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EN board hears middle school costs GOOD MORNING Save the Strand free trolley rides offered tonight KENDALLVILLE — Save the Strand free trolley rides are scheduled for tonight from 6-9 p.m. Due to a reporter’s error, Wednesday’s edition incorrectly reported the date for the event. A heated trolley will be parked in front of the Strand Theatre on Main Street to offer free rides to see neighborhood Christmas lighting displays. The trolley will depart every half hour from 6-9 p.m. Tickets may be obtained in advance from Campbell & Fetter Bank branches in Kendallville and Albion and the Kendallville Area Chamber of Commerce, 122 S. Main St. Tickets also will be available at the theater. Free hot chocolate and popcorn will be available inside the theater. The Save the Strand Theatre campaign committee is organizing tonight’s event and is asking residents to turn on their holiday lights tonight.
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KENDALLVILLE — Estimated costs for the East Noble Middle School project’s three options range from $22.7 to $24.7 million, according to architect Kari Vilamaa of Fort Wayne architectural firm Barton Coe Vilamaa. Vilamaa, who has 37 years of experience designing school buildings and designed East Noble’s North Side and Wayne Center elementary schools, reviewed updated estimated construction costs for the proposed middle school project for the East Noble school board Wednesday night.
“The board has not made a decision on the project. We’ve not asked for bids or selected land. None of this is put in place at this point,” said East Noble Superintendent Ann Linson. Trustees took no action Wednesday night regarding the project. During a series of community meetings last month in Kendallville, Avilla and Rome City, Linson detailed numerous issues with the existing building, parts of which date back to 1915, and presented three options for the middle school. Vilamaa reviewed the costs for each option:
• Option 1 — A new, 119,000-square-foot middle school with two gymnasiums, an athletic field and combination gym and cafeteria on a new site — $24,018,000 with new construction ($16,065,000), site work and utilities ($2 million), kitchen equipment ($500,000), new land ($300,000), demolition of entire existing building ($350,000) and related costs such as architect and attorney fees, bond issuance, contingency, furniture, equipment, technology and capitalized interest (allow 25 percent). • Option 2 — Additions to and renovations of existing building — $22,727,500 with 73,000
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Deal passes Senate Across-the-board cuts scaled back in bipartisan bill
Polar Bear Plunge set at Bixler Lake KENDALLVILLE — The fourth annual Kendallville Park and Recreation Department Polar Bear Plunge at Bixler Lake will take place Wednesday, Jan. 1, at 4 p.m. at the west beach. Participation is free of charge. Minors must be accompanied by supervising adults. Signed waivers must be provided. Swimming is at the participant’s risk. A warm change of clothes and towels are recommended. Each participant should wear an old pair of shoes to enter the water and have a dry pair to change into after coming out. Waiver forms are available at the Youth Center park office, 211 Iddings St., or online at kendallville-in. org/departments/park/ documents.spx.
square feet of new construction ($10,585,000), new 12,000-squarefoot gym with locker rooms and storage ($1,620,00), renovating remaining 39,500 square feet of existing building ($3,950,000), site work and utilities ($1,250,000), kitchen equipment ($500,000), demolition of three-story sections ($277,000) and related costs (25 percent). Indiana law requires when removing all or part of a public school, it must remain vacant for two years to allow for charter school interest in taking it over, said Linson, who consulted an attorney about the law. This means
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Twins Barbie and Katie White study the toys in the aisle at Walmart trying to decide what to get.
The girls were part of the Johnson Township Fire Department’s Shop with a Firefighter program.
Johnson firefighters take kids on Christmas shopping trip BY PATRICK REDMOND predmond@kpcnews.net
WOLCOTTVILLE — Firefighters train to be prepared for just about any emergency situation, but Christmas shopping in a large store with two 11-yearold girls may be nearly too much for even the most skilled firefighter. Monday night, five Johnson Township volunteer firefighters put themselves on the line when they took eight Wolcottville elementary school children to the Sturgis, Mich., Walmart store so they could shop for the holiday, courtesy of the fire department and its fourth annual Shop with a Firefighter program. Grabbing empty shopping carts and breaking into four different teams, the firefighters paired up with area children from needy homes. Each child was allowed to spend up to $100 any way he or she saw fit. Five-year veteran firefighter Gene Landers paired up with Katie and Barbie White, twin 11-year old girls and fifth-grade students at Wolcott Mills Elementary School. The girls brought their handwritten Christmas lists with them. The first stop of almost all the kids was the store’s toy department. The White sisters, somewhat shy but seemingly on a mission, walked up and down the toy store aisles as if to take it all in. Then, the girls start looking more closely at toys in a long aisle filled with all things Barbie before they moved on to another aisle overflowing with stuffed animals, games and baby dolls. Other than the occasional “ooo” or “ahhh,” the pair said little. Finally, the twins begin to grab a few things here and there that they wanted this Christmas — a baby doll, a Barbie accessory, a stuffed toy kitten and a plastic pug pup. It became clear that their firefighter’s job was to keep track of the cart and to keep the girls on task and within budget. “Can I have this?” Katie asked, running up to the firefighter with a new toy in hand. Landers did a
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Barbie White studies a toy before putting it in her cart as she shops with Johnson Township firefighter Gene Landers and her twin sister Katie.
quick check of the price, keeping a running total in his mind. “$14.95? Yeah, sure,” he answered, and the young girl put the toy in the shopping cart and returned to the aisle. With a few prized toys safely squared away in the cart, the girls decided its was time to move on and start shopping for gifts for their older brother and SEE SHOPPING, PAGE A7
Goshen man killed in accident SHIPSHEWANA — A Goshen man was killed Wednesday morning when he drove through a stop sign and his pickup truck hit a passing dump truck, police said. Harvey S. Borntrager was pronounced dead at the scene. News reports said he was 72 years old. Medics and LaGrange County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called at 6:20 a.m. to the
WASHINGTON (AP) — Congress sent President Barack Obama legislation Wednesday scaling back across-the-board cuts on programs ranging from the Pentagon to the national park system, adding a late dusting of bipartisanship to a year more likely to be remembered for a partial government shutdown and near-perpetual gridlock. Obama’s signature was assured on the measure, which lawmakers in both parties and at opposite ends of the Capitol said they hoped would curb budget brinkmanship and prevent more shutdowns in the near future. “It’s a good first step away from the shortsighted, crisis-driven decision-making that has only served to act as a drag on our economy,” he said of the measure in a statement issued after the vote. And yet, he quickly added, “there is much more work to do to ensure our economy works for every working American.” The legislation passed the Democratic-controlled Senate on a vote of 64-36, six days after clearing the Republican-run House by a similarly bipartisan margin of 332-94. The product of intensive year-end talks, the measure met the short-term political needs of Republicans, Democrats and the White House. As a result, there was no suspense about the
intersection of U.S. 20 and C.R. 600W, southeast of Shipshewana. Investigators said Borntrager’s red 2006 Chevrolet truck was traveling southbound on C.R. 600W when he apparently disregarded the stop sign at U.S. 20, according to a news release from the sheriff’s department. Borntrager’s truck hit a white 1995 Peterbilt dump truck driven
by Elmer J. Yoder of LaGrange and registered to JM Logistics of Ligonier. The sheriff’s department noted in the report that Yoder could not avoid the collision. Yoder was not injured. Indiana State Police investigated the crash. The sheriff’s department said it remains under investigation.
Fed plans small cut in stimulus WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve has decided to reduce its stimulus for the U.S. economy because the job market has shown steady improvement. The shift could lead to higher long-term borrowing rates for individuals and businesses. The Fed’s decision amounts to a vote of confidence in the economy six years after the Great Recession struck. It signals the Fed’s belief that the U.S. economy is finally achieving consistent gains. The central bank said in a statement after its policy meeting ended Wednesday that it will trim its $85 billion a month in bond purchases by $10 billion starting in January. At a news conference afterward, Chairman Ben Bernanke said the Fed expects to
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Foundation announces loan repayment award winners ALBION — Olive B. Cole Foundation Loan Repayment Award winners were announced Wednesday. Recipients must be recent college graduates working in northeast Indiana. These winners will receive $3,000 toward payment of their student loans incurred while attending college: • Jacob Cauhorn of Warsaw, a St. Francis University graduate and
currently a social studies teacher at Warsaw Community High School in Warsaw; • Samuel Tipton of Auburn, a Ball State University graduate and currently a fifth-grade teacher at J.E. Ober Elementary School in Garrett; • Tiffany Hass of LaOtto, a Purdue University graduate and currently a registered veterinary technician at Pine Valley Veterinary Clinic in Fort
Wayne; and • Brooke Winebrenner of Wawaka, a Purdue University graduate and currently a middle school science teacher at Central Noble Middle School in Albion. If they continue working in northeast Indiana, the award recipients will receive $3,000 each year for four years for a total of $12,000, said Margarita White of the Noble
County Community Foundation. The foundation is administering the awards. All applicants for the competitive award were recent college graduates who were Cole Foundation scholarship winners while pursuing their degrees, working in northeast Indiana (Adams, Allen, DeKalb, Huntington, LaGrange, Kosciusko, Noble, Steuben, Wells and Whitley
counties) and with college debts of $6,000 or more. A committee of foundation judges considered the applicants’ academic achievements, letters of recommendation from their employers, their community involvement and written descriptions of future career goals and why each applicant thought he or she should receive the award.
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Christmas Bureau winding down busy season LAGRANGE — It’s been a busy three weeks at the Clothes and Food Basket of LaGrange County. The local nonprofit organization has been open for three weeks straight, Monday through Friday, in order to serve as many people as possible. That includes opening its annual Christmas Bureau to provide toys for children of families in need. Friday is the last day the Clothes and Food Basket and its Christmas Bureau will be open this year. Appointments are still available by calling the organization at 463-7974. Arlene Stewart, a coordinator with the organization, said it’s been another busy season, and maybe one for the record books. “On average, we’ve been seeing 40 to 50 families a
Student charged with truancy KENDALLVILLE — An East Noble High School student has been charged with truancy for allegedly leaving school without permission. Monday, the school’s resource officer and school officials investigated a report of a 15-year-old boy from Kendallville leaving school, and as a result of an investigation, the student was charged. His case was forwarded to Noble County Probation.
LaGrange County • day this year,” said Stewart. So far this holiday, the organization has been busy, helping thousands of people with food, clothing and gifts for the Christmas season, Stewart said. The biggest need this holiday season has been food, she said. Toy donations were down this year, but the group made up for that shortfall by purchasing new toys. At this point, the official numbers of people served this holiday season haven’t been tabulated, but Stewart said she is confident the number will exceed last year’s total. The Clothes and Food basket closes Friday afternoon and will reopen Monday, Jan. 6.
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Out for a snowy hike Pokagon State Park naturalist Marjorie Harshman points out a variety of features along a trail in the park on Saturday as the first measurable snow of the season was
Auditions set for Gaslight show BY DENNIS NARTKER dnartker@kpcmedia.com
KENDALLVILLE — Gaslight Playhouse Theatre has announced auditions for its upcoming Valentine dinner theater show, “Radio Razzle Dazzle.” Auditions will take place Monday, Jan. 6, 2014, at 7 p.m. at the Kendallville year, and I urge all students with an interest in government Public Library. A cast of three males and three or public service to apply.” females of varying ages The program runs from Jan. 6 to March 14, and students may serve as pages on Mondays, Tuesdays or Thursdays. Space is limited, so applicants should submit FORT WAYNE — their materials as soon as Greater Fort Wayne Business possible. Weekly is accepting nominaStudents can apply online tions for its 2014 Forty Under at indianasenaterepublicans. 40 Awards. com/page-program or send Nominations for individletters to their senators. uals under 40 years of age, Letters can be addressed as of Dec. 31, 2013, who are to the senator, c/o Indiana making a difference, either on Senate, State of Indiana, the job or in the community 200 W. Washington St., are eligible. Indianapolis, IN 46204. The Forty Under 40 Each request must include awards recognize 40 young the student’s name, address, professionals for their achievehome telephone number, ments in the workplace age and school affiliation or and involvement in their home-school status. communities. There is also Orientation for pages begins at 8:30 a.m., and pages a special Youth Leadership Award given to one youth in are dismissed at 3:30 p.m. high school or younger who Students will take a break demonstrates success in their for lunch before the Senate education and involvement in floor session at 1:30 p.m. the community. Serving as a page is considThe deadline for submisered an excused absence from school. For more information sions is Jan. 22. Nominations about the page program, call 800-382-9467.
Glick invites students to serve as Senate pages INDIANAPOLIS — State Sen. Sue Glick, R-LaGrange, is inviting students in grades 6-12 to serve as Senate pages during the Indiana General Assembly’s 2014 legislative session. The Indiana Senate Page Program is accepting applications for student pages, offering an up-close, behindthe-scenes look at the General Assembly. During the one-day program, each participant tours the Statehouse, meets and interacts with his or her senator and watches debates in the Senate Chamber. Glick said the page program is a hands-on approach to teaching students about state government, which brings what they learn in the classroom to life. “Students who serve as pages see their textbook material in action,” Glick said. “During the legislative session, the Senate is hard at work creating and voting on new laws, and pages have the unique opportunity to be a part of this process. It’s always great to see so many pages at the Statehouse every
falling. The first snow brought out many winter recreation enthusiasts. The trails at the park, always available for hiking, are now available for cross country skiing.
is needed. Auditions are open to anyone interested in participating, experienced or not. Volunteers are welcome to help out backstage. Scripts will be available at the library before the auditions. Performances are scheduled for Feb. 14 and 15 at American Legion Post 86 in Kendallville. Doors will open at 6 p.m.,
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Brief • Boil order issued for Shipshewana SHIPSHEWANA — A 24-hour boil order began shortly after noon Wednesday for residents and businesses in the downtown area of Shipshewana due to a water main break and low water pressure, Clerk-Treasurer Ruth Ann Downey said. The boil order affects residences and business north from East Middlebury Street to Depot Street and from S.R. 5 east to Talmage Street.
Vehicles hit poles KENDALLVILLE — Police investigated two collisions Tuesday in which vehicles hit light poles. At about 2:30 p.m., a 2001 Ford Windstar van, driven by Jason L. Ritchie Jr., 21, of Wawaka, was northbound on Main Street and went off the road to avoid a collision with a stopped vehicle. The van struck a city-owned light pole at the Sargent Street intersection. No injuries were reported. Police estimated damage at $1,000 to $2,500. At about 3:20 p.m, a 2009 Pontiac G6, driven by Zachary A. McCoy, 17, of the 200 block of Granada Drive, Kendallville, was eastbound in the 900 block of Dowling Street when it left the roadway and struck a city-owned, green light pole. McCoy left the scene and was located later at his residence. No injuries were reported. Police estimated damage at $2,500 to $5,000.
2 girls charged with disorderly conduct KENDALLVILLE — Two East Noble High School students were charged with disorderly conduct following a physical altercation in a school hallway, police said. Friday, school officials and East Noble resource officer Sgt. John Dixon investigated a report of a fight in a hallway. As a result, girls age 17 and 14, both from Kendallville, were charged. Their cases were referred to Noble County Probation.
Car strikes van KENDALLVILLE — A car slid on snow-covered U.S. 6 at the North Main Street intersection Tuesday and struck the rear of a Chevrolet Express Van. Brad A. McClish, 28, of the 1900 block of South Main Street, Kendallville, told police he was driving a 1997 Chevrolet Cavalier westbound in the inside travel lane. He attempted to change lanes to go around a stopped vehicle but realized another vehicle was in the next lane. The car slid and struck the rear of the van driven by Justin E. Reddin, 36, of Hicksville, Ohio. No injuries were reported. Police estimated damage at $1,000 to $2,500.
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Russian parliament passes amnesty bill for Greenpeace crew MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s parliament on Wednesday passed an amnesty bill that will likely apply to the 30-member crew of a Greenpeace ship detained after an Arctic protest, but it wasn’t immediately clear if and when the activists would be allowed to leave the country. The amnesty, which also would likely free the two jailed members of the Pussy Riot punk band, has been largely viewed as the Kremlin’s attempt to soothe criticism of Russia’s human rights records ahead of the Winter Olympics in Sochi in February. Lawmakers said they expect about 2,000 people to be released from jail. The Duma adopted last-minute amendments to the bill to include suspects of hooliganism who are still awaiting trial, a provision that could apply to the crew of a Greenpeace ship facing those charges after their September protest in the Arctic. The activists, who spent two months in jail before they were granted bail, were initially accused of piracy but authorities later changed that charge to hooliganism. The nation’s top investigative agency has said, however, that the probe into the incident isn’t over yet and that some of the crew members could face additional charges.
People • Do-everything Perry takes break for role with top director NEW YORK (AP) — Tyler Perry writes, directs, stars in and produces his own movies and TV shows, so he doesn’t have much time for outside projects. One he’s glad he made work Perry is a role in director David Fincher’s upcoming film, “Gone Girl.” Based on the best-selling novel by Gillian Flynn, “Gone Girl” is the story of a man who comes under suspicion in the disappearance of his wife. The movie, scheduled for release next October, stars Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike. “Gone Girl” is “the most educational, awe-inspiring thing that I’ve ever done,” Perry said in a recent interview. “Sitting in his presence, in his genius, the man is a genius,” he said of Fincher. “It really makes me go, ‘Whoa, let me just stop and take this in,’ so it’s been wonderful.” And, as one filmmaker to another, he’s humbled by working with the Oscar-nominated director. “I’m a storyteller. That man is a di-re-ctor. He is amazing. And to watch him work and to watch how he paints his pictures, the tableaus, everything is really just beyond anything I could ever imagine.”
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Job applicant caught stealing money from tip jar REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — Police say a woman applying for a job at a Delaware restaurant stole money from a tip jar. Rehoboth Beach police say the woman filled out an application at Five Guys last Friday, then took about $15 from two separate jars. Police say a review of the application and surveillance footage led to the arrest of 44-year-old Melissa Brittingham. Brittingham later pleaded guilty to a theft charge and received one year of probation. Brittingham must also pay a $500 fine and court costs.
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Cecil Williams pets his guide dog Orlando in his hospital bed following a fall onto subway tracks from the platform Tuesday in New York. The blind
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Hero guide dog certain to have good home in old age NEW YORK (AP) — The guide dog that leaped onto subway tracks after his blind owner lost consciousness and fell off a station platform is assured a loving home after his retirement. Cecil Williams, who has been recovering at a hospital with Orlando still by his side, had been slated to get another working dog in January or February to replace the 11-year-old black Lab. Now, he would ideally like to have two dogs — one working and one retired as a pet — if logistics, physical abilities and finances allow. If that’s not possible, the family that raised Orlando as a puppy says it will be “absolutely thrilled to have him back,” said Guiding Eyes for the Blind spokeswoman Michelle Brier. “They’re very thrilled their little baby has made such a big difference.” Williams told The Associated Press on
Tuesday that he couldn’t pay for a non-working dog, so he was planning to look for a good home for Orlando. Guiding Eyes, based in Yorktown Heights, N.Y., provides working dogs for free but cannot cover retired dogs’ expenses. After the AP published its interview and photographs of Williams with Orlando in his hospital room, St. Luke’s-Roosevelt Hospital Center has been fielding queries from well-wishers offering money and other assistance. Guiding Eyes has “graciously stepped forward to handle those inquiries,” said hospital spokesman Jim Mandler. Williams said that if he does decide he’s able to care for two dogs, he’d need help paying for the Lab’s care. “We don’t know yet what Cecil will choose to do,” said Brier. “He’s in a tough place right now. … It’s an incredibly emotional,
dramatic time.” The organization was setting up a fund and planned to post information on its website. If it turns out Williams doesn’t need the money, it will be used for other guide dogs, according to Brier. Williams, 61, and Orlando both escaped serious injury Tuesday when they were bumped by a train passing over them — a miraculous end to a harrowing ordeal that began when Williams felt faint on his way to the dentist. Witnesses said Orlando barked frantically and tried to stop Williams from tumbling off the platform. Matthew Martin told the New York Post that Orlando leaped onto the tracks as the train approached and kissed Williams to entice him to move. Williams said Wednesday that he’s “feeling a little bit better” but wasn’t sure how long he’d be hospitalized.
NEW YORK (AP) — Sparse crowds at malls and “50 percent off” signs at The Gap and other stores offer clues as to how this holiday season is shaping up so far: It’s the most discount-driven one since the U.S. was in a deep recession. It’s also the most disappointing for stores. Sales are up 2 percent to $176.7 billion from Nov. 1 through Sunday, according to data provided to The Associated Press from store data tracker ShopperTrak. That’s a slower pace than expected with days left in the season. ShopperTrak’s predicts sales will rise 2.4 percent to $265 billion for the two-month stretch that’s typically the busiest shopping period of the year. The modest growth comes as the amount of discounts that stores are offering this season is up 13 percent from last year — the highest level since 2008, according to financial services firm BMO Capital Markets, which tracks 20 clothing stores. “The holiday season has been marginal to just OK,” said Joel Bines, managing director and co-head of the retail practice at AlixPartners. “Retailers are doing anything they can to get rid of merchandise.” The data underscores how aggressive discounting has been both a blessing and a curse for retailers. Since the recession, the only way to get Americans into stores has been to flash huge discount signs in front of their faces. But the discounting has had unintended consequences. Shoppers become immune to the deals, so retailers must offer bigger discounts to keep them coming into stores. That erodes retailers’ sales since shoppers aren’t buying things for regular price. It also
“Retailers are doing anything they can to get rid of merchandise.” Joel Bines Managing director AlixPartners
• eats away at retailers’ profit margins. Still, analysts say retailers have created a cycle of constant discounting that they’ll have to continue in order to attract U.S. shoppers, many of who are still dealing with stagnant wages and rising costs for things like health care. Andrew McSherry, who was shopping for an iPad and other gifts in Atlanta on Sunday, agrees that people are holding back even when there are big sales. McSherry, 44, pointed to the small crowds at Lenox Square Mall over the weekend as proof of that. “The economy is bad and most people’s discretionary income is getting squeezed constantly,” said McSherry, who works at Verizon. “I don’t see any signs of that abating.” Stores are rolling out more discounts to try to attract shoppers in the final days. The number of promotional emails that seven major retailers, including Walmart and Target, sent for the 13-day period that ended Sunday was up nearly 70 percent from the same period last year, according to Market Track, which tracks discounts.
Defense bill gives Obama win on Guantanamo WASHINGTON (AP) — Many detainees at Guantanamo Bay may be closer to heading home under a bipartisan deal reached in Congress that gives President Barack Obama a rare victory in his fight to close the prison for terror suspects. The compromise is part of a broad defense bill awaiting final passage in the Senate this week. The House approved the measure last Thursday. It’s the first time since Obama came to office promising to close Guantanamo that Congress is moving to ease restrictions instead of strengthen them. And it could signal changing political views of the prison for terrorism suspects now that the war in Afghanistan is winding down. Obama’s achievement was somewhat a surprise, after the Republican-controlled House earlier this year voted overwhelmingly to make it harder to transfer detainees. But the deal to move in the opposite direction passed with hardly any opposition and little attention — perhaps
overshadowed by more prominent defense bill debates over Iran sanctions, military sexual assaults and spying by the National Security Agency. But even with the deal, Obama still faces big obstacles to closing Guantanamo. Congress has effectively blocked him from doing so for his first five years in office, and he faces declining clout in his final three. Yet the president seems determined as part of his legacy to push for closure of the prison he argues never should have been opened and “has become a symbol around the world for an America that flouts the rule of law.” Congressional proponents of keeping Guantanamo open say they felt they had to allow for transfers to other countries to maintain a more important priority — a ban on detainees from coming into the United States. The administration also pushed for the ability to transfer detainees to the U.S. for imprisonment, trial or medical emergencies but lost on that front, leaving Obama a thorny predica-
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ment of what to do with captives considered too dangerous to release. Oklahoma Sen. James Inhofe, who worked on the compromise as the ranking Republican on the Senate Armed Services Committee, said he’ll
Thursday. Many detainees at Guantanamo Bay may be closer to heading home under a bipartisan deal reached in Congress that gives President Barack Obama a rare victory in his fight to close the prison for terror suspects.
continue to fight to keep Guantanamo open even as some colleagues are softening their position. “There’s no place else you can house these terrorists,” he said in a telephone interview Wednesday, adding some former
detainees have re-engaged in terrorist activity. “I look at this and I wonder why people don’t want it,” Inhofe said. “But the president doesn’t and he’s going to keep trying (to close it). And this bill stops him from doing it.”
Ousted Egyptian president facing new trial CAIRO (AP) — Egyptian prosecutors on Wednesday announced a new trial of ousted President Mohammed Morsi and the top leaders of his Muslim Brotherhood, accusing them of conspiring with Hamas, Hezbollah, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard and militant groups to carry out a wave of terrorism to destabilize the country. The charges, which carry a potential death penalty, are the most sweeping and heaviest accusations yet in a series of trials against
the Brotherhood. The new trial of Morsi, the three top Brotherhood leaders and 32 other defendants appeared aimed at decisively crippling the top echelons of the group that dominated Egypt’s political scene during Morsi’s one-year presidency. The timing appeared aimed at further tarnishing the Brotherhood among the public ahead of a key January referendum on a new constitution, a substantial rewrite of the charter largely drafted by Islamists
under Morsi. The new militarybacked government is seeking a strong “yes” vote for the constitution Morsi to show the legitimacy of the political transition process put in place after the military removed Morsi on July 3. Brotherhood supporters oppose the new document and have vowed protests against it.
Since the coup, prompted by massive protests calling for Morsi’s removal, Egypt has been in continual unrest. Morsi supporters have been holding near daily protests demanding his reinstatement, met by a fierce security crackdown that has killed hundreds of people and arrested thousands of Brotherhood members. Meanwhile, a wave of retaliatory attacks by suspected Islamic militants have targeted Christians and security forces, and the Sinai Peninsula has been
the center of a mounting militant insurgency. Throughout, the new government has depicted the Brotherhood as a violent movement that threatened the nation and forced the military to remove it power. Previous, ongoing trials of Morsi and other Brotherhood leaders have focused on accusations the group is implicated in violence. But the new charges take that claim to a new level, accusing the group of being enmeshed with terrorists since 2005.
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SPENCERVILLE — Janice F. Hollabaugh, 102, died Monday, December 16, 2013, at The Laurels in Butler. She was born on November 11, 1911, in St. Joe to the late Derwood B. and Callie (Wineland) Ridgway. She married Maurice H. Hollabaugh Mrs. Hollabaugh on October 10, 1931, in Spencerville. He preceded her in death on January 14, 1988. Surviving are her sons, Ted (Nina) Hollabaugh of Spencerville, Ind., J. Thomas (Cheryll) Hollabaugh of St. Joe, Ind., James (Mary) Hollabaugh of Akron, Ohio, and J. Parks Hollabaugh of Spencerville, Ind.; a daughter, Margery Morgan of Omaha, Neb.; a daughter-in-law, Connie (Hollabaugh) Miles of Fort Wayne, Ind.; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many special nieces and nephews and devoted friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Jack Hollabaugh; a brother, John K. Ridgway; two sisters, June Baker and Jean Sicks; a son-in-law, David Morgan; and a daughter-in-law, Donna Hollabaugh. She was a homemaker and enjoyed spending time with friends and family. As per her wishes, Janice was cremated and burial will take place in White City Cemetery, Spencerville, Ind. A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at 11 a.m. at St. Mark Lutheran Church in St. Joe, Ind. The Rev. Floyd A. Shoup will officiate. Memorials are to St. Mark Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 345, St. Joe, IN 46785 Arrangements are by Carnahan-Baidinger & Walter Funeral Home, Spencerville, Ind. To view an online obituary and sign the guestbook visit www. cbwfuneralhome.com.
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio — Gladys Louise Malcomson Stout, 90, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2013. Mrs. Stout was a graduate of Penn Hills High School. She later worked as a secretary for the school district as well as Carnegie Mellon University. She was born in Mrs. Stout Pittsburgh, Pa., to Lee and Edna (Prettyman) Sprague. She was preceded in death by her first husband Robert Malcomson, and her second husband, James Stout Sr. Surviving are a daughter, Cynthia Wise; two sons, Robert Malcomson II and David Malcomson; and a brother, George Sprague of Pittsburgh. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. today at the Dawson Funeral Home, 215 W. Fifth St., East Liverpool, Ohio. Burial will be in Allegheny Cemetery in Pittsburgh. You may view Mrs. Stout’s memorial webpage and send condolences online at www.dawsonfuneral home.com.
Floyd Bontrager TOPEKA — Floyd M. Bontrager, 82, of Topeka died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at Parkview LaGrange Hospital in LaGrange. Visitation will be after 1 p.m. today and all day Friday at the family’s residence. Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, also at the family’s residence. Burial will be in Honeyville Cemetery, Topeka. Miller-Stewart funeral Home, Middlebury, is in charge of arrangements.
John Brickey LIGONIER — John Brickey Sr., 57, of Ligonier died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2013, at his home. Arrangements are pending at Yeager Funeral Home in Ligonier.
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Haiti faults orphanage run by US church PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti (AP) — At the Olde Good Things antique store on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, a French crystal chandelier can go for tens of thousands of dollars. A marble mantel sells for more than $20,000 and hand-carved dinner tables are priced even higher. The store’s Christian missionary owners offer their well-heeled customers a heart-warming story: Part of the proceeds pay for the group’s orphanage in Haiti, one of the poorest countries in the world. What they don’t say is that even though they claim in IRS filings to be spending around $2.5 million annually, the home for boys and girls was so dirty and overcrowded during recent inspections that the government said it shouldn’t remain open. The Associated Press made an unannounced visit to the orphanage’s two homes, currently holding a total of 120 kids, in November and found conditions a world away from the opulent Manhattan apartments decorated with the store’s antiques. Bunk beds with faded and worn mattresses were crowded into dirty rooms. Sour air wafted through the bathrooms and stairwells. Rooms were dark and spartan, lacking comforts or decoration. While many other orphanages also failed the Caribbean country’s new national standards, and conditions are far worse in some, the group’s three-story building on the hilly outskirts of Port-au-Prince stands out because it’s run by an organization with such an unusual, and successful fundraising operation. The failure to meet the standards would seem to contradict their financial position. Wealthy people patronize Olde Good Things, which has five stores in New York, two in Los Angeles and a warehouse in Scranton, Pennsylvania, searching for unusual items for home renovations, much of it salvaged from old buildings. There are antique entryways and doors, porcelain sinks, cast iron bathtubs, stained glass windows, glass and brass doorknobs, and rare pieces of wooden furniture. Haiti’s Social Welfare Institute, meanwhile, says the orphanage run by Olde Good Things’ owner, U.S.-based Church of Bible Understanding, did not meet minimum national standards during a series of inspections dating to November 2012. It found sanitary conditions were “terrible,” and there were too many kids for the amount of space, said Vanel Benjamin, a senior inspector with the agency. They also
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Some children attended Haitian Creole classes on the terrace. Justin Fair, a 32-year-old from New Jersey and the sole church member living on site, explained the group’s mission: “Our goal is to raise them as Christians and bring them up to be productive Haitian citizens.” The orphanage is two homes, with about 60 children in each, located a few minutes apart in Kenscoff in the mountains above Port-au-Prince where steep, windy roads offer panoramic views of the sprawl and misery characterizing much of the capital. The report from the social welfare agency specifically faults only one of the homes, though both appeared similar during the recent visit. “It’s not horrible. I have seen orphanages way, way worse … it just needs a lot of work,” said Dixie Bickel, director of a nearby orphanage, God’s Littlest Angels, operated by an organization in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Bickel, who praised the Church of Bible Understanding for sharing food with needier groups, has been helping the church address the problems, supplying volunteers to paint and clean, training the Haitian staff and recently taking in several sick infants. That the orphanage struggles is a surprise, given that it has a seemingly well-funded operation. In its Form 990 for 2011, the most recent version available of the document the Church of Bible Understanding must file with the Internal Revenue Service, the church reported spending
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A few weeks ago a volunteer for Common Grace Ministries of Noble County who is involved with the Salvation Army red kettle drive gave us a copy of a column written by Margaret Tarney Ewing. “Maggie” was the Life editor for The News Sun for many years. We published the “Maggie’s Corner” headlined “Sometimes you get more than you give” on Friday, Dec. 29, 1995. As all who “ring the bell” know, Maggie’s words ring as true today as the day they first went to press.
Sometimes you get more than you give What do you think when you see someone ringing the bell for the Salvation Army at Christmastime? Are you put off by it? Do you think, “Boy, I’d never do that?” Or are you so wrapped up in your own little world — shopping, decorating, wrapping and cooking — that you don’t even notice the bell ringers, the all-to-familiar Salvation Army kettle or stop to think about why they are there? Well, if you are oblivious to them, you are not alone. Many simple don’t Margaret want to deal with the fact that there are Tarney millions of people out there, who for Ewing whatever reason, won’t have a good 1933-2009 Christmas — or, perhaps even worse, won’t have any Christmas at all. That’s not our problem, right? Well, unfortunately, too many feel that way. And, if it weren’t for organizations like the Salvation army, the Christmas bureaus, the food pantries, and such, a lot of individuals and families wouldn’t even have food for Christmas dinner. When I look at the bell ringers, I feel compassion for the poor, but I have always felt compassion for the bell ringers as well. I thought it must be humiliating to stand there, ringing that darned bell, having people look at you as if to say, “What the heck is SHE doing out here?” Last week when Skip Rash called and Parents with young asked me if I would ring children often gave the bell at Wal-Mart, I hedged a little. As I their little ones money rationalized it, I felt I to put into the kettle … didn’t have an excuse not to do it. I was on Some parents even took vacation and could spare a couple of hours. And time to explain to their besides, Skip Rash, children why they were Skip Traster and Glen Walrich (among others) giving the money. are all friends and fellow members of Trinity Church United Methodist and who work extremely hard on this project. So how could I refuse? I said, “Yes.” As Wednesday approached, I got cold feet thinking I didn’t want to stand there and be a “ding-a-ling” in public. But I kept telling myself it was for a good cause and reminding myself how fortunate we are not to need the services of these organizations. Reluctantly, at 12:50 p.m. I arrived for my stint at Wal-Mart. What a trio! Maggie, the bell and the kettle, I thought, almost embarrassed by the whole concept. I found out later the true meaning of cold feet, standing there in the drafty and cold entryway of Wal-Mart with the doors swinging open all afternoon. But that’s a different story. As the people passed and dropped money into the kettle, it wasn’t long until I felt warm all over. I could feel their caring and compassion and it warmed my heart. Soon I didn’t care if a few thought it was stupid or wondering why Maggie was standing there ringing that doggone bell. Some came and went without a glance my way. How could you ignore that bell, I wondered. It was almost as though if they didn’t look at me, they wouldn’t have to donate. A few were obviously absorbed in their own little worlds, with their minds going in a hundred different directions. Others readily reached into their wallets, purses or pockets and pulled out money. It didn’t matter how much they gave, what mattered is THAT they gave. Parents with young children often gave their little ones money to put into the kettle and some even had to lay their packages down and hold their children up so they could reach it. The parents and the children smiled and you could tell they felt good about giving to others. Some parents even took time to explain to their children why they were giving the money. It was even more heartwarming when people who looked as if they didn’t have much to spare would willingly put change or a dollar into the kettle. Many told me “Merry Christmas” and would smile as they passed even if they didn’t know me or donate. And quite a few said, “I believe in the Salvation Army. YOU are a good organization.” Others said, “God bless you. You do such good work for others.” It made me feel guilty to be given credit for the hard work of others. Well, I won’t kid you, I was pretty glad when my two hours were up. But I wouldn’t have traded the experience for the world. Not only did the rest of the day seem to go better, it made me appreciate life and people a lot more and I felt pretty proud. A week ago the “8:30 Singers” at Trinity sang “Come On, Ring Those Bells” as the anthem. I have always loved that song. It was lively. That song now holds even more meaning than before — because I did ring that bell. It worked for me.
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‘Yes, Virginia, there is a Santa Claus’ What is the most reprinted editorial the show 15 years ago by appraiser Kathleen Guzman for $20,000 to ever to run in any newspaper in the $30,000. English language? Here is Church’s editorial: Here’s a hint. It has a Christmas “VIRGINIA, your little theme. friends are wrong. They have In 1897 New York City been affected by the skepticoroner’s assistant Dr. Philip cism of a skeptical age. They O’Hanlon was asked by do not believe except they see. his eight-year-old daughter They think that nothing can be Virginia O’Hanlon if Santa which is not comprehensible Claus really existed. Her father suggested she by their little minds. write to The Sun newspaper All minds, Virginia, assuring her “if you see it in whether they be men’s or The Sun, it’s so.” INSIDE children’s are little. In this universe of ours man Virginia wrote the COMMENT great is a mere insect, an ant, in following letter: his intellect, as compared “Dear Editor, with the boundless world I am 8 years old. Some of Dennis Nartker about him, as measured by my little friends say there is no the intelligence capable of Santa Claus. Papa says if you grasping the whole of truth see it in the Sun it’s so. Please and knowledge. tell me the truth. Is there a Yes, VIRGINIA, there is a Santa Claus?” Santa Claus. He exists as certainly One of the paper’s editors, Francis Pharcellan Church, wrote an editorial as love and generosity and devotion response. The paper did not give the exist, and you know that they abound editorial a prominent place, but its and give to your life its highest message was very moving to many beauty and joy. Alas! how dreary people who read it. would be the world if there were no Virginia O’Hanlon, who passed Santa Claus. It would be as dreary as away in 1971, gave the original letter if there were no VIRGINIAS. There would be no childlike faith then, no to a granddaughter who pasted it in poetry, no romance to make tolerable a scrapbook. The letter was believed this existence. We should have no to have been lost in a fire, but it was enjoyment, except in sense and discovered. sight. The eternal light with which If you follow “The Antique Roadshow” on PBS like me, you may childhood fills the world would be remember the scrapbook with the extinguished. original letter was authenticated on Not believe in Santa Claus! You
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might as well nor believe in fairies! You might get your papa to hire men to watch in all the chimneys on Christmas Eve to catch Santa Claus, but even if they did not see Santa Claus coming down, what would that prove? Nobody sees Santa Claus, but that is no sign that there is no Santa Claus. The most real things in the world are those that neither children nor men can see. Did you ever see fairies dancing on the lawn? Of course not, but that’s no proof they are not there. Nobody can conceive or imagine all the wonders there are unseen and unseeable in the world. You may tear apart a baby’s rattle and see what makes the noise inside, but there is a veil covering the unseen world which not the strongest man, not even the united strength of all the strongest men that ever lived, could tear apart. Only faith, fancy, poetry, love, romance, can push aside that curtain and view and picture the supernal beauty and glory beyond. Is it real? Ah, VIRGINIA, in all this world there is nothing else real and abiding. No Santa Claus! Thank God! he lives, and he lives forever. A thousand years from now, Virginia, nay, ten times ten thousand years from now, he will continue to make glad the heart of childhood.” Merry Christmas everyone. DENNIS NARTKER is a reporter for The News Sun. He can be reached at dnartker@kpcmedia.com.
Swiss created first commercial winery in Indiana which fell victim to disease because In 1796, John James Dufour left his they were European species not suited native Switzerland to seek a new life to American growing conditions. and opportunity in the United States. Uncomfortable with legal slavery in Less than a decade later, he opened Kentucky, the family moved the country’s first successful to Indiana and tried again, winemaking business — in dubbing the area “New Switzersoutheastern Indiana. land,” and this time focusing on It was still the Indiana the two grape varieties that had Territory at that time, but the flourished in Kentucky: Cape settlement would soon become and Madeira. the town of Vevay in SwitzerCongress in 1802 granted land County. It was briefly a 2,500 acres to Dufour on credit, popular destination for Swiss he later bought 1,200 more immigrants fleeing revoluANDREA and for the community’s expanding tionary Europe. He resold parcels Dufour had done his NEAL vineyards. to other French-speaking homework. As a teen, he Swiss, including Louis Gex studied viticulture and worked Oboussier, who purchased a the family vineyards in Canton tract of 319 acres along Indian de Vaud, Switzerland. Upon his Creek, which was renamed Venoge by arrival in America, he visited private the Swiss after a river in their native vineyards, including Thomas Jefferland. The first wine was produced in son’s at Monticello, to study grape 1806 or 1807 and sold in frontier cities types, soil and climate. In an 1826 book detailing his experi- including Cincinnati, Louisville and St. Louis. ences as a vintner, Dufour recalled the In the end, the wine business did time he resolved to come to America. not prove economically viable. It was “I was but 14; and I came to this eclipsed by hay, which was in high determination by reading the newspademand as livestock feed and easy to pers, which were full of the American load onto riverboats passing through Revolutionary War and contained Vevay on their way down the Ohio many letters from the officers of the River. French army aiding the republicans, Today the Musée de Venoge stands which complained of the scarcity of as a testament to southern Indiana’s the wine among them, in the midst of once thriving grape culture. The the greatest abundance of everything farmhouse dates to about 1805 and else … By inspection of the maps, I saw that America was in the parallel of is a rare example of French colonial architecture that would have been the best wine countries in the world — favored by the Swiss immigrants. like Spain, south of France, Italy and “It was slated to be burned down” Greece.” in the mid 1990s when local preserDufour initially settled near vationists stepped in to save it. “We Lexington, Ky., and was joined by realized it was an important piece of extended family members. There they architecture in Switzerland County,” planted 35 grape varieties, most of
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• says Donna Weaver. The home is open Sundays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. from spring through fall and by appointment by calling 812-593-5726. Although the grape vines are gone, the landscape is unchanged from the days of Dufour, Oboussier and their fellow Swiss vine growers. Note: This is one in a series of essays leading up to the celebration of the Indiana Bicentennial in December 2016. The essays focus on the top 100 events, ideas and historical figures of Indiana, beginning with the impact of the Ice Age and ending with the legacy of the Bicentennial itself. Directions to Musée de Venoge: From I-74, go south on State Route 129 to Indian Creek one mile north of the Ohio River. ANDREA NEAL, formerly editorial page editor at the Indianapolis Star, is a teacher at St. Richard’s School in Indianapolis and adjunct scholar and columnist for the Indiana Policy Review Foundation. Contact her at aneal@inpolicy.org.
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Travel guides inspire old and young NEW YORK (AP) — Whether you’re planning a trip in the new year and need some practical advice, or you’d like to give a coffeetable book filled with inspirational photos to someone on your Christmas list, there’s a travel-themed book for you. Here are a few recently published books to consider, including the relaunch of Frommer’s guidebooks.
publishing chapter for the Frommers, who sold their brand to Google in 2012, then reacquired it earlier this year. “We regained the travel series on April 3 and spent the next six months working around the clock,” Frommer, 84, said in a phone interview. “I never dreamed at my age I’d be working this hard! We created freshly researched books from beginning to end,” written by authors the Frommers had worked with previously who “have devoted their lives to writing about the destination where they live.” There are 10 new Frommer’s “Day by Day” guides, which are compact paperbacks ($13.95) with removable maps, packed with everything from sample one-, two- and three-day itineraries, to recommendations for shopping, nightlife, restaurants, excursions and neighborhood tours. The new “Day by Day” guides cover New York City, San Francisco, Honolulu and Oahu, Prague, London, New Orleans, Paris, Rome, Boston and Philadelphia. Frommer’s has also newly published 20 “EasyGuides” priced at $10.95. “The EasyGuides create a new price point,” Frommer said. “Plenty of travel books sell for under $10 but many of them are just 40 to 60 pages long. These books are 256 pages and contain a full-size foldout waterproof map bound in the back.” The EasyGuides cover Alaskan cruises and ports of call, Australia, Colorado, Costa Rica, France and a separate book on Paris, Hawaii, Ireland, Israel, London, Las Vegas, Madrid and Barcelona, Miami
Food and travel Many travelers are passionate about food, whether it’s enjoying that perfect meal on vacation or hunting down authentic local cuisine. Travel + Leisure magazine’s “Where to Eat Around the World” ($35) spotlights food in 27 destinations in a coffee-table book, from the lunch canteens and taverns of Istanbul to barbecue in Texas. Travel + Leisure has also come out with a 2014 calendar, “World’s Best Places” ($15). Lonely Planet’s “The Food Book: A Journey Through the Great Cuisines of the World” ($25) is a reference guide to cuisines from 47 countries with details on ingredients, dishes, drinks, eating habits, local produce, etiquette, shopping, culinary traditions and even utensils. Also from Lonely Planet, “A Fork in the Road” ($16) offers 34 stories from chefs from Marcus Samuelsson to Madhur Jaffrey.
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This image provided by Lonely Planet shows the cover of the travel guidebook company’s book, “The Real Wonders of the World.” The book is from Lonely Planet’s “Not-For-Parents” series, and introduces young readers to cool places from the Great Pyramid of Giza to New Zealand’s “Lord of the Rings” locations.
Today Luckey Hospital Museum: The Luckey Hospital Museum began when Dr. James E. Luckey’s great-nieces Mary and Shirley decided to open a small museum to display their private collection. Both are retired RNs and have been collecting obsolete medical equipment for years. The collection has grown and expanded to include the entire first floor of the former hospital. Tours available by calling 635-2490 or 635-2256. Luckey Hospital Museum, U.S. 33 and S.R. 109, Wolf Lake. 10 a.m.
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This image provided by Travel + Leisure shows the magazine’s book, “Where to Eat Around the World,” which spotlights food in 27 destinations, from the lunch canteens and taverns of Istanbul to barbecue in Texas. Many travelers are passionate about food, whether it’s enjoying that perfect meal on vacation or hunting down authentic local cuisine.
Food Pantry: Food available for low-income families in need. Thursdays 10:30 a.m. to12:30 p.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. West Noble Food Pantry, 519 Gerber St., Ligonier. 10:30 a.m.
and Key West, Montreal and Quebec City, New Orleans, New York City, San Francisco, Washington D.C., Walt Disney World and Orlando, and a single guide to Rome, Florence and Venice. E-book versions of all the new Frommer guides are due out in January, but as Frommer points out, the actual books have one advantage: “They don’t run out of power.”
Euchre Games: Public welcome. Francis Vinyard VFW Post 2749, Veterans Way, Kendallville. 1 p.m. Bingo: Bingo for seniors at 2 p.m. the third Thursday of each month. Chandler House, Lima Road South, Kendallville. 2 p.m.
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For the armchair traveler or the vacation planner, National Geographic’s “Four Seasons of Travel: 400 of the World’s Best Destinations in Winter, Spring, Summer, and Fall” ($40) showcases destinations near and far by season. Perigord, France, for example, is noted for its wintertime truffle hunts, while Sweden’s Gotland Island marks a 14th century battle each August with jousting tournaments, banquets and more. For powderhounds, “Fifty Places to Ski & Snowboard Before You Die” by Chris Santella ($25) looks at snow sports destinations around the world, from the European Alps to Chile’s Portillo to Kashmir in India to ski areas all over North America, from New England to the Rockies to Alaska. “Rome Secrets: Cuisine, Culture, Vistas, Piazzas” ($60) by Susan Wright is a visual love letter to the city, its architecture, food, streetscapes and people. More feasts for the eyes are found in Lonely Planet’s “Beautiful World” ($40), which offers a collection
This image provided by Frommer’s shows the guidebook company’s new “EasyGuide to New York 2014.” Travel guru Arthur Frommer and his daughter Pauline have relaunched their guidebook enterprise this fall with 30 new titles, including 20 EasyGuides to destinations ranging from Orlando to Australia.
of stunning photos, mostly landscapes of natural phenomena, from sand dunes to icy waterfalls. Lonely Planet’s “Great Escapes” ($40) provides ideas and photos for 75 trips, such as the “Belgian beer odyssey” or visiting the Dead Sea in Jordan. Also from Lonely Planet, “Best in Travel 2014” ($15) offers vacation inspiration in a paperback. For kids, Lonely Planet’s “Not-For-Parents” series is out with “The Real Wonders of the World” ($20), introducing young readers to cool places from the Great Pyramid of Giza to New Zealand’s “Lord of the Rings” locations.
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outcome of the vote in the Senate — only about fallout in the 2014 elections and, more immediately, its impact on future congressional disputes over spending and the nation’s debt limit. “I’m tired of the gridlock and the American people that I talk to, especially from Arkansas, are tired of it as well,” said Sen. Mark Pryor, a Democrat who supported the bill yet will have to defend his vote in next year’s campaign for a new term. His likely Republican rival, Rep. Tom Cotton, voted against the measure last week when it cleared the House. The measure, negotiated by Sen. Patty Murray, D-Wash., and Rep. Paul Ryan, R-Wis., averts $63 billion in across-the-board spending cuts that were themselves the result of an earlier inability of lawmakers and the White House to agree on a sweeping deficit reduction
plan. That represents about one-third of the cuts originally ticketed for the 2014 and 2015 budget years and known in Washington as sequestration. Democrats expressed satisfaction that money would be restored for programs like Head Start and education, and lawmakers in both parties and the White House cheered the cancellation of future cuts at the Pentagon. To offset the added spending, the legislation provides about $85 billion in savings from elsewhere in the budget. Included are increases in the airline ticket tax that helps pay for security at airports and a fee corporations pay to have pensions guaranteed by the government. Most controversial by far was a provision to curtail annual cost of living increases in benefits that go to military retirees under age 62, a savings of $6.3 billion over a decade for the government. By one estimate, the
result would be a reduction of nearly $72,000 in benefits over a lifetime for a sergeant first class who retires at age 42 after 20 years of service. Veterans groups and their allies in Congress objected vociferously to what they said was a singling out of former members of the military, and key lawmakers in both parties said they would take a second look at the provision next year. But Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., said a veteran of identical rank who retired at 38 would still wind up with $1.62 million in retirement pay over a lifetime. He also pointed out that a prominent deficit commission headed by former White House chief of staff Erskine Bowles and former Sen. Alan Simpson had recommended abolishing cost of living increases for military retirement pay as part of a sweeping deficit reduction plan, a far deeper curtailment included in the legislation.
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make “similar moderate” reductions in its purchases if economic improvements continue. At the same time, the Fed strengthened its commitment to record-low short-term rates. It said it plans to hold its key short-term rate near zero “well past” the time when unemployment falls below 6.5 percent. Unemployment is now 7 percent. The Fed intends its bond purchases to drive down borrowing rates by increasing demand for the bonds. The idea has been to induce people and businesses to borrow, spend and accelerate economic growth. The prospect of a lower pace of purchases
could mean higher rates. Nevertheless, investors appeared pleased by the Fed’s finding that the economy has steadily strengthened, by its firmer commitment to low short-term rates and by the only slight amount by which it’s paring its bond purchases. The Dow Jones industrial average soared more than 275 points, well over 1 percent. Bond prices fluctuated but by late afternoon, the yield on the 10-year Treasury note was unchanged at 2.88 percent. The Fed’s move “eliminates the uncertainty as to whether or when the Fed will taper and will give markets the opportunity to focus on what really matters,
which is the economic outlook,” said Roberto Perli, a former Fed economist who is now head of monetary policy research at Cornerstone Macro. But Perli noted that the Fed has hardly withdrawn its support for the economy. It will continue to buy bonds every month to keep long-term rates down and remains strongly committed to low short-term rates. By keeping interest rates historically low, the Fed “will continue to remain very supportive of risky assets,” Perli said. The economy is improving consistently, and the Fed is “now recognizing the trend and decided to go with the flow,” said John Silvia, chief economist at Wells Fargo.
East Noble would have to maintain for two years the portion of the middle school that was proposed for demolition. “This could be an issue for this option,” she said. • Option 3 — Renovation of entire existing building — $24,669,000 with renovation of 92,250-square-foot three story sections ($12,915,000), renovation of 39,500-squarefoot section ($3,950,000), new 12,000-square-foot gym ($1,620,000), site work and utilities ($750,000), kitchen equipment ($500,000) and related project costs (allow 25 percent). Cost estimates are based on industry averages for similar scopes of work at similar K-12 facilities in northern Indiana, according to the architect. Vilamaa said his estimates are set at the maximum and realistic. He added, “One challenge here is what we may get into renovating an old
building? You always got to be suspicious, and that’s allowed for in the estimates.” When comparing the three options, Vilamaa said there is a difference of about 24,000 square feet. The first option has a 119,000-squarefoot building, and the second option has a 124,500-squarefoot building. The third option has a 143,750square-foot building. “It will cost more to heat and cool more square footage, and for space you won’t need,” he said. The architect also presented a new, 119,000-square-foot building footprint on 35.9 acres of land the school corporation owns on Sherman Street Extended across from South Side Elementary School, and building footprints for options 2 and 3 on the 6.7-acre existing middle school site. The Sherman Street site would include an athletic field, bus pickup area,
parking for staff, visitors and events and open space for retaining surface water runoff. It has two small wetlands areas. East Noble owns land on the west side of Sherman Street Extended that could be used for wetland mitigation, according to the architect. One multi-story building footprint on the existing site would extend to the sidewalk along Riley, Mott and Sheridan streets. When the same singlestory footprint is placed on the existing site, corridors extend across Sheridan and Riley streets. During the period for public comment, Cassandra Rhoades of Avilla complained the board meeting agenda was not well publicized, and people did not know the cost estimates presentation would be presented. “It will affect taxes,” she said. Trustees have not publicly discussed how to pay for the project.
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their mom and dad. Pushing the cart, Landers, with the girls in tow, tried to help direct the twins toward their next potential purchase, fielding all questions they had along the way. It’s a big store, and neither the firefighter nor the twins were familiar with its layout. “The jewelry department? It’s this way … I think,” he answered. “Electronics? At the back of the store.” Soon, the three found themselves in the middle of the jewelry department, standing in front of a spinning display case filled with bracelets and earrings that caught the young girls’ eyes. Landers said holiday shopping with kids and pushing a cart through a store isn’t the first thing that comes to mind when people think of a volunteer firefighter, but it’s a part of the job he is passionate about. “I don’t look at this like trying to be Santa Claus or anything,” he said, keeping a sharp eye on the girls, who had taken off a good 30 feet ahead of him, touching and examining almost everything in the aisle. “We don’t join the fire department for the money — we’re all volunteers — and we don’t do it for the glory,” Landers said. “We just want to help people in our community.” The firefighter was quick to point out that the Shop with a Firefighter program wouldn’t be possible without the help of a lot of local businesses and the people who own them. All the money spent Monday night was donated by businesses and organizations including Kelly’s Salvage, Dogas Nest, Curtis Towing, Wolcottville Tire Star, the Rheinheimer family, Billman Propane, Doc’s Hardware, Schlemmer Hardware, Red Chair Photography, Steve’s Auto, Foltz Bakery, the Emma Warehouse, the American Red Cross, Metzger Dairy Farms, Select Flooring and Hayden Honda. On their second trip
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A cart is filled with Christmas toys during the recent Shop with a Firefighter program with the Johnson Township volunteer firefighters at Walmart in Sturgis.
back to the toy section, Landers and the twins ran into fellow Johnson Township firefighter Morgan Thompson, who also had her hands full with two young boys doing their holiday shopping. The two firefighters compared notes. While Thompson only recently joined the fire department, her husband, Justin, has been a part of the Johnson Township Fire and Rescue for nearly 10 years. This night meant a lot to the young woman. She and Landers are the driving forces behind Johnson Township’s Shop with a Firefighter program, and the pair made the bulk of the phone calls to local businesses drumming up support and donations for the cause. Thompson wore a broad, bright smile Monday night, saying she loves watching each child light up the second they find that special item that’s been on the Christmas list. But she explained that what moves her most is how the children act when they start shopping for gifts for their parents or
brothers and sisters. “They get so excited, I love it,” Thompson said. “They get really excited when they’re shopping for someone else.” After more than an hour in the store, the twins’ shopping spree had included one trip to electronics, one to men’s wear, one to housewares, another to home improvement and three separate trips to the toy section. The firefighters begin to corral all the children toward the checkout lanes to unload five carts filled with gifts. All totaled, the eight children spent nearly $750. Back outside, the kids climbed into a Johnson Township fire engine for the ride back home, another perk of the adventure. They headed back to the station to pick up their toys and gifts and enjoy pizza, all courtesy of the fire department. Reflecting on the night, Landers said it’s one of the best parts of being a Johnson Township firefighter. “We just want to help,” he said, “but this makes you feel all warm inside.”
Insurance payment deadline extended Georgia woman WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumers anxious over tight insurance deadlines and lingering computer problems during the holidays will get extra time to pay their premiums under President Barack Obama’s health care law, insurers announced Wednesday. The board of the industry’s biggest trade group — America’s Health Insurance Plans — said consumers who select a plan by Dec. 23 will now have until Jan. 10 to pay their first month’s premium. That’s 10 extra days beyond a New Year’s Eve deadline set by the government. The voluntary move comes as insurers and the government try to head off anticipated problems around the first of the year, when
new coverage options for the uninsured take effect under Obama’s law, and when several million people whose existing policies were canceled must switch to new plans. Expect even bigger political trouble for the president if consumers who made a good-faith effort to get covered through the government’s balky website show up at the pharmacy and can’t get prescriptions filled, or if they turn up in the emergency room and there’s no record that they are enrolled. The stakes would be higher this time because someone’s health could be jeopardized. The administration applauded the industry decision. It will “ultimately make it easier for consumers to enroll” through the new
online insurance markets, said Health and Human Services spokeswoman Joanne Peters. The federal HealthCare.gov website is now working reasonably well, but insurers still report accuracy problems with enrollment information the government is sending about their new customers. Karen Ignagni, CEO of the industry group, said the decision was taken “to give consumers greater peace of mind about their health care coverage.” AHIP represents about 95 percent of the industry, including the major national carriers and nearly all the BlueCross BlueShield plans. There may be a few insurers who do not follow the group’s lead, so consumers are advised to check with their
carrier. Consumers must pay their first month’s premium on time for coverage to take effect. The move burnishes the industry’s image and has no real downside, said Dan Mendelson, CEO of Avalare Health, a market analysis firm. “It’s useful for the consumer and not a problem for the plans,” he said. Insurers will still get paid for January. “They can book the revenue, and they don’t need to worry about the cash flow,” Mendelson said. But the announcement does more than grant extra time. It also reduces the risk that consumers switching plans could suffer an interruption in coverage because of the technology woes encountered by the federal sign-up system.
shares huge jackpot ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia woman who bought just one ticket and used family birthdays and lucky No. 7 to choose her numbers was one of two winners of the $636 million Mega Millions jackpot, the secondlargest in U.S. history. Lottery officials in Georgia identified the winner as Ira Curry, of Stone Mountain, which is east of Atlanta. Curry will take a lump sum of $123 million after taxes, Georgia Lottery chief executive Debbie Alford said. “She has not decided how she’ll spend those winnings,” Alford said at a news conference Curry did not attend. The other winning ticket
was sold at a gift shop in San Jose, Calif. Curry was driving to work Wednesday when an announcer on the radio talked about the mega ball being No. 7. Curry knew that was her mega ball number, so she called her daughter to check the numbers. “Between joyful tears and laughter on the daughter’s part, she relayed to her mother that her mother had won the lottery,” Alford said. Alford wouldn’t say where Curry worked or how old she was. A person who answered the phone at a phone listing for Curry said, “We are not interested in any publicity, thank you for calling” and then hung up.
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MIAMI (AP) — Dwyane Wade scored 32 points, Ray Allen hit a DECATUR — Garrett’s two go-ahead 3-pointer with just under senior starters, Karsten Cooper and a minute left and the Miami Heat Matt Singleton, came through in erased a 15-point deficit in the crunch time for the Railroaders in second half to beat the Indiana Wednesday night’s away contest Pacers 97-94 on Wednesday night. against Bellmont. LeBron James scored 24 on a Cooper went up-and-under a bad left ankle for the Heat, who Bellmont defender for a lay-up to closed within a game of the Eastern give the Railroaders a lead with Conference-leading Pacers. Chris 20 seconds to go, and Singleton Bosh added 15 points for Miami, blocked a shot with four seconds including a 3 that tied it late in the left and hit two free throws to fourth. ensure Garrett’s 45-42 victory. James set up Allen for the 3 that “Last year, we had a very good put Miami in front for good with group of kids and we probably 59.5 seconds left, capping a 10-0 were not expected to win games run. like this,” said Garrett coach John Paul George scored 25 points but Bodey. “This year, they got the missed a 3-pointer that would have experience and we’re expected to tied it with 4 seconds left. David win these games. We keep it close, West had 23 and Lance Stephenson we’re going to find a way to win added 13 for the Pacers, who have these games. With the leadership dropped two straight. of Karsten Cooper, Matt Singleton Down by one, the Pacers saw and Justin McCoy, we can win these their best chance go awry when close games down the stretch.” George Hill turned the ball over The game was in doubt for on a bad pass with 14 seconds much of the last four minutes. left. Allen made two free throws It appeared Bellmont (1-3) had PHIL FRIEND with 10.3 seconds remaining to seized control of the game with put Miami up by three, and that Garrett’s Justin McCoy battles inside with Bellmont defenders 4:06 to go, taking a 39-35 lead on during Wednesday night’s game. McCoy had a double-double with capped a big comeback win for a Seth King free throw. the two-time defending NBA 23 points and 10 rebounds in the victory. champions. But Garrett (4-1) rallied. shot bounced of the back of the rim with 42 seconds to go. Pacers center Roy Hibbert got Following a pair of Jared Estep Cooper’s lay-up with 20 seconds and fell harmlessly to the floor. free throws McCoy took charge, his fourth foul early in the third, and “We just always focus on left put the Railroaders back in hitting a pair of baskets within 30 Indiana coach Frank Vogel opted to playing hard and we knew we had front. Bellmont tried to go baseline seconds to shoot Garrett in front leave him in the game. The gamble to buckle down on the last possesto get the go-ahead basket, but appeared to backfire 46 seconds 41-39 with 1:37 to go. Singleton blocked Cameron Bienz’s sion and get the win,” McCoy said. later when Hibbert picked up his “I felt I had to step up there,” “It was just a good defensive effort fifth with 8:34 remaining in the jumper with four seconds left and said McCoy, Garrett’s leading corralled the rebound before getting by Matt.” quarter. scorer. “The jumper hasn’t really McCoy has turned into a fouled. Singleton then hit two free Hibbert went to the bench — but been falling lately, but I thought double-double machine as of late, throws with 2.2 seconds. I was open and I wasn’t going to the Pacers didn’t miss a beat. turning in a 23-point, 10-rebound Bellmont’s Parker Zeser had pass it up.” George made three free throws performance Wednesday to lead a last-second heave at the basket Bellmont responded in kind, after getting hit beyond the arc by the Railroaders in both areas. from half-court, and held up his Mario Chalmers to put Indiana up with King scoring on a backdoor arms after his shot like it was going McCoy was named the Indiana 66-51 midway through the third, play and Maverick Birch hitting SEE GARRETT, PAGE B2 and the Pacers’ lead was still 14 in. He was almost prophetic, as his a free throw to take a 42-41 lead with 4:17 left in the period. But Norris Cole’s 3-pointer, Miami’s first in 10 tries to that point, started what became a 13-4 Heat run and made it a 76-71 game entering the fourth. Nonetheless, Indiana remained in control, and when West connected with 3:21 left, the Pacers were up 92-85 and seemed well on their way to closing things out. And then the Heat — for the first the win. “Franklin has an BY JAMES FISHER jfisher@kpcmedia.com time all night — put together a run. explosive offense and the The Heat scored the next 10 ANGOLA — The game was a little more points — Bosh’s 3-pointer, his first final run belonged to up and down than we in 15 attempts, tied it at 92. And Trine. would have liked.” after George missed in the lane at In a contest with It was Trine’s fourth the other end, James brought the Franklin College that win in the last five ball the other way and found Allen saw 17 lead changes games. for a 3-pointer that put the Heat and one offensive “We’ve adjusted ahead for the first time since the explosion after another, some of our lineup, JAMES FISHER score was 14-13. Trine University’s mens we’re trying to find the They didn’t trail again. basketball team struck right combination that Freshman Will Dixon led Trine University with 22 Even though the teams won’t see with a late 13-0 run works together,” Miller points in a 78-74 victory over Franklin College on each other again until March, and to erase a seven-point said. “Our roles are Wednesday. with the playoffs still 50-something deficit with five minutes developing as we go games away, there was clearly a remaining and record a along.” three steals, three assists and he’s only going to little more meaning to this one. 78-74 victory. Four players scored and four rebounds. get better.” After all, those often-rugged “It’s a relentless group in double figures for “He’s a special Nick Tatu finished playoff battles that went Miami’s of guys, that was a great the Thunder, led by 22 player,” Miller said. with 19 points. Tyler way the last two seasons aren’t team effort,” Trine coach points from freshman “We’re very pleased with Good added 15 points, Brooks Miller said after Will Dixon. He also had the progress he’s made SEE THUNDER, PAGE B2 going to be forgotten anytime soon. BY PHIL FRIEND pfriend@kpcmedia.com
WEDNESDAY’S GAMES MIAMI ..........................................97 INDIANA ....................................94 DETROIT.................................107 BOSTON.................................106 CHARLOTTE ........................104 TORONTO..................102 (OT) UTAH ............................................86 ORLANDO ................................82 ATLANTA .................................124 SACRAMENTO...................107 WASHINGTON ...................113 BROOKLYN ..........................107 NEW YORK ...........................107 MILWAUKEE .........101 (2OT) MINNESOTA........................120 PORTLAND ...........................109
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2013 KPC Media Group All-Area Girls Cross Country Team The 24th annual KPC Media Group All-Area Girls Cross Country Team will be featured in Sunday’s edition. Front row (left to right): Aspen Dirr of Prairie Heights, Amanda Stump and Maranda Malcolm of Garrett, Massie Maskow and Ashlyn Maskow of Lakeland, and Amairany Cruz of West Noble. Middle row: Riley Welch, Kaitlyn Culler, Prep of the Year Abigail Hostetler,
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BOSTON (AP) — Brandon Jennings scored 28 points, making a key 3-pointer with 46.7 seconds left, and matched his season high with 14 assists Wednesday night and the Detroit Pistons held on for a 107-106 win over the Boston Celtics. Andre Drummond scored 14 points with 16 rebounds and Josh Smith added 20 points for the Pistons, who won for the seventh time in 11 games. It was the Pistons’ sixth road win in their past seven. Jared Sullinger scored 19 points, Jordan Crawford had 17, Avery Bradley 14 and Jeff Green 13 for Boston, which lost for just the third time in nine games. Green missed a driving one-hander wildly just before the horn sounded. The Pistons held a seven-point lead after Smith’s basket with 2:56 to play before Boston scored the next eight points.
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THUNDER: Freshman Dixon big down the stretch GARRETT: McCoy, Singleton leading Railroaders FROM PAGE B1
we came out hard we could while Jared Holmquist take control of the game,” scored 12 points and had a Dixon said. team-high six rebounds. Dixon and Good each Franklin also had four connected on jumpers in double figures, led by 17 to open an 11-1 run in points from Dion Smith. The the early moments of the Grizzlies had nine 3-pointers second half, with Todd in the game. Franklin Watkins then scoring off averaged a staggering 86 the glass. Franklin broke points per game through its up the run with a free first eight contests, including throw, but Good completed a season-high of 102 in an a traditional 3-point play overtime victory against and Holmquist grabbed a Centre. The Grizzlies scored steal and score to put the over 90 points in half of Thunder up 56-47. It was those games. the largest lead either team The first half on held in the game. Wednesday saw 12 lead “We took it, but then let changes, with Franklin it go,” Dixon said. holding a slim 44-43 lead The Grizzlies caught at the break. Each team had up with 9:20 remaining first half runs, with Franklin following an 8-0 spurt to tie scoring 10 unanswered the game at 58-all. Franklin points during one stretch. later took its margin to Tatu’s four 3-pointers helped seven, at 71-64, with under equalize the run, allowing five minutes left. the Thunder to trail by just But then the Thunder one at the break. took control. “At halftime we knew if Dixon and Tatu each
drew fouls and went to the line and connected twice to begin Trine’s game-winning run. “We started attacking and converting,” Dixon said. “I think it’s a confidence thing. We feel like we can do anything.” Dixon had six points during the game-ending run. “He’s always trying to make plays,” Miller said. “He just knows how to make plays at both ends.” Tatu had three free throws in all during the run, with Good and Todd Watkins also connecting from the line. Holmquist had a score in close. Trine is 6-3 overall and begins a string of four-consecutive road games with a contest at Wabash on Saturday. The Thunder won’t return to Hershey Hall until Jan. 11 in a MIAA contest with Adrian.
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Basketball Coaches Association/Subway Player of the Week for the district a few days ago. McCoy shot the Railroaders out in front early, hitting two baskets at the end of the first quarter and another to kick off the second period to give Garrett a commanding 12-3 lead. “He worked awful hard over the summer to add the drive to his game. That’s how he got going tonight,” Bodey said. But the lead didn’t stay here, as Bellmont ended the half on an 8-0 run to lead 17-15 going into the locker room. Singleton was also in double figures with 11 points, and blocked four shots while grabbing four rebounds. Estep had four points, Andrea Rosati had three points, and Cooper and Kordell Kessler had two
points each. Cooper also added seven rebounds. Bienz led Bellmont with 14 points, with Zeser also in double figures with 12. King chipped in seven points and Maverick Birch five points. Both teams struggled shooting the ball. Garrett was 6 of 26 from the field in the first half and only slightly improved on that in the second half, finishing 16 of 50 for the game (32 percent). Bellmont wasn’t much better at 34 percent (16 of 47) and was only able to stay in the game because of offensive rebounds. “I thought our defense was decent,” Bodey said. “It wasn’t great. It was decent when it needed to be and we got the stops.” Garrett has won four straight games since a season-opening loss to Eastside. With a Allen County
David Pearson, Junior Johnson, the late Buck Baker and the late Dale Earnhardt all have something in common besides being members of the NASCAR Hall of Fame. They all won races in the NASCAR division now known as Sprint Cup in a car numbered 3. Four other members of the Hall — Tim Flock, Cotton Owens, Fireball Roberts and Cale Yarborough — also drove cars numbered 3 in NASCAR’s elite division. All told, the No. 3 has had 73 different drivers since Bill Snowden made the debut run, finishing fifth at Occoneechee Speedway in Hillsboro, N.C., back in 1949. Fittingly, it was the third race ever for the circuit now known as Sprint Cup. Legendary driver Dick Rathmann got the first-ever win for No. 3 at Oakland, Calif., in 1954. He wound up winning a total of three, with victories at North Wilkesboro, N.C., and at Santa Fe Speedway in Willow Springs, Ill. They were his final three NASCAR victories. David Pearson got the first of his 105 Cup victories in a No. 3 Pontiac owned by Ray Fox, and Junior Johnson won nine times in cars numbered 3. But since the start of the 1976 season, the No. 3 has belonged to Richard Childress, who drove the car himself until midway through the 1981 season when Earnhardt took the wheel for the final 11 races. Earnhardt left to drive for Bud Moore at the end of that season, and Ricky Rudd took over in 1982 and delivered Childress’ No. 3 its first win at Riverside, Calif., in 1983. Earnhardt returned to Childress and the No. 3 for the start of the 1984 season, and got the first of his 67 wins in the car at Talladega in the 19th race of that season. He had won six championships in the No. 3, plus another for Rod Osterlund in a No. 2 Chevrolet, before he died in a crash in the 2001 Daytona 500. Earnhardt’s final victory in the No. 3, at Talladega in the fall of 2000, gave that car 97 career Cup victories, which is third behind the No. 11, with 203 wins, and the No. 43, with 198. Since Earnhardt’s death, the No. 3 has not been used in Cup, but it will return next season with Childress’ older grandson, Austin Dillon, driving. Dillon has used the No. 3, with the same shape of the number as his grandfather and Earn-
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Legendary No. 3 to return with Austin Dillon at the wheel
Richard Childress, right, announces Austin Dillon’s move to the No. 3 Chevrolet in the Sprint Cup Series. hardt used, since he began racing. It was on his dirt Late Model cars as well as the truck he drove to a Camping World Truck Series championship in 2011 and the Nationwide Series car he drove to a title this year. The move, officially announced last week, has been common knowledge in NASCAR circles for months, and there has been little adverse reaction to Dillon using the car number most associated with the wildly popular Earnhardt. Most fans and insiders in the sport figured all along that the only appropriate candidates to bring back the No. 3 would be a member of either the Earnhardt or Childress family, and Dillon fits that bill. Since the earliest races of Dillon’s career, there’s been speculation that one day he’d drive in Cup in a car numbered just like the ones his grandfather and Earnhardt drove. And from the beginning, Childress indicated that he’d be in favor of it. When Dillon made his Super Late Model debut at a dirt track in Madison, N.C., years ago, Childress was asked about the number. “I think it has to be a special deal to bring back the No. 3,” he said that night
as he watched the youngster power his way around the clay oval. “And to me, this is a special deal.” Dale Earnhardt Jr. also has expressed support for Dillon and the No. 3 for years. And as one who is known for his great appreciation of the history of the sport, he understands better than most what car numbers mean in the entire history of NASCAR. “The number is more of a bank that you just deposit history into,” Earnhardt Jr. once said. “It doesn’t really belong to any individual.” For his rookie Cup campaign, Dillon will have veteran crew chief Gil Martin, who most recently worked with Kevin Harvick at Richard Childress Racing. Sponsorship will come from Dow and General Mills. Dillon said he’s ready for the challenges that come with racing in Cup and is proud to be making the move. “To get the opportunity to race in the Sprint Cup Series doesn’t come around very often,” he said. “To be able to compete in Cup and race for wins and championships is going to be awesome. “I’m going to give it my all every time out.”
NASCAR announces several promotions in key positions for 2014
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Brent Dewar, whose career at General Motors saw him rise to senior vice president of global Chevrolet, has been named the chief operating officer of NASCAR. “Working closely with NASCAR over the last year, I’ve been very impressed by Brian [France]’s vision for NASCAR’s future and the
Jimmy Small will take over as president of Iowa Speedway.
talented people he has put in place to achieve that vision,” Dewar said in a release announcing his hiring. “I have great passion for racing and I look forward to adding my experience, ideas and relationships throughout racing to help the team drive NASCAR’s growth and position it for a bright future.” NASCAR also announced that Steve Phelps, senior vice president and chief marketing officer, has been promoted to executive vice president, and that Steve O’Donnell, senior vice president, racing operations, has been promoted to executive vice president. NASCAR’s general counsel, Gary Crotty, has been promoted to chief legal officer/general counsel. Mike Helton remains NASCAR president, and as such, is in charge of all racing operations. NASCAR also announced last week that Jimmy Small will take over as president of Iowa Speedway, which recently was purchased by NASCAR. Small, 28, has worked for NASCAR for six years, most recently as a business and marketing liaison with teams and drivers in all three national series. Small also helped manage the implementation of the NASCAR Industry Action Plan, which includes efforts to attract younger fans to the sport. “I’m honored to be presented with this opportunity to help guide Iowa Speedway in the next chapter of its life,” Small said in a release about his new job. “We will continue fanning the intense passion for motorsports that is prevalent here, and do our best to showcase Iowa Speedway’s fast, exciting short-track racing in creative, fan-friendly ways.”
Garrett 45, Bellmont 42 Garrett Players fg-fta ft-fta tp rb as st Cooper 1-5 0-0 2 7 0 1 Estep 1-1 2-2 4 0 3 0 Kessler 1-8 0-0 2 1 0 1 McCoy 9-24 5-6 23 10 2 0 Singleton 3-6 5-6 11 4 0 1 Rosati 1-5 0-0 3 2 2 2 Reneau 0-1 0-0 0 1 0 0 Casselman 0-0 0-0 0 1 0 0 Totals 16-50 12-14 45 26 7 5 Bellmont Players fg-fta ft-fta tp rb as st Bienz 6-15 1-1 14 4 1 3 Zeser 4-9 1-2 12 5 1 1 Selking 0-1 0-0 0 0 0 0 King 3-7 1-2 7 2 1 2 Birch 2-7 1-3 5 6 1 1 Brune 0-1 0-0 0 1 0 0 Hall 1-4 0-1 2 5 2 1 Macklin 0-2 2-2 2 0 0 0 Okoniewski 0-1 0-0 0 2 0 0 Totals 16-47 6-11 42 25 6 8 Garrett 10 5 14 16 — 45 Bellmont 3 14 15 10 — 42 Three-point shooting — Garrett 1-13 (Rosati 1-4, Kessler 0-4, McCoy 0-5), Bellmont 4-13 (Zeser 3-6, Bienz 1-5, Hall 0-2). Team rebounds — Garrett 9, Bellmont 7. Total fouls — Garrett 17, Bellmont 13. Fouled out — Bienz. Turnovers — Garrett 9, Bellmont 17. Blocks — Singleton 4, Rosati, Zeser, Birch 3.
Athletic Conference matchup against Leo looming Friday, the Railroaders didn’t want to look past Bellmont. “This was a big confidence booster,” McCoy said.
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‘Salute to the King’ to mark Kinser’s final run for a World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series championship Steve Kinser, the 20-time World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series champion and a one-time Sprint Cup driver, announced last week that the 2014 season will be his final run for a championship. His final tour will be called the “Salute to the King” and begins in February on the short tracks of Florida. Kinser, 59, has 576 career Outlaw A-main victories and drives a car owned by Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart, who as a kid idolized his fellow Indiana racer. “I never missed an Outlaw show in the area when I was growing up,” Stewart said. “We waited for those nights like they were holidays. “It was incredible watching Steve race with Sammy (Swindell) and Doug (Wolfgang). He was our guy, being from Indiana, and when he won, it gave us all something to brag about. And he won a lot. “A few years ago, when we had the chance to get him to drive for [Tony Stewart Racing], it was like a dream come true. “When we got him on board, my goal was for him to drive for us for the remainder of his career. I’m really excited for him to go out and have a great season. He’s the best ever, and I couldn’t be more proud.” Kinser, who did not say he is retiring completely from racing, said he’s proud of what he’s been able to do over the years. “Racing with the Outlaws has been my life for almost 40 years,” he said. “It’s all I’ve known. My family has been around it. I’ve had the pleasure of running up and down the road racing all across this incredible country, and even in Canada, Mexico and Australia, with this series. “I knew it wasn’t going to last forever. I feel like we have a great team here capable of winning a lot of races and challenging for the championship this year.”
Speedway Benefits program off to strong start Forty-five days after longtime NASCAR promoter H.A. “Humpy” Wheeler announced his Speedway Benefits program for short-track promoters, he’s signed 300 tracks to the program that offers a way for promoters to work together to save money on input costs and attract more sponsorships. “This proves the idea was sound and greatly needed,” said Trip Wheeler, the 20-year-old son of the company founder who also is working on the program. “We are signing up tracks as fast as our Laps led this season by can Camping World Truck Series seven-person staff handle. Ty Dillon, tops among drivers with more than You’dall never know it, but Humpy Camping World Truck $400,000 in 2013 winnings Series in 2013.paralegal. is adrivers great While — Matt Crafton, Tywe Dillon,will Johnny Sauter, James Buescher, Jeb eventually get to 500 or even 1,000 Laps led by Johnny Burton, Ryan Blaney and Kyle tracks year, Sauter,next the fewest of any the Busch.attendance in the top 10tracks in our driver member represent now Truck Series points this season. Different drivers who have makes very appealing to global But he led seriesus regulars in wins won Camping World Truck —companies.” with three — second only to Series championships.
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Prep Swimming Monday’s results at YMCA of Steuben County, Angola Girls: Concordia 92, Angola 78 (all Angola swimmers unless otherwise mentioned) 200 medley relay — 1. Concordia (H. Thomas, Brenneman, Lawson, Doerffler) 2:13.21, 2. Angola (S. Wilson, Simmons, Robinson, Beckwith) 2:14.96, 3. Angola (M. Clemens, McMillen, Watkins, Stanley) 2:31.05, 4. Angola (Olson, Blue, J. Stadtmiller, Korte) 2:34.32. 200 freestyle — 1. H. Thomas (Cda) 2:22.17, 3. Raugh 2:28.54, 5. Stout 2:43.65, 6. Stanley 2:59.63. 200 individual medley — 1. Brenneman (CL) 2:39.36, 3. McMillen 2:51.02, 5. J. Stadtmiller 3:06.84, 6. Schmidt 3:13.18. 50 freestyle — 1. Beckwith 27.77, 3. Simmons 28.39, 6. Schmidt 34.73, 7. C. Merritt 37.19, 8. Korte 37.45, 11. Staley 42.91. 100 butterfly — 1. Lawson (Cda) 1:16.14, 2. Robinson 1:18.38, 3. Watkins 1:18.48, Beckwith 1:21.52. 100 freestyle — 1. Nieter (Cda) 1:04.69, 2. Blue 1:10.38, 3. Stout 1:13.31, 5. Sauer 1:16.14, 7. McElroy 1:10.08, 11. Staley 1:32.87. 500 freestyle — 1. M. Clemens 6:26.38, 3. Raugh 6:40.74, 5. McMillen 7:02. 200 freestyle relay — 1. Angola (Simmons, Robinson, Beckwith, M. Clemens) 1:58.51, 3. Angola (Blue, McMillen, Olson, Raugh) 2:06.17, 5. Angola (Sauer, C. Merritt, McElroy, Schmidt) 2:18.53. 100 backstroke — 1. H. Thomas (Cda) 1:14.26, 2. S. Wilson 1:18.23, 3. M. Clemens 1:20.08, 4. Olson 1:21.2. 100 breaststroke — 1. Simmons 1:20.41, 5. Korte 1:47.18, 6. Staley 1:50.43. 400 freestyle relay — 1. Concordia (Lawson, H. Thomas, Brenneman, Nieter) 4:24.64, 3. Angola (Korte, Watkins, Raugh, Stout) 4:56.05, 4. Angola (Blue, Olson, Stanley, Schmidt) 5:07.5, 5. Angola (C. Merritt, McElroy, Staley, Sauer) 5:41.8. Boys: Concordia 87, Angola 63 (all Angola swimmers unless otherwise mentioned) 200 medley relay — 1. Concordia (L. Hoffman, B. Hoffman, Younghans, Bussick) 1:55.12, 2. Angola (B. Weaver, C. Clemens, Bourne, Crody) 2:01.31. 200 freestyle — 1. L. Hoffman (Cda) 2:06.08, 2. B. Thompson 2:25.13. 200 individual medley — 1. B. Hoffman (Cda) 2:26.99, 2. B. Weaver 2:53.82. 50 freestyle — 1. Younghans (Cda) 26.45, 2. C. Clemens 27.11, 3. Crody 27.59, 5. Ridenour 31.72. 100 butterfly — 1. Bourne 1:01.5. 100 freestyle — 1. Bussick (Cda) 59.29, 2. Crody 1:04.09, 4. K. Stadtmiller 1:13.25, 5. Ridenour 1:15.93. 500 freestyle — 1. L. Hoffman (Cda) 5:35.43, 2. B. Thompson 6:34.47. 200 freestyle relay — 1. Angola (Bourne, C. Clemens, Crody, B. Thomnpson) 1:53.35. 100 backstroke — 1. B. Weaver 1:15.69. 100 breaststroke — 1. Bourne 1:10.68, 4. C. Clemens 1:17.87, 6. K. Stadtmiller 1:36.59. 400 freestyle relay — 1. Concordia (Younghans, L. Hoffman, B. Hoffman, Bussick) 3:58.44, 2. Angola (B. Thompson, Ridenour, K. Stadtmiller, B. Weaver) 4:45.53.
Winning Hand Tri-State Duplicate Bridge Club Tuesday’s results Winners were: 1. Mike Mellinger and Grant VanHorn, 2. Sally and Brian Lanier, and 3. John Mowry and Mary Booth.
Boys Basketball Standings Northeast Hoosier Conference Conf. Ovrl W L W L Homestead 0 0 3 1 New Haven 0 0 2 1 Columbia City 0 0 2 2 Norwell 0 0 1 1 DeKalb 0 0 2 3 Carroll 0 0 2 2 Bellmont 0 0 1 3 East Noble 0 0 0 3 Monday’s Game DeKalb 46, Goshen 33 Tuesday’s Games Snider 74, East Noble 35 Bishop Dwenger 64, Norwell 61 Wednesday, Dec. 18 Garrett 45, Bellmont 42 Friday, Dec. 20 DeKalb at Norwell Columbia City at East Noble Bellmont at New Haven Homestead at Carroll Saturday, Dec. 21 DeKalb at Bishop Dwenger Monday, Dec. 23 Leo at Homestead Northeast Corner Conference Conf. Ovrl W L W L Prairie Heights 1 0 4 1 Angola 1 0 3 1 Hamilton 1 0 4 2 Westview 1 0 2 2 Fairfield 1 1 2 1 Lakeland 1 1 2 2 West Noble 0 0 4 0 Eastside 0 0 3 2 Churubusco 0 1 0 3 Fremont 0 1 0 3 Central Noble 0 2 0 4 Tuesday’s Games Hamilton 48, Central Noble 46 Eastside 68, Lakewood Park 59 Prairie Heights 64, Bronson, Mich. 30 Wednesday’s Game Concord 67, Lakeland 55 Thursday, Dec. 19 Lakewood Park at Fremont Friday, Dec. 20 Westview at Angola Fairfield at Hamilton Eastside at Lakeland Churubusco at Prairie Heights Central Noble at West Noble Saturday, Dec. 21 Fairfield at Goshen Monday, Dec. 23
Angola at Garrett Allen County Athletic Conference Conf. Ovrl W L W L Garrett 1 0 4 1 Bluffton 1 0 3 1 Leo 1 0 2 1 Adams Central 1 0 3 2 South Adams 0 1 2 3 Woodlan 0 1 1 3 Heritage 0 1 0 3 Southern Wells 0 1 0 4 Tuesday’s Game Northfield 71, Southern Wells 38 Wednesday’s Game Garrett 45, Bellmont 42 Friday, Dec. 20 Leo at Garrett Adams Central at Woodlan Bluffton at Southern Wells Heritage at South Adams Saturday, Dec. 21 Snider at Bluffton Manchester at Leo Parkway, Ohio at South Adams Monday, Dec. 23 Angola at Garrett Leo at Homestead
Girls Basketball Standings Northeast Hoosier Conference Conf. Ovrl W L W L Homestead 2 0 8 0 East Noble 2 0 7 1 DeKalb 2 0 6 2 Norwell 1 1 6 1 Columbia City 1 1 7 2 New Haven 0 2 5 5 Carroll 0 2 2 7 Bellmont 0 2 0 9 Tuesday’s Games DeKalb 70, Lakeland 33 East Noble 60, Snider 45 Blackhawk Christian 49, Bellmont 43, OT Carroll 46, Northrop 36 Homestead 76, FW South Side 63 Columbia City 38, Warsaw 24 Wednesday, Dec. 18 New Haven 49, Adams Central 32 Norwell 56, Huntington North 44 Saturday, Dec. 21 East Noble at Columbia City Carroll at Homestead New Haven at Bellmont Norwell at DeKalb Northeast Corner Conference Conf. W L Fairfield 4 0 Westview 4 0 West Noble 4 1 Angola 4 2 Fremont 2 3 Prairie Heights 2 3 Lakeland 2 3 Churubusco 1 3 Central Noble 1 4 Hamilton 0 3 Eastside 0 4 Tuesday’s Games Westview 51, Angola 46 DeKalb 70, Lakeland 33 Garrett 44, Fremont 25 Central Noble 55, Hamilton 38 Eastside 52, Lakewood Park 47 Thursday, Dec. 19 Fremont at Westview West Noble at Whitko Saturday, Dec. 21 Hamilton at Fairfield Central Noble at West Noble Lakeland at Eastside Prairie Heights at Churubusco
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Allen County Athletic Conference Conf. Ovrl W L W L Garrett 3 0 10 0 Southern Wells 2 1 4 4 Leo 2 1 8 1 Woodlan 2 1 7 2 Heritage 2 1 6 3 South Adams 1 2 7 2 Bluffton 0 3 2 8 Adams Central 0 3 1 7 Monday’s Game South Adams 69, Wes-Del 18 Tuesday’s Games Garrett 44, Fremont 25 Leo 52, FW North Side 45 Concordia 52, Heritage 27 Southwood 44, Bluffton 33 Bishop Dwenger 60, Woodlan 50 Wednesday, Dec. 18 New Haven 49, Adams Central 32 Thursday, Dec. 19 Lakewood Park at Heritage South Adams at Daleville Saturday, Dec. 21 South Adams at Garrett Adams Central at Bluffton Southern Wells at Leo Woodlan at Heritage
Men’s Top 25 Summaries No. 3 OHIO ST. 76, DELAWARE 64 DELAWARE (5-6) King-Davis 2-4 0-2 4, Baptiste 3-5 0-0 6, Usher 3-13 1-2 8, Threatt 5-11 4-8 14, Anderson 3-6 0-0 9, Harris 0-0 0-0 0, Saddler 7-16 2-3 17, Pinkard 2-2 0-0 6, Hayes 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 25-57 7-15 64. OHIO ST. (11-0) Ross 8-13 1-3 19, A. Williams 3-7 5-8 11, Scott 0-4 0-0 0, Craft 3-10 5-7 12, Smith Jr. 3-6 8-9 14, Loving 3-5 0-0 6, Thompson 1-6 0-0 3, Della Valle 3-7 2-3 10, McDonald 0-1 1-2 1. Totals 24-59 22-32 76. Halftime—Ohio St. 37-26. 3-Point Goals—Delaware 7-18 (Anderson 3-5, Pinkard 2-2, Saddler 1-3, Usher 1-6, Threatt 0-2), Ohio St. 6-18 (Ross 2-2, Della Valle 2-5, Craft 1-3, Thompson 1-3, Loving 0-1, Smith Jr. 0-2, Scott 0-2). Rebounds—Delaware 30 (Threatt 9), Ohio St. 46 (A. Williams 12). Assists—Delaware 9 (Threatt 6), Ohio St. 7 (Scott 3). Total Fouls—Delaware 22, Ohio St. 14. Technical—Delaware Bench. A—14,420. No. 22 UMASS 83, OHIO 71 UMASS (10-0)
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Carter 5-7 1-2 14, Putney 4-5 1-1 11, Lalanne 3-6 1-2 7, Gordon 5-8 3-5 13, Williams 4-11 1-4 11, Dyson 0-0 0-0 0, Esho 7-8 2-4 16, Santee 0-0 0-0 0, Bergantino 1-1 0-0 2, Davis 3-6 1-1 9, Berger 0-0 0-0 0. Totals 32-52 10-19 83. OHIO (7-3) Ndour 6-14 4-5 16, Smith 4-7 0-0 8, Kellogg 4-11 2-3 12, Johnson 2-6 2-6 7, Taylor 4-10 0-0 9, Setty 1-2 2-3 4, Willis 2-6 0-0 5, Mompremier 0-1 0-0 0, Hall 4-7 0-0 8, Wilkins 1-2 0-0 2, Campbell 0-1 0-0 0. Totals 28-67 10-17 71. Halftime—UMass 45-34. 3-Point Goals—UMass 9-14 (Carter 3-4, Davis 2-3, Putney 2-3, Williams 2-4), Ohio 5-21 (Kellogg 2-6, Willis 1-3, Taylor 1-3, Johnson 1-4, Wilkins 0-1, Ndour 0-1, Campbell 0-1, Hall 0-2). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—UMass 36 (Esho 10), Ohio 34 (Smith 8). Assists— UMass 20 (Williams 11), Ohio 17 (Ndour, Willis 4). Total Fouls—UMass 16, Ohio 18. A—6,329.
NBA Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division W L Pct GB Boston 12 15 .444 — Toronto 9 14 .391 1 Brooklyn 9 16 .360 2 New York 8 17 .320 3 Philadelphia 7 19 .269 4½ Southeast Division W L Pct GB Miami 19 6 .760 — Atlanta 14 12 .538 5½ Charlotte 12 14 .462 7½ Washington 11 13 .458 7½ Orlando 8 18 .308 11½ Central Division W L Pct GB Indiana 20 5 .800 — Detroit 13 14 .481 8 Chicago 9 14 .391 10 Cleveland 9 15 .375 10½ Milwaukee 5 20 .200 15 WESTERN CONFERENCE Southwest Division W L Pct GB San Antonio 19 5 .792 — Houston 16 9 .640 3½ Dallas 15 10 .600 4½ New Orleans 11 12 .478 7½ Memphis 10 15 .400 9½ Northwest Division W L Pct GB Oklahoma City 20 4 .833 ½ Portland 22 5 .815 — Denver 14 10 .583 6½ Minnesota 13 13 .500 8½ Utah 7 21 .250 15½ Pacific Division W L Pct GB L.A. Clippers 17 9 .654 — Phoenix 14 9 .609 1½ Golden State 14 12 .538 3 L.A. Lakers 12 13 .480 4½ Sacramento 7 17 .292 9 Tuesday’s Games Portland 119, Cleveland 116 Charlotte 95, Sacramento 87 L.A. Lakers 96, Memphis 92 Oklahoma City 105, Denver 93 Golden State 104, New Orleans 93 Wednesday’s Games Utah 86, Orlando 82 Miami 97, Indiana 94 Charlotte 104, Toronto 102, OT Detroit 107, Boston 106 Atlanta 124, Sacramento 107 Washington 113, Brooklyn 107 Minnesota 120, Portland 109 New York 107, Milwaukee 101,2OT Dallas 105, Memphis 91 San Antonio at Phoenix, late Chicago at Houston, late New Orleans at L.A. Clippers, late Thursday’s Games Chicago at Oklahoma City, 8 p.m. San Antonio at Golden State, 10:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Brooklyn at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Milwaukee at Cleveland, 7:30 p.m. Sacramento at Miami, 7:30 p.m. Utah at Atlanta, 7:30 p.m. Charlotte at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Houston at Indiana, 8 p.m. Toronto at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Phoenix at Denver, 9 p.m. Minnesota at L.A. Lakers, 10:30 p.m.
NBA Pacers Summary INDIANA (94) George 8-16 7-8 25, West 8-15 7-8 23, Hibbert 2-3 2-2 6, G.Hill 2-8 2-2 7, Stephenson 5-9 2-2 13, Mahinmi 1-5 3-4 5, Watson 1-6 0-0 2, Butler 2-3 0-0 5, Scola 3-8 2-2 8. Totals 32-73 25-28 94. MIAMI (97) James 8-14 7-7 24, Battier 0-1 0-0 0, Bosh 5-10 4-6 15, Chalmers 1-5 2-2 4, Wade 15-25 2-3 32, Andersen 4-5 0-0 8, Allen 2-6 2-2 7, Lewis 1-5 0-0 3, Cole 1-6 0-0 3, Haslem 0-0 1-2 1. Totals 37-77 18-22 97. Indiana 26 26 24 18—94 Miami 22 19 30 26—97 3-Point Goals—Indiana 5-14 (George 2-6, Butler 1-1, Stephenson 1-3, G.Hill 1-3, Watson 0-1), Miami 5-21 (Bosh 1-3, James 1-3, Cole 1-3, Lewis 1-3, Allen 1-4, Wade 0-1, Chalmers 0-4). Fouled Out—None. Rebounds—Indiana 45 (Stephenson 9), Miami 43 (James 9). Assists—Indiana 13 (George 6), Miami 21 (James 7). Total Fouls— Indiana 21, Miami 20. Technicals— Stephenson, Chalmers. A—19,898 (19,600).
NHL Standings EASTERN CONFERENCE Atlantic Division GP W LOT Pts GF GA Boston 34 23 9 2 48 94 70 Montreal 36 21 12 3 45 91 76 Tampa Bay 34 20 11 3 43 93 82 Detroit 36 15 12 9 39 91 99 Toronto 36 17 16 3 37 99 105 Ottawa 36 14 16 6 34 101 118 Florida 35 13 17 5 31 81 110 Buffalo 34 8 23 3 19 59 98
Metropolitan Division GP W LOT Pts GF GA Pittsburgh 36 25 10 1 51 112 78 Washington 34 18 13 3 39 107 102 Carolina 34 14 13 7 35 79 94 Philadelphia 34 15 15 4 34 81 93 NY Rangers 35 16 17 2 34 79 95 New Jersey 35 14 15 6 34 83 87 Columbus 34 14 16 4 32 87 95 NY Islandrs 35 9 19 7 25 85 121 WESTERN CONFERENCE Central Division GP W LOT Pts GF GA Chicago 37 25 7 5 55 138 102 St. Louis 33 22 7 4 48 114 80 Colorado 33 22 10 1 45 96 78 Minnesota 36 20 11 5 45 84 83 Dallas 33 16 12 5 37 95 101 Nashville 34 16 15 3 35 78 95 Winnipeg 36 15 16 5 35 95 106 Pacific Division GP W LOT Pts GF GA Anaheim 36 24 7 5 53 116 91 Los Angeles35 23 8 4 50 97 68 San Jose 34 21 7 6 48 112 84 Vancouver 36 20 10 6 46 100 86 Phoenix 33 18 10 5 41 105 103 Calgary 34 13 16 5 31 86 108 Edmonton 36 11 22 3 25 93 123 NOTE: Two points for a win, one point for overtime loss. Tuesday’s Games Tampa Bay 3, N.Y. Islanders 2, SO Minnesota 3, Vancouver 2, SO Boston 2, Calgary 0 Buffalo 4, Winnipeg 2 Florida 3, Toronto 1 Montreal 3, Phoenix 1 Anaheim 5, Detroit 2 Philadelphia 5, Washington 2 San Jose 4, St. Louis 2 Chicago 3, Nashville 1 Dallas 3, Colorado 2 Los Angeles 3, Edmonton 0 Wednesday’s Games Pittsburgh 4, N.Y. Rangers 3, SO New Jersey 5, Ottawa 2 Thursday’s Games Boston at Buffalo, 7 p.m. Phoenix at Toronto, 7 p.m. Columbus at Philadelphia, 7 p.m. Minnesota at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. Florida at Ottawa, 7:30 p.m. Calgary at Detroit, 7:30 p.m. Nashville at Tampa Bay, 7:30 p.m. Montreal at St. Louis, 8 p.m. Vancouver at Dallas, 8:30 p.m. Edmonton at Colorado, 9:30 p.m. San Jose at Los Angeles, 10:30 p.m. Friday’s Games Anaheim at New Jersey, 7 p.m. N.Y. Islanders at N.Y. Rangers, 7 p.m. Washington at Carolina, 7 p.m. Vancouver at Chicago, 8 p.m. Florida at Winnipeg, 8 p.m.
Transactions ATHLETICS USADA — Announced American marathon runner Mary Akor tested positive for Clenbuterol and accepted a two-year period of ineligibility which began on May 6. BASEBALL American League BALTIMORE ORIOLES — Traded INF Danny Valencia to Kansas City for OF David Lough. BOSTON RED SOX — Acquired INF Jonathan Herrera from Colorado for LHP Franklin Morales and RHP Chris Martin. Named Kevin Boles manager and Bruce Crabbe coach of Pawtucket (IL); Billy McMillon manager of Portland (EL); Carlos Febles manager and U.L. Washington hitting coach of Salem (Carolina); Darren Fenster manager, Nelson Paulino hitting coach and Satoshi Kajiyama trainer of Greenville (SAL); Nick Faciana trainer of Lowell (NYP); and Tom Kotchman manager of the GCL Red Sox. CLEVELAND INDIANS — Traded OF Drew Stubbs to Colorado for LHP Josh Outman. MINNESOTA TWINS — Traded C/ OF Ryan Doumit to Atlanta for LHP Sean Gilmartin. Promoted Rob Antony to vice president/assistant general manager, Mike Clough to vice president/ticket sales and service, Paul Froehle to vice president/ticket operations and Nancy O’Brien to vice president/brand marketing, Dan Starkey to senior director/ballpark development, Sean Harlin to director of major league video, Chris Iles to director of corporate and digital communications, Sam Henschen to senior manager of Twins Productions, Brandon Johnson to senior manager of business intelligence and analytics and Dana Minion to senior manager of ballpark maintenance. SEATTLE MARINERS — Agreed to terms with OF Franklin Gutierrez. Assigned OF Travis Witherspoon outright to Jackson (SL). TEXAS RANGERS — Agreed to terms with RHP Justin Germano on a minor league contract. National League CHICAGO CUBS — Named Carmelo Martinez Latin American field coordinator, Mike Mason assistant minor league pitching coordinator, Nick Frangella minor league training and performance coordinator, Chuck Baughman assistant minor league training coordinator and Rick Tronerud minor league rehab pitching coordinator. MIAMI MARLINS — Agreed to terms with 3B Casey McGehee on a one-year contract. MILWAUKEE BREWERS — Promoted Bob Hallas to vice president for stadium operations, Teddy Werner to vice president for business development and Michael Boettcher to director of grounds. PHILADELPHIA PHILLIES — Agreed to terms with RHP Roberto Hernandez on a one-year contract and C Lou Marson, OFs Dave Sappelt and Tony Gwynn Jr. and RHP Sean O’Sullivan on minor league contracts. Designated C Sebastian Valle for assignment. Named John Mizerock assistant hitting coach.
PITTSBURGH PIRATES — Agreed to terms with 1B Travis Ishikawa; OF/ INF Michael Martinez; LHPs Brandon Mann, Daniel Schlereth and Adam Wilk; and RHPs Kyle McPherson and Elvin Ramirez on minor league contracts. SAN DIEGO PADRES — Acquired INF Ryan Jackson from Houston for INF/OF Jesus Guzman. WASHINGTON NATIONALS — Signed a four-year working agreement with Syracuse (IL). BASKETBALL National Basketball Association NBA — Suspended Denver F Jordan Hamilton one game for throwing a punch and making contact with the shoulder of Oklahoma City C Steven Adams during Tuesday’s game. NBA Development League IDAHO STAMPEDE — Signed G Christian Kabongo. Placed F E.J. Singler on the inactive list. FOOTBALL National Football League NFL — Fined Pittsburgh LB Terence Garvin $25,000 for his hit on Cincinnati P Kevin Huber during a Dec. 15 game. CHICAGO BEARS — Signed OT Joe Long to a two-year contract. DALLAS COWBOYS — Signed WR/ KR Michael Spurlock. Signed DT Frank Kearse from Tennessee’s practice squad and LB Jonathan Stewart to the practice squad. HOUSTON TEXANS — Placed RB Ben Tate on injured reserve. Signed RB Jonathan Grimes. Signed TE Phillip Supernaw to the practice squad. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS — Announced the retirement of C Brad Meester, effective at the end of the season. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS — Placed TE Dominique Jones on the reserve/ non-football illness list and TE Demetrius Harris on practice squad injured reserve list. Released TE Jheranie Boyd from the practice squad. Signed TE Richard Gordon. Signed WR Fred Williams and TE Jake Byrne to the practice squad. MINNESOTA VIKINGS — Signed RB Joe Banyard and DE Spencer Nealy to the practice squad. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS — Released CB Chris Carr. Signed PK Shayne Graham and S Eric Frampton. TENNESSEE TITANS — Placed CB Coty Sensabaugh on injured reserve. Signed CB Khalid Wooten from the practice squad and CB George Baker and DT Kurt Taufa’asau to the practice squad. WASHINGTON REDSKINS — Claimed C J.D. Walton off waivers from Denver. Waived WR Lance Lewis. Canadian Football League EDMONTON ESKIMOS — Signed QB Matt Nichols and S Mike Miller to contract extensions through 2015. HOCKEY National Hockey League NHL — Suspended Pittsburgh D Deryk Engelland five games for an illegal check to the head of Detroit F Justin Abdelkader during Saturday’s game. COLUMBUS BLUE JACKETS — Placed D Dalton Prout on injured reserve, retroactive to Dec. 16. DALLAS STARS — Signed D Maxime Fortunus to a one-year contract. DETROIT RED WINGS — Recalled RW Jordin Tootoo from Grand Rapids (AHL). MINNESOTA WILD — Placed G Josh Harding on injured reserve. Recalled G Johan Gustafsson from Iowa (AHL). NEW JERSEY DEVILS — Activated C Stephen Gionta from injured reserve. ST. LOUIS BLUES — Agreed to terms with F Alexander Steen on a three-year contract extension. TAMPA BAY LIGHTNING — Signed D Jean-Philippe Cote to a two-year contract. Reassigned D Matt Taormina and F Dana Tyrell to Syracuse (AHL). TORONTO MAPLE LEAFS — Placed F Trevor Smith on injured reserve. Recalled F Jerred Smithson from Toronto (AHL). WASHINGTON CAPITALS — Recalled G Michal Neuvirth from conditioning loan at Hershey (AHL). WINNIPEG JETS — Reassigned F John Albert to St. John’s (AHL). American Hockey League NORFOLK ADMIRALS — Released D Ryan Parent and F Chris Collins from player tryout agreements. Signed Parent and returned Collins to Bakersfield (ECHL). PEORIA RIVERMEN — Signed LW Justin Gvora to an SPHL contract and RW Paul Chiasson to a three-game tryout contract. Announced Fs Garrett Vermeersch and Parker Stanfield have cleared waivers and will be returned. Released F Tyler Pilmore. Central Hockey League DENVER CUTTHROATS — Signed D Cameron Cooper. Placed F Jeff Neitenbach and D Nello Ferrara on waivers. MISSOURI MAVERICKS — Signed G Erno Suomalainen. QUAD CITY MALLARDS — Announced G Thomas Heemskerk was recalled by Iowa (AHL). Signed G Michael Meadows. SOCCER Major League Soccer COLUMBUS CREW — Re-signed F Jairo Arrieta. MONTREAL IMPACT — Named Frank Klopas coach. Promoted director of soccer operations Matt Jordan to technical director. Reassigned assistant coach Philippe Eullaffroy to academy director. REAL SALT LAKE — Promoted assistant coach Jeff Cassar to coach. National Women’s Soccer League WASHINGTON SPIRIT — Signed F Jodie Taylor to a one-year contract. USL PRO USL PRO — Announced an expansion franchise in Tulsa, Okla. will join the league for the 2015 season.
Legendary bovine back in the groove The big brass — you know, the sports dweebs that pick against me — messed things up a little bit last week and Hannah didn’t appear in her usual spot. I was told they had a technical difficulty. Personally, I think they are still hurting from the fact that a cow left them in the dust during football season. Anyway, if you felt lost without Hannah there to pick the winners for you, this cow is back. I once missed a week when a blizzard struck in 1978. There were calls to the local newspapers wondering if the poor cow that picked all the winners had been caught up in a snow drift. Are you kidding? I predicted the storm was coming and was in the barn when it hit and spent the next three days chomping on hay. Santa was kind enough to bring area hoops fans all kinds of gifts this holiday season. East Noble and DeKalb boys teams will take part in the Carroll Shootout for the third year in a row, playing four times on Dec. 27 and 28. Opening day action will see the Barons play at Homestead, where they’ll face Blackhawk Christian at 10 a.m. and Hamilton Southeastern at
6 p.m. East Noble goes against Homestead at noon and Marion at 4 p.m. The East Noble and Hamilton girls play in a tournament at Northridge on Dec. 27-28. In opening day contests, East Noble plays NorthWood at 11 a.m. and faces South Bend Adams at 2:30 p.m. Hamilton goes against Columbia City at 9:30 a.m. and Andrean at 1 PICKIN’ p.m. THE PREPS Fremont’s boys and girls play in a holiday Hannah Holstein tournament in Coldwater, Mich. on Dec. 27-28. The Eagle girls face Carleton Airport (Mich.) on Dec. 27 at 1:30 p.m. in the opening round, then the FHS boys take on Dexter (Mich.) at 3:15 p.m. If that’s not enough, there are girls games on Dec. 28 at Garrett, Westview and Prairie Heights. There are boys games at Angola and Eastside on Dec. 27 and contests on Dec. 28 at
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Fillmore’s Fumbles 1. Norwell 2. Col. City 3. Fremont 4. Westview 5. Eastside 6. West Noble 7. Fairfield 8. Leo 9. Heights 10. Dwenger 11. Concordia 12. Indiana 13. Trine 14. IPFW 15. Ball St. 16. Mich. St. 17. Ohio St. 18. Michigan 19. Purdue 20. Indiana
Fisher’s Flops 1. DeKalb 2. Col. City 3. Lakewood 4. Westview 5. Lakeland 6. West Noble 7. Fairfield 8. Garrett 9. Heights 10. Dwenger 11. Concordia 12. Indiana 13. Trine 14. IPFW 15. So. Illinois 16. Mich. St. 17. Ohio State 18. Stanford 19. Purdue 20. Indiana
Friend’s Follies 1. DeKalb 2. Col. City 3. Lakewood 4. Westview 5. Lakeland 6. West Noble 7. Fairfield 8. Garrett 9. Heights 10. Dwenger 11. Concordia 12. Indiana 13. Trine 14. IPFW 15. So. Illinois 16. Mich. St. 17. Ohio State 18. Michigan 19. West Va. 20. Indiana
Central Noble and Westview. 1. Norwell over DeKalb. Tough assignment for Barons in NHC opener. 2. Columbia City over East Noble. Eagles have a little bit more. 3. Fremont over Lakewood Park. This will be frenetic. 4. Westview over Angola. The Hornets will fight the Warriors. 5. Eastside over Lakeland. Interesting NECC matchup. 6. West Noble over Central Noble. Chargers protect home court. 7. Fairfield over Hamilton. Marines growing in confidence and will make this a four-quarter game. 8. Garrett over Leo. Minor
surprise. Railroaders learning how to win. 9. Prairie Heights over Churubusco. Eagles are improved though. 10. Bishop Dwenger over DeKalb. Saints solid year in and year out. 11. Concordia over Lakewood Park. Panthers love challenges. 12. Indiana over Nicholls State. Merry Christmas, Hoosiers! 13. Wabash over Trine. Little Giants are 0-8. Very misleading. 14. IPFW over Eastern Illinois. Mastodons appear to have turned the corner. 15. Ball State over Southern Illinois. Both teams struggling. Salukis coach Barry Hinson made himself a celebrity recently sharing his team’s woes. 16. Texas over Michigan State. Upset special. Longhorn hoops take headlines against nicked-up Spartans. 17. Ohio State over Notre Dame. Buckeyes are tougher. 18. Michigan over Stanford. Brooklyn, N.Y., is a closer trip for the Wolverines. 19. West Virginia over Purdue. Go with the home team. 20. Indiana over Kennesaw State. Look at No. 12.
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SPORTS BRIEFS • Seattle’s Browner suspended RENTON, Wash. (AP) — Seattle Seahawks cornerback Brandon Browner was suspended indefinitely by the NFL on Wednesday for violating the league’s substance abuse policy. The suspension is the second in two seasons for Browner. He was suspended four games last season for violating the league’s policy on performance-enhancing substances. He’s the second Seahawks player to be suspended for violating the substance abuse policy this season. Fellow cornerback Walter Thurmond is serving the final week of a four-game suspension. Browner, whose suspension is effective immediately and without pay, sent out a lengthy statement vowing that he would continue to fight his suspension and sounding resigned that his career with the Seahawks was over. “I want to thank the Seahawks organization for the incredible opportunity they gave me when they took a chance on a player who was out of the NFL and playing in the CFL for 4 years,” Browner wrote. “I also want to thank all of my teammates, coaches, trainers, staff and the 12’s (fans) for their support, respect, and friendship and for helping me grow into the player, father, and person I am today. I have been treated with nothing but first class by everyone associated with the Seattle Seahawks and for that I am forever grateful. “Although I disagree with the circumstances surrounding my suspension, I accept responsibility for all of my actions and I apologize for any that causes any unflattering reflections of my family and the Seahawks. I believe in my innocence and will continue to fight with all legal resources available to me to.” Browner, who was injured in Week 10 against Atlanta and hasn’t played since, filed an appeal of the suspension while injured and the Seahawks were waiting for an answer from the league. Seattle coach Pete Carroll said earlier Wednesday before the suspension was announced that he was frustrated the process for making a determination on Browner’s status had taken so long. “It has taken a long time and I’ve been a little disappointed in that, but we’re handling it,” Carroll said.
Padres, Benoit agree to deal SAN DIEGO (AP) — The San Diego Padres have agreed with former Detroit Tigers closer Joaquin Benoit on a $15.5 million, two-year contract, a person familiar with the situation said Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal is pending Benoit passing a physical. In his first season as Tigers closer, Benoit had 24 saves in 26 chances. But in Game 2 of the AL championship series, he allowed a tying grand slam by Boston’s David Ortiz that was a turning point in the series. A starter early in his career, Benoit has been strictly a reliever since 2006 while with the Texas Rangers. He is 44-35 lifetime with a 4.11 ERA and 37 saves. Benoit, who turns 37 on July 26, is expected to replace setup man Luke Gregerson, who was traded to Oakland for outfielder Seth Smith. He could also be insurance for closer Huston Street, who’s been on the disabled list three times the last two seasons. Street is entering the final year of a $14 million, two-year deal. The Padres hold a $7 million option for 2015.
Trine women win at Defiance DEFIANCE, Ohio — Trine University’s women’s basketball team took much better care of the basketball than Defiance did and shot a little bit better than the Yellowjackets did in a 65-57 Thunder road victory Wednesday night. Trine (2-7) forced 19 Defiance turnovers and scored 22 points off those turnovers. The Yellowjackets (2-6) only scored 11 points off of only eight Thunder giveaways. Trine shot 39 percent from the floor (22-56) while Defiance shot at a 36 percent clip (20-56). The Thunder had the free-throw shooting edge, making 18-of-25 foul shots while the Yellowjackets made 13 of 15 free throws. Kelsey Henselmeier and Alivia Recker each had 16 points and five rebounds to lead Trine. Henselmeier also had four steals and four assists. Eight Thunder players reached the score sheet. Amy Newell added eight points, nine rebounds, four blocked shots and three steals. Katelyn Sager chipped in with seven points and three rebounds. Kayla Dunn had six points and three assists. Hannah Harshman had 14 points, nine boards and three assists for Defiance.
Baron grapplers fall to Carroll WATERLOO — The DeKalb wrestling team fell to Carroll Tuesday night, 53-19. Derek Wilson (113 pounds) and Zach Krumlauf (138) won by pin, while Trevor Boyce (106) and Logan Williams (145) won via decision. Williams earned a majority decision in his victory. Carroll won the JV match, 42-6, with Darin Fingleton (138) scoring a pin in 3:04 for the Barons.
Carroll 53, DeKalb 19 106: Boyce (DK) dec. Byman (C), 8-3. 113: Wilson (DK) pin Potthoff (C), 1:36. 120: Cauffman (C) pin Davis (D), 3:41. 126: Israbian (C) dec. Gish (DK), 6-2. 132: Jester (C) FF. 138: Krumlauf (DK) pin Hicks (C), 3:04. 145: Williams (DK) maj. dec. Connor (C), 11-2. 152: Garman (C) dec. Hamlin (DK) 8-3. 160: Duncan (C) pin Figg (DK), 3:11. 170: Wilson (C) pin Lync (DK), 1:26. 182: Collins (C) maj. dec. Bice (DK), 11-2. 195: Rickman (C) pin Martin (DK), :56. 220: Sadilek (C) pin Thompson (DK), 3:41. 285: Carr (C) pin Robinson (DK), :49.
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Columnist presents his annual Outhouse Awards It’s time expose the worst outdoor products and services from 2013 with this year’s installment of Outdoorswithdon’s Outhouse Awards. OUTDOORS As always, WITH DON all of the products mentioned Don Mulligan were purchased and used in the field under real outdoor sports conditions, and are in no particular order. 1. Flambeau howler coyote decoy — This decoy looks real enough to fool a coyote, but the legs need to be permanently attached. They unnecessarily detach for storage and are a pain to put back together in the field. Carrying it with the legs already attached is a problem too since they routinely either fall off, or break off where they connect to the body. 2. U.S. Airways — An airline makes this list every year, partially because so many outdoorsmen and women travel out of state, but mainly because universally their customer service is often horrifyingly bad. This year’s winner/loser is U.S. Airways. On a trip to the Cayman Islands to snorkel this year, they cancelled my first flight after we boarded, then rebooked me on another flight that had already
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left, then lost my bags on the way home. Along the journey I dealt with agents and customer service representatives who clearly did not have a clue about what they were doing and openly didn’t care. 3. Porcupine fish attractor — Insert various lengths of PVC pipes into these plastic spheres and drop them into a lake to create fish habitat. It is a great idea but they are made so cheaply it is hard to get them into place without breaking them into pieces. 4. Rage broadheads — Most mechanical broadheads are unreliable, especially when the shot at an extreme angle to the target. Rage is the worst, however, and probably responsible for a lot of wounded, unrecovered deer. The blades are too loose and have to slide down and hold upon impact. When I pointed out the potential
for failure to a rage dealer, he said he uses wax to hold them in place on the arrow. Any time you find yourself having to fix the design of a broadhead to make it work, it is not worth using. 5. Earthway 2050P broadcast spreader — With the growth of food plots, hand-operated seed and fertilizer spreaders are becoming very important to outdoorsmen and women. Earthway is a North central Indiana company with a decent product to fill the niche, but it has one massive problem. Unless it can be purchased assembled, it is not worth the money. This spreader comes in too many pieces and has very poorly written instructions. After one hour, two of us gave up on it, piled it back in the box and returned it. 6. Mojo Outdoors
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Porcupine fish attractors ready to set in a pond. They are a good idea but too flimsy to move without breaking.
predator decoy — This rotating fur ball might help bring wary coyotes in for a shot if it were made better. The stake that holds it up is junk and breaks the first time it is pushed into even modestly hard or frozen ground. 7. Foodsaver vacuum sealer — Because preserving the fish and game I harvest is important, I immediately upgraded my vacuum sealer when my old one broke. I wish I had my old, cheaper one back. While the old one was straightforward and easy to use, the newest model is nonsensical and infuriating. It is not clear how to just seal a new bag or vacuum, and the new design won’t allow the user to double seal
the seams like the old one. 8. Primos and Bushnell products — When Bushnell purchased Primos in 2012 it was the union of the two cheapest outdoor product manufacturers in the business. Then, when defense contractor Alliant Techsystems, Inc. purchased Bushnell in 2013, already cheap products got even worse. Most of the products are very poorly made with cheap materials, and customer service is cumbersome and hard to navigate for refunds or returns. 9. Gerber machete — I realize Gerber doesn’t make high-end blades, but the metal used on their machete is too thin. I use mine a lot for
clearing brush, but have to regularly stop and pound out the blade where it folds over. 10. Mission MX360 crossbow — This weapon shoots accurately and consistently but is made too cheaply considering what it costs. For $1,000, it shouldn’t have a hollow, plastic butt and foreend. They are noisy when hit against anything and can easily break or crack, especially in cold weather. Mission tried to dampen the noise with rubber grips but it isn’t enough of a fix for the money. DON MULLIGAN writes Outdoors with Don for this newspaper. He can be reached at outdoor swithdon@aol.com.
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our energy-related carbon emissions are already rising again given recent increases in natural gas prices that have steered some utilities back to coal. The EIA anticipates U.S. energy-related carbon emissions rising 1.7 percent in 2013 and another 0.9 percent in 2014. The most important remaining question, says Lashof, is whether or not the U.S. will continue to reduce its CO2 emissions to achieve the president’s 2020 goal of a 17 percent reduction from 2005 levels—and eventually the 80 percent or more reductions needed to prevent the most dangerous risks of climate disruption. The target is within reach, he says, but power plant carbon pollution standards, among other changes, will be needed. Lashof adds that the only way to keep the ball rolling is via a coordinated effort including stricter federal carbon and energy efficiency standards, new state renewable energy and energy efficiency incentives and reworked zoning and transportation policies that discourage the use of private automobiles. “We can build the clean energy future we need, but we aren’t there yet and it’s not going to happen by itself.” Also, even if Americans can mobilize to get their emissions in check, will it matter? During 2012, energy-related carbon emissions fell by some 3.7 percent in the U.S., but rose 1.4 percent overall around the world. Indeed, global carbon emissions are on an unrelenting upward march as developing nations acquire the taste for the extravagant fossil-fuel-driven lifestyle perfected in the U.S. EARTHTALK is written and
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Husband’s actions make wife feel discontentment DEAR ABBY: I married “Larry” five years ago, and he is good to me. I have two beautiful grandchildren who are my daughter’s. If I don’t see them once a week I miss them. (They are 2 1/2 and 16 months old.) Larry doesn’t miss the babies or want to see them once a week. Sometimes when they come to the house, he doesn’t speak to them or play with them. He says he wants his peace and quiet at the house. Larry’s great with the babies in public. He is also good about playing with our friends’ kids. But he doesn’t want the grandchildren to spend the night here because he doesn’t want his sleep disturbed. (He can get up at 4 a.m. to go fishing, though.) He has two sons and doesn’t mind if he hears from them only twice a year. He’s the type of person who says what
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he thinks without caring if it’s rude or hurtful. If you don’t like him, he can live without DEAR being ABBY friends with you. No one to Jeanne Phillips comes visit us at our home. I miss my family, my daughter and the babies. Do I leave? — UNHAPPY IN THE SUNSHINE STATE DEAR UNHAPPY: If you are the one making all the concessions, make a list of Larry’s good qualities, and then make one that includes how he refuses to compromise, makes you feel lonely and isolated, and says things without
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Three options for treating hyperthyroidism hyperthyroidism, or overactive thyroid. A person with hyperthyroidism can experience a range of symptoms including insomnia, excess sweating, racing heartbeat, shortness of breath, exhaustion, nervousness, weight loss, a voracious appetite and ASK diarrhea. DOCTOR K. The goal of treatment is to stop Dr. Anthony the thyroid gland from too Komaroff making much thyroid hormone and to fight the effects of too much hormone. There are three ways to do this: • Radioactive iodine destroys part of your thyroid in order to reduce your
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body’s production of thyroid hormone. Your doctor must estimate how much radioactive iodine to give you to make your thyroid gland produce normal levels of hormone. But it is next to impossible to be exact and to get it “just right.” Doctors would rather err in the direction of giving you a high-enough dose to make sure an overactive thyroid gland is fixed once and for all. As a result, the dose of the radioactive iodine will be slightly more than required — and your thyroid will be underactive from now on. That’s an easy problem to deal with. You will take thyroid hormone for the rest of your life. A pill will give you the extra thyroid hormone you need, because your thyroid gland is not making it. • Anti-thyroid drugs block the thyroid gland’s ability to make the hormone. The advantage of anti-thyroid drugs is that they do not leave your thyroid permanently
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damaged. The downside is that you can’t predict how long you’ll need to take them. And, although it doesn’t happen often, the drugs can produce serious side effects, including liver failure. • Surgery to remove all or part of the thyroid is safe and highly effective. But if your entire thyroid gland is removed, your body will no longer produce thyroid hormone. As a result, you will become hypothyroid and need thyroid hormone replacement for life. The final treatment decision rests on a number of factors, including your age, the cause of your condition and its severity. Make sure you understand the benefits and drawbacks of your options. And don’t hesitate to seek a second opinion. DR. KOMAROFF is a physician and professor at Harvard Medical School. His website is: AskDoc torK.com.
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BEIRUT (AP) — In a withering four-day air assault, the Syrian government pummeled opposition-held neighborhoods in the northern city of Aleppo, leveling apartment buildings, flooding hospitals with casualties and killing nearly 200 people. Rebels say the unusually intense airstrikes have prompted civilians to flee to the countryside and could portend a government ground offensive against the opposition-held half of the city, which has been divided for a year and half by grueling fighting. The air campaign’s timing — five weeks ahead of an international peace conference — also suggests that Syrian President Bashar Assad could be trying to strengthen his position on the ground while exposing the opposition’s weaknesses before sitting down at the negotiating table. The stakes are high in the battle for Aleppo, Syria’s largest city and a former commercial and industrial hub. For the government, wresting back control of the entire city would deal a devastating blow to the rebels’ morale and throw doubt on the opposition’s long-term hold on the vast territory in northern Syria that it has captured over the past two years. Since it began on Sunday, the government air assault has hammered more than a dozen neighborhoods in the rebel-held areas of Aleppo. The campaign has
WASHINGTON (AP) — Public school students in the nation’s largest cities are improving their performance in reading and math faster than their counterparts in suburban and rural schools, according to federal data released Wednesday. The biggest gains by far were in the nation’s capital. The results from the 21 urban school districts measured by the National Assessment of Educational Progress — known as the “Nation’s Report Card” — show that while students in poor, urban districts still fall AP short of national averages, Syrians inspect the rubble of damaged barrel bombs over opposition-held parts the gap has narrowed over buildings following a government of the city Wednesday, the fourth day of the past decade. But even within districts airstrike in Aleppo, Syria. Syrian a relentless offensive to drive rebels out. showing improvement, there warplanes dumped explosive-laden remains a chasm between the have dubbed the bombs The airstrikes have killed at least 189 people best schools and the worst “barrels of blood” because overwhelmed Aleppo’s and wounded 879, the on their own assessments. of their deadly effect. already strapped medical aid organization Doctors In Washington, for instance, “Civilians have been facilities, which are Without Borders said in a one public school boasts leaving the neighborstruggling to cope with the statement Wednesday. 100 percent of students meet hoods being hit and taking influx of casualties and are Many of the air raids high school math standards refuge either in villages or have targeted neighborhoods running out of drugs and or exceed them; a half-mile traveling to Turkey,” Abu medical supplies, Doctors that have seen infighting away, another school shows Thabet said. Without Borders said. between moderate rebel Other residents, however, 95 percent of students come The impact has been so factions and extremist up short. devastating, in part, because have quickly adjusted. al-Qaida-linked opposition The participating school On Tuesday, just 100 groups, said the commander of the government’s choice districts volunteered to be yards from a bombing of weapon: helicopters of the moderate Aleppo part of the federal testing site, “people were buying that drop so-called barrel Swords brigade, who goes program, which is congressioand selling like nothing bombs containing hundreds by the nom de guerre, Abu nally mandated to gauge how had happened,” said an of pounds (kilograms) of Thabet. He declined to give students are performing using explosives and fuel, causing Aleppo-based activist, Abu his full name for security a uniform measure. Particial-Hassan Marea. massive damage. Activists reasons. pating districts must have a
minority student population of at least 50 percent, and at least half of the students must be eligible for free or reduced-priced lunches, a measure of poverty. Students are tested in reading and math in both fourth and eighth grades. Over the past 10 years, the gap between large cities and the nation has narrowed by roughly one-third in both grades and both subjects. “This progress is encouraging,” Education Secretary Arne Duncan said in a statement. “It means that in 2013, tens of thousands of additional students in large cities are proficient or above in math or reading than was the case four years ago.” Some of the districts that have seen steady improvement — including New York and Washington — have implemented aggressive school-reform policies, including teacher evaluations based in part on classroom performance. But Michael Casserly, executive director of the Council of the Great City Schools, said the results should not be seen as an endorsement of any particular ideology. “I think what it’s an endorsement of is more rigorous and more high-quality instruction in urban classrooms,” he said.
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Must be willing to work nights, overtime, holidays and weekends. High School Diploma or GED required, Must be able to remain calm in stressful, multitask, high security, enclosed environment. Minimum Typing 30 WPM. Knowledge of Computers, Geographic Areas; Roads of Steuben County a plus. Starting Pay $13.76/hr. Applicants will be required to submit to a criminal background check. Applicants can pick up an application at: 205 S. Martha St. Room 102 Angola, IN NO PHONE CALLS. Applications will be accepted until 4 PM on Friday, Jan. 10. We are an equal opportunity Employer.
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DO YOU THINK LIKE US? Some people dream of success, others feel entitled to it, and then a few wake up early each day and work hard to achieve it. We are looking for the latter! Do you believe that your customers always deserve your best; that you get out of a job what you put into it; and that integrity and dedication are traits that describe you? If so, we need to talk! Van’s Home Center in Auburn is a furniture, appliance, and floor coverings retailer that has been serving NE Indiana for 40 Years. We are currently seeking motivated people to join our sales team and customer service team. If you think like us, then please submit your resume to:
Now Hiring Floor Tech THE LAURELS OF DE KALB, is seeking a part time
Floor Tech 20 - 30 hours per week to join our Laurel family. We offer excellent wages & benefits! You will receive vacation time after 6 months. The ideal candidate is a detailed oriented person who takes pride in their work. The functions of the job are performing day-to-day maintenance of the floors, which include auto scrubbing, buffing, waxing and top scrubbing of all facility floor. The person needs to be able to lift and move furniture and ensure floor cleaning equipment is maintained. Some housekeeping duties will be assigned.
Oh Yeah – You will need top notch communication skills, computer skills, and an eagerness to learn new products. Previous experience in furniture and/or flooring sales is a definite plus!
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HELP WANTED: Weekends & Holidays required. Must turn in application only on Wednesdays.
Angola Discount Tobacco 2998 N. Wayne St. Angola, IN General Water & Fire Clean up Company seeking hard working individual. Training available. Good driving record required. Mail resumes to: SERVPRO 2762 S 295 W Pleasant Lake, IN 46779 Healthcare
“FAMILY TAKING CARE OF FAMILY is Courtyard Healthcare Center’s mission. It is our purpose that everyone encounters kindness, competence, and compassion upon entering our facility. While we accept applications for all departments 365 days/year, we are particularly looking for individuals seeking employment for the following:
Nurses QMAs CNAs Full & Part Time All Shifts If you would like to be a part of our team, please fill out an application online at www. courtyardhcc.com
Someone to care for 67 yr. old lady; live in situation Ligonier area. Free room & board with monetary compensation. 574 527-7371
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PO Box 127 Corunna, IN 46730 “This institution is an equal opportunity provider, and employer.
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Welders WANTED in & around the Ft. Wayne Area $30.00 + per hr. And Benefits! Please Call Brian @
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MOBILE HOMES FOR RENT Avilla Nice 3 BR Trailer $550 mo.+ $550 Dep. (260)318-2440 Barton Lake Lakewood Mobile Home Court 2008 Liberty 16 x 80, 2 BR, 2 BA, $575/mo. No Pets. 260 833-1081 Hamilton Lake
2 BR, updated, large kitchen & LR, one block to lake, nice park, others available. $450/mo. (260) 488-3163 Waterloo Newer 2 BR, 2 BA, nice, updated, $500. mo., $500. dep. (pmts) 10% Cash incentive for prompt payments. Concord Pk. #36 (734) 788-1250 Wolcottville 2 & 3 BR from $100/wk also LaOtto location. 574-202-2181
MERCHANDISE Bose Wave radio with multiple CD disc changer with remote control. $600 (260)665-5855 For Sale. Cedar Chest $160.00, Eclipse Elliptical $260.00, Air Conditioner $160.00, Ball Python,tank and heat lights $160.00. Call 260-668-6060.
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• Basic rent starting at $391 • Security Deposit $200 • Water, sewer & trash pickup included in rent
Rental assistance is available for qualiďŹ ed applicants. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: 62 years & older or disabled of any legal age may apply. Rent based on all sources of income and medical expenses.
Rosedorf Park Apartments Phone/Fax 260-357-5180 For hearing impaired only call TDD 1-800-743-3333 “This institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider & Employer�
Angola ONE BR APTS. $425/mo., Free Heat. 260-316-5659 Auburn $99 First Month 2BR-VERY NICE! SENIORS 50+ $450 No Smokers/ No Pets (260) 925-9525
All real estate advertising in this newspaper is subject to the Fair Housing Act which makes it illegal to advertise "any preference limitation or discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, familial status, or national origin, or an intention, to make any such preference, limitation or discrimination." Familial status includes children under the age of 18 living with parents or legal custodians; pregnant women and people securing custody of children under 18. This newspaper will not knowingly accept any advertising for real estate which is in violation of the law. Our readers are hereby informed that all dwellings advertised in this newspaper are available on an equal opportunity basis. To complain of discrimination call HUD Toll-free at 1-800-669-9777. The toll-free telephone number for the hearing impaired is 1-800-927-9275.
USDA 100% HOME LOANS--Not just 1st time buyers! Low rates! Buy any home anywhere. Academy Mortgage Corporation, 11119 Lima Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46818. Call Nick Staker: 260-494-1111 NLMS-146802. Some restrictions may apply. Largest Independent Mortgage Banker. Indiana Corp State License-10966 Corp NMLS-3113 LO License-14894. Equal Housing Lender. (A)
Avilla 1 & 2 BR APTS $450-$550/ per month. Call 260-897-3188
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• Marley-4 yr old female boxer mix •Latte- 2 yr old female jack russel •Babe-5 mth old female terrier mix •Snickers-4 mth old male terrier •Ellie-2 yr old female pitt bull •Bubu- 3 yr old male bull dog/pitt mix •Bently-10 yr old maleChihuahua •Jane- 1 yr old female black lab •Karlose- 4 yr old male black lab •Blaze- 6 yr old neutered male mastiff •Rupe-9 yr old male yellow lab •Jackie- 7 yr old neutered male jack russel •Curly-2 yr old male terrier •Shylo- 7 yr old male black lab •Spunky- 4 yr old neu tered male mini pin •Aries-3 yr old female pitt bull •Zulu- 1 yr old femalelab mix •Ginger-3 yr old female boxer mix •Annie- 8 mth old female pitt bull mix •Darla-1 yr old female beagle •Rocky-3 yr old male boxer mix •Chloe Jo-5yr old spay female boxer mix Humane Society of Noble County, Inc. 1305 Sherman St. Kendallville, IN 46755 260-347-2563
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Collect: 260-424-0954 or apply in person at 2400 College Ave., Goshen, In 46528
HOMES FOR RENT
520 W. Liberty St. Butler, IN 46721
Welders 106 Peckhart Court Auburn, Indiana 46706 Or vanshomecenter @aol.com
ELDERY CARE NEEDED
Garrett MOBILE HOMES FOR AS LOW AS $550.00 A MONTH - LEASE TO OWN! WE HAVE 2 & 3 BR TO CHOOSE FROM. WE ALSO DO FINANCING. CALL KATT TODAY 260-357-3331
EXERCISE EQUIPMENT
AUTOMOTIVE/ SERVICES $ WANTED $ Junk Cars! Highest prices pd. Free pickup. 260-705-7610 705-7630
SETSER TRANSPORT AND TOWING
Elliptical Machine. Like New. Perfect for Christmas gift or New Years resolution. $250. call 260-350-2565
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260 349-2685 1 & ONLY PLACE TO CALL--to get rid of that junk car, truck or van!! Cash on the spot! Free towing. Call 260-745-8888. (A)
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12� Compound Slide Miter Saw, $50.00. (260) 319-4262
Medline large quad cane only used for short time.$20OBO (260) 927-1798
Two P235/60R17 Tires from Chevy Equinox, $30.00. (260) 488-3184
1999 Longaberger Christmas Basket with leather handles, protector, liner, $50.00. (260) 333-0420 1999 NIB Barbie Nascar Official #94 McDonald’s. $40.00. (260) 333-0420
NIB Indiana Jones Character Doll “Raiders of the Lost Ark�, $40.00. (260) 333-0420
36� RCA Home Theatre Twin Turner PIP. (TV Guide plus +) with remote. Stereo sound. Works perfect. $50.00. (260) 281-2263 4 Drawer Tan Filing Cabinet, $10.00. (260) 347-2349 40 paperback books $10.00 (260) 242-2689 AT&T Cordless Dual Handset Answering System w/ Caller ID/Call Waiting. Like new $20(260)927-1798 Bone Native American made Choker necklace. 4 strand, $40.00. Afternoons, (260) 553-4082 Budweiser Holiday Stein 2007 “Winter’s Calm� New in box, $40.00. Afternoons call (260) 553-4082
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Gold Satin Comforter, 4 pillow shams, bed ruffle & bolster pillow. $30.00 for all. Call afternoons, (260) 553-4082
Kitchen Table Wood with green legs, $15.00. Call afternoons, (260) 553-4082
Guaranteed Top Dollar For Junk Cars, Trucks & Vans. Call Jack @ 260-466-8689
L Shaped tan Secretary Desk with chair. $25.00. (260) 347-2349
CAMPERS/RV
Ladies Full Length Black Leather Coat (Outbrook) Small. $15.00. (260) 347-6881 Lexmark Pro 715 Fax, Copier, Printer. Used very little. $35.00. (260) 319-4262 Longaberger 1998 Christmas Basket, protector, liner, wood lid. $50.00. (260) 333-0420 Longaberger Bread Basket. American Holly Pot Holder w/oven mitt. New in original wrapper & Longaberger Lunch Bag like new. All for $39.00. (260) 833-4232
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PUBLIC AUCTION Location: 7345 S. Wayne St., Hamilton IN RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT True upright 2-door freezer (new 2010), upright freezer 3 door, 3 basin S.S. sink, grease trap, tabletop ref., Whirlpool, water filtration system, Hansel fire suppression system, 2 Hobart slicers, microwave, 4 burner grill, 2 walk-in coolers, commercial stove, cooler storage racks, dishes, pots, pans, silverware, Lang Air Pizza Oven, Manitowoc Ice Machine, True Pizza Prep cooler, 5-slot cooler, 3 TVs: (one is 42�/2 years old and one is 50�, large screen), neon open sign, lots of tables & chairs, pool table & cues, bar, 11 bar stools, bar tables & chairs, 3 neon bar signs, cash register, glasses & mugs, ATM machine (like new), 2 LED programmable multicolored signs, other misc. items associated with restaurant business. Serving counter. LIQUOR LICENSE Sellers will offer 3-way liquor license. (210-1)
Owners: Donna’s Rio Bar TERMS: Cash or good check. Not responsible for accidents. Statements made day of sale take precedence over any printed matter. To view pictures go to Hamiltonrealestateandauction.com Questions or concerns, call Randy at 260-668-2823. Auction conducted by:
BROKERS-AUCTIONEERS 1-800-404-6977 (260) 488-2711 BOX 256 HAMILTON, IN 46742
County Line Roofing
CORNER OF S.R. 427 & S.R. 1
Tear offs, wind damage & reroofs. Call (260)627-0017
Twin Size Trundle Bed $50.00 (260) 573-2224
Zombie Hunter Game $30.00 (260) 318-1091
Saturday, Dec. 28, 2013 at 10:00 AM Donna’s Rio Bar
ROOFING/SIDING FREE ESTIMATES
Travel Scrabble Game, Good Condition, Like new. $10 (260)927-1798
Indianapolis Colts Watch, $25.00 (260) 318-1091
2000 Lincoln Towncar 151k mi., always serviced w/ Max Platt $4,000. 318-4487
1/2 h.p. Sump Pump New $191 May 2013. Changed to new system. Cash $50.00. (260) 925-1125
Steel Toe Boots Worx by Red Wing, size 11M, has metatarsal guard. Worn 1 week. $50.00. Call or text, (260) 894-1692
Woman’s Citizen Watch $40.00 (260) 318-1091
Flexsteel Floral Sofa Very Nice! $50 (260)897-2855
(260) 238-4787
1 Pair Black Uggs Worn very little. Size 6, make a nice gift, $40.00 (260) 463-3231
Packer Coat $30.00 (260) 318-1091
Vintage Wood Smoking Stand/Humidor with liner, sturdy, great cond. $49.00. (260) 833-4232
Chicago Bears Watch $25.00 (260) 318-1091
Fake Ugg Bailey Button Boots; new in box, never worn size 9 chestnut color. $50/OBO 260 833-1766
2011 KZ DURANGO 5th Wheel $32,000 Call/text for more info & pictures 260-463-1090
New! Holiday Party Style 3 tops & 3- 2 pc. outfits w/petite pants, Pl. sz. 2X, 3X & 26/28 $50 (260)927-1798
2 Drawer tan filing cabinet, $5.00. (260) 347-2349
ATTENTION: Paying up to $1000 for scrap cars. Used tires 4 sale also. 318-2571
2002 Impala high mileage, AM/FM CD player. $1,800. 260 665-7363
New Packer Pullover XL, $40.00. (260) 318-1091
NIB 1976 Cher Doll Long Pink Dress, $40.00. (260) 333-0420
Danberry Mint Porcelain Kewpie Doll, in box. $50.00. (260) 242-2689
CARS
Mens Full Length Oil Skin Dover Coat. Austrian Outback, large. $50.00. (260) 347-6881
2 Drawer Gray filing cabinet, $5.00. (260) 347-2349
USED TIRES Cash for Junk Cars! 701 Krueger St., K’ville. 260-318-5555
MERCHANDISE UNDER $50
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MERCHANDISE UNDER $50
1997 Longaberger Christmas Basket. Protector, liner, wood lid. $50.00. (260) 333-0420
Junk Auto Buyer
All species of hard wood. Pay before starting. Walnut needed.
MERCHANDISE UNDER $50
1985 Longaberger Apple basket. Good cond. Signed. $50.00. (260) 357-5468
up to $1000.00 TIMBER WANTED
MERCHANDISE UNDER $50
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General 1st & 2nd shift CNC Machine openings Quake Manufacturing is looking for people to setup/run CNC Machines. Star/Citizen Swiss experience a plus. Hurco/Haas experience also a plus. Great compensation, Holidays, vacation, insurance, 401K. Email, fax, or mail resume. paulquake@ quakemfg.com Fax: 260-432-7868
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