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Joanne Ione (Accola) Gasser, 79, of Delphi, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 5:56 AM at IU Medical Center in Indianapolis. Joanne was born July 8, 1935 in Cook County Illinois to the late Vernon and Ione (Wintermantel) Accola. She was a 1953 graduate of Wausau Wisconsin High School and a 1957 graduate of the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee with a degree in elementary education. She married Ellis Gasser on June 30, 1962 at the Presbyterian Church in Prairie du Sac, Wisconsin and he survives. She taught kindergarten and 1st grade in Appleton and Madison Wisconsin and Elgin, Ill.

and continued teaching for 13 years at Camden and Delphi schools, retiring in 1998. She was a member of the Delphi Presbyterian Church and was the organist, choir director and was also an Elder. She was also a member of the Sigma Sigma Sigma Sorority. Her hobbies included her love for cooking, reading and doing crossword puzzles. Her most beloved hobby was her family and grandchildren.

Surviving along with her husband, Ellis, is a son, John and daughter-in-law Cassandra of Delphi; and grandchildren, Bailey, Jordyn, an Cayden Gasser. She was preceded by her son James on December 11, 1992. Funeral Services will be Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 11:00 AM at Davidson Funeral Home in Delphi with Pastor Bill McLean of- Burial of cremains will be in Prairie du Sac, WI at a later date. Visitation will be Wednesday, August 27, 20 14 at the funeral home from PM. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Heifer Project.

Online condolences may be made at www. davidsonfh.com Betty A. Monnett, 83, of Brookston, passed away at 8:55 am, Sunday, August 24, 2014 at IU Health of Lafayette, while surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 17, 1931 in Brookston to the late Frank F. and Della (Morgan) Schwartz Sr.

and was a 1949 graduate of Brookston Academy. Her marriage was to William R. Monnett in 1951 at Pike Creek Brethren Church of Monticello. He preceded her in death on May 13, 1982. Betty had lived in Brookston all her life and was a dedicated mother.

She enjoyed gardening, especially her and loved to cook, bake, and play Bingo. Betty was also a very passionate Indiana Pacers fan. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Surviving are her three children: William R. Monnett Jr.

(wife: Kay) of Colorado, Trudy Hughes (hus- band: Tom) of Brookston, and Larry Monnett (wife: Rhonda) of Monticello; and 3 sisters, Ruth Robertson of Delphi, Jan Morgan of Florida, and Carol Davis of Pennsylvania. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Tara Wilson (husband: Terry) of Delphi, and Tanya Hughes (companion: Jon Sines) of Chalmers; great-grandchildren, Trent Wilson (wife: Autumn) of Camden, Nick Wilson of Chalmers, Gabe Wilson of Delphi, and Chase Hughes of Chalmers; and her great-great-grandchildren, Colton and Brantley Wilson of Camden. Preceding her in death with her parents and husband are two brothers, Frank F. Schwartz Jr. and Robert Schwartz, and a sister, Jean Monnett.

Friends may call from 4 pm until the time of Funeral Service at 7 pm, Thursday, August 28, 2014 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston, with Rev. Dr. Lelan D. McReynolds Share memories and condolences online at www. clapperfuneralservices.com Karen Sue Leavitt, 60, of Lafayette, passed away peacefully on August 23 surrounded by her family after a long battle with cancer.

Born December 8, 1953 in Lafayette, she was the daughter of the late Robert R. and Dolores M. (Foster) Leavitt. Karen graduated from Southwestern High School and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Art Education from Indiana State University. She worked in sales for Ferguson Enterprises for 17 years, and she was known by her customers for her dedication to exceed their expectations.

At Southwestern High school, Karen excelled at art and sports. On the volleyball team, she was a top player contributing to her success; and as a track and star in 1972, she set a new Indiana state record in the 880 yard run. At Indiana State University, she continued to play volleyball and run track while pursuing an art degree. Throughout her life, artistic nature led her to explore many hobbies and interests, such as arts, furniture restoration, and home improvement. She was especially known for her mastery of hand quilting, and her family and friends are delighted to have samples of her beautiful hand work.

Additionally, her lovely home in LaCrosse, Wisconsin her passion for home restoration and artistic expression. Karen enjoyed living life the way she wanted. In raising her children, she allowed them creative freedom to express themselves through art and imagination. This freedom continued with her granddaughter, and Karen enjoyed every moment of being a grandmother. While their time together was short, Karen and her granddaughter were inseparable and had many special moments together.

Karen will be missed and always remembered by her family as a loving, fun, independent woman. Karen is survived by a daughter, Alexandria Ardapple of Edgerton, WI (daughter Rayne), a son, Andrew Ardapple of Lafayette, a brother, Robert Leavitt of West Lafayette, sisters, Vicki Leavitt and Allison Leavitt both of Lafayette; and stepmother Norma Jean Leavitt of Lafayette, stepsisters, Kimberly Meyer of Indianapolis, Terry Way of Texas, and Wendy Page of South Bend. A private family gathering will be held to celebrate her life. Hippensteel Funeral Home is entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.

hippensteelfuneralservice. com www.jconline.com Jour nal Courier C3 Fancy some furmint? ow about a nice glass of grillo? If never eard of either, chances are you will. Wine lists are getting a makeover as producers all over the world make a play for palates. There are so many new wines coming from around the world, choices have increased ays wine expert Mike eSimone, co-author ith Jeff Jenssen of of California: The Comprehensive cheduled for release in September. Among the emerging arieties: mavrud from Bulgaria and malvasia Istriana from Croatia.

Also, seeing more nero and grillo from says Jenssen. (Mavrud is ared wine, malvasia a hite.) funny thing is, none of these is new. They are just new to the A merican wine Take Sicily, a region primarily known for cheap bulk wine until relatively recently, when roducers started focusing on quality. such as erlot and cabernet sauvignon can and do row here. ut there also are interesting local grapes uch as nero neh-row DA-vo-lah), a red, which is beginning make a name for itself in the U.S.

market, and grillo (GREE-low), a white grape, that is show- i ng up in imports like an mix of grillo and viognier. urmint, for instance, is a white grape from Hungary, which usually oes into that omewhat better-known tokaji (to-KAY) dessert wine, but also is made as a dry white. Bulgaria has benefited rom entrance to the uropean Union and access to financial sup- ort, says Christy Canterbury, a wine writer a nd educator who is one the few women to have attained Master of Wine tatus. And while Eastern European wines can be uneven in quality, Canterbury says the wines asted from Moldova so far have been the harts Though asmall country in between Romania and Ukraine, Moldova is a wine- producing powerhouse hat used to provide a ifth of the wine consumed by the former Soviet Union, Canterbury says. Ared wine to look out or is rara neagra from he Purcari winery.

Rara eagra is a red wine grape grown in the Republic of Moldova and omania, which also has aregion called Moldova that produces wine. course, selling wines with unfamiliar names can be a challenge. where someone like Michael Madrigale, head sommelier at New Bar Boulud, omes in. there to help people not be afraid of a ine that begins with he says, referring to the Greek red wine xino- mavro (ksee-NO-mah- vroh), a savory red that i growing in popularity in the United States; a producer Madrigale likes i Karydas in the Naous- sa region of Northern reece. eanwhile, assyrtiko (a-SEER-ti-koh), a crisp reek white wine, also is aking inroads.

Madrigale calls it the erfect versatile wine for Mediterranean the next mal- bec? (The Argentine red hat took the wine world by storm a few years back.) from all ver the world ask us this all the time, and our answer is ays DeSimone. as become like television and music; the market is fragmented. And hile there are a lot more stars than there sed to be, none of them ominates the airwaves. Malbec is the last big tar of the studio system. Every other unknown rape entering the mark et can hope at best to become the darling of the i ndie Want new wine? Scan the Old World By Michelle Locke Associated Press AP New wave wines, varieties from the reinvented, or re-inventing, regions of Eastern Europe, Sicily and Greece go ar beyond the world of chardonnay and cabernet sauvignon.

TODAY Arts Adult Group Watercolor Sessions: p.m. today, Art Shop, 830 Main St. This is a group session for adults ages 18 and older. There is a maximum of 10 students per night. The sessions will include descriptions and history of the materials used, color theory, techniques, value, and will include various projects for students to work on.

Supplies will be needed before the first session. Cost is $25 per session. Call 765-4232337 or email hop.com. Visit artshop.com/classes/. For Children Back-to-School Storytime Featuring Peanut Butter upcake: a.m.

today, arnes Noble, 2323 Sagamore Parkway S. Free and open to the public. Send email to crm2810 bn.com. Toddler Story Time: a.m. today, Otterbein Public Library, 23 E.

First Otterbein. This private story and craft time will consist of two or more books read with a matching craft. Free. Call 765-583-2107 or email Visit http://opl.lib.in.us. Books in the Nook: a.m.

and p.m. today, Tippecanoe County Public Tech Campus Branch, 3101S. Creasy Lane. Join us for classic stories and discover new favorites during this weekly storytime. Free.

Call 765-2695380 or email youthdesk Visit www.tcpl. lib.in.us/kids. Music Dulcimer Gathering Jam at Centennial Park: 7-9 p.m. today, Centennial Park, Sixth and Brown streets. Dulcimer Gathering meets for a musical jam each today, June through August.

All acoustic instrumentalists and listeners are welcomed. Free. In case of rain, the jam moves to Trinity Education Building, Sixth and North streets. Call 765-743-5707 or email com. Visit gathering.wordpress.com/.

Nightlife Superheat: 9 p.m.-1a.m. today, Varsity Clubhouse, 827 N. Sixth St. Rock and blues. Cost is $3.

Special Events Fit Healthy: 1-2 p.m. today, Homecare By Design Education Center, 951Sagamore arkway West Lafayette. Sit down and tone up with our easy to follow exercise videos that will get your blood pumping. Free. Email design.com.

Visit www.home carebydesign.com. IU Health White Memorial Get Walking Group Educational Event: 9-10 a.m. today, Altherr Nature Park, South Main Street, Monticello. Join IU Health White Get Walking Group to hear and Moving for provided by Indiana University Health Plans. Free.

Send email to Science Fiction Fantasy Book Club 7-8 p.m. today, Robots Rogues New Used Books, 531Main St. Area has been cut off from the rest of the continent for decades. Nature has reclaimed the and, erasing the last evidence of civilization. Free.

Call 765-4095022 or email robotsand Visit www.robotsandroguesbooks. Wild Foods: 6-7 p.m. today, ensselaer Library, 208 W. Susan Rensselaer. Edible plants may exist right out your back door, and that means free munchies and meals for you and your family.

Learn about the healthy food that is growing in your backyard. Free and open to teens and adults, this program will include samples of tasty treats and recipes. Register at www.myjcpl.org or call 219-8665881. Free. Zumba Gold: a.m.

today, YWCA, 605 N. Sixth St. Zumba Gold classes provide modified, low-impact moves for active older adults. First class is free. Call 765-742-0075 or email Visit www.ywcalafayette.org.

WEDNESDAY For Children Stories Under the Sculpture: Wednesday, Tippecanoe County Public Library, Downtown Branch, Youth Room, 627 South St. Join us for classic stories and discover new favorites during this weekly storytime. Free. Call 765-4290119 or email lib.in.us. Visit www.tcpl.lib.in.us/ kids.

Dance Purdue Latin and Ballroom Dance Team Callout and Showcase: 8 p.m. Wednesday, France A. Recreational ports Center, 355 S. Martin Jischke Drive, West Lafayette. anew semester and time to dance again! Come and see ance performances and participate in a free cha-cha lesson.

No experience or partners necessary and community members are welcome. Free. Send email to Special Events Find Your Voice: p.m. Wednesday, MatchBOX Cowork- ing Studio, 17 S. Sixth St.

A voice is distinct from everyone else. It is how a character expresses herself and it is the words and sentences the author uses. In this workshop we will learn how to develop and deepen our unique voices by examining a variety of modes of writing and analyzing the voices of works we admire. Cost is $38. Contact Melissa Fraterrigo at 765-337-1749 or email Visit www.lafayettewriters studio.com.

Intermediate Internet Class: p.m. Wednesday, Tippecanoe County Public Library, Downtown Branch, 627 South St. Learn about online afety and using search engines. This is a free event. Visit any TCPL branch or call 765-429-0113 to register.

Send email to chig Stencils in Watercolor Class: p.m. Wednesday, elphi Opera House 2, 118 N. Union Delphi. Register by today for class with Rena Brouwer. Natural and handmade stencils are studied to enhance your watercolors in either an abstract or a realistic approach.

Instructor provides supplies for $5 or contact her for supply list. Ages 12 to adult. Cost is $25 plus supplies. Call 765-564-4300 or email org. Visit www.delphiopera house.org/classes-doh2.

Wednesdays in the Wild Granville Sand Barrens Walk: 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, NICHES Granville Sand Barrens, 75 South, Lafayette. Tour one of the finest examples of sand barrens habitat in Indiana, right ere in Tippecanoe County, with NICHES Stewardship Manager, Bob Easter. Free. Email Visit www.nicheslandtrust.org.

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