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BULLDOG BATTERY Norm Benjamin, president of Bulldog Battery, recently teamed up with ClearFLEX along with the Economic Development Group of Wabash County to generate a new battery capable of lasting over two years. To read more about what is in Bulldog’s future, see page 3.

HOPE FOUNDATION High Maconaquah School senior Trisha Youngblood recently presented a check for more than $2,700 to Wabash County Hospital’s HOPE Foundation. The generous donation was the result of her efforts on her senior project, “Cookin’ Up a Cure.”

Check out page 5 to read more about Youngblood’s project.

COUNTY TOURNAMENT On Dec. 29 and 30, the boys’ and girls’ basketball teams from all four local high schools will participate in the annual Wabash County Tournament at Manchester High School. To see the varsity tournament brackets and read a preview of the match ups, check out Sports Shorts on page 19.

In Memorium Joyce Clark, 70 Jane Coppock. 69 Lewis Flohr II, 89 Janet Garrett, 66 Mary Klutz, 93 Juan Marchione, 9 Donald Moore, 72 Lenna Summers, 76 Frank Tovlin, 89 Janice Wine, 64 Robert Wright, 66

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Sheriff-elect Bob Land announces Chief Deputy Seventeen-year WCSD veteran Sgt. Randy Miller begins new duties Jan. 1, 2011

by Shaun Tilghman On Dec. 27, Wabash County Sheriff-elect Bob Land announced that Sgt. Randy Miller, a 17-year veteran of the Wabash Sheriff ’s County Department, would assume the duties of Chief Deputy beginning Jan. 1, 2011.

Land, who will be taking over the reigns as Wabash County Sheriff on Jan. 1, 2011, made the announcement shortly after being sworn in during a ceremony at the Honeywell Center for new and returning Wabash County officials.

Miller was hired on July 31, 1993, and worked as a jail officer and a road deputy.

Early on in his career he had the opportunity to work as an undercover drug investigator in two different high schools, which resulted in several arrests for dealing and possession of controlled substances.

“Randy has had several jobs within the department at this point – K-9 officer, Detective, and supervisor on the road as a Sergeant,” said Land, “along with his undercover experience that he had early on in his career.”

“All through my campaign I’ve talked about wanting to get back involved with the Wabash City Drug Task Force,” he continued. “Randy has a very good working relationship with the Task Force and that is really something I was looking for. He’s not going to be a member but when it does come time for us to put an officer on the Drug Task Force he can be my liaison officer and help me choose the right person to put in there.”

After the announcement was made, Miller said it was a surprise to him but that he was really honored.

“I look forward to working with other

SHERIFF-ELECT BOB LAND (right) congratulates Sgt. Randy Miller after naming him as Chief Deputy. Land made the announcement shortly after being sworn in during a ceremony at the Honeywell Center for new and returning Wabash County officials on Dec. 7. Miller, a 17-year veteran with the Wabash County Sheriff’s Department, will begin his duties as Chief Deputy when Land takes over as Sheriff on Jan. 1, 2011. (photo by Shaun Tilghman) departments within the community and even outside of the community,” added Miller. “I also look forward to working with the [other deputies] again and getting them to work with other departments.”

According to Land, he evaluated the pos-

sible candidates based on who was the most well rounded choice.

“I looked at how well rounded [the possible officers] were and what I also had to look for was someone that really gets along with all the employ(continued on page 8)

Striker concludes two-term service, recounts undertakings in office With the New Year approaching, Wabash County prepares to welcome a new sheriff, while outgoing Sheriff Leroy Striker reflects on his accomplishments during his two-term, eight-year tenure.

“I have been honored and privileged to serve as sheriff during the two terms I have been in office,” Striker said. “During that time, I actively worked to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the department and I always fought to do what was best for the department and my employees.” (continued on page 25)

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EDG, Bulldog Battery Governor reinstates pay increase for state employees partner again As 2010 comes to a close, Norm Benjamin, president of Bulldog Battery, announced a new electric battery, which he designed “from scratch,” is being produced here. Benjamin gives all the credit to the Economic Development Group of Wabash County.

“This battery wouldn’t exist today if it wasn’t for EDG and Bill Konyha,” said Benjamin, who has been designing and building batteries for more than 40 years. “He introduced us to John Johnson and Adam Goldstein of ClearFLEX back in 2008, and things haven’t been the same since.”

Johnson and Goldstein moved their operation from Indianapolis into Bulldog’s Precision Battery Fabrication facility in the Wabash North Industrial Park. Their plan was to convert gas-driven cars to electric vehicles. They shared their battery ideas with Benjamin, and he came up with a better idea.

ClearFLEX is still doing its thing; Benjamin, however, is branching out. Now, in addition to producing industrial-strength batteries, Bulldog is producing batteries for all electric vehicle applications – golf carts, floor scrubbers, people movers, merchandise movers, scissor lifts, trolling motors and more.

The new Max-Power batteries are being used by American Airlines in Dallas, a Macy’s warehouse in Atlanta, coal mines in West Virginia and Kentucky and local golf courses.

“We started this project back in June,” Benjamin said, “and we’ve already sold 200 units. That’s pretty good for a new product.

And we’re getting great feedback.

“One area golfer, who has his own cart, said he’s used the new batteries for approximately 92 rounds and he only charges the batteries every 5-7 rounds. Standard golf cart batteries need to be charged every three rounds.”

That golfer also reports his golf cart now “out-runs all the other electric carts and keeps up with the gas carts that have their speed bumped up.” And it doesn’t lose pickup when climbing hills, he added.

“Most conventional batteries last about a year,” Benjamin continued. “The Max-Power battery will last a minimum of two years and we suspect probably longer. Conventional batteries can only be used half a day and then have to be recharged. Our batteries will run all day and can be recharged overnight.

“A golf course with 20 electric carts now can get the job done with 10,” he said.

Benjamin said the Max-Power is a low maintenance battery, and customers like the “serviceability and functionality” of it.

“Our battery has three individual cells and they can be replaced one at a time. Conventional batteries have three cells, too, but when one goes down the battery is useless,” he explained.

While the coal mines are Max-Power’s biggest customers to date, Benjamin and Rick Glassburn, Bulldog’s regional sales manager, see the golf carts as the prime market.

“There are 18,000 golf courses in the United States. Each golf cart requires six batteries,” Benjamin said.

Bulldog’s sales staff is pushing the Max-Power battery to its distributors and to individual courses. It also has dedicated one salesperson to contact just golf courses.

A distributor of batteries to the mining industry also had nothing but glowing reports: “There are usually three basics that are looked at in coal mine batteries: 1-It has to be rugged enough to withstand the harsh environment; 2-The longer the runtime between charges the better; 3-Longer (battery) life at the end. With the Max-Power I think Norman has covered all three, not to mention the versatility to change cells and the rugged container. “… From my experience in dealing with coal mines the past 40 years I can tell you that the overall consensus is that the MaxPower is a perfect fit for the mining industry.”

Benjamin brought equipment that was in storage in Texas to Wabash to accelerate production.

“We’re excited. This hybrid battery is the result of everything I’ve learned in this business,” Benjamin said. “You would have to grow up in the industry to understand how it works.

“We’ve proved it can do what we said it would do. It worked – right out of the box.”

Benjamin designed the battery, but the idea came from a partnership with ClearFLEX. And that partnership was the result of an idea thought of by Konyha and officials of the Economic Development Group of Wabash County.

“EDG is involved in much more than business attraction,” Konyha said. “Business retention and expansion are critical components of the work we do to support the existing businesses and people of Wabash County.

“This new product is another opportunity for Bulldog Battery to expand and create additional employment opportunities,” he added.

Benjamin said 90 percent of the components in Max-Power batteries are made in Wabash at Bulldog’s two facilities. The company currently employs about 100 workers.

Governor Mitch Daniels sent a letter to state employees Dec. 21 to advise them that following a twoyear pay freeze most will be eligible for a modest pay increase in 2011.

In the letter, the governor said those who receive a positive performance review would receive, on average, a 1.3 percent increase. The raises will be a flat amount: $1,000 for employees who earn an evaluation of outstanding (approximately 5 percent of employees); $750 for those who exceed expectations (10 percent of employees); and $500 for those who meet expectations (75 percent of e m p l o y e e s ) .

Employees who are evaluated as needing improvement or who do not meet expectations will not receive a pay increase.

“It has been very disappointing to me that we have not been

able to recognize financially your hard work over the last two years,” Daniels wrote.

“Of course, few of the taxpayers who pay our salaries have had pay increases, and many have lost income or their jobs.

Still, I have really regretted our inability to give pay raises during this recession.”

State employees did not receive pay increases in 2009 or 2010 when the governor reduced spending throughout the executive branch of state government as state

revenues fell off during the national recession. However, the pay for performance evaluation plan the governor instituted in 2006 has remained in place, and outstanding performance has rewarded been through the state’s spot bonus program and the governor’s service public achievement awards.

Daniels has asked the leaders of the

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ISP investigating police action shooting in Marion The Indiana State Police, at the request of the Marion Police Department, is investigating a police action shooting in which a Marion man was shot and injured.

Preliminary investigation by Indiana State Police Detective Mike Tarrh revealed that at approximately

3:33 a.m. on Dec. 25, officers from the Marion Police Department responded to a reported fight at R and D Bar, located on 15th Street and McClure Street in Marion.

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Dyson, 34, Marion, refused to stop, leading officers on an approximately fourminute pursuit. The chase came to an end when Dyson failed to negotiate a westbound turn and crashed into a road sign and a shrub on the northwest corner of the Home Avenue and Colonial Drive intersection.

A Marion Police Officer, whose vehicle was northeast of Dyson’s vehicle, walked towards the Chevrolet. He ordered Dyson to display his hands. Instead, Dyson allegedly displayed a semi-automatic rifle.

The first officer engaged Dyson with gunfire and took a position behind the Chevrolet. Two additional Marion Police Officers, whose police cars were positioned

behind the Chevrolet, also engaged Dyson with gunfire as he exited the Trailblazer with the rifle pointed in their direction.

Dyson was injured and neutralized from bullets fired by the three officers. He was transported by ambulance to Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne.

He is listed in serious condition. It is not known if he suffered injuries in the crash.

No one else was injured during the confrontation.

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When Detective Tarrh completes his investigation into the shooting all information will be forwarded to the Grant County Prosecutor’s Office.

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TRISHA YOUNGBLOOD, a Maconaquah High School senior, presents a check to Dr. Jeffrey Miller, a HOPE Foundation board member.

Youngblood raised money for the foundation as her senior class project. (photo provided) Maconaquah High School senior Trisha Youngblood recently presented a check for more than $2,700 to Wabash County Hospital’s HOPE Foundation.

The generous donation was the result of her efforts on her senior project, “Cookin’ Up a Cure.”

Held in July, “Cookin’ Up a Cure” was a dinner to benefit HOPE, a foundation that provides free cancer screenings, reimbursement for cancer patient’s travel expenses, wigs and turbans and medications, among other things. The dinner was served at McClure’s Orchard.

Paige and Jerry McClure, owners of the Orchard and the Apple Dumplin’ Inn, donated all of the food so that 100 percent of the ticket price could go to the

cause.

“I really enjoy cooking, so I knew I wanted to do something with that for my service project.

Then Paige (McClure) told me about the HOPE Foundation because she has donated to them before.

I thought it was a good fit,” Youngblood said.

She also mentioned that she has had several family members affected by cancer.

Approximately 65 people attended the dinner. Youngblood also asked for items to be donated and was able to hold an auction and a raffle to raise additional monies. She noted that she put in 75 hours of work on the project, which was voted seventh place among her class.

“I am extremely

Jackie Walorski to address local C3 group

Jackie Walorski will speak to the C3 group (Citizens Concerned for the Constitution) at the Jan. 3, 2011, meeting to be held at Bachelor Creek Church of Christ beginning at 7 p.m.

Walorski was born and raised in South Bend. She graduated from Riley High School, Liberty Baptist College, and Taylor University. She began her career as a television reporter for WSBT-TV in South Bend. In 1955 she married Dean Swihart, a schoolteacher in Mishawaka.

In 2004 she was elected to the Indiana House of Representatives. It was only a short time before she became a leader in the caucus. Walorski challenged Democratic incumbent Joe Donnelly in Indiana’s 2nd congressional district. Though she lost that race, she continues to be involved in the effort to get our country back on the road to fiscal responsibility and conservative principals.

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Support from the HOPE Foundation has also benefited the Wabash County Hospital by helping the oncology program maintain its Commission on Cancer accreditation, a designation only 44 Indiana hospitals have achieved.

A d d i t i o n a l l y, HOPE has contributed to furthering the education of the oncology staff by enabling them to attend yearly educa-

tional forums. HOPE Foundation board members, in addition to Dr. Miller, are William Dugan, MD; Sara Edgerton; Kristina Lynn; Amy

impressed by this young lady,” said Dr. Jeffrey Miller, general surgeon and HOPE Foundation board member. “Her talent and effort raised a significant amount of money that will, in turn, have a positive impact on a number of people. She should truly be commended for her hard work.”

Yo u n g b l o o d thanked a number of people who helped make the event possible. They were: Paige, Jerry, Jason and Megan McClure, Allison Walls, Cindy Fisher, Vera Bradley, St. Joseph Higgins Center, Annie’s Attic, Hairtique, City Tire of Peru, Express Care, Hair Razors, Whiskey

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Transition classrooms donate blankets to Youth Service Bureau Two transition classrooms from Wabash City Schools, taught by Mrs. Rogers and Mrs. Wright, collected more than 100 blankets to be donated to the Youth Service Bureau (YSB) to deliver to needy families.

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AN 80TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION for Betty J. McKee will be held Jan. 8, 2011, from 2 to 5 p.m., in the Fellowship Hall of Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut St., North Manchester. Betty was born Jan. 4, 1931, in North Manchester, to Heber C. and Mamie V. (Clark) Hare. She was married to the late Bobbie J. McKee for 47 years; he died in 1996. Betty is a lifelong North Manchester resident, except for 1985-1995 when she and Bob lived on Neher Drive in Silver Lake. The event is being hosted by her children, Chris Miller, Warsaw; and Mike (Kelly) McKee, North Manchester. No gifts please. (photo provided)

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Christmas City Chorus auditioning female singers age from 14-70+ and is currently the First Place medalist in the Small Chorus Division of Region 4, Sweet Adelines International. They perform for organizations, groups and civic events around east central Indiana.

Interested female singers are asked to arrive a few minutes early to meet a member of the membership team, meet some of the chorus members and to pick up an informational packet and music to sing 1940

Christmas City Chorus is preparing for a new year by female inviting singers to visit two special guest nights on Jan. 3 and 10, at the Church of the

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Miller concluded, “There’s been a lot of kidding and a lot of joking with the other deputies because they’re happy for me.

I hope to keep a level head as I work with the [other deputies] in bringing them up-tospeed on where we need to be. Right now I just hope that I do the best job I can do in this position, and we’ll see what happens later on.”

On Jan. 1, 2011, Land takes over for the current Sheriff, Leroy Striker, after having defeated several candidates in the recent election – including current Chief Deputy Steve Hicks.

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Sen. Jim Banks files first bill, plans to eliminate inheritance income tax Indiana’s tax on inheritance income – also known as the death tax – would be lifted if a bill filed recently by State Sen. Jim Banks becomes law.

“This tax has long been opposed by family farmers and businessmen,” Banks said.

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Banks filed his first bill – a measure which calls for a fiveyear phase out of the state’s inheritance income tax – with Secretary of the Senate Jennifer Mertz at the State House.

Indiana imposes an inheritance tax on those who are residents of the state when they die.

Banks said the tax is levied against the heir who receives the inheritance – excluding spouses and charitable organizations.

Tax rates vary depending on the beneficiary’s relationship with the descendent. For example, children are taxed at a lesser rate than a distant cousin, who would in turn be taxed at a lesser rate than a friend of the deceased.

“If passed, this bill would allow the state to responsibly phase out the inheritance tax over five years,” Banks said.

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densome tax, we are encouraging hardworking Hoosiers to retire in Indiana and pass along their wealth to family or friends without the fear of government intrusion.”

Banks said by eliminating the inheritance income tax, the state could attract investments, which could lead to economic growth.

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tion in response to concerns from constituents in Senate District 17.

Taxes on state and federal inheritance income and estates will cost this generation of Hoosiers thousands of jobs, according to the American Family Business Foundation.

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Why is the market going up, but profits are down?

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Think back to the summer when commodity prices were not very exciting. But in July they began to climb all the way into harvest.

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Since the middle part of the decade, both have exploded upward as your checkbook can confirm. Duffy says from 2002 to 2008 gross revenue for corn increased 103 percent and from 2002 to 2009, production costs increased 102 percent.

Part of the reason for the relationship determined by Duffy is the price of land, since land values have a strong correlation to costs of production. Two other elements of production costs are machinery and labor.

Duffy says there should not be a surprise in what is happening, because, “The input costs and other costs will increase when there is excess profit, what is left will be bid into the land in the form of higher rents or land values.”

Just when commodity prices rise and you think profit margins might expand the cost of production rise just as fast. Gross revenue for corn and soybean production has been increasing substantially, but so have variable production costs, along with land, labor, and machinery.

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Tax cuts package extends ethanol incentives Ethanol supporters in the Dakotas are praising tax cuts passed last week in Washington for extending alternative fuel incentives.

The $858-billion package includes a one-year extension on a tax credit that pays 45 cents per gallon for ethanol blended into gasoline, a move that’s estimated to cost about $6 billion.

Congress also extended a tariff on foreignmade ethanol.

Industry officials say the credits help ethanol stay competitive with oil and preserve jobs tied to ethanol plants.

“We still need to have incentives for oil companies and gas stations to buy ethanol,” said Ron Lamberty of the Sioux Falls-based American Coalition for Ethanol. “We’re in a situation where we can make more than 10 percent of the fuel that goes into cars.”

Several senators tried to strip down ethanol subsidies in the final package, but were unsuccessful.

South Dakota’s entire Congressional

delegation and Sen. Kent Conrad, D-N.D., voted for the final tax cuts.

Rep. Earl Pomeroy, D-N.D., and Sen. Byron Dorgan, DN.D., voted against the bill. The U.S. House passed the package just before midnight Thursday, and President Barack Obama signed the bill into law Friday afternoon.

Local and national industry officials say they need the help to compete with oil producers.

“All this does is level the playing field with an industry that has a 90 percent market share,” said Lisa Richardson of the South Dakota Corn Growers Association, which estimates ethanol creates hundreds of jobs statewide.

The major national ethanol subsidy — called the Volumetric Ethanol Excise Tax Credit, or VEETC — pays 45 cents per gallon to ethanol blenders.

Ethanol supporters estimate that leads to a 4.5 cent per gallon decrease at the pump.

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also extends credits for small ethanol producers and owners of alternative fuel vehicles. And it keeps a tariff of 54 cents per gallon on ethanol made outside the United States.

A handful of senators have tried to have those subsidies pared down. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, a California Democrat, offered an amendment earlier this month to cut both the tax credit and the tariff to 36 cents. The amendment later failed. One national environmental group, Friends of the Earth, called the subsidies “a giveaway to corn ethanol.”

In a conference call with reporters, Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., said the ethanol credits are “very important to South Dakota.”

And Kristi Noem, a Republican who will replace Rep. Stephanie Herseth Sandlin in January and promised to push for spending cuts, said she supports leaving the subsidies in place.

“Washington has a real spending prob-

lem . but failing to extend these tax and tariff policies will only increase our dependence on foreign sources of oil, which is something we truly cannot afford,” Noem said in a statement.

The extension drew praise from Poet, the Sioux Falls-based ethanol producer. “By extending the ethanol tax credit, our government showed that it remains firm in its commitment to renewable fuel and rural jobs,” Jeff Lautt, Poet’s executive vice president of corporate operations, said in a statement.

But Cole Gustafson, a professor of agribusiness at North Dakota State University, questioned how effective a one-year extension of subsidies ethanol would be.

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Wabash Police Department Citations Dec. 26 Andrew Miller, 18, 448 N. Allen, Wabash, public intoxication, minor consumption Dec. 24 Anthony Watson, 38, Knoxville, Tenn., theft Matthew Gantt, 49, 765 Linlawn Dr., operating Wabash, while intoxicated Dec. 23 Troy Slagal, 42, Wabash, public intoxication Dec. 22 Christopher Beyer, 19, Marion, possession of marijuana,

possession of a legend drug, attempted theft Spencer Chandler, 20, Marion, attempted theft Franklin Gressley, 30, 426 Anna St., Wabash, domestic battery Jennifer Fletcher, 36, 3166 S. Bailey Rd., Wabash, operating while intoxicated Dec. 20 Tina Driscoll, 34, 41 Noble St., operating while intoxicated Dec. 19 Patricia Vigar, 28, 5445 W 100 S, Wabash, shoplifting Randall Turner, 25, 4437 E 250 S, Wabash, possession of a controlled substance, pos-

Jane Coppock, 69 Rural LaFontaine resident May 24, 1941 – Dec. 18, 2010 Jane A. Coppock, 69, rural LaFontaine, died Dec. 18, 7:40 a.m., at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born May 24, 1941, in Wabash, to the late Dorsey and Thelma (Bland) Coppock Sr. Ms. Coppock was a Wabash High School graduate. She owned and operated Jane’s Auto Electric in Florida.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Burial will be at a later date.

Robert Wright, 66 Wabash resident Nov. 28, 1944 – Dec. 24, 2010

Robert Gene Wright, 66, Wabash, died Dec. 24, 10:45 a.m., at his home.

He was born Nov. 28, 1944, in Wabash, to Marion R. and Hazel Mary (Smith) Wright. He married Lyn Relano on June 2, 2004.

Mr. Wright was a Wabash High School and Purdue University graduate. He owned Bob’s Media Blasting in Wabash. He was a member of Hannah Masonic Lodge; a member and past president of the Shrine Club, both of Wabash; and a member of the Fort Wayne Mizpah Shrine. He loved fish and collected exotic aquarium fish.

He is survived by his wife, Lyn Wright, Wabash; two children, Dennis (Sarah) Wright, Oshkosh, Wisc.; and Michelle (Rob) Meyer, Summitville; and three grandchildren, Samantha Meyer and Danielle Meyer, both of Summitville; and Bailey Wright, Oshkosh, Wisc.

Funeral services will be held Dec. 30, 10 a.m., at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Charlie Dye officiating. Friends may call Dec. 29, 4-7 p.m., at funeral home. Burial will be in Wallace Cemetery, Wabash County.

Preferred memorials are to The Family of Robert Wright. The memorial guest book for Mr. Wright may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

session of marijuana, warrant – probation violation, warrant – probation violation / possession of cocaine Aaron Bowland, 32, 6590 W. SR 16, Roann, driving while suspended – infraction Tabetha Thrush, 30, 8750 S. SR 15, Wabash, warrant – false informing, failure to stop Dec. 18 Edward Jackson, 36, Akron, public intoxication Dec. 17 Bobbi Giordano, 34, 4754 S 700 E, Wabash, habitual traffic violator, operating while intoxicated, operating while intoxicated with blood alcohol content in excess of .15%, operating while intoxicated – felony Jon Blakely, 37,

Swayzee, no financial responsibility Accidents Dec. 22 At 4:25 p.m., vehicles driven by Roxane Mann, 52, 409 W. Market St., Wabash, and Regina Cooper, 31, 780 W 500 S, Wabash, collided on SR 15 S near U.S. 24.

At 7:57 a.m., a vehicle driven by Willard Hall, 60, Peru, left the roadway and struck a guardrail at the intersection of U.S. 24 E and SR 15.

Dec. 18 At 5:35 p.m., vehicles driven by Stephanie Gottschalk, 41, 228 N. Cass St., Wabash, and Kristie Bone, 37, 3174 E. SR 524, Lagro, collided on SR 13 N near U.S. 24 E. Dec. 17 At 6:43 p.m., vehi-

cles driven by Wayne Carpenter, 58, 762 Spring St., Wabash, and Michael Johnson, 27, Marion, collided on Wabash Street near Main Street.

At 2:21 p.m., vehicles driven by Jon Blakely, 37, Swayzee, and Erin Clifton, 26, 363 Indiana St., Wabash, collided on SR 15 near U.S. 24.

At 11:30 a.m., vehicles driven by Aaron Hyden, 24, 940 Sivey St., Wabash, and Ann Cooper, 65, 1471 Middle St., Wabash, collided on SR 15 S near U.S. 24 W. Dec. 13 At 12:05 p.m., vehicles driven by Wayne Rennaker, 80, 5 Elmwood Dr., Wabash, and James Ward, 59, 1306 Coble St., Wabash, collided

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on SR 13 S near Harrison Avenue.

Dec. 12 At 12:09 p.m., a vehicle driven by Kerry Heiser, 49, 7106 W 200 S, Wabash, left the roadway and struck a fire hydrant at the intersection of Miami and Stitt streets.

Dec. 10 At 8:04 p.m., vehicles driven by Joanna Sample, 35, Indianapolis, and Brittany Harlan, 16, LaFontaine, collided in the parking lot at 1601 N. Cass Street.

At 5:26 p.m., vehicles driven by Shawn Gatchel, 19, 527 W. Market St., Apt. 2, Wabash, and Samuel Whetstone, 35, 640 Lems Way, Wabash, collided on SR 15 S near U.S. 24.

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Member of First United Methodist Church Nov. 17, 1921 – Dec. 21, 2010 Lewis B. “L.B.” Flohr II, 89, Wabash, died Dec. 21, 5:55 a.m., at Parkview Hospital, Fort Wayne.

He was born Nov. 17, 1921, in New Windsor, Md., to Earl W. and Ella (Miller) Flohr. He married Maxine Mollesa, in Akron, Ohio, on June 1, 1946; she died Sept. 3, 1966. He then married Patricia Schoby Waggoner, in Wabash, on July 6, 1990.

Mr. Flohr spent his early years in Nigeria, Africa, where his parents were missionaries for the Church of the Brethren. After returning to the United States, he graduated in 1936 from Fairfax High School in Fairfax, Va. He chose to enter the Civilian Public Service (CPS) as an alternative to military service. He served as a medic during World War II. Upon completion of his service to his country, he graduated from Manchester College in 1946 with a B.S. degree. He received his Master’s in Entomology and Plant Pathology from Georgetown University in 1947.

Mr. Flohr worked for 26 years with Brookside Research Lab in New Knoxville, Ohio. He then started Agrinome Agricultural Consulting Company in 1976. He and his first wife, who he met at Manchester College, purchased the Twin Barns Farm outside of Urbana and started their family there. He was a member of First United Methodist Church, the Elks Club, and was a charter member of the Toastmasters Club, all of Wabash.

He is survived by his wife, Patricia Waggoner Flohr, Wabash; two children, Lewis B. (Linda) Flohr III, Frankfort, and Lorelei “Lori” (Phillip) Flohr-Cascio-Sperry, Bloomington; six stepchildren, David B Waggoner, San Francisco, Calif.; Christopher E. Waggoner, Wabash; Rachel Evon (Michael) Lovett, Benton, Ky.; Kent Cammack, Indiana; Chris Cammack, Texas; and Cindy Wellmeyer, Arizona; six grandchildren, Allegra Flohr and Emerson Benton Flohr, both of Frankfort; and Matthew Cascio, Mary Cascio, Mia Cascio, and Megan Cascio, all of Bloomington; three step-grandchildren, Ellie Grace Lovett, Annalee Lovett, and Avery Lovett, all of Benton, Ky.; and two sisters, Julia Metzger, North Manchester, and Anna Belle (Chester) Cromwell, Arvada, Colo.

Funeral services were held Dec. 28, at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash, with Pastor David Cross officiating. Burial will be in Memorial Lawns Cemetery at a later date.

The memorial guest book for Mr. Flohr may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

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6123 W 200 N, Wabash, no license in possession Dec. 19 Justin M. Louck, 19, 4775 S. Old SR 15, Lot 1, Wabash, illegal consumption of an alcoholic beverage Dec. 17 Mitchell A. Ridenour, 21, Angola, speeding Adrian J. Cabello, 26, 894 E. Hill St., Wabash, driver seatbelt violation Dec. 16 Daniel E. Pulley, 23, Marion, speeding Dec. 4 Rickey D. Slone, 21, 7222 W 250 N, Wabash, speeding Dec. 3 William A. Nettey, 59, Marion, speeding Accidents Dec. 21 At 11:10 p.m., a vehicle driven by Thomas M. Bastin, 58, Indianapolis, left the roadway on SR 15 near SR 114.

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Joyce Clark, 70 Member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church Feb. 6, 1940 – Dec. 22, 2010

Joyce A. (Barnell) Clark, 70 LaFontaine, formerly of Bluffton, died Dec. 22, 6:29 a.m., at Rolling Meadows Healthcare Center.

She was born Feb. 6, 1940, in Wells County, to the late Raymond A. and Josephine (Garton) Barnell. She married Roger D. Clark on June 24, 1962; he survives.

Mrs. Clark was a 1958 graduate of Chester Center High School and attended Ivy Tech College. She retired from USDA Farm Service Agency after 20 years. She was a member of LaFontaine United Methodist Church. She enjoyed cross-stitching and singing for the Lord.

Along with her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Kim (Steve Lewis) Archbold; four grandchildren, Zachary, Andrew, Coultin, and Mariah; and a brother, David L. Barnell, all of Bluffton.

Funeral services were held Dec. 27, at LaFontaine United Methodist Church, with Pastor Brad Garrett officiating. Burial was in Six Mile Cemetery, Bluffton.

Preferred memorials are to LaFontaine United Methodist Church building fund or Rolling Meadows activity fund c/o McDonald Funeral Home, LaFontaine Chapel, 104 S. Main St., LaFontaine, IN 46940.

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Continued from page 10 cle driven by Bradley Linn, 48, Pierceton, struck a deer on SR 13 near CR 925 S. Dec. 20 At 2:46 p.m., a vehicle driven by Douglas T. Hill, 38, Warren, left the roadway on SR 124 near CR 50 E. At 7:25 a.m., a vehi-

cle driven by Stephen J. Fisher, 49, Peru, struck a deer on U.S. 24 W near CR 700 W. At 5:23 a.m., a vehicle driven by Deanna M. Akins, 43, Division, Mich., left the roadway on CR 325 E near CR 1300 N. Dec. 18 At 10:45 p.m., a

Janice Wine, 64 Attended Harvest Fellowship Church March 9, 1946 – Dec. 25, 2010

Janice L. Wine, 64, Wabash, died Dec. 25, 2:25 p.m., at Lutheran Hospital, Fort Wayne.

She was born March 9, 1946, in Huntington, to William H. and Leota (Obenour) Harshman.

She married Benny Gene Wine, in Wabash, on Oct. 4, 2009.

Mrs. Wine was a homemaker and attended the Harvest Fellowship Church in Wabash. She also attended the Church of God Worship Center also in Wabash.

She is survived by her husband, Benny Gene Wine, Wabash; five children, Kyle, Keith, Sheryl, Vikki, and Marvin; a stepson, Benny Gene Wine II, Wabash; a sister, Pat Wilson, Huntington; and a brother, Larry Harshman, Roanoke. She was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters.

Memorial services will be held Dec. 29, 10 a.m., at Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, 1241 Manchester Ave., Wabash, with Pastor Bruce Hostetler officiating. Friends may call Dec. 29, one hour prior to services, at the funeral home. Burial will be at a later date in Memorial Lawns Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to Harvest Fellowship Church. The memorial guest book for Mrs. Wine may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Frank Tovlin, 89 U.S. Marine Corps veteran Oct. 6, 1921 – Dec. 21, 2010 Frank John Tovlin, 89, Wabash, died Dec. 21, 9:40 a.m., at Bickford Cottage.

He was born Oct. 6, 1921, in Duquesne, Pa., to Andrew and Ann (Gajdzik) Tovlin. He married Ann Durkota on Aug. 5, 1946; she died in January 1995.

Mr. Tovlin was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, serving with the 4th Marine Division in the Asiatic Pacific areas during World War II. He received the Purple Heart after being wounded in action in Iwo Jima and his unit was awarded the Presidential Unit Citation. He was discharged on Nov. 5, 1945.

Mr. Tovlin retired as a crane man from U.S. Steel. He was a member of St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash. He enjoyed golfing, playing cards, and going on car rides. He also won many trophies for bowling when he resided in Pennsylvania.

He is survived by a daughter, Sondra (Frank) Kaselonis, Wabash; and a grandson, Scott (Kristin) Kaselonis, Westfield. Along with his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Andrew and John Tovlin; and two sisters, Mary August and Ann Egnatz.

Funeral services were held Dec. 27, at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash, with Father Sextus Don officiating. Burial will be at a later date in Pennsylvania.

Preferred memorials are to St. Bernard Catholic Church. Condolences for the family of Mr. Tovlin may be sent online at www.mcdonaldfunerals.com.

vehicle driven by Charles A. Leming, 17, Wabash, left the roadway on Anglin Road near CR 600 W. At 6:45 p.m., a vehicle driven by Tyler Cox, 21, Warsaw, struck a deer on CR 1400 N near CR 700 W.

At 6:35 p.m., a vehicle driven by Craig N. Sparling, 58, 2047 E. Durnbaugh Rd., Lagro, struck a deer on Baumbauer Road near CR 200 E. Dec. 17 At 8:39 a.m., a vehicle driven by Lesli M.

Austin, 48, 3734 E 400 S, Wabash, left the roadway on US 24 near SR 524.

Dec. 12 At 9 p.m., a vehicle driven by Jeffery A. Easterday, 38, 242 Gladstone St., Wabash, left the

Donald Moore, 72 Grayson, Ky., resident March 6, 1938 – Dec. 24, 2010 Donald “Don” Moore, 72, Grayson, Ky., passed away Dec. 24, at Kings Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, Ky. He was born March 6, 1938, in Blaine, Ky., to the late John and Edith Elliott Moore.

Mr. Moore was a retired truck driver.

His is survived by two daughters, Elizabeth Losher, Roann, and Dianna Judy, Wabash; a sister, Blanche Taylor, Harrisburg, Ohio; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by three sons, Donald Moore Jr., Robert Jay Moore, and Gregory B. Moore.

Funeral services will be conducted Dec. 29, 2 p.m., at Malone Funeral Home, Grayson, Ky. Visitation will be Dec. 29, 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., at the funeral home. Burial will be in the East Carter County Memory Gardens, Grayson, Ky. Condolences for the family of Mr. Moore can be sent online at www.malonefuneralhome.com.

Lenna Summers, 76 Member of Faith Baptist Church Dec. 29, 1933 – Dec. 24, 2010 Lenna Joan Summers, 76, Wabash, died Dec. 24, 11:10 p.m., at her home.

She was born Dec. 29, 1933, in Wabash, to Elmer and Opal (Barnes) Millican.

Ms. Summers was a waitress and tended bar at several locations. She was a member of the Faith Baptist Church in Wabash, the Poetry Society, and was a longtime supporter of St. Jude Children’s Hospital.

She is survived by her companion of 25 years, Donald Lloyd Cox, Wabash; three children, Harold (Kathy) Osborn, Biloxi, Miss.; Shari Elkins, Ocean Springs, Miss.; and Kristi (Bryan) Boudreaux, Newport, R.I.; six grandchildren, B.J. Boudreaux and Kristopher Boudreaux, both of Newport, R.I.; Brittney (Glenn) Goss, Biloxi, Miss.; Amanda Alford Ocean Springs, Miss.; Trisha (Jeff) York, Gulfport, Miss.; and Travis (Brandi) Burgess, Huntington, W.Va.; three great-grandchildren, Caleb Robinson, Punta Gorda, Fla.; Katelynn Elizabeth Burgess, Huntington, W.Va.; and Gage Goss, Biloxi, Miss.; and a sister, Mary Lou Chirstman; a niece, Linda Brooks; and a nephew, Bill (Brenda) Chaplin, all of Wabash. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty O’Brien and Jean Dyer.

Funeral services were held Dec. 28, at Faith Baptist Church, Wabash, with Pastor Dan Boone officiating. Burial was in Falls Cemetery, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital PO Box 1893, Memphis, TN 38101-9950. The memorial guest book for Ms. Summers may be signed online at www.grandstaff-hentgen.com.

Mary Klutz, 93 North Manchester resident Feb. 13, 1917 – Dec. 25, 2010 Mary A. Klutz, 93, North Manchester, died Dec. 25, 4:50 p.m., at Peabody Healthcare Center. She was born Feb. 13, 1917, in Allen County, to Orbie and Augusta (Stump) Branstator. She married Paul Klutz on Aug. 19, 1935; he died March 2, 1987.

Mrs. Klutz was a retired maid. She resided in Servia for several years before moving to Port Orford, Ore., and then returning to live in North Manchester in 1990. She was a member of the former Servia Christian Church.

She is survived by a son, DeWayne Klutz, Rustburg, Va.; two daughters, Margaret Cormany, Andrews, and Donna Kay (Larry) Neal, Grayslake, Ill.; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and 16 greatgrandchildren. Along with her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Carl Klutz; a daughter, Rosalee Coble; three grandchildren; two brothers; and four sisters.

Funeral services were held Dec. 28, at McKee Mortuary, North Manchester, with Pastor Jerry L. Felts officiating. Burial will be in Port Orford Cemetery, Port Orford, Ore.

roadway on CR 400 W near CR 1400 N. North Manchester Police Department Citations Dec. 24 Dwight Dutter, 36, Claypool, disregarding an automatic signal Marriage Applications Jacob Gappa, 28, Sioux Falls, S.D., and Jan Eichenauer, 28, 645 Valley Brook Ln., Wabash Dale Shepherd Jr., 30, 131 Shady Lane Dr., Wabash, and

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Amanda Shepherd, 30, same address J o n a t h a n Davidson, 25, Chicago, Ill., and Emily Wenrich, 24, 274 N. Miami St., Wabash Johnnie Fletcher, 34, 787 Stitt St., Wabash, and Kris Pardo, 45, same address Ryan French, 25, Silver Lake, and Melissa Parker, 25, 701 Meadowdale Dr., North Manchester Daniel Smith, 23, 93 N. Comstock St., Apt. 2, Wabash, and Amanda Mercer, 24, same address

Janet Garrett, 66 Former Wabash resident Jan. 12, 1944 – Dec. 17, 2010

Janet Sue Garrett, 66, Earleton, Fla., died suddenly on Dec. 17, at North Florida Regional Medical Center.

She was born Jan. 12, 1944, in Wabash, to Max and Virginia Weiss. She married John “Jack” Garrett.

Mrs. Garrett retired in 2000 as Postmaster of Florahome, Fla. She loved quilting, her hats, decorating and following the University of Florida women’s volleyball team.

She is survived by her husband, John “Jack” Garrett; a daughter, Jeri Lyn (William) Geiger; a son, Andrew Terrel; and a granddaughter, Ella Virginia Geiger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Max and Virginia Weiss; and two brothers, Dale and James.

A celebration of Janet’s life will be held Jan. 8, 2011, 2 p.m., at Trinity United Methodist Church, 4000 NW 53rd Avenue.

Preferred memorials are to PACE Center for Girls, 1010 SE 4th Ave., Gainesville, FL.

Juan Marchione, 9 Wabash resident March 10, 2001 – Dec. 25, 2010

Juan Robert Anthony Marchione, 9, Wabash, died Dec. 25, 7:31 a.m., at Wabash County Hospital.

He was born March 10, 2001, in Indianapolis, to Joe and Dorothy “Dotti” (Brown) Marchione.

Juan was a resident of Vernon Manor Children’s Home, Wabash. Those who knew him said they were all blessed to have had Juan in their lives for these few short years. He was a sweet boy who was loved dearly and will be missed greatly.

He is survived by his mother, Dotti (Mike Ward) Marchione, Indianapolis; 11 brothers and sisters, John (Debbie) Marchione, Redmond, Wash.; Paul (Grainne) Marchione, Washington, D.C.; Michael (Christina) Marchione and David Marchione, both of Seattle, Wash.; Dan Ward, Jessica Ward, and Susan Marchione, all of Bremen; and Matthew, Deacon, Nathan, and Danielle Marchione, all of Indianapolis; and his two grandmothers, Elizabeth Thompson, Orange City, Fla.; and Dorothy Ward, Bremen. He was preceded in death by his father.

An open house celebrating his life will be held Jan. 8, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m., at his family home, 8350 S. Belmont Ave., Indianapolis.

Arrangements were handled by GrandstaffHentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.

Preferred memorials are to the New Family Room at Vernon Manor Children’s Home in Juan’s memory. The memorial guest book for Juan may be signed online at www.grandstaffhentgen.com.

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Area residents discuss New Year’s resolutions With 2011 just around the corner, staff from The Paper consulted area residents

regarding the practice of making New Year’s resolutions.

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vidual the following questions: 1. What is/are your New Year’s resolution(s)?

2. Do you usually make New Year’s resolutions?

3. How often do you follow through with your resolutions?

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and on top of things 2. No, I have a couple of times 3. I’m going to try to follow through with this one

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Cindy Hileman, Wabash 1. I’m going to try to be nicer.

2. Yes 3. I usually make resolutions, but I don’t always follow through with them

J e n n i f e r Whitaker, Wabash 1. I’m going to try to be more organized • • • • • • •

Connie Rich, Wabash 1. Try to start eating better 2. No 3. I’m very optimistic, but I’m also realistic so there’s a 50/50 chance

Patty Cooper, Wabash 1. I would like to be more organized in my job and at home 2. Occasionally 3. I’m 60 and I haven’t kept one yet, but you always have to have hope

Terry Thomas, North Manchester 1. To get along with

Suzan Hamilton, Lagro 1. Eat more chocolate 2. No 3. It is very likely that I will keep this one

Dustin Lee, Lagro 1. To help my grandpa more 2. Not often 3. Chances are really good that I’ll keep this one

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Doug Westendorf, North Manchester 1. I haven’t thought about it yet, I’ll probably wait until the last minute 2. Not really 3. Not very often

Richardson, North Manchester 1. To work harder the next two semesters and earn straight A’s 2. Yes I do 3. I never follow through with them

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Chuck Terrell, North Manchester 1. To quit smoking 2. Sometimes

Dustin, Ashley North Manchester 1. To be more

The Paper is always looking for story ideas from our readers.

Do you know someone who has a unique hobby or an interesting story that should be shared with the entire county?

If so, call Brent Swan, Shaun Tilghman, or Danielle Smith at 260-563-8326, or email news@thepaperofwabash.com.

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A CHRISTMAS PARTY for the kids who participate in Bingo at the Lagro Library will be held Dec. 29, from 2 to 4 p.m., in the library.

Come and join the fun.

COMETS LAGRO LIBRARY OPEN HOUSE will be held Jan. 15, 2011, from 2 to 4 p.m., at the library, located in the Lagro

Community Building.

We will be having a cake walk and need volunteers to make cakes for us. If you would like to help, call Tina at 7820405. Mark your calendars to attend and see the renovations to the library.

A CHRISTMAS LUNCH was recently hosted by Jim and Peggy Bever for Robert Bever, Marcella Bever, John and Peggy Bever, Frank Bever, Tom and Emma Bever, Rex Bever, Carol Mason, Judy Ward, Ed Bever, and Ann Davis.

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PATTY SAUSMAN hosted a Christmas lunch on Dec. 22 for her sisters and brother.

Those attending were Phyllis Hawkins, Donald Baer, and Jim and Peggy Bever.

THE LAGRO CENTURY CLUB met Dec. 9 for their annual Christmas Carry-In at Moore’s Log Cabin in Lagro. Fourteen members attended and answered roll call with a special memory, Christmas poem, or song.

Many memories were shared and Tami Harmon sang some songs. Christmas cards were exchanged.

Donations to the Animal Shelter were collected, as were book dues for the book to be donated to Northfield Library.

The carry in meal was enjoyed by all. This was the last meeting of the year and after a break, meetings will resume in April 2011.

WOMEN’S GUILD OF THE LAGRO U N I T E D METHODIST met at the home of Clara Swan for the annual Christmas Party.

The lesson was given

by Monica Sparling, reading an article entitled “Emptiness” and sharing about a book titled “101 Ways to Give

Away Christmas”.

Monica Sparling gave the Treasurer’s Report and the minutes of the November meeting were read by Libby Cook, both were approved as read.

Members responded to roll call by telling of someone that they have really enjoyed picking out a Christmas present for this year.

Those present were: Cathy Duhamell, JoAnn Corn, Missy Swan, Sharon Hembree, Linda Baker, Lyons, Amanda Loretta Sommers, Diane Burcroff, and Libby Cook. After enjoying a delicious carry-in meal, the group ended the evening with a gift exchange, and played Christmas Merry Bingo.

There will not be a meeting in January.

Lessons for the meetings in 2011 will be on various women in the Bible.

L A G R O C O M M U N I T Y CHURCH: Pastor Joel Murray will deliver the sermon during the 10 a.m. worship service on Jan. 2, 2011. Betty Murray will be the acolyte, and Tom Burnsworth will be the greeter.

Bill and Tom Burnsworth will be the ushers.

Barbara Marshall and Loretta Dillon will give the Christian Education message.

Bonnie Meredith will announce the hymns, and Suzan Hamilton will be the musician. Fellowship

and refreshments will follow the service. Our thanks to the Sunday school department for presenting the Christmas musical program on Dec. 19.

They did an excellent job!

THE FOOD PANTRY at the Lagro Community Church is in need of supplies. We thank the Lagro Methodist Church, Lagro Century Club, Ford Meter Box, Monica Sparling in honor of her mother, Williams’ Dorothy birthday, and all who have donated in 2010.

Those who get the supplies, deliver them, work at the pantry and pray for this worthwhile ministry are gratefully appreciated.

A special thanks to Judy and Tom Burnsworth and Loretta Dillon for their dedication all year.

LAGRO UNITED METHODIST services will begin at 9 a.m. on Jan. 2, 2011.

Sommers Loretta will be the greeter and Katy Gray will be the nursery attendant.

Rev. Rick Borgman will give the sermon.

Sunday school for all ages will begin at 10 a.m.

DEADLINE FOR NEWS is each Wednesday by noon.

You may e-mail news and pictures to lagronewscolumn@gm ail.com; mail news to me at 5153 W 100 S, Wabash, IN 46992; or contact me by phone at 260-563-8091, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m.

Firewood movement poses risk of invasive species infestation

Many Indiana residents rely on firewood to heat their homes during the winter months, but moving firewood creates undue risk for infestation by invasive species, according to Purdue Extension exotic insects specialist Jodie Ellis.

“Moving firewood can increase the risk of new invasive pest infestations that kill trees,” Ellis said. “To help slow the spread of these insects, firewood should be purchased and burned locally, preferably within the same county.”

One of the more dangerous and prominent invasive insect pests that can travel in firewood is the emerald ash borer. On its own, the insect will spread only about half a mile annually. But with the help of humans moving ash firewood, nursery stock and logs, it now has killed millions of ash trees in 15 states.

It’s not only insect pests that can travel to new locations in firewood; plant diseases also can spread that way.

“Transporting firewood can create new invasive insect and disease infestations that can be found in firewood any time of the year,” Ellis said. “Past invasive infestations have devastated native trees and have cost cities and towns millions of dollars in tree removal and replacement.”

Ellis offered tips for using firewood safely: - Buy and burn firewood locally from a nearby firewood dealer in the same county or no more than a few miles from where it will be burned.

- Don’t buy firewood from a remote location just because it looks clean and healthy. The wood still could carry invasive disease or insect pests.

- Even seasoned firewood is not safe to move. If firewood must be moved, commercially kiln-dried wood may be a good option.

- For firewood already purchased from far away, burn the wood quickly and completely. Rake the storage area carefully and burn the debris.

- Inform friends and family about the dangers of moving firewood.

More information about preventing invasive pests from destroying forests is available at www.dontmovefirewood.org. For more information about emerald ash borer in Indiana, go to www.eabindiana.info.

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would like to be a part of our planning committee.

We are looking for new people with fresh ideas. Our next meeting will be Jan. 11, 2011, 6:30 p.m., in the side room of the Community Building.

There is a big Lion sign on the door.

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When the pantry was taken over 10 years ago, the manager turned it over to God knowing the job ahead was more than she alone could handle.

God has blessed the pantry in awesome ways, and continues to amaze us all.

To the many volunteers who come weekly to serve – Bobbee, Evelyn, Rex, Kay, Rhoda, Lois, Miriam, Bob, Roger, John and Larry – a great big thank you.

To the many who come, waiting patiently, to unload the truck – thank you.

To the many individuals, churches and organizations who have given in so many ways – financially, groceries, produce, and time – thank you.

Everyone has been a blessing to the pantry and me, without all of you it would not exist.

It has been a joy working with all of you as we strive to help others.

May God in His grace and mercy continue to bless you and the pantry as we serve others. May the coming year be one of rejoicing.

This next year, if you see someone hurting, give them comfort; if you see someone hungry, feed them; if you see someone lonely, give them hope; give pity to those less fortunate than you. By doing this, each of us can help to make this a better world.

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The Colts, the IHSAA and the IFCA have worked together for the past 12 years to present this annual award to the top studentathletes at each position. This year, the IFCA polled high school head coaches around the state, and the coaches tabbed approximately 98 players who ranked in the top two percent of their respective classes. The IFCA selection committee narrowed the list to 24 winners, and those chosen truly represent the spirit of the award.

Eighteen of the 24 honorees are either class valedictorian (16) or salutatorian (2). Nine of the 10 high school regions throughout the State of Indiana have an award-winner, and each of the state’s five classes is represented on the all-star team.

The twenty-four 2010 Indiana High School Academic All-Stars were honored Dec. 19 in a morning program and were presented during the ColtsJacksonville Jaguars game.

“On behalf of Jim Irsay and the Irsay family, and with deep appreciation for the IHSAA and IFCA, the Colts are pleased to honor 24 outstanding football players who represent their families and schools in an outstanding manner,” said Colts President Bill Polian. “The dedication it takes to be an excellent achiever in the classroom and on the playing field is something that goes unnoticed too often.

This award honors those young men who carry themselves with dignity, integrity and a sense of purpose.

They, like many other students, possess the values cherished in young adults.

We are pleased to identify these individuals, and it will be an honor to recognize them on our playing field this Sunday.”

Mark A. Miller, athletic director and head football coach at Rochester High School and

past IFCA president, said, “As it has been for the past 12 years, it was a very difficult task to honor the top 24 student-athletes by position for the Indiana High School Academic All-Stars. As the executive secretary of the Indiana Football Coaches Association, I want to thank the committee members for taking time out of their schedules to meet recently to select this unique team. I also want to thank all of the head coaches throughout the state who took the

time to nominate these outstanding student-athletes for this very prestigious team. Finally on behalf of the Indiana Football C o a c h e s Association, I would like to thank Bill Polian and the Indianapolis Colts organization for recognizing and honoring out top student-athletes in the sport of football throughout the state.”

Neil Miller, Wabash High School, was named place kicker for the 2010 Indiana High School Academic All-Stars team.

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MANCHESTER ALUMNI LOOKING FOR ADDRESSES: The Manchester Alumni Committee is planning a Manchester High School Reunion on June 25, 2011. Along with the reunion they are compiling a directory of all graduate names and addresses from Central, Chester, Laketon or Manchester for the years 1910 to 2010. With the possibility of 8,000 names the committee is trying to update the directory and send registrations by email to as many as possible to save the $3,520 cost of mailing.

If you are a graduate, a parent or relative of a graduate of Central, Chester, Laketon or Manchester, they are asking that you check and/or update information on the Manchester High School website,

www.mcs.k12.in.us/m hs/alumni/displaalumni.html. If you do not have a computer, please send given name, first name, current last name and address, year of graduation and the school, email address and phone number to Janene Dawes, 4455 N 200 W, Urbana, IN 46990 or call any of the following committee members: Jane Ann Airgood (260-982-6881); Mary Elizabeth Ayres (260-982-4465; Janene Dawes (260-774-3642; Donna Harmon (765-8335663); Jackie Ihnen (260982-4688); Leo Judy (260982-4770); Nancy Knapp (260-982-6665); Sue Richards (260-723-4624); Lois Scott (574-453-9034); and Mary Lou Tyner (260-982-2865).

GARBER-SIMMONS SENIOR CENTER (a United Fund Agency) is always open to mingle with other older adults in the Town Life Center, Monday Friday, 8:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Stop by to see what their calendar of events are throughout the week, and enjoy a

cup of coffee. You can contact NeVonna at the center to get more details at 982-0535.

AREA FIVE NUTRITION PROGRAM provides a nutritious lunch, Monday through Friday, at Scout Hall, for people age 60 and older, and is based on a voluntary donation.

Join us for fun and friendship, or you may do carry out.

Reservations need to be made a day in advance at 982-9940, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

You may talk to Kim Buzbee.

MEALS ON WHEELS can bring a hot lunch and cold dinner to area residents.

They are in the office from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Monday - Friday, to arrange for you or someone you know who needs help with their meals. The office number is 982-6010, or leave a message if calling at other times.

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646 Spring St. Beautiful older home with lots of updates, 3 bedrooms plus landing used as a 4th bedroom, 2.5 baths. New laminate floors, vinyl windows, siding, plumbing, electric wiring and more. Large lot in town with privacy fence, 1 car detached garage and deck in back. Dry unfinished basement gives you lots of storage. New front porch and landscape make for a welcoming entrance. Call Lori Siders for MLS# 77064347. Priced at only $114,900!

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Roann and northern Miami County Joy Harber 765-833-5231 • roannhappenings@yahoo.com

THE LIONS CLUB wishes to thank everyone who donated cookies for Santa’s visit with the children on Dec. 11.

We also would like to thank the Roann Fire Department for bringing Santa to town. We know Santa is really busy this time of year but we would like to thank him for

taking time from his busy schedule to visit with the chilMerry dren.

Christmas from the Roann Lions Club.

METRO NORTH NEWS: Kindergarten Roundup will be March 2-3 at the Honeywell Center in Wabash.

Pre-entry forms for parents to fill out will be sent home with report cards in January, or parents may call Metro North at 260569-6856 to pre-enroll students. Polar Pride winners for the

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month of December Charyn are: Hettmansperger, Nick Cole, and Emily Miner. Please keep your phone numbers up to date with the office. In case of inclement weather, the Alert Now System will notify you of delays or closings. If you do not receive this call, please contact the office. Classes resume Jan. 3. Report cards will be coming home on Jan. 5. They will also be posted online to view on the Parent Contract website. (From the Metro North newsletter.)

THE RIVERSIDE HOME of Julia Rensberger was the meeting place for the Happy Homemakers Christmas luncheon.

Ellen Rensberger was her co-hostess.

Donations were accepted for the International project for Extension Homemakers of providing clean water for areas in the world that do not have it.

These areas are turning salt water into drinking water. The Indiana Extension H o m e m a k e r s Association will be celebrating 100 years in 2013. If members have photos or memo-

ries, they would be interested in having them. Joyce Brewer is one of five members that has applied to be an exchange member to Australia. Teresa Witkoske will be the full-time Extension Educator for Wabash County. Sally Robbins, Health and Safety Chairman gave hints on keeping fruits and vegetables safe: Wash them under water, put leftover hot foods in small containers then into the refrigerator, wash your hands for at least twenty seconds. Grab bag gifts were exchanged and food for the Roann Food Pantry was collected. The next meeting will be Jan. 27, 9 a.m., at Ellen Rensberger’s home.

(From the minutes of the Happy Homemakers.)

ROANN LIBRARY NEWS: New titles include: Eat Pray Love, by Elizabeth Gilbert; My Fellow Americans, by Michael Waldman; Blackwood Farm, by Anne Rice; Heartstopper, by Joy Fielding; The Snow Bride, by Debbie MacComber; Dead or Alive, by Tom Clancy; Lucid Intervals, by Stuart Woods; The Fallen, by Jefferson Parker; and The Mercedes Coffin, by Faye Kellerman.

Through Dec. 30, the library will have a drop box for canned goods to benefit the Roann Food Pantry.

The Library will close on Dec. 31 and Jan. 1, for the holidays.

DEEDSVILLE POSTMASTER Julia R e n s b e r g e r announced the winners of the candy counting Contest for C u s t o m e r Appreciation Day on Dec. 20. There were 90 pieces of candy in the jar. Receiving a book

of Forever stamps were: Nicki Parson and Daryle Leedy with exact number count of 90! Kerri Lester won the jar of candy. Thank you to all who visited the Deedsville Post Office to purchase stamps and enter the contest. Cookies were also served. Post Office hours are 6:45 to 10:15 a.m., Monday Saturday. The phone number is 574-3823034.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY this week to Vigar, Derek Elizabeth Ford, Steve Coffman, Matthew Powell, James Michael Pell, Joanne Wagner, Kitty Jo Moyer, Alli Koch, Deanna Spears, Dillman, Everett Jason Cordes, Dottie Blackburn, Matt Van Buskirk, Kyle Brower, Gerald Pankop, Phyllis Vigar, Pat Betzner, and Destiny McKinney. (From the Roann Community Calendar.)

H A P P Y ANNIVERSARY this week to Mr. and Mrs. Philip C. Draper, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Rodocker, Mr. and Mrs. Dan Yocum, Mr. and Mrs. Roger Harber Jr., Mr. and Mrs. Chuck Hollenback, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Blue, Mr. and Mrs. Mark Eudy, Mr. and Mrs. David Vigar, and Mr. and Mrs. Tim Draper.

(From the Roann Community Calendar.)

ROANN NEWS ITEMS may be sent to my e-mail address at roannhappenings@ya hoo.com, or you may call me at the phone number listed. The deadline for news to appear in the next week’s issue of The Paper is Tuesday at noon. It would be best to submit timely news items two weeks in advance.

THE POLAR EXPRESS emerged from the Roann Library entrance on Dec. 13 for the annual community Christmas decorating contest. The nearly 13-foot tall locomotive was the star of this year’s Polar Express – themed decorations all through the library. Train tracks wound inside through the main floor and led through a giant tunnel and into the Children’s department.

Children received golden ticket bookmarks and jingle bells as gifts during the Christmas in Roann festivities that were held Dec. 11. The library won first place in the business category of the decorating contest. (photo by Joy Harber)

Chapter BY met Dec. 13 Janet Leeka hosted Chapter BY, P.E.O., when they gathered on Dec. 13 at her home for their annual Christmas party. Despite the weather and the forecast of more snow, 15 members attended.

After a short business meeting where reports were given, members exchanged Christmas ornaments. Also, as a ways and means project, chances were sold on three beautiful centerpieces, created by Cheri Frank. They were won by Linda Kuester, Donna Highley and Sue Gray.

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P.E.O. is a philanthropic, educational organization dedicated to the advancement of women educationally through scholarships, grants, loans and the stewardship of Cottey College.

Although P.E.O. was founded on a college campus, it soon moved to being a community organization, international in scope with nearly 250,000 members in the United States and Canada. It has provided over $200 million to more than 83,000 women through its five educational / financial assistance projects and graduated approximately 8,200 women from Cottey College.

Jean Gilbert and Kelly Smith will be the hostesses for the Jan. 10, 2011, meeting, with new members, Nancy Givens and Pat Vanlandingham, presenting the Founders’ Day program. Members will be notified of the meeting place.

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Wabash County Tournament preview

by Shaun Tilghman On Dec. 29 and 30, Manchester High School hosts the annual Wabash County B a s k e t b a l l Tournament. The boys’ and girls’ squads from each of the four high schools in the county – M a n c h e s t e r, Northfield, Southwood, Wabash – will match up during the two-day tournament, with each team guaranteed two games.

The first round games for the varsity girls will be held Dec. 29 at 1 and 2:45 p.m., with a consolation game Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. and the championship game at 6 p.m. On Dec. 29, the varsity boys will have their first round games at 6 and 7:45 p.m., while the consolation game will be Dec. 30 at 4 p.m. and the championship game will be at 8:15 p.m.

The first match up for the girls pits the Wabash Lady Apaches (9-1) against the Southwood Lady Knights (4-5).

Wabash has won eight straight since dropping their second game of the season to Marion on Nov. 13.

They have scored at least 50 points in each of their wins, during

which they have outscored their opponents by an average of 34 points.

The Lady Apaches are led by senior Kaleigh Hensley, who leads the Three Rivers Conference (TRC) in scoring (27.4 ppg), assists (43), and steals (70). She also leads the team in rebounds with Junior Kelsey 57.

Cromer is fourth in scoring in the TRC (13.3 ppg), and leads the team in three-point shooting (43.4%).

Freshman Kyleigh Hampton averages 8.1 ppg and leads the team in blocks (25).

Southwood comes into the tournament having lost their last two games, after winning the previous four.

Their team is very defense oriented, which they have shown in holding their opponents to 36.8 ppg this season.

Sophomore Sarah White leads the Lady Knights in scoring with 10.4 ppg, which is good for eighth in the TRC). Senior Abby Harness leads the team in rebounds (28) and is second on the team in scoring (8.2 ppg).

Sophomore Mollie Harnish rounds out the team’s top scorers aver-

aging 6.2 ppg.

The second game features the Northfield Lady Norse (2-7) and the Manchester Lady Squires (6-2).

Northfield is led by sophomore Sydney Eltzroth, who ranks fifth in the TRC in scoring with 12.2 ppg. She also leads the team in rebounds (57) and steals (29). Freshmen Sydney Reed and Katie Stephan average 8.3 ppg and 5.6 ppg, respectively, while Stephan leads the Lady Norse with 15 assists.

Manchester’s leading scorer is sophomore Kayla Flack, who ranks seventh in the TRC with 10.6 ppg. She also leads the team in rebounds (51). Juniors Hannah Schmidt (8.6 ppg) and Hannah Little (6.0 ppg) are the next two top scorers, while junior Meika Kennedy leads the Lady Squires with 21 assists (fifth in the TRC) and 32 steals (second in the TRC).

The boys’ tournament opens with a contest between the Northfield Norse (6-2) and the Manchester Squires (1-4).

Northfield is riding a four-game winning streak after defeating Wabash on Dec. 17 and picking up three

wins in the CSB Classic at Caston last week. Prior to the Classic, junior Ryan Givens led the TRC in rebounding (47) and was seventh in scoring (13.4 ppg). Justin Parker, the Norse’s lone senior, was tied for first in the TRC with 17 steals, averaged 8.6 ppg, and also led the team with 19 assists (tied for second in the TRC).

Junior Dustin Echard was averaging 8.0 ppg and junior Chad Glasscock averaged 6.2 ppg to go with 10 assists and 13 steals. won Manchester their season opener but has struggled since, dropping all four of their last contests. Senior Scott Baker is fourth in the TRC in scoring (15.6 ppg) and in rebounds (42). Fellow seniors Logan Brunn and Austin Flack are the team’s other high scorers, 12.5 ppg and 12.2 ppg, respectively.

Brunn leads the TRC in three-point shooting (70%) and Flack leads the Squires in assists with 18 (fifth in the TRC).

In the second game for the boys, the Southwood Knights (4-1) square off

against the Wabash Apaches (0-5).

Southwood has won their last two games after suffering their only defeat on Dec. 3, a three-point loss to Huntington North.

Senior Mike Cook leads the team and the TRC in scoring with 27.6 ppg; he and junior Conner Hobbs lead the team in assists with 19 each. Hobbs also leads the Knights in steals (13) and free throw shooting (81.3%), while averaging 11.0 ppg. Senior Collin Huston is second on the team in scoring (11.6 ppg) and second in three-point shooting at 39.4%.

Wabash has played several tough teams and two of their losses came by five points or less. The team’s leading scorer, at 10.0 ppg, is senior Alex Hentgen, who also leads the team with 41 rebounds (fifth in the TRC) and 17 steals (tied for first in the TRC). Senior Zack Hipskind averages 7.8 ppg while leading the Apaches in free throw shooting at 85.7%.

Sophomore Breyton Nealis is the team leader in assists (16) and averages 6.2 ppg.

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AREA LINEUP (Dec. 29 – Jan. 4) MANCHESTER HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, Dec. 29 10:30 a.m. Boys JV Bball vs. Wabash in County Tourney 10:30 a.m. Girls JV Bball vs. Southwood in County Tourney 2:45 p.m. Girls V Bball vs. Northfield in County Tourney 6 p.m. Boys V Bball vs. Northfield in County Tourney Thursday, Dec. 30 9 a.m. Girls JV Bball hosts County Tourney 10:30 a.m. Boys JV Bball hosts County Tourney Boys V Bball hosts County Tourney Girls V Bball hosts County Tourney Tuesday, Jan. 4 6 p.m. Girls JV/V Bball vs. Central Noble 6:15 p.m. Boys JV/V Bball at Lakeland Christian NORTHFIELD HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, Dec. 29 9 a.m. Boys JV Bball vs. Southwood at County Tourney (Manchester) 9 a.m. Girls JV Bball vs. Wabash at County Tourney (Manchester) 2:45 p.m. Girls V Bball vs. Manchester at County Tourney (Manchester) 6 p.m. Boys V Bball vs. Manchester at County Tourney (Manchester) Thursday, Dec. 30 9 a.m. Girls JV Bball at County Tourney (Manchester) 10:30 a.m. Boys JV Bball at County Tourney (Manchester) Boys V Bball at County Tourney (Manchester) Girls V Bball at County Tourney (Manchester) Tuesday, Jan. 4 6 p.m. Girls JV/V Bball at Bluffton SOUTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, Dec. 29 9 a.m. Boys JV Bball vs. Northfield at County Tourney (Manchester) 10:30 a.m. Girls JV Bball vs. Manchester at County Tourney (Manchester) 1 p.m. Girls V Bball vs. Wabash at County Tourney (Manchester) 7:45 p.m. Boys V Bball vs. Wabash at County Tourney (Manchester) Thursday, Dec. 30 9 a.m. Girls JV Bball at County Tourney (Manchester) 10:30 a.m. Boys JV Bball at County Tourney (Manchester) Boys V Bball at County Tourney (Manchester) Girls V Bball at County Tourney (Manchester) WABASH HIGH SCHOOL Wednesday, Dec. 29 9 a.m. Girls JV Bball vs. Northfield at County Tourney (Manchester) 10:30 a.m. Boys JV Bball vs. Manchester at County Tourney (Manchester) 1 p.m. Girls V Bball vs. Southwood at County Tourney (Manchester) 7:45 p.m. Boys V Bball vs. Southwood at County Tourney (Manchester) Thursday, Dec. 30 9 a.m. Girls JV Bball at County Tourney (Manchester) 10:30 a.m. Boys JV Bball at County Tourney (Manchester) Boys V Bball at County Tourney (Manchester) Girls V Bball at County Tourney (Manchester) Tuesday, Jan. 4 7:15 p.m. Boys C Bball at North Miami MANCHESTER COLLEGE Wednesday, Dec. 29 7 p.m. Men’s Bball vs. Guilford Thursday, Dec. 30 4 p.m. Women’s Bball vs. Olivet Saturday, Jan. 1 9 a.m. Wrestling at Midwest Open (Harper College) Sunday, Jan. 2 9 a.m. Wrestling at Midwest Open (Harper College) 3 p.m. Men’s Bball vs. Defiance

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Moore looks forward to 2012 elections Dear editor, My goodness.

Twenty-eleven is upon us and once again I find myself wondering where the past year went. How can it be that I remember as a child thinking a week was a really long time to wait for something, like Christmas for example, and now I want to push back on the days just to find an extra hour or two.

Except: I am so looking forward to November 2012, and wondering if we can possibly hold our country together for two more years, wondering if we will retain our strength to fight back against this out-of-control government, wondering if we’ll give up because we’ve grown weary, wondering if we think the battle was won last November, wondering if we are ready to accept (endure) what it will take to really fix this mess we’ve allowed an unwatched government to inflict on us.

One source of ener-

gy and inspiration available to everyone is the monthly C3 meetings. The leaders of this group are tirelessly looking for ways to educate all of us about what is happening and what we can do about it with knowledgeable, compelling speakers.

The first meeting, Jan. 3, 2011, will feature Jackie Walorski.

She was elected in 2004 to the Indiana House of Re presentatives where she quickly proved her leadership qualities. She chalDemocratic lenged incumbent Joe Donnelly for Indiana’s seat from the 2nd District in the United States House of Representatives this past November and finished second.

Though she won’t be working for Hosiers in D.C. this coming term, this vivacious lady will continue the effort to restore fiscal responsibility and constitutional principles to our government.

Walorski is a power-

ful, forthright speaker of truth. A speaker you don’t want to miss.

Richard Mourdock, Indiana’s State Treasurer, is scheduled to speak to the Wabash County Tea Party group (C3) on Feb. 7, 2011. This is a return engagement.

Mourdock mesmerizes audiences with historical facts most of us have never heard or certainly don’t remember. He fought for the Indiana pension funds that were so unjustly damaged when the Obama administration took over Chrysler Corporation and gave it away to a foreign company. We can expect an update on the Chrysler deal as well as a fascinating parallel between history and our present state of affairs.

Plans are to have a presentation on Sharia law at the March 7, 2011, meeting with a speaker from the Fort Wayne chapter of ACT:for America. There is an effort presently in

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Weddle has devoted a year to educating Hoosiers on interposition and Obamacare.

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Grace Ann Ranck weighed 8 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 20 1/2 inches long.

Her mother is the former Sarah Miller.

Indiana Beef Cattle Association and Purdue University to host Area 8 Beef Meeting

The Indiana Beef Cattle Association (IBCA) and Purdue University will host the Area 8 Beef Meeting on Jan. 4, 6:30 p.m., at the Cass County Fairgrounds, Logansport.

The meetings will feature food and valuable information on beef related issues, policies, and programs. IBC will provide an update on policy and programs, and Purdue Extension personnel will share a presentation entitled “Cowherd Feed Cost Considerations.”

Counties within Area 8 include: Carroll, Cass, Clinton, Fulton, Grant, Howard, Miami, Tipton, and Wabash.

For more information or to RSVP, contact the Cass County Extension office, at 574-753-7750, before Dec. 31.

Heather Fox and Jarrod McKee wed June 26

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Brian and Sarah Ranck, LaFontaine, are the parents of a daughter born Nov. 3, 12:19 p.m., at P a r k v i e w H u n t i n g t o n

She joins two sisters, Katelyn and Olivia; and a brother, Ivan.

Grandparents are Scott and Evelyn Anglemyer, Goshen; the late Richard Miller; and Tim and Ruth Ranck, Wabash.

G re at - g r a n d p a r ents are Roger and Joanne Ranck and Martha Curless, all of Wabash; and Marjorie Garber, Goshen.

Grace will be baptized at Lincolnville United Methodist Church.

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The wedding ceremony that united Heather Fox and Jarrod McKee, Wabash, in marriage was held June 26 at St. Bernard Catholic Church, Wabash. Fr. Sextus Don officiated.

The bride was given in marriage by her father, Steve Fox. Jordan Fox was the maid of honor. Bridesmaids were Brooke McKee, Megan Williams, Molly Casperson, Emily Bain and Liz Wallace.

Brad McKee was the best man. Groomsmen were Brian Palascak, Justin Chambers, Chris Rogers, Joe Shepler and Matthew Risk.

The rehearsal dinner was held at Eugenia’s in the Honeywell Center.

The reception was held in the Honeywell Center Lobby with 240 guests attending.

The couple took their wedding trip to Ocho Rios, Jamaica.

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LADIES NITE OUT CLUB met at Pam’s Café in Urbana for their annual Christmas party and Secret Sister Gift exchange.

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read the Dawes thought of the month “Most of the boot prints left in the sands of time have been made by work shoes” and welcomed everyone. She said the Club was thankful that all club members were able to attend and welcomed guest, Lucy Sundheimer.

Club members sang the Table Blessing before enjoying lunch.

Anna Lee Biehl gave devotions by reading articles, two “Christmas in the Old Testament” that foretold the birth of our Savior from Adam (Genesis 3:15), repeated

by Isaiah (Isaiah 7:14), Abraham (Genesis 12:3), Jacob (Genesis 49:10), David (II Samuel 7:12 to 14); Daniel (Daniel 9:25), and Micah (Micah 5:2). “If Christ had not come, centuries of prophetic expectation would not have been fulfilled.

Christ’s coming to Bethlehem is also proof the Bible is the Word of God.” She also read “Feeding the Wolves” based on Philippians 4:8 which states “As a man thinketh in his heart, so he is.”

Gifts were exchanged and names were handed out for 2011 Secret Sisters.

Anna Lee Biehl led in singing several Christmas carols and

“Happy Birthday” to Helen Dawes.

Club members will meet at the Heartland Career Center for a luncheon in January.

CREEK SHARP WILDCAT PRIDE winners drawn on Dec. 17 were Zack Randolf, who did a great job listening and following directions during the Christmas program.

He was “caught doing good” by Mrs. Corn.

David Nice helped a kindergarten student at breakfast. He was nominated by Mrs. Wilson. Kyle Reed advised a fellow student to study. His name was submitted by Mr. Mills.

Zach and David received a Frosty and a Value Meal from Wendy’s. Kyle received an IU shirt donated by Spiece. Each teacher received a chocolate bar.

JANUARY SHARP CREEK DATES: Jan. 11 – activity pictures; Jan. 12 – Kevin Stonerock will do a Hoosier Pioneer presentation to 4th grade students; Jan. 19 is the 100th day of school if there are no cancellations before then; Jan. 29 – 4th and 5th grade

students will go to the Shrine Circus.

URBANA YOKE PARISH: Those serving during the 9:30 a.m. worship service on Jan. 2 are: Worship Leader – Brian Head Chamberlain; Usher – John Eltzroth; Acolytes – Leah and Ella Gatchel; Greeters – John and Judy Eltzroth; Liturgist – Carol Krom; Altar Flowers – Helen Dawes; Organist – Nancy Miller; Pianist – Janene Dawes.

Anyone wishing to be added to the email prayer/praise list, please contact Janene Dawes (774-3642) or call the church office.

Please note that you do not have to send any information on to anyone when you receive it on your email. You also have the option of being on the phone call list.

PRAYER CONCERNS: Orville Chamberlain had successful hip replacement surgery on Dec. 22. Doris Eads is now at the Norwood Nursing Home in Huntington.

Amy Henson is home and would love to have notes and/or cards from her Urbana friends. Her address is 1424 Sandy Bay Dr., Apt. F, Greenwood, IN 46142-2195.

Continue to remem-

ber the following: Judy Rice, Deloris Greenlee, Kerry Schannep, Carol Porcenaluk, Jim Wilson, Jack and Jeannine Young, and Doug Rice.

BRUNCH BUNCH met Dec. 22, at 8 a.m., at Pam’s Café, with the following people present: Donna Russell, Peggy and Chad Dilling, Ruth and Max Reed, Phil and Jan Weck, Wanda Miller, Doris Mattern, Helen Dawes, and Jim and Anne Bell.

Donna Russell served carrot cake for dessert in celebration of her Dec. 24 birthday.

BIRTHDAYS: Dec. 30 – Paula Appleton, Ruth Ann Pilgrim, Chad Dilling. Dec. 31 – Larry Urschel, Caton Howard.

Jan. 1 – Sam Long, Brendon Roberts, Lisa Lawyer, and Deloris Schoenlein, whose address is 2625 N. Etna Rd., Columbia City, IN 46725-9524. Jan. 2 – Rebecca Bechtold, Anna Lee Biehl, Mary Wilcox.

Jan. 3 – Douglas Wilcox, Dave Sommers. Jan. 4 – Brenda Eads. Jan. 5 – Marcus Guttrich, Sherry Sluss.

ANNIVERSARIES: Jan. 1 – Larry and Doris Eads. Jan. 2 – Chad and Peggy Dilling.

NEWS ITEMS may be e-mailed to me at mamast1906@comcast.net or sent to me at 1906 N 100 W, Wabash, IN 46992.

Historic Building For Sale 378 N. SR 15, Wabash, Indiana 1936 Movie Studio in Tudor Revival Style built by Mark C. Honeywell This building, which is on the National Historic Register, served as the Wabash Country Club from 1947 through 2010. It contains several dining rooms, a bar, and commercial kitchen. All contents are included in the sale. The property, which also includes a pool, pool house and 2 tennis courts, sits on 7.2 acres adjacent to an18-hole public golf course. Offers must be received by January 31, 2011.

For more specific information please contac t Steve Downs at (260) 563-7474, or go to www.wabashcc.com.

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PICTURE: This is a picture of a framed picture given to me by Lucy Sundheimer that lists Urbana area men who served in World War II. Lucy found the picture while cleaning her garage. After taking the picture apart to see if there was a date (which there was not), I cleaned the glass and put it back just as it was given to me.

It is now hanging in the Urbana Community Building along with a 1918 picture of Company G, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Regiment of the Urbana National Guard that I had in my column in February 2006. Thanks to those of you who helped me identify some of the individuals in the 1928 picture. It has taken a long time to find a frame for this picture. For those of you who clean house before a new year begins, if you find pictures, newspaper clippings, programs, or anything that is historical, please don’t throw it away before checking with me or the North Manchester or Wabash Museum.

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CHURCH DIRECTORY WABASH PORTABLE EQUIPMENT 1830 S. Wabash St. Wabash, IN

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T-W-Th 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

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.

Sunday Morning Worship 9:00 & 10:45 a.m.; Sunday Evening Outreach & Youth Ministry 5-7 p.m.; Wednesday Evening Service 6:30 p.m. Adult Bible Study/Youth Discipleship/Kidz Zone (ages 3 yrs.-6th grade).

BAPTIST Calvary Baptist Church - GARBC, 1399 Falls Ave., Wabash.

9:30 a.m. Sunday School classes for all ages. 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning worship 6:00 p.m. Sunday evening service and T.O.C. (teens). Pastor Matt Haynes. Awana meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. for children ages 3 to 12. Nurseries are provided.

Phone 260-563-3837. Wheelchair accessible.

Emmanuel Free Will Baptist, 129 Southwood Dr., Wabash; Rev. Douglas K. Phillips, 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: 5638409. Sunday School 10:00 a.m.; Morning Service 11:00 a.m.; Sunday Evening 6:00 p.m.; Wednesday Evening 6:30 p.m.

BRETHREN CHURCH Harvest Fellowship Church, 255 N. Miami St. (Bowen Center), Wabash, IN 46992 Pastor Bruce Hostetler, Church Office: 260563-4282 We can't change yesterday, (It doesn't matter where you've been) we don't know what may happen tomorrow (that's why we want you to know Jesus as your Savior) we care about where you are now, that's why today is "THE PRESENT" Our worship teaches "To Know Christ and Make Christ Known".

Sunday Fellowship & Coffee Time - 10:00A.M. Praise Singing & Worship time 10:15 Sunday morning Fellowship and Snack time 10:00 A.M. Praise Singing & Worship 10:15 A.M..Wednesday night - 6:30-8:00 P.M., Discipleship Class, Act of Fear, Place: Bowen Center.

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.

Roann Church of the Brethren, corner of Chippewa & Beamer Sts. in Roann; phone (765) 833-9931; fax (765) 833-6561 Sunday School: 9:00 a.m.; Worship: 10:00 a.m.; Children’s Worship: 10:00 a.m. Pastor Brad Eckerley will be sharing the message with us. We invite you to come and worship. January 3 Leadership Team 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. Small groups meet at 6:00 p.m.

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Wabash Church of the Brethren, 645 Bond Street, Wabash (just south of Falls Ave.); phone (260) 563-5291; Pastor Kay Gaier. Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m., nursery available, everyone welcome. Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.

Bible Study; Thursdays at 7:00 p.m. Choir. 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.

CHARISMATIC Victory Christian Fellowship, Discover abundant life and victorious Christian living! Worship services: Sunday 10:00 a.m.; Wednesdays 7:00 p.m. Christian Bookstore: Tuesday through Friday 9:00-12:00, 1:00-5:30, also before and after all services. All in our new facility at 112 W. Main St. Church: 260-982-8357; Bookstore: 260-982-8317. Tim Morbitzer, pastor. www.victory4u2.com God bless you!

Come as you are!

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: Steven L. Witt.

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. Fred Dorisse; Worship Service 9:30 a.m.; Sunday School 11:00 a.m. Nursery provided.

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.

Boundary Line Church of Christ, 1 1/2 mile North of LaFontaine, Corner Roads 390E & 900S; NonInstrumental; phone (765) 981-2056 or 981-2728. Bible Study Sunday Morning 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Sunday Evening Worship 4:00 p.m.; Handicap Accessible.

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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.

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, 4652 S. 100 W., Wabash; phone 260-563-8263; Pastor Bill Bowling. 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: becky@wabashfriends.org; Alex Falder, lead pastor; Scott Makin, Director of Counseling; Rich Davis, Adult Fellowship and Outreach Co-Pastor; Sandy Davis, Adult Fellowship and Outreach Co-Pastor; Patrick Byers, Director of Youth and Contemporary Worship; Wes Ball, Worship Pastor/Choir Director; Kathy Jaderholm, Children’s Pastor.

First Service 8:00 a.m.; Second Service 10:30 a.m.; Third Service 10:35 a.m.; Sunday School 9:15 a.m.; Youth Group 6:30 p.m. Handicap Accessible.

LUTHERAN Zion Lutheran (Missouri Synod), 173 Hale Drive Sunday SChool 9:15am Morning Worship 10:30am.

Next Wednesday, December 22 is our final Advent Midweek worship service. Holy Communion will be observed on December 24, Christmas Eve at 7:00p.m.

Elder is Kevin Teulker, Communion assistant, Troy Roser, Organist Susan Garrett, acolytes are Kellie Baum, Jamison Saunders, and Katelyn Schaaf. Christmas Day Holy Communion worship is at 9:00 a.m. The sermon is titled “The Word Became Flesh” from John 1:14b. Elder is Kevin Teulker, Communion assistant, Troy Roser, Organist Susan Garrett, Acolyte is Kaelyn Short.

December 26, Pastor Galen Drawbaugh will continue teaching the Epistle of 1 Peter in the Adult Bible class.

The Sermon title is “Christmas According to St Paul” sermon text Galatians 4:4-5. Elder is Kevin Teulker, Organist Susan Garrett.

Living Faith Church - a new mission congregation meets Sundays at the Charley Creek Inn. Worship service at 10:30 am. Faith enrichment classes for all ages at 9:30 am. Fellowship time after worship. The scripture for discussion for the second Sunday after Christmas is Ephesians 3: 1-12 and Matthew 2: 1-12. We welcome you to join us for worship, inspiration and fellowship.

Handicap accessible CONGREGATIONAL CHRISTIAN CHURCHES Congregational Christian Church, 310 N. Walnut Street North Manchester, IN 46962. Pastor JP Freeman & Sebrena Cline, Assoc. Lay Minister. Service times: 8:30 – Early Bird Traditional Service; 9:30 – Contemporary Praise Service; 11:00 – Blended Service; Nursery provided during all services.

NON-DENOMINATIONAL Encouraging Truth Ministries, Nixon Room in the Honeywell Center; Pastor Jackie Weaver; phone 765-8334793. Sunday School 9:00 a.m.; Sunday Worship 10:00 a.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.

Niconza Christian Fellowship Church, 4 Mile North of Rt. 16, 3 Mile South of Disco, Miami/Wabash County Line Road 13718N 700E, Roann, Indiana 46974. Sunday Praise & Worship Service begins at 9:00 AM. The youth will join with the adults for Praise and Worship in the sanctuary, and then move to the west rooms for Children’s Church. Special music will be presented during the service. Pastor Phil is bringing a series of messages on Pray & Fasting: when, where and how, in the morning service. Everyone is welcome! We are a Full Gospel Community Church where Spiritual gifts and talents operate. There is always an opportunity for one on one ministry for your special needs.

You are invited to join us Sunday as we worship and hear from God through the preaching of His Word and the moving of the Holy Spirit! Get your prayer request to the prayer group by calling the church office at (260)-306-2030; by sending them E-Mail to (niconza@msn.com); or by sending them regular mail to Niconza Christian Fellowship Ministries, 300 W 4th Street, North Manchester, Indiana 46962 St. Paul’s County Line Church, 3995N 1000W, Phone 786-3365. Non-Denominational. Pastor Conrad Thompson. Sunday School at 9 a.m. Worship at 10 a.m.

Youth program 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Wednesday night Bible Study at 7 p.m.

PRESBYTERIAN Presbyterian Church, 123 W. Hill St., Wabash; phone 260563-8881; fax 260-563-8882; Sunday School 9:30 a.m.; Worship 10:30 a.m.; Fellowship 11:30 a.m. (Winter Hours) Every Wednesday at 9:00 a.m. Prayer Partners at Mary Henderson’s home. e-mail: woffice@wabashpresbyterian.com; website: WabashPresbyterian.com, handicap accessible sanctuary.

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.

Chapel Worship 8:00 a.m.; Sanctuary Worship 10:00 a.m. with pre-school childcare, Multi-Media Worship W/Praise Team & Band; Sunday School 9:00 a.m.

First United Methodist Church, 110 N. Cass St. (corner of Cass & Sinclair Sts.) in Wabash; phone 260-563-3108; fax 260-563-3109. Senior Pastor David Cross, Sunday worship services - 8:00 a.m. Rise & Shine; 9:00 a.m. Christ Alive Alternative Worship; 10:00 a.m. Mid-Morning Worship; 9:00 & 10:15 a.m. Sunday School for all ages. Music mignistries share each week in variety of choirs and instrumental talents. Jr. Church & nursery provided.

Totally handicap accessible. Everyone welcome. KIDS FIRST REGISTERED CHILD CARE MINISTRY is a weekday program available for infants 4 weeks to 5 yrs.

Accepting children full or part time. Pre-School Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m.-11:15 a.m. Call 260-563-7665.

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 9:15 – 10:00 a.m.; Worship 10:15 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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Kirtlan Automotive Machine & Repair Service Steve Kirtlan, Owner & Staff 750 S. Cass St. Wabash, IN 46992

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Striker recounts undertakings in office continued from front page According to Striker, the accomplishments of his department were obscured by outside issues, thus went mainly unrecognized.

During his first months in office, Striker headed a complete renovation of the upstairs and basement areas of the jail. The resulting expansion of inmate areas allowed the jail’s inmate rated capacity to increase from 60 to 72.

“None of these projects were funded from the General Fund and none of those projects used

tax dollars,” Striker explained. also Striker authorized an up-todate Evidence Room, established New Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), and initiated a quarterly employee evaluation system.

Following a Local Systems Assessment – to assess liability effectiveness and within the department – jail staffing was increased, a new jail video recording system was added, and a Video Arraignment System was created.

“A Jail Chaplaincy Program was also initiated and coun-

selors, pastors, and volunteers now actively assist our inmate population,” Striker added. “The philosophy within the jail is to provide inmates opportunities to change their behavior to eliminate recidivism, at no expense to the taxpayer.”

In 2004, Striker and Chief Probation Dallas Officer Duggan obtained a grant to build a Work Release Center in the jail.

They also worked with the school systems to establish a Day Reporting Program in the jail’s basement to address students

that were previously removed from the school for behavioral / disciplinary issues.

During Striker’s tenure the first motorcycle unit was added to the department and several working dogs were obtained to assist officers in the performance of their duties. In addition, three deputies have served on the Drug Task Force during the past eight years.

“Local, State and Federal Grants brought more than $300,000 to Wabash County to enhance public safety,” Striker stated, “and these grant dollars

do not include the Homeland Security funds that have been received throughout the years.

“Many of the sheriff ’s and jail’s combined budgets were less than the budgets from the two years prior to my taking office. Even with inflation, increased costs in gasoline, and electricity, specifically the addition of staff and increased salaries, the Department has been able to effectively manage taxpayers’ money.

Striker went on to say that being sheriff involves management: management

of resources, finances, and personnel.

“Although the liability that the jail presents Wabash County is substantial, the attention that was placed to build new or find ways to reduce the inmate population have been continuous,” he continued.

“As each attempt to reduce the overcrowding was rejected or tabled, additional work was performed within the jail to enhance existing conditions.”

Striker concluded by stating that these are just a few of the major projects he

has been proud to be a part of while in office.

“I am honored and blessed to have been your sheriff,” he said. “Now, as I transition into a teaching career, I acknowledge that much was accomplished without having to use taxpayers’ money and without the need to be recognized for what was being done at those times. All that has been accomplished within this administration has been done because it was the right thing to do for the right reason.”

Clodi urges pet owners to bring animals inside during winter months

Dear editor, A few years ago, my fiancé and I discovered an older, dirty, lifeless dog on the sidewalk downtown.

We thought she had been hit by a car, so we took her to the vet.

He found nothing wrong with her except malnutrition.

We decided to keep her. We left her there to be bathed and shaved, because her hair was all matted.

I didn’t want a dog in my house (I had new carpeting). We got her a nice doghouse and set up a runner to chain her to it.

It was May, but it was chilly the day I

brought her home.

She was shivering; I couldn’t stand it. I opened the door and told her to come in.

She immediately jumped up on the love seat and put her head on the pillow. That was now her bed. We gave the unused doghouse away.

I shudder to think that I was going to make her live outside.

Even though she would have had a doghouse full of straw, she would have been extremely cold in this kind of weather. Her fur coat wouldn’t have been nearly warm enough. She could have gotten frostbitten. That hurts.

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She would have been so sad and lonely. Dogs are pack animals. They need companionship.

Her water would have frozen when I went to work.

She would have had no protection from people and animals.

She would have become aggressive and mean, because she would have known that she couldn’t escape when in danger.

She would have gotten very little exercise (because she was chained), especially in the winter, when I was too cold to take her for a walk.

We would have

missed all of the joy she brought to us. She loved us as much as we loved her, if that’s possible.

Domestic animals are not the same as wild animals, who can choose their own shelter and conditions for survival. Pets are restricted to the provisions dictated by you. They are often forgotten, neglected, and lonely, living a miserable life of solitary confinement.

If you have a dog living outside, please bring him/her inside to be a part of your family. You will never regret it.

Patty Clodi South Bend

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TWENTY-TWO MEMBERS of Zion Lutheran Church, Wabash, enjoyed an afternoon wrapping toys for Operation Elf on Dec. 5. Also, several members from the Wabash County Indiana Chapter of Thrivent Financial for Lutherans spent a day purchasing and wrapping $1,450 worth of toys for Operation Elf. Monies for this project were provided through the Thrivent Financial Chapter’s Care in Community Funds. The Thrivent Chapter thanks CVS in Huntington for donating $32 in paper and tape to complete their project. (photo provided)

The auction will be held at the Miami County 4-H Fairgrounds North of Peru, 2 miles on bus. 31 or 2 miles East of US 31 on Miami County 200 North. Watch for Laycock Hughes Auction signs.

ANTIQUES • COLLECTIBLES • HOUSEHOLD • GLASSWARE Oak roll top desk; Coke items; oak hall tree; old metal glider; child’s sleds; trunks; wooden school desk; old saddle; treddle sewing machine; screen baby crib; Fairbanks scale; mirrors; Antique Wall Clock; Remington Straight Razor Showcase; Royal Doulton Dickens Figurines; Dining Room Table w/ leaves & 6 chairs (dark fruitwood); Oak Victrola w/ records; Oak TV stand; Ridgeway Oak Wall Clock; Cherry Curio Cabinet (China cabinet); Matching French provincial chairs; Oak Washstand; Poplar Washstand w/Old Pulls; Rnd. Marble top Oak Stand; Cherry End Tables; Table Lamps; Ducks Unlimited Prints (14+); Canadian Goose Decoys; Antique duck decoys (3); Longaberger Baskets; Pampered Chef items; Glassware; 9 ft. pre-lit Christmas tree; Leather recliner (Lazy-boy); Patio glider w/end table; Cookbooks; Chest of drawers (2); (2) Oak barstools; iMac Computer; Misc Computer items; Cordless phones; Cameras; Sony Camcorder; Stuffed Animals; Beanie Babies; 1976 Circus City Paper Weights; Hurricane Lamps; Ruby Red bowl & vase; porcelain wood stove; wooden kegs; lg. honey disp; rabbit fur coat; many picture frames; ringer; dr. bags; old books; wicker rocker; Sinclair Glass; Long Stem Crystal; Carnival glass includes Butterfly pc.; Fenton; Pink Depression pc; Hobnail; Austria & German HP plates; Flo Blue German Chocolate Pitcher; Flo Blue Vases, platter, 2 bowls; Anchor Hocking; Candy Dishes; Plates include: German HP; & Bavaria, & Ornate; Miscellaneous; Carnival and Milk Glass toothpick holders; Assorted Blue and Amber glassware; Lefton China; Vinegar Cruets & Cruet Tops; 35 Or more Collectible Dolls include: John Wayne; Shirley Temple; Mae West; Madam Alexander; Mrs Beasley; Oriental and others; 2 electric Gone with the Wind lamps; Blue Cobalt Lamp; Signed Victoria Lamp; Wentworth 31 Day Clock; 3 Stack Oak Bookcase; Maple wash stand with marble top; Maple Chairs; Oak wash stand; 2 Cast Iron Stands; Jewelry box and jewelry; Kerosene Lamps; Horse Book Ends OFFICE EQUIP. • TOOLS • MISC. Metal cabinets; file cabinets; office desks & chairs; light fixtures; wall furnace; gas stove/range; garden items; drywall lift; 2 wheel hand cart Note: 2 rings running; sales tax will be collected Owner: Mary Sutton and others

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Wabash High School Students recognized for perfect attendance Crossroads Bank, Jeannie Cooper, Indiana Pacers, Bank, Mutual Chicago White Sox and Asian Buffet.

If you would like to donate to the Count Me In program, please contact Jason Callahan or Ginger Louden at 260-5634131.

The following students qualified: Derek Bishop, Richard Bonshire, David Driscoll, Joseph Eakright, Catherine Galley, Thomas Grier, Chad Harding, Justin Holley, Alex Honeycutt, Nick Hostetler, Brock Ireland, Nina Lake, Lewis, Brandon Jaclyn Lewis, Matt Martin, Jacob Mooris, Rebecca Penn, Steven Penn, Dustin Powers, Nate Price, Canyon Shankle, Alishya Webb, Joseph Williams, Sarah Williams and Colby Wood.

CANYON SHANKLE was the grand-prize winner for the first semester of the Count Me In program. Shankle, along with 25 other Wabash High School students, qualified for the prize by having no absences, tardies or referrals for the first semester. Shankle is pictured accepting his prize, an iPod Touch. (photo provided)

A total of 25 Wabash High School students were recognized Dec. 17 for their perfect participation

in the Count Me In attendance program.

The students who qualified had no absences, no tardies

and no referrals for the first semester. An iPod Touch was the grand prize, going to Canyon Shankle.

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Articles: Tract1: 11 partially wooded acres w/1568 sq. ft.; 3 bdrm home, attached garage, 2 outbuildings, fenced yard.

Tract2: 10.32+/- partially wooded acres w/potential bldg. site or recreational grounds.

Owner: Gloria Leonhardt.

Auctioneer: Ness Bros.

FIREWOOD PRODUCERS: 100+ tops from logging job near Wabash/Kosciusko Co. line, call 260-578-1835.

SATURDAY JANUARY 1, 2011 9:00 A.M. Location: 2 miles on BUS 31 or 2 miles east of US 31 on Miami Co. 200N. Watch for Laycock-Hughes Auction signs.

Articles: Antiques, collectibles, household, glassware, office equipment, tool & misc.

Owner: Mary Sutton & others.

Auctioneer: LaycockHughes Auction.

SATURDAY JANUARY 1, 2011 9:00 A.M. Location: Take SR 114W of N. Manchester to CR 200W, then go north 1 1/2 miles or take SR 14 east from Silver Lake to Co. Farm Rd., then go south to auction site. Watch for auction signs.

Articles: Tractors, duals, parts, weights, farm equipment, livestock equipment, hay equipment, trucks, misc. hay & guns.

Owner: Area Farmers.

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SPAULDING TF1000 basketballs, 28.5” around, available at ‘the paper’.

DINING ROOM furniture, 3 pc., 1 large table w/6 chairs, 2 being captain arm chairs; 1 china cabinet w/lights; 1 large buffet, $600, 260-563-1826.

DELL Z500 laptop, DVD/CD, internal drive, $165, 260-563-5564.

GOOD APPLIANCES: used washers, dryers, ranges & refrigerators. 30 day warranty! 35 E. Canal St., Wabash, 260-5630147.

IBM, APTIVA, Windows 98 tower w/keyboard & mouse, $75, 260-5635564.

GREAT CHRISTMAS gift, Hotpoint refrigerator for sale, white, 67”H, 34”W, 26”D, 2 yrs. old, like new, ice/water dispenser, temperature regulator on outside, $800. Call Gary, 260578-0812 or Christi, 260578-0856.

CLEAN PILLOWTOP MATTRESS SET new, never used, still sealed in original wrapper (SACRIFICE), $125, 574-8342100. $125 QUEEN PILLOWTOP Mattress Set. NEW in Plastic, Can Deliver (260)493-0805

A BRAND NEW KING PILLOWTOP Mattress Set, $225, Still in Factory Plastic (260)493-0805.

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

Employment LOOKING FOR part-time local grain hauler, CDL qualified, 260-571-1946.

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ACTIVE HAULING Services, hauling anytime: junk, trash, old furniture.

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‘the paper’ of Wabash County, Inc., P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992. Classified Ads: $7.00 for first 20 words in advance: 15¢ each word thereafter. Deadline 12:00 noon on Monday BANKRUPTCY: Free initial client conference.

Discharge all or most consumer debt. Chapter 7 & Chapter 13 relief available...we can save your home. Zimmerman Law Office, PC, Attorney Alan J. Zimmerman, 81 E. Hill St., Wabash, 260-5632178.

2 BDRM extra nice duplex, south side of Wabash, $450 per month plus utilities, washer/dryer hook-up, 260-563-7743.

2007 GMC ENVOY SLE 4X4, 4.2L 6CYL, Polished Alloy Wheels, Power Seat, Bose Stereo, Sunroof, Tow Package, 100,000 Mile Warranty, Silver w/Gray Cloth, $16,995 #343X, Wabash (800)573-1175, denneymotorsales.com.

2-2 BDRM houses on Columbus St., $300 & $500 per month plus deposit, 260-610-5618.

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LYNN’S CUSTOM Butchering. We are state approved! Accepting deer.

State checking station, 2165E 400S, Wabash.

Coolers available. We are a Feed the Hungry drop off station. 260-563-2673.

WABASH 2-WAY Radio: police scanners, CB’s, base station, repeaters, GPS systems & repair. Also buying laptops, computer towers, i-pods & other electronic devices, 235 Southwood Dr., 260-5635564.

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Pets MASTIFF/DANE PUPS, black, wormed, ready to go 1/3, $300, 260-358-6650.

CREATIVE GROOMING, small dogs, also boarding & sitter, senior discounts, 260-563-5985.

1999 Sectional Home

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NORTH MANCHESTER: 3 bdrm, 2 bath house available immediately, new carpet & paint, $600 deposit, 260-578-3400.

2 BDRM w/combined bathroom & utility room, totally electric, 1 car garage, Southwood Schools, must see to appreciate, no pets, $475/mo., $700 deposit.

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3 BDRM, 1 bath duplex, newly remodeled, no pets, prefer non-smoker, $125/wk., $500 deposit, references required, 260571-2277.

1 BDRM upstairs apartment, good condition & location. stove, refrigerator & all utilities included, no pets, $100/wk., plus $350 damage deposit, 260-5717719 or 260-571-8818 after 4p.m.

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Auto 2007 GMC YUKON SLT 4X4, 5.3L V8, Alloy Wheels, Quad Bucket Seats, Remote, Start, Heated Seats, Bose Stereo, 100,000 MIle Warranty, Lt. Bronze w/Tan Leather, $30,995 #388X, Wabash (800)573-1175, denneymotorsales.com.

2010 CHEVROLET IMPALA LT, 3.5L V6, Alloy Wheels, CD, Automatic, Remote Start, Power Seat, 100,000 Mile Warranty, Lt. Bronze w/Charcoal Cloth, $15,995 #351X, Wabash (800)573-1175, denneymotorsales.com.

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2008 PONTIAC G6 SEDAN, 3.5L V6, Alloy Wheels, Keyless Entry, Spoiler, CD, Remote Start, Tinted Windows, 100,000 Mile Warranty, Black w/Charcoal Cloth, $12,995 #381X, Wabash (800)5731 1 7 5 , denneymotorsales.com.

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SM. 2 bdrm house suitable for single or couple, no children or pets, water & heat provided, $495/mo., deposit & lease required, available after Jan. 5, 260563-2373.

NICE 3 bdrm country home for rent, in Northfiield School district, 260-5711946.

2007 BUICK LUCERNE CXS, 4.6L V8, Chrome Wheels & Trim, Sunroof, Heated Seats, 100,000 Mile Warranty, ONLY 26K MILES!! Pearl Green w/Tan Leather, $20,995 #371X, Wabash (800)573-1175, denneymotorsales.com.

LOOKING FOR a lady between the ages of 65-75 to go to church with, go dancing & on vacations. Please respond to Box 618A, c/o the paper, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992.

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EOE/AAE 1955 Vernon Street Wabash, IN 46992 (260) 563-8438 www.vernonmanor.com

FOR SINGLES ONLY If you are single, lonely or just looking for someone new to talk with,you may place a For Singles Only ad by sending, in 55 words or less, a brief description of yourself and your interests and the type of person you are seeking for a companion to: For Singles Only, ‘the paper’, P.O. Box 603, Wabash, IN 46992, or you may bring your ad into the office.

Enclose $7 for 2 weeks, plus your name, phone number and full address for our records. No names should appear in the copy of your ad. We will assign your ad a file number and forward replies to you, or you may pick them up in the office. All ads and replies must conform to good taste. ‘the paper’ reserves the right to edit or reject any ad. Singles ads must be received in our office before noon on Friday the week before the first publication. Interested parties may answer For Singles Only ads by writing ‘the paper’, P.O. Box 603,Wabash, IN 46992. Please keep replies within the bounds of good taste, and BE HONEST!

Flexible hours (Possibly 16 hours per week) Filing Letter writing Assisting CEO with projects

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CNA NEEDED Full/Part-time 1st & 2nd Shift Weekend help needed 2nd Shift Inquire Within No phone calls

NORWOOD

HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

3720 N. NORWOOD RD. • HUNTINGTON • 260-356-1252 www.norwoodhealth.com

HELP WANTED

Farm ALFALFA HAY, 2nd, 3rd & 4th cuttings, starting at $3 & up, 260-982-2665.

1998 OLDSMOBILE BRAVADA 4X4, 4.3L V6, Driver Info Center, Cruise, All Power Options, Automatic, Clean Local Trade, Red w/Tan Leather, $4,495 #378X, Wabash (800)573-1175, denneymotorsales.com.

2008 GMC SIERRA 1500 SLE 4X4, 5.3L V8, Extended Cab, Power Seat, Remote Start, Alloy Wheels, XM Radio, Tow Package, 100,000 Mile Warranty, White w/Charcoal Cloth, $22,995 #321X, Wabash (800)5731 1 7 5 , denneymotorsales.com.

Single & Sectional Homes New & Used

Snow Plowing

RHT Building 260-563-0142

Mobile Homes

CNA-HHA Full-Time & Part-Time Now Available In Marion WE OFFER • Weekly Competitive Pay • Flexible Schedule • Insurance • Friendly Office Staff At Advantage, you can make a difference.

Experience home care like never before, where the ratio is one to one and your licensed safety is always our number one concern. Come and make a difference in someone’s life. Apply today!

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Bryan Steam LLC has an opening for inside Sales Application Administrator. Applicants should possess Associate’s degree or higher in engineering or related field with experience in the industrial market for mechanical and/or electrical systems.

Primary duties are providing quotes, technical support to outside sales representatives, processing orders for boiler equipment.

Attention to detail, excellent language and computer skills are required. Occasional overnight travel. Bryan Steam LLC offers a competitive wage and benefit package with career advancement opportunities. Mail resume to S. Mitting, Bryan Steam LLC, 783 N. Chili, Peru, IN 46970 by Jan. 14, 2011.

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