounds for the 3-4 (1-1 TRC) Squires. Boys basketball Eastern 64, Southwood 57 Southwood fell to 1-2 on the season after losing 64-57 at Eastern Saturday. Shane Smith led the Knights with 18 points, four rebounds and four steals. Jackson Blair chipped in 15 points, five rebounds and two steals. Corey Phillipy had 10 points, eight rebounds and two steals in the loss.

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ment in Florida was when her team defeated No. 4 seed Campbellsville. “They have been our rivalry since freshman year and we finally accomplished (defeating Campbellsville),” she said. “We did fall short of the national title, but the feeling of being one of the top 10 teams in the NCCAA was incredible. We ended up have to play a tiebreaker for fourth place. By that point in the tournament, most of the team was physically exhausted with already playing two hard matches before. “The team we played the tiebreaker against, Southern Wesleyan University, just went right through us being fresh on the day not playing. The tiebreaker was only one game and we fell short (25-18). I can’t complain with how we performed at nationals, the team gave it their all and after-all we left being No. 6 in the nation.” Eads also said “winning the regional title was an amazing feeling and a huge accomplishment.” “My fellow seniors, Alicia Hartley and Carleigh Johnson, and I had been working hard four years for that title,” she said. “The whole team worked hard every practice this year. I told the team to never regret a practice or a game, to always want to walk away with the attitude of ‘I played and gave my best today.’” Eads ended her senior season ranked second in the National Christian Collegiate Athletic Conference and eighth in the NCAA DII in assists with 1,357, an Oakland City University record. She was named to the NCCAA All-Mid West Regional team, too. Throughout her career, she accumulated 3,485 assists, 323 kills, 1,063 digs and 131 aces. Now, she’s ready for what’s next in her life. “It was a bittersweet ending to my volleyball career when it was over, but now I am ready to move home and start my personal training career,” she said. “It’s always been my passion. I will start in December at Catalyst Fitness in Fort Wayne as a personal trainer and volleyball trainer.”

By Gary Andrews The Northfield boys basketball team was coming off a tough loss to Columbia City and were hosting No. 20 Bluffton in a 2A battle Saturday night. Coach Moe Smedley knew the Tigers had a slew of six footers that were hard to defend and the Norse would have to be ready for the pressure. In a game that had 29 ties or lead changes, it came down to some last second heroics by a couple Norse players to lift Northfield to a 48-47 upset win over the Tigers. It took nearly three and half minutes for either team to score as both defenses were applying heavy pressure at the top of the key. Bluffton broke the ice with four minutes and 42 seconds remaining to take a 2-0 lead. Adam Roser would get the first Norse bucket to tie the score and two Ryan Keaffaber free throws gave the Norse the lead. With Tanner Wilcox out with a back injury, sophomore Carter Frieden would get the start and came up big early. Frieden would hit the next two Northfield buckets, one a 3-pointer to give Northfield a 94 lead. Bluffton would answer with a triple before a Keaffaber bucket and the Norse led 11-9 after one. The tempo would pick up in the second quarter, which is not what coach Smedley wanted, but senior leaders Collin Dawes and Ryan Keaffaber would keep the Norse hanging with the Tigers. The quarter would have seven lead changes and five ties before the dust settled. Dawes would catch fire after a slow start to score 10 points in the quarter, while Keaffaber chipped in six and the Norse trailed 29-27 at the half. Coming out of haftime the Norse wanted to get the tempo of the game back to their liking and went to a four corner offense, working the ball outside with the guards until a backdoor or drive presented its self. Keaffaber scored the first bucket of the quarter to tie the score at 29. Bluffton answered, which Dawes responded to with a bucket. The Tigers would take a 32-31 lead and for the next three minutes no points were scored. Collin Dawes traded buckets with the Tigers to make it 34-33 Bluffton when Adam Roser would drain a 3-pointer that was followed by a bucket from Keaffaber and quickly the Norse led 38-34. Bluffton would hit a three with .35 remaining to make it 3837, which would be the score after three quarters. After the first three quarters the fourth would not disappoint.

Bluffton hit a free throw to tie the score and then a bucket to take a 40-38 lead. Keaffaber would answer the call with an old fashion 3-point play to give Northfield the lead back at 41-40. In the see-saw battle, Bluffton would hit again to go up 42-41. Collin Dawes would then find the bucket for the seventh time and was followed by free throws from Carter Frieden and Adam Roser to give the Norse a 45-42 lead with 2:37 to play. The Tigers were not going away and scored with 1:10 left to make it 45-44. Bluffton would increase the defensive pressure to force a Northfield turnover and with 15.0 nailed a three pointer to go up 47-45. Not wanting to call a time out to let Bluffton set up a defense, the Norse raced down the floor, hitting Collin Dawes with a pass on the left baseline just inside the 3point line. Dawes calmly looked down, stepped behind the line and drained a three with 3.4 seconds remaining to give Northfield a 48-47 lead. Bluffton called time out to set up a full court play, which was ruined when Ryan Keaffaber stepped in to steal the inbounds pass and the Norse survived 48-47. Collin Dawes led the Norse with 19 points, four rebounds, an assist and two steals. Ryan Keaffaber added 17 points, nine rebounds, two assists and two

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NORSE SENIOR RYAN KEAFFABER FIRES off a jump shot during Northfield’s 48-47 win over No. 20 ranked Bluffton Saturday at home. Keaffaber scored 17 points. (photo by Gary Andrews) steals. Carter Frieden had six points, three rebounds and three steals. “Defense in the second half was the difference, plus we ad-

justed to their jump defense,” said Norse Head Coach Moe Smedley. “It was a total team effort. I am very proud of Carter Frieden.”

Knights win battle of Metro Southwood: 44 Northfield: 29 By Gary Andrews The Southwood Lady Knights basketball team paid a visit to Northfield Friday to battle metro rival Northfield. With a decisive height advantage, the Knights continually passed or drove the ball inside en route to a 44-29 victory. “Our focus was to take Sydney Eltzroth and Sidney Reed out of their game and to focus on using our height,” said Southwood Head Coach Dallas Duggan. The Norse took the early lead at 4-2 with buckets from Arie Kennedy and Katie Stephan before the Lady Knights went on a 10-0 run. Sarah White and Amy Bowman would score four points each during the run, with a bucket coming from Anna Marie Farlow to lead 12-4 with 1:08 to go. Kennedy would hit a free throw for the Norse with 3.6 left and the Knights led 12-5 after one. Kylie Echard would start the scoring in the second quarter to make the score 12-7 before back-to-back buckets from Farlow and White made it 16-7. Sid(continued on page 33)

SOUTHWOOD SENIOR SARAH WHITE splits defenders as she goes to the hoop during the Knights’ victory at Northfield Friday. (photo by Gary Andrews)

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Finicle earns All-County Coach of the Year honors By J.D. Sparks Tom Finicle once again earned The Paper of Wabash’s All County Coach of the Year award, as voted on by Wabash County volleyball coaches and media. Finicle guided the VolleyKnights to a 26-13 record, a Three Rivers Conference title, and a trip to the semistate championship game.

“It’s always nice to be recognized by the other county coaches,” Finicle said. “This award, it’s about the kids. Without them, I can’t win this. It’s about their high level of commitment to the program and how hard they worked. It’s their award, not mine.”

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By Eric Christiansen Brandon Baker is no longer the Manchester High School football coach, but he received one last honor, being named the 2012 The Paper of Wabash County’s Football coach of the year. The award is voted on by the county coaches and local media. “It’s an honor to receive this award,” Baker said. “It’s basically a team award, because it took everyone in the program to have the year that we had.” In 2012, the Squires went 4-6 overall with a 4-3 record in the TRC, something Baker feels his team should be proud of. “This year’s team was probably, as a whole, the hardest working group that we have had here,” he said. “In 2009, we had some talent, and they worked

hard too, but this group was not as talented and not as deep. But they just worked their tail off, every day, every practice, and they played their butts off every game. “That made it enjoyable. It was fun to go out every day in practice, because you knew they were going to work hard, and that made it fun,” Baker said. “This wasn’t the most talented group, but it was one of the most fun groups I’ve had since I’ve been here. They worked hard, and I never heard any complaints out of the kids.” In nine years at Manchester, Baker posted a 36-58 record, including an 8-2 record in 2009 and a share of the Three Rivers Conference title. This was Baker’s last year at the helm at Manchester, but he

Brandon Baker hopes the work he’s done has had, and will continue to have an impact. “I want the kids to learn how to overcome adversity. I want them to learn how to work as a teammate. I want them to learn how to understand the value of

hard work, and those are all things I think is going to help them later in life,” Baker said. “If we can win, obviously, I want to do everything that we can do to win, but to me, it was always more than that.”

Roser chosen as Player of the Year Andy Roser’s play as a running back and linebacker for the Norse football team earned him a piece of hardware. After accumulating 1,017 rush yards and six rushing touchdowns as well as 53 tackles (29 solo, 48 assists), one tackle for a loss, two forced fumbles and a fumble recovery, Wabash County football coaches and media voted Roser The Paper of Wabash’s Player of the Year. “It means a lot,” he said. “It just shows someone noticed we had a good season and the hard work we put in, working out in the winter and summer. It also shows how good our offensive line was. They got to the linebackers a lot of times and that’s what our offense is trying to do—get to the second level.” The Norse ended their season with a 4-7 record.

By J.D. Sparks After her stellar senior season, the Wabash County volleyball coaches and media voted Southwood senior Emily Murphy their The Paper of Wabash’s Player of the Year for volleyball. “It means a lot,” she said. “It shows all my accomplishments. We put in a lot of time and a lot of hard work. You really have to be coachable and have the ability to change a few things about your game to succeed.”

Other football awards Offensive Player of the Year: Nathan Hollars Defensive Player of the Year: Jim Sainsbury

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Newcomer of the Year: Robbie Cole

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December 12, 2012

Wabash Big R Store robbed of handguns; reward offered

The Wabash Big R Store was broken into Saturday m o r n i n g , December 30 around 3 a.m. One male subject made entry into the store and

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officers are investigating all leads. The male subject was wearing dark clothing and a bandanna to cover his face. The vehicle used in the burglary was a white 1999 Olds Bravado SUV. It was later learned in the investigation that the vehicle used in the burglary was originally stolen from an auto repair shop in North Manchester on November 29. The stolen white Olds Bravado was seen in North Manchester on December 1 driven by a white male subject. The subject

vehicle was located in rural North Manchester on Saturday after the burglary. The suspect vehicle has been processed for evidence by the Indiana State Police. Anyone with information on this stolen white Olds Bravado or the subject driving it in the North Manchester area can contact the North Manchester Police Department, Wabash County S h e r i f f ’ s Department, or Detective Ryan Short with the Wabash Police Department. The Big R Store is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the

THE WABASH BIG R STORE was robbed Dec. 1 at approximately 3 a.m. A male subject broke into the store and robbed several handguns. The vehicle used in the robbery, a 1999 Olds Bravada SUV (pictured), was stolen from an auto repair shop in North Manchester on Nov. 29. Big R is currently offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the suspect. (photo provided)

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American Cancer Society Relay for Life of North Manchester Open House set for Jan 8

On Jan. 8, 2013, the American Cancer Society Relay For Life of North Manchester will officially get underway as event volunteers and participants gather at the MCS Administration Building on 9th St. in the Auditorium from 6 – 7 p.m. for a kick-off open house to launch their fundraising efforts for the year. Although the Relay For Life of North Manchester is more than five months away, now is the time to get

involved. Residents are invited to attend the kick-off celebration to learn more about the upcoming Relay For Life and how they can become part of an exciting overnight event that can lead to world with less cancer and more birthdays. Computers will be available during the kick-off open house for immediate online registration of event teams. Information materials will also be available to help teams get started with their

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victory of area cancer survivors during the Survivors Lap, remember those we have lost to the disease during the poignant Luminaria Ceremony and participate in the Fight Back Ceremony that gives everyone a chance to proclaim their way of taking action against the disease. The residents of North Manchester should be proud of their support of this event. We are hoping to build on the accomplishments of the last

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Lagro man receives award, Special Coin for taking action

by Adam Betts adam.betts1@yahoo.c om Like a scenario straight out of the ABC television show “What Would You Do?” a local man was presented with the opportunity to do the right thing in a tough situation. James Devine, 34, Lagro, seized that opportunity when he witnessed

an attempted child abduction in Marion on Nov. 10 around 4 p.m. near First Street and Baldwin Avenue. Devine took action when he noticed the suspect, Gary Wilder, 51, Marion jump from his car and bolt towards two young girls, ages 10 and 11. When Wilder grabbed the 10-year-old and began dragging her to

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you’re like ‘I gotta do what I gotta do.” The chase ended in a crash involving Wilder and he was arrested at the scene and charged with criminal confinement. Devine’s actions that day were “a perfect example of a citizen making a difference,” Marion Police Department Deputy Chief of Police Cliff Sessoms said. “It takes a partnership of the police and the community to have a lasting effect,” Sessoms said in regard to citizens taking action when they believe a crime is being committed. “He saw something was wrong and saved that girl from physical injury and potentially worse.” The Marion Police Department recognized Devine’s intervention by honoring him with an award

JAMES DEVINE, Lagro, received an award from the Marion Police Department for stopping an attempted child abduction. His actions led to the arrest of Gary Wilder, Marion. (photo provided) and a special coin. The 10-year-old victim, her 11-year-old friend who was present during the attempted abduction,

and the victim’s mother presented the award to Devine during a ceremony on Dec. 5 in Marion. The coin was created (continued on page 25)

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Wabash County farmer elected as president of Indiana Corn Growers Association

Herb Ringel, Wabash, was elected president of the Indiana Corn Growers Association (ICGA) by the board at its meeting in November. This is Ringel’s first term as ICGA president. He is also active in the National Corn Growers Association as a member of the Grower Services Action Team. Also elected were: Vice President, David Gottbrath, Pekin; and Secretary/Treasurer, Mike Nichols, Rockport. Gary Lamie, West Point, will serve as chairman of the board as the immediate past president.

The ICGA board works to develop sound policies that protect and promote the interest of Indiana corn farmers and consists of farmer-direc-

tors from across the state. “I’m looking forward to representing Indiana corn farmers as ICGA president and being a voice for corn

farmer’s concerns in state and national legislative, judicial and regulatory decisions affecting agriculture,” said Ringel, who farms in Wabash

County. “With the lack of movement on the farm bill and the challenges to the Renewable Fuel

uniquely for Devine, but can be awarded to citizens for “going above and beyond normal civic duty,” Devine said. During what Devine described as a “very nice and very heartwarming” moment, the victim called him “her hero” while presenting him

with the award. With a modest and straightforward response, Devine had the following to say about his new status as a hero: “I don’t know quite how to take that yet. I just did what I had to do and now everybody is like, ‘No, now you’re a hero! Thank you for that.’ I don’t

think I deserve any special recognition for [taking action], I just did what I had to do.” Even though Devine is reluctant to be referred to as a hero, he said it is “nice knowing an everyday citizen can make a difference in somebody’s life.”

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Conservation Officers Seize Trophy Buck

I n d i a n a Conservation Officers concluded a detailed deer investigation for a trophy buck killed in R a n d o l p h County. After field officers began investigating reports of a poached buck, detectives from the Department of Natural Resources Investigative Section were called to assist. Following an interview, Austin M. Spain, Lynn, admitted to illegally shooting a trophy 16-point buck during the Indiana Firearms

deer season the weekend of Nov. 17-18. The trophy buck is believed to score in the 180” range by the Boone and Crockett scoring methods. Initial information led investigators to believe the deer was killed in Michigan. Subsequent investigation by Detectives and M i c h i g a n Conservation Officers found Mr. Spain had not purchased a deer license nor did he have documentation for possession of a deer

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wildlife. When that happens, DNR Law Enforcement urges hunters to use the TIP hotline to file a complaint. TIP is an acronym for Turn in a Poacher or Polluter. Anyone can use the TIP hotline but hunters are more likely to witness violations. It’s quick and simple to report a violation. The toll-free TIP phone number is 1-800-TIPIDNR or 1-800-847-4367. Complaints also can be filed online at t i p . I N . g o v <http://tip.IN.gov>.

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AUSTIN SPAIN illegally took a 16-point buck during the Nov. 17-18 weekend of Indiana’s Firearms Deer Season. Spain is now facing charges for illegally taking, transporting, and tagging the buck after he was found to have shot the deer in Indiana, not Michigan, as he had originally claimed. (photo provided)

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Education for Conflict Resolution offers workshop

Small conflicts sometimes escalate into anger and violence. Conflict is a part of life. How it is approached and handled makes all the difference. Education for Conflict Resolution (ECR), an area nonprofit, offers a 32hour workshop, M e d i a t i n g

Interpersonal Conflict, which teaches the skills of mediation and conflict resolution. It will be held over two weekends in January (11-13 and 1820) in North Manchester. The workshop is an introductory course covering the basics of conflict theory and communication skills

for conflict resolution, win-win negotiation and community mediation, along with guided practice in the mediation p r o c e s s . Presentations, discussions, stories, demonstrations and guided simulations provide a varied format for learning. Meaningful role-

plays, practice and skill development are emphasized. To learn more about the workshop or to register, call ECR at 260-982-4621 or email info@worki t o u t . o r g . Registration is due by Dec. 20. “The training has made a real difference in my life,”

reports Dean Beery, a former student. “I have not only used it to help me deal effectively with differences in my own family, at church, and in my working place, but I’ve been able to help some friends with their conflicts.” ECR is celebrating 25 years of fulfilling a mission to put the

understandings and skills needed for successful conflict resolution into the hands of as many persons as possible. If you would like help with a conflict or know of someone who needs help, contact ECR. Mediation is a process by which two or more persons in a conflict are

assisted by impartial third-party mediators in a confidential setting. Through the process, people in conflict not only find solutions, but they also learn skills, which help them in future situations. ECR is on the web at www.workitout.org <http://www.workitout.org/>

Learn More Center in matching grant campaign In June, the Learn More Center announced a $30,000 matching challenge grant offer for 2012 by an anonymous donor. The grant will be awarded on a dollar for dollar matching basis through Dec. 31, 2012, and will help raise funds to operate the Learn More Center. The Learn More Center has programs that meet the specific needs of adult students, creating individual paths to educational achievement— whether it is learning to read, earning a GED, acquiring English as a second language, improving job-related skills, or preparing for two- or four-year college degrees. So far in 2012, the Learn More Center has seen 231 students log over 11,700 hours of

assisted learning and celebrated 32 students achieve their educational goal of obtaining their GED. “This year’s grant is a little different,” says Director of Education Cynthia Johnson. “The anonymous donor has asked that a certain portion of the grant be from brand new donors. We are asking individuals who appreciate the Learn More Center to show their support by donating for the first time this year.” Our area is blessed with many caring individuals who support multiple food banks, clothing drives, and programs to insure that our neighbors have food, clothing, and toys for the holidays. The Learn More Center is the only provider for free

Elisha Allan Sheets is born

Tim and Trina Sheets, Elkhart, are the parents of a son born Oct. 22, at 8:03 a.m. Elisha Allan Sheets weighed 8 pounds 13 ounces and was 21 inches long. His mother is the former Trina Hoffman. Grandparents are

Connie and Larry Hoffman, Wabash, and Connie and Larry Sheets, Bluffton. Elisha has two sisters Claire and Brynley Sheets. The dedication will be in the Elkhart Northside Church of the Nazarene after the New Year.

adult basic education in Wabash County. The gift of education lasts beyond the holidays and provides a lifetime gift that helps families provide for themselves and others. The Learn More Center has currently raised $25,034.

Contributions that qualify for the match are those received for the operation of the center, without restrictions, and shall be exclusively from individuals, families, businesses, private foundations and trusts, and service and sectarian organizations.

Individuals and businesses are encouraged to send or deliver donations to the Learn More Center 603 Bond Street, P.O. Box 272, North Manchester, IN, 46962 to be included in the matching grant option, or to donate online by visiting

www.learnmorecenter.org. The Learn More Center is a 501(c)(3) corporation; contributions are tax deductible to the maximum amount allowed by law. For additional information, please call 260.982.6138. The Learn More

Center is located at the Town Life Center in North Manchester and at the Wabash Alliance Church in Wabash. For hours and more information, call 982-6138 or visit www.learnm o r e c e n t e r. o r g . Services are confidential and are no cost to students.

Indiana Army Reserve Unit deploys to Africa Soldiers from the U.S. Army Reserve’s 316th Psychological Operations Company at Grissom Air Reserve Base, Ind., are scheduled to deploy to the Horn of Africa for 10 months in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The 316th PSYOP Co. provides worldwide military information support operations (MISO) support to conventional and special operations units, both in peace and war. The unit was

activated in 2009 and is one of three Army Reserve units at Grissom. MISO is the dissemination of truthful information to foreign audiences in support of U.S. policy and national objectives. The deploying 316th PSYOP Co. Soldiers have been training for nearly 10 months in preparation for their deployment. For more information on Grissom, visit us on the web at www.Grissom.AFRC. AF.mil.

Wabash County Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week The Wabash City Police Department is investigating a pursesnatching incident that occurred on Nov. 9. The incident occurred on N. East Street as the victim was attempting to get into her vehicle. A male suspect, wearing a black jacket, dark pants and shoes, approached the victim and attempted to grab her purse. A struggle took place and the victim was knocked to the ground. The suspect gained control of the purse and fled eastbound on Elm Street. The victim’s turquoise purse, keys, credit cards, and iden-

tification have not been recovered. If you have knowledge about this crime, Crime Stoppers wants to hear from you. You could receive up to a $1000 reward if you have information that would lead to an arrest. Crime Stoppers also pays cash rewards for information on other felony crimes not featured as Crime of the Week and on the capture of fugitives. Call Wabash County Crime Stoppers at 260-5635821 or toll free at 866665-0556 and give your information, not your name.

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Purdue Extension Salamonie’s Senior Monday luncheon will be Jan. 7 to host Block Party Workshop The Purdue Extension Office of Huntington County welcomes parents, preschool teachers and childcare providers to its first Block Party Workshop. The training is designed to teach participants the benefits children receive while playing with blocks in a safe social atmosphere. The parties were designed by Wisconsin Extension and brought to Indiana by Purdue Extension for children five and under. The goal of Block Party is to help young children learn through interactive play. Facilitators use building blocks to lay a foundation for early

math, reading, science and motor skills while the kids have fun. The block parties not only serve as a means for educational development, but as a bonding tool. These experiences allow kids to interact positively with their parents, other adults and peers. The January workshops offer an informational forum for parents, childcare providers and preschool teachers to learn how block play is effective in a child’s social and educational development. The meetings will feature research confirming that Block Parties are a useful tool in preparing children to enter school. In addi15215

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The monthly Senior Monday Carry-in Luncheon at Salamonie Interpretive Center on Jan. 7 will feature a discussion with two authors of a murder mystery novel and a book signing afterward. People ages 50 and

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Dulworth and Linda Hanna will share their humorous and sometimes chilling experiences while writing “Reflections of a Stranger” together. The novel is a cozy murder mystery set in a retirement community. Attendees should

our definition of “senior” doesn’t include the word “old.” Instead, our participants have a wealth of experience and knowledge with skills to share and stories to tell. We hope you will join in the fun. We’d love to have you. Thursday, Dec. 13, 1 p.m.: Holiday/Birthday Party featuring the Symphonic Voices & Debonairs The Wabash High School vocal groups, led by Susan Keefer will provide holiday songs as we celebrate the season and honor those with December b i r t h d a y s . Refreshments will be p r o v i d e d . Reservations are appreciated and may be made by calling the Center at 260-563-4475. Thursday, Dec. 20, 10 a.m. and Noon: Cookie Decorating and Holiday Movie Activity Assistant Cheryl Prater will have sugar cookies

ready to decorate at 10 a.m. for anyone who would like to participate. Then beginning at noon, join us for a showing of the classic “White Christmas.” It’s sure to put you in the holiday spirit, even if there isn’t any snow on the ground. Located at 239 Bond St., Wabash, Winchester Senior Center is operated by Living Well in Wabash County CoA, Inc. and is a United Fund program recipient. For more information, please visit livingwellinwabashcounty.org. For more information about programs and services offered at Winchester Senior Center please visit: w w w. l i v i n g wellinwabashcounty.o rg. The Winchester Senior Center is located at 239 Bond St., Wabash and is operated by Living Well in Wabash County CoA, Inc., and is a 2012 United Fund program recipient.

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Winter Wonderland Show opens at Wabash Hoosier Salon Gallery time seemed impossible to overcome. The Wabash Hoosier Salon presents “The Winter Wonderland Holiday Exhibit,” which incorporates works of local artists including Terry Armstrong, Nancy Cupka, Terry Pulley, and Jeanne Breen. Their serene paintings of winter landscapes encourage reflection. The exhibit opened Dec. 7 with an evening of art appreciation that will be enriched by classical

In this busy time of Christmas shopping, parties, and long trips it may be difficult to find time for a simple reflection on “Quo vadis?” (which means “Where are you going?” in Latin). There are questions about what awaits us in the near future as well as thoughts about what we accomplished this past year, what changes took place that shaped our lives and the lives of our families, and what obstacles have we conquered that at the

and Christmas selections played by Melissa Frecker (harp) and Nina Frecker (harp). Light refreshments catered by the Charley Creek Inn will be served during the event. The exhibit will remain on display until Dec. 30th. The gallery also currently displays new stoneware by Kari Black, inspirational purses by Abbie Parmele, and furniture by the local artist, Kellie Brace. All art is available for purchase and

members of the Wabash Hoosier Salon will receive 5 percent discount with their membership card. For any additional questions about the exhibit, sponsorship, or volunteer opportunities please contact Sana Szewczyk, Gallery Manager, at 260-5630454, by email wabashgallery@hoos iersalon.org, or go to the gallery’s Facebook page for further updates.

Second Harvest Tailgate at Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana will provide food for families in need at the monthly Second Harvest Tailgate Program on Dec. 14. The Second Harvest Tailgate will be held at the Dallas L. Winchester Senior Center (Living Well in Wabash County) at 239 Bond Street in Wabash. Participants must enter the drivethrough line from the Hill Street entrance of the city park. The distribution is from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. while supplies last. Limit of three families per vehicle. This Second Harvest Tailgate is a collaborative effort

between Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, The Community Foundation of Wabash County and Living Well in W a b a s h

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and movies. Recently, TCB Games has added comic books. Wabash is the third location for the growing company. On Dec. 18, 2010 they opened their second location in the Five Points Mall, Marion. The original store is located at 515 N. Jefferson St., Huntington. It opened Jan. 17, 1998 as The Collector’s Box. Specializing in comic books and sports cards, TCB Games, inc. quickly changed to games and gaming. “When the store first opened I got a box of Magic (The Gathering) cards because I thought they were cool,” said Owner, Todd Nightenhelser. “They sold out immediately and the sports cards were still on my shelf.” After expanding to Marion, Wabash was a natural choice according to

Nightenhelser. “As a company we specifically look toward smaller towns who might not have something like us,” said Nightenhelser. The Wabash store has an open play area with two eight-foot tables and over 300 square feet downstairs. They have events running almost every day of the week, as well as plenty of free play where people can meet up and play their favorite games. “Most people are only familiar with classics like Monopoly, we love being able to show them all of the games that are out there,” said Nightenhelser, “Everyone has a game.” For more information, contact the Wabash location at 260-274-0018 or by e m a i l tcbtoddn@gmail.com.

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ASSEMBLY OF GOD Gospel Light Assembly of God, 347 Southwood Dr.; Neil Jeffrey, pastor. Sunday School 9:45 a.m. (all ages); Morning 10:30; Evening Service 6:00 p.m., Kids’ Korral Wednesday Midweek Service 7:00 p.m., Youth Meeting 7:00 p.m. Calvary Chapel Worship Center, north of corner of U.S. 24 & S.R. 13 (619 N. S.R. 13) in Wabash; phone 563-7849; Don Cogar, Senior Pastor. Sunday Bible Classes at 9:00 a.m.; Morning Worship, 10:00 a.m.; Evening Praise & Worship, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer, 7:00 p.m.; Shockwave Youth Meeting Wednesday, 7:00 p.m. Handicapped Accessible. Sweetwater Assembly of God, 2551 State Road 114 East, North Manchester, IN; phone 260-982-6179; Pastor Chad McAtee. Prayer Service at 9a.m.; Worship Service at 10a.m..; Wednesday Evening Discipleship at 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study/Elevate Youth Discipleship/KidzZone “LIVE”. BAPTIST Emmanuel Free Will Baptist, 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash; Rev. Scott Real pastor. Phone 563-3009. Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Sunday Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Service 6 p.m.; Wednesday Morning Prayer Service 11 a.m.; Wednesday Prayer Meeting & Bible Study 7 p.m.; Bus transportation available, call 563-3009. Erie Street Free Will Baptist Church, 1056 Erie Street, Wabash; phone 563-8616; Hobert Meek, pastor, 563-8616. Sunday School, 10:00 a.m.; Worship Service, 11:00 a.m.; Youth Service, 5:00 p.m.; Sunday Evening Service, 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Prayer Service, 6:00 p.m. Transportation and nursery available. Sunday morning radio broadcast from 8:30 to 9:00 a.m. Sundays mornings on Oldies 106. Grand Street Baptist Church, 1655 Grand Street, Wabash; John Denniston, pastor, phone 765-981-2868; church phone: 563-8409. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Morning Service 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:00 p.m. BRETHREN CHURCH Liberty Mills Church of the Brethren, 103 North Third St., Liberty Mills, IN; Church Phone: (260) 982-6169. Pastor: Kelly Beutler; Associate Pastor: Erin Huiras. Sunday Schedule: Traditional Worship: 8:30 a.m.; Sunday School All Ages: 9:45 a.m.; Fellowship Time: 10:30 a.m.; Contemporary Worship: 11:00 a.m. Wabash Church of the Brethren, 645 Bond Street ( off Falls Avenue) 260-563-5291. Kay Gaier, Pastor. Wherever you are on life’s journey, come join us as we continue the work of Jesus - Peacefully, Simply, Together. WINTER HOURS: Worship at 10:30 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Children’s church available during worship. Handicap accessible. CATHOLIC St. Bernard Catholic, Corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.; Fr. Sextus Don, Pastor. Parish Office and Rectory: 207 N. Cass St., phone 563-4750. Saturday Evening Mass 5:30 p.m.; Sunday Masses: 8:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. (Sept. thru May); 8:00 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (June thru August); CCD 9:30 a.m. each Sunday during school year. Weekday Masses: Mon., Wed., Fri., 5:30 p.m.; Tues. & Thurs. 8 a.m. Sacrament of Reconciliation 4:15 -5:15 p.m. Saturday or anytime by appointment. St. Patrick Catholic, Lagro, Mass at 12:30 p.m. first Sunday of each month. CHRISTIAN Dora Christian Church, located 1 1/2 miles South of Salamonie Dam, Lagro; phone 260-782-2006. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Early Service 8:15 a.m.; Church Service 10:30 a.m. Minister: Mark Wisniewski. LaFontaine Christian Church, 202 Bruner Pike, LaFontaine; Phone 765-981-2101; Pastor Rick Smalling; Youth Pastor Jared Kidwell. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship 10:00 am. Nursery Available. Wabash Christian Church, 110 W. Hill St., Wabash; phone 260-563-4179; Rev. Melinda Kammerer, Pastor; Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Nursery provided.

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CHRISTIAN HERITAGE CHURCH Christian Heritage Church, 2776 River Rd.; Tim Prater, pastor. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship Service 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Bible Study, 9:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.; Radio Ministry 8:30 a.m.-9:00 a.m. Sunday WKUZ 95.9 FM. CHRISTIAN & MISSIONARY ALLIANCE Wabash Alliance Church, 1200 N. Cass St., 563-8503; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:45 a.m. (Kidz Worship, ages 4 through Grade 3); Sunday Evening Worship 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Family Night: activities include AWANA (6:30 p.m.); Alliance Allies (Teens) 7:00 p.m.; Adult Bible Study & Prayer 7:00 p.m. Nursery provided. Handicap Accessible. CHURCH OF CHRIST Bachelor Creek Church of Christ, 4 miles north of Wabash on St. Rd. 15; phone 563-4109; website: http://www.bachelorcreek.com; Solomon David, Senior Minister; Michael Eaton, Worship Minister; Cheryl Eaton, Director Of Music & Arts; David Lloyd, Children’s Minister; Linda Mirante, Associate Ministries; Aaron McClary, Minister of Connections; Kathy Henderson, Director of “Happy Days” Preschool. Dual Bible School & Worship, 9:30 & 11:00 a.m. Church of Christ at Treaty, 5 Miles South of Wabash on St. Rd. 15 to 50 E, (N about 1000 feet); Doug Oakes, minister; Artie Weisenbarger, youth minister. Church phone (765) 981-4345. Bible School 9:00 a.m.; Morning Worship 10:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening Services 6:30 p.m. Wednesday Bible Study 10:00 a.m. Wednesday evening meal at 5:45 p.m. Adult study & youth activity for all ages begins at 6:30 p.m. Church of Christ at Wabash, 1904 N. Wabash St., Wabash (corner of N. Wabash St. & State Route 24); Evangelist Guy G. Provance Jr.; office phone 563-8234. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Worship Hour 10:00 a.m.; Evening Worship Hour 6:30 p.m.; Mid-Week Bible Study & Youth J.A.M. Program on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Classes & activities for all ages. DVS CHURCH OF GOD (ANDERSON) First Church of God, 525 N. Miami St., Wabash; church 563-5346; Robert Rensberger, pastor. Sunday School at 9:15 a.m. for all ages; Continental Breakfast at 10:00 a.m., Sunday Morning Worship at 10:30 a.m. Nursery care is available during worship service. Stair lift available. COMMUNITY CHURCH Grace Fellowship Church - Where Christ is our Passion and People are our Purpose, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Rick Harrison. Sunday Morning: Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Service 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service: Faith In Action 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening: Bible Study & Prayer Meeting 6:00 p.m . FRIENDS CHURCH Wabash Friends Church, 3563 S. St. Rd. 13, Wabash; phone 563-8452; www.wabashfriends.org; email: info@wabashfriends.org; Alex Falder, Lead Pastor; Scott Makin, Director of Counseling; Pat Byers, Worship Pastor; Brandon Eaton, Youth Pastor; Kathy Jaderholm, Children’s Pastor. Dave Phillips, Pastoral Care, Dan Burnham, Discipleship and Outreach Pastor.; First Service 8:00 a.m.; Second Service 10:25 a.m.; Third Service 10:35 a.m.; Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Handicap Accessible. LUTHERAN Living Faith Church, worship service this Sunday at Falls Chapel, 725 Falls Avenue begins at 10:00 am. Please join us for an uplifting worship service filled with contemporary and traditional music, prayer, and a Bible-based message. Bible study classes for all ages begin at 9:00 am with fellowship time after worship. Everyone is welcome to join us for worship, inspiration and fellowship. Our facility is handicap accessible. www.livingfaithwabash.org

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Zion Lutheran Church, (Missouri Synod), 173 Hale Drive, Wabash – (260) 563-1886; Sunday School 9:15a.m.; Morning worship 10:30a.m.; Sunday Service - November 18th, 25th Sunday after Pentecost, Rev. Jeremy Yeadon will conduct the Adult Sunday School Class and Holy Communion Service, Organist is Susan Garrett, Elder is Mike DeVore, Communion Assistant is Marty Winkelman, Usher is Lee Davis, Reader is Tyler Robison, and Acolyte is Mason Zolman. Trinity Lutheran Church, (ELCA)1500 S. Wabash St., Wabash, IN 46992, 260.563.6626, tlcwabash@gmail.com. We worship our Lord each Sunday at 9 a.m. with a Gospel-based message and Holy Communion. There is a time of fellowship and refreshments immediately following the service. We are handicap accessible and everyone is welcome at Trinity! CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street, North Manchester; Phone: 260-982-2882; www.brightlightccc.org; Sunday Praise & Worship Services - 8:30 & 11:00 AM. Sunday School for all ages: 10:00 AM. Celebrate Recovery to help overcome life’s hurts, habits & hangups Thursday - Worship at 7-7:40 PM; Gender-based small groups at 7:45-8:30 PM. Celebration Station for children 12 and under during the same time. Pastors JP Freeman and Sebrena Cline. WESLEYAN CHURCH Washington Street Wesleyan Church, 480 Washington Street, Wabash. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Morning worship 10:30 a.m.; Evening service 6:00 p.m.. Wednesday Service 7:00 p.m. Prayer and Praise. Pastor Rev. Pastor Joe & Cindy Ruder. Phone 260-274-0119 NON-DENOMINATIONAL Christian Fellowship Church, 1002 State Road 114 East N. Manchester, IN 46962; Service times: Sundays -- Sunday School, 9 AM; Worship and Kids Church, 10 AM; Evening Service, 7 PM; Birthday Dinner the first Sunday night of the month: 6 PM. Wednesday night: Adult Bible Study: 7 PM; Missionettes and Royal Rangers: 7 PM. Youth Group: Sunday Nights at 6 PM. Children's Choir: Wednesdays at 6 PM. Second Sunday of each month, 7 PM, Possibilities Support Group for parents of children with special needs. We specialize in ministering to people with special needs and welcome families of children with autism and developmental delays. Come as you are. We don't follow rules, we follow Jesus. Everyone is welcome no matter what walk of life you are from. Pastors Eddie and Karla Akins 260-578-0190. On the web: http://cfcpeople.org. Email:eddieakins@gmail.com Dinner Table Ministries, 31 E. Market St. Wabash,In 260-571-7686 0r 260-274-2145. www.dinnertableministries.com; Pastor: Roxane Mann; Sunday Worship 10:30am; Kids Church 10:30am; Wednesday 6pm, Ladies Only Wed. 7:30pm; Friday Recovery meeting 6pm. Our focus is on the Word of God Verse by Verse to better know Christ And be transformed in the light of His truth. Come as you are all are welcome! Encouraging Truth Ministries, Nixon Room in the Honeywell Center; Pastor Jackie Weaver; phone 765833-4793. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:00 a.m. Faith Harvest Fellowship Church, meets in the Bowen Center gymnasium at 255 N Miami St. Wabash, IN. Pastor Bruce Hostetler can be reached at 260-571-0548 or 260-563-4282. The church office is located at 2609 S. 100 W. Wabash, IN. We focus on knowing Christ and making Christ known through personal and community transformation. Join us on Sunday at 10 a.m. for food and fellowship followed by our worship celebration and Children’s worship at 10:15 a.m. YOU are also invited to our Wednesday evening Going Deeper class from 6:30-8 p.m.

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New Foundations Ministries Freedom Center, 111 Falls Ave., Wabash; phone 260-569-0630; Pastor Rick Tolley. Sunday Adult Bible Study & Fellowship 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Tuesday 7pm Bible Study. Center for biblical council by appointment. St. Paul’s County Line Church, 3995N 1000W, Phone 786-3365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9:00 a.m. Worship at 10:00 a.m. Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m. Walk by Faith Community Church, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931; fax (765) 8336561 Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.; Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Children’s Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Pastor - Brad Eckerley; Youth Pastor - Jody Tyner; Pastoral Care Minister - Donna Stiver; Sunday, December 16, 2012; Our worship leader for this Sunday is Jenny Tyner. Our greeters for this Sunday will be Matt and Renell Finke and Todd and rachel Hoppes. Pastor Brad Eckerley will be sharing the message with us. We invite all to come and worship.; Dec. 19 - Grieft Support Group 4-5:30 p.m.; Dec. 19 - Christian Education meeting 7 p.m.;; Men’s Bible Study meets Wednesday mornings at 6:30 a.m.; “The Source” Youth Ministry meets every Sunday at 6 p.m. All are welcome; Small groups meet at 6 p.m. Sunday evenings. PRESBYTERIAN Presbyterian Church, 123 W. Hill St., Wabash; phone 260-563-8881; fax 260-563-8882; Minister Rev. Jonathan Cornell; Sunday Morning Schedule, Sunday School: 9:30am, Worship 10:30am; nursery available; handicap accessible sanctuary; email: office@wabashpresbyterian.com; website: WabashPresbyterian.com; There are no perfect people allowed. We invite you to come experience a relationship with the living God through: relationships, worship, and service. UNITED METHODIST Christ United Methodist Church, intersections of Wabash, Stitt & Manchester Ave.; phone 563-3308. Phil Lake, pastor. Facilities & provisions for the physically handicapped, hearing & sight impaired. Air conditioned. Worship 8:00am & 10:00am. with kids message and wee-worship at 10am service, MultiMedia Worship W/Praise Team; Sunday School 9:00 a.m. First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St. Wabash, IN; Senior Pastor Rev. Kurt Freeman, Minister of Family Life and Outreach Rev. Heather Olson-Bunnell; Sunday Schedule 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. Worship Service, 9:00 a.m. Teen & Adult Sunday School; Children’s Breakfast Club & Activities, 10:15 a.m. Sunday School for Pre-School thru 5th Grade following Children’s Message (except for 1st Sunday each month.), Kids First Child Care, Monday through Friday 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Missie Edwards, Director LaFontaine United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 57 (Kendall & Main St.), LaFontaine; Phone: 765.981.4021; Email: lafontaineumc@embarqmail.com Pastor Brad Garrett. Sunday School Adult & Teens: 9:00 a.m.; Children’s Breakfast Club & Activities: 9:00 a.m.; Worship & Children’s Sunday School: 10:00 a.m.; Nursery is provided; Men’s Fellowship is the 1st Sunday of each month 8:00 a.m.; Prayer and Share every Wednesday 5:45 p.m.; Bible Study every Thursday morning 10:00 a.m. North Manchester United Methodist Church, 306 East Second St., North Manchester; (260) 982-7537; Pastor Kevin G. Dekoninck. (260) 578-2160; Worship 8:15 a.m.; Coffee Fellowship Time 9:00 a.m.; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.

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ney Reed would break in to the scoring column with one minute and 50 seconds remaining and was followed by another Echard bucket to cut the lead to five at 16-11. Farlow would score the final two points of the quarter on two free throws and Southwood led 18-11 at the half. The scoring would pick up in the third quarter for the Norse, scoring 13 points with Eltzroth and Reed coming on, but the Lady Knights matched them point for point and led 31-24 with a quarter to go. Kaley Harness and Katie Stouffer started the scoring to extend the Knight lead to 2211. Reed and White would trade buckets when Sydney Eltzroth got in on the act. Eltzroth would hit a duece and one trip later nail a three, that was followed by an Echard bucket to make it 29-22. White and Reed would trade

buckets again and Southwood led 31-24. Southwood would come out to start the fourth and take control of a game that could have went either way at the time. Katie Stouffer sandwiched a free throw in between two Sarah White buckets to give the Knights their largest lead of the night at 36-24. Sydney Eltzroth hit her third bucket of the night to cut the lead to 10 when the Knights would score 6 straight and led 42-26 with a minute to go and go on for the 15-point win. “We didn’t bring our best effort tonight,” Northfield coach Courtney Cervenka. “The girls know they are better than what was on the floor tonight.” Sarah White led Southwood with 19 points, seven rebounds, three assist and two steals. Anna Marie Farlow added eight points, five

rebounds and an assist with a steal. Katie Stouffer added seven points, 10 rebounds, two assist and six blocks. Sidney Reed and Sydney Eltzroth paced Northfield with seven points each. Reed added two rebounds, five assists and three steals. Eltzroth had three rebounds and a steal. Kylie Echard chipped in six points, nine rebounds, two assist and four blocks. Southwood outrebounded Northfield 41-22. “This was our best game of the year,” said Duggan. The two teams meet again in the opening round of the county tourney.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 15, 2012 10:00 A.M. Location: 10500 N 200 W, Huntington, IN. Articles: 60+ modern & antique tractors, Bobcat, parts tractors, ATV’s, boat, combine, tillage, wagons, augers, vehicles, generators, parts. Auctioneer: Metzger Auctioneers & Appraisers.

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Articles For Sale TONNEAU COVER, 08012 GM crew cab, used 1 year, $200/obo; (4)235-5517 tires, 50% tread, $120/obo; 20 inch snow blower, $75; Niagara Massage chair, heat & massage, nice, $200/obo; (2) 4.50-12 tires & wheels, $40/obo, 260-563-2585. SERVIA HISTORY, 18342011, over 500 pages of history, biographies, interviews, businesses, organizations, schools, pictures & maps, $40 each plus shipping if required. Gladys Airgood, 245 S. Mulberry Servia, N. Manchester, IN 46962, 260-982-4726, gmairgood@kconline.com. PURE MAPLE Syrup, locally produced, $40/gal., 260-982-7268. HALLS ROSE Parade Pottery #1259 20 pc. collection in mint condition 765-833-2302. GOOD APPLIANCES: used washers, dryers, ranges & refrigerators. 30 day warranty! 35 E. Canal St., Wabash, 260-5630147. FOR SALE: 26” Huffy Maxx Mountain Bike, like new, $50. 12’x16’ building, needs moved, very nice condition, make offer.

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CHRISTMAS GRAVEYARD decorations starting at $26.99; Deer Processing: summer sausage & deer jerky made. Accepting meat for summer sausage. Wabash General Store, 260-5633322.

150 SMALL bales, Alfalfa/grass, no rain, 3/4 cutting, great hay, $8.50/bale obo; 1983 Chevy 1/2T auto, $1,300/obo; firewood oak & locust, 765-491-2060.

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The Ford Meter Box Co. Inc. (www.fordmeterbox.com), a 114 year-old, privately-held water supply distribution equipment manufacturer and market leader with products sold worldwide, is seeking a highly motivated individual to be based in the corporate headquarters in Wabash, Indiana to supervise the daily melt deck activities in North America’s largest brass foundry. The successful candidate will ensure that safety, production, and other performance metrics are successfully maintained while providing leadership to members of the department. The position will aid the management team by troubleshooting process discrepancies and assisting in project management. A four-year degree and one year experience is preferred; however candidates with an equivalent combination of experience and education will be considered. Responsibilities of the position include: • Supervising foundry employees and processes • Ordering Foundry products and supplies • Coordinating scrap and byproduct transactions • Monitoring, forecasting and tracking materials usage with spreadsheets, ledgers, and other management devices • Establishing operational schedules and itineraries • Reporting operational and production statistics • Effectively communicating with others in verbal, written, and computerized formats Ford Meter Box offers competitive wages; company funded 401K retirement plan, excellent benefits and profit sharing. Resumes may be forwarded to: The Ford Meter Box Co., Inc. ATT: Human Resources/ Melt Deck Supervisor 775 Manchester Avenue PO Box 398 Wabash IN 46992-0398 -OrE-mail (as an MS Word document) to opportunities@fordmeterbox.com

Furniture, Pottery, Paintings, Quilts, Coins, Jewelry, Clocks, Watches, Signs, Light Fixtures, Guns, Knives, RR, Boy Scouts, & Military Items (Esp. WWII)

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DEWALT 13” Planer, model DW735, purchased new Oct. 2009, limited use, $350, 260-563-3482.

$350 CHERRY Sleigh Bed, NEW, Solid Wood w/NEW PILLOWTOP Mattress Set, un-opened, (260)493-0805.

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FIREWOOD FOR SALE: Large dumptruck load of sawmill firewood. $120 delivered within zone #1. Quality Hardwood Products, 260-839-3205 or 800-522-3234.

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WANTED TO BUY!!! Gold Jewelry: rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches, etc., tie tacks, service pins, gold coins & even gold teeth. Silver: Pre-1965 US coins, flatware, teapots, etc. Wabash Valley Prospectors LLC, Tim Ravenscroft, 260-5715858.

Pets REGISTERED ROTTWEILER puppies, 7 wks. old, $300, can see both parents & grandparents, 260-782-0980. PITBULL PUPPIES for sale: 9 wks. old, 1 male, 3 females, $50, 260-3303132 leave message. 5 AKC registered Beagle puppies, born 10/11/12. 3 females, 2 males, all have their first shots, very cure. Would make perfect Christmas gifts, both parents are great running rabbit dogs w/great pedigree, $150. Call or text 260-5710141. Josh Teulker.

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NICE CLEAN 2 bdrm apt., all utilities furnished, new paint & carpet, 260-5637067 or 260-227-0286.

4 ROOM, 2 bdrm, 1 bath, max. 2 children, no pets, water & sewage furnished, some new carpet, other carpet cleaned, immediate occupancy, 260-563-8366.

NICE CLEAN 1 bdrm apartment for rent, stove & refrigerator provided. Rent paid by the month or week & deposit, references required. Call 260-5711892.

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NICE 2 bdrm, stove & refrigerator furnished, $450/mo. plus deposit & utilities, call after 3:30, 260-330-3729.

3 BDRM, 1 bath, $450/mo., $450 deposit plus utilities, no pets, 925 Hill St., 260-569-1303. 3 BDRM farm house w/organic gardens & garage. Between Manchester & Urbana. $450/mo., plus utilities. Deposit & references. 870867-2058

NICE 1 bdrm Apartment in Wabash, W/D Hookup, Stove, Ref. Furnished. 765-506-6248 .

N. MANCHESTER: 2 bdrm apartment, stove & refrigerator, ground level, 260982-4861.

3 BDRM Country Home, N. Manchester, NO SMOKING/NO PETS, $650/mo., deposit/references required. Call Tri Oak Realty 260-982-2336.

MANCHESTER: 1 bdrm house, 2 blocks from Manchester University, $400/mo., $400 deposit, no smoking, no pets, refrigerator & stove furnished, 260-982-2763, Olinger Rentals.

2 BDRM House South of Wabash Near Somerset. $500/mo., Dep & References, 765-506-6248

2 BAY Commercial Building, intersection SR 13 & 15S, $695/mo., 765271-4577.

FOR RENT: Salamonie Dam Area. 3 bdrm, 2 Bath home w/family room, large kitchen, appliances, dining room, pets on approval, $675/mo., $675 deposit. 260-466-2519

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1 BDRM apt. in LaFontaine, next to nursing home, quiet setting, good for a single or couple, wheelchair accessible, call Art at 260-330-9353 for details.

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2005 GMC Sierra 1500 SLE, Cab & 1/2, 4x4, $12,495. 2003 Ford Super Duty 350, 11’ utility bed, one owner, 78K, $9,495. 2007 G6 hard top convertible, leather, one owner, $12,995. 2009 Dodge Avenger SXT, one owner, 73K, $10,495. 2008 Chevy Impala LT, 78K, nice, $9,995. 2003 Audi TT convertible roadster, $9,995. 2002 Dodge Ram 4x4 Sport, very nice, 106K, $7,995. 2005 Dodge Dakota club cab, one owner, 32K, $10,495. 2005 Mercury Grand Marquis, one owner, 77K, $8,495. County Road Auto 260-571-3840 260-571-2182

Shipping/Receiving Supervisor Thermafiber, Inc is currently seeking qualified candidates as a shift supervisor in the shipping/receiving department. Interested candidates must meet the following essential functions: · Minimum 1 year of continuous service experience in Shipping/Receiving/Warehouse. · Minimum 1 year of previous supervisor experience or equivalent · Possess a valid drivers license · Extensive mobile equipment operator’s license and experience · Flexible to cover supervision needs on off-shifts as needed. · Ability to operate an Ottowa and spot 53’ trailers, · Acceptable employment record with regard to quality of work, safety, and regular and prompt attendance · Ability to work independently with little supervision. · Possess above average problem solving abilities. · Work well in a fast paced environment

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BILL AND NANCY (FRENCH) BELL will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary on Dec. 14, with family at their home. The couple was married on Dec. 14, 1962, in Gersfeld, Germany by the BĂźrgermeister. A second ceremony was later performed on base, (in English) in Wassukuppe, Germany, by Chaplin William H. Barker, U.S. Air Force. Mr. Bell was stationed there while in the US Air Force. The couple has two children, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Bell is retired from Wabash Post Office, and is a registered clockmaker. Mrs. Bell was the former Executive Director of the Wabash Area Chamber of Commerce and L.I.F.E. Center. She enjoys writing and just published her second book. The couple resides at 218 N. Miami St., Wabash. (photo provided)