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2 Saturday, January 6, 2907 Saturday Outdoor Notes A String of Refuges By: NEILA. CASE At the border of Mississippi, safely south of winter weather we thought, we left the interstate and picked a highway with special attractions for us, four National Wildlife Refuges, Mathews Brake, Morgan Brake, Hillside and Panther Swamp, along the road like beads on a string. All, I learned from a book we have about refuges, have bottomland hardwood forest, lakes, swamps and concentrations of wintering waterfowl. Those four refuges, I read further, are administered from another refuge, Yazoo, which is a few miles farther west. That refuge, too, is a place of wintering waterfowl, as many as 50,000 wintering geese and 100,000 wintering ducks.

Now1 that we were no longer concerned about water freezing in the pipes of our motorhome, we decided to take our time and visit those refuges as we worked our way farther south. Obituaries Rosemary Bateman Rosemary Bateman, 83, of Alexandria and formerly of Elwood, died Jan. 18, 2007, at her home after an extended illness. She was born April 18, 1923, in Elwood. She worked in production as a welder at General Cage in Elwood for 19 years.

She also worked at Monticello as a welder. She was a member of the East Main Street Christian Church and the United Steelworkers. Survivors include a stepson, James Bateman of Atlanta, sister, Shirley Humphrey Elwood; three brothers, Bob and wife, Sue Richardson of Elwood, Chuck Richardson of Elwood and Tom and wife, Carolyn Richardson of Anderson; daughter-in-law, Jenny Jolliff of Alexandria; two grandsons, Garry "Todd" and wife, Lorie Jolliff of Alexandria and Sammy R. and wife, Sandy Fisher of Anderson; two granddaughters, Karmela "Mellie" and husband, Scott Smith of Florida and Shana and husband, Bobby Roland of Tennessee; five distant grandchildren, Darrin Jolliff of Florida, Destin Jolliff, Dena Hahn of Elwood, Amber Jolliff of Muncie and Autumn Jolliff of Muncie; five greatgrandchildren, Collett Jolliff of Alexandria, Jacklyn Jolliff of Alexandria, Whitney Smith of KEYS TO ABUNDANT LIFE PASTOR LARRY METZ First Assembly of God Church Exodus 20:3: "Thou shalt have no other gods befor Me." I do not believe God could have been any more plain than in this verse concerning idols. As I drive around Elwood and other communities I do not see statues of Buddah or alters built in front or back yards used for.

worship of idols. Nevertheless, we do have a problem with idolatry in Madison County, Indiana and our country! A few years ago while in prayer I heard this question, which is found in the Book of Ezekiel 6:9: "Why do my people go a whoring after other idols." Our idolatry in America are matters of materialism and the intangible things such as personal achievement, pleasure, self -gratification, success and even our children can become items of worship as we live our dreams through our children. We look to these "idols" for our comfort and we even place our trust in them hoping we will find peace and joy as we pursue and even build our lives around them. The sad part is even born-again believers can fall into this world of idolatry. How can it be we put other people and things before God.

We have lost sight of God's Holiness, His Justice and our Fear of Him. May God restore us to worship and love for him and a Godly fear of the Soveriegn Lord God Current Losses! Following the directions in our book about refuges we turned west at Sidon to go to the first along our chosen route, Mathews Brake. According to the book the refuge entrance should have been three miles from Sidon. We drove six miles without coming to the refuge. Returning to Sidon, I got directions at the Post Office.

west to the edge of town," the lady said, "then turn south and you'll come to the refuge in about three miles." One mile south and the road forked. We took the right fork, drove five miles and didn't find the refuge. We tried the left fork. That took us back to the highway. Giving up on finding Mathews Brake we drove south to the specified turn off for the second refuge, Morgan Brake.

That we found, parked by a lake and sat looking at wintering waterfowl. There were gadwalls, wigeon, mallards. ring ducks, scaup and There were Canada geese on the lake and on the shore. There were Florida, Garry L. Jolliff of Alexandria and Bailey Roland of Tennessee; two children, Austin Ray Dean Jolliff of Alexandria and Danny Todd Watson of Alexandria.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest and Garnet (Hobbs) Richardson; her first husband, Adam Mroz and second husband, Jim Bateman; two sons, Danny L. Jolliff and Garry D. Jolliff; daughter, Linda Jolliff; three brothers, Mel Fred Richardson and Jim Richardson; a sister-in-law, Lois Richardson; and a great-grandson, Bodean Smith. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan.

24, 2007, at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home, with the Rev. Roger Gardner of the East Main Street Christian Church, officiating. Burial will be in the Elwood City Cemetery. Friends may call from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Online condolences can be made to: cophertestermay.com Ronald E. Lee Ronald E. Lee, 50, of Elwood, died Friday at his home after an extended illness. Funeral arrangements are pending at Dunnichay Funeral Home. Mary I L.

Powell ALEXANDRIA Mary L. Powell, 76, of Alexandria, died Jan. 16, 2007, at Clarian Health Methodist Hospital, Indianapolis. She was born Dec. 8, 1930, in Leisure, the daughter of Arthur C.

and Helen F. (Tomlinson) Bennett. She was a member of the Church of Saint Mary in Alexandria and the Daughters of Isabella. Survivors include two sons, Arthur Powell of Hohenwald, Tenn. and Richard Powell of Parma, Ohio; two daughters, Marsha Schott of Indianapolis and Janetta Romo of Hillsboro, half brother, Steven Bennett of Anderson; five grandchildren; six great-grand- Weather Tonight will be partly cloudy until midnight then becoming mostly cloudy.

Lows will be around 19. Sunday snow is likely with accumulations of two to three inches. Highs will be in the upper 20s. Sunday night will be cloudy with a chance of flurries. Monday will be mostly cloudy until midday then becoming partly cloudy.

Highs will be around 30. New Wellness Product Healthy Dark Chocolate "One of the strangest anti-oxidents on the market For More Info go to www.smartchocolate.biz or 765-639-3741 coots with the ducks, great egrets and two great blue herons along the edge of the lake. As we watched we were thrilled to see a great flock of snow geese fly over, line after line after line of them, the lines extended across the sky. There were thousands, maybe teris of thousands, both white and blue color phases. After the excitement of the birds on the lake, the geese covering the sky, the next refuge, Hillside, was a let down.

The only ducks we saw were flying and we didn't see many. A passerby stopped and told us to get to a lake and see ducks we'd have to hike, that all refuge access roads were closed to driving. We drove on to the next refuge, Panther Swamp. There, as at Hillside, we got information from a passerby. He directed us to a levee we could drive along a river through the refuge.

From the levee, our adviser said, we could look out across agricultural fields where corn is grown, then flooded children; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 44 years, Millard Powell who died Dec. 5, 1993. At her request, private family services were held with interment in Park View Cemetery in Alexandria with the Rev. Mike Adams officiating.

Arrangments were handled by Owens Funeral Home in Alexandria. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at: owensmemorialservices.com Vivian H. Woodruff TIPTON Vivian H. Woodruff, 93, of Tipton, died Friday at Tipton Hospital.

Funeral arrangements are pending at Leatherman-Morris-Boyer Funeral Home. Mable E. Keaton SUMMITVILLE Mable E. Keaton, 67, of Summitville, died Jan. 19, 2007, at her home.

She was born Jan. 23, 1939, in Clinton County, the daughter of Jesse and Flossie (York) Sidwell. She was a member of the Wesleyan Bible Holiness Church of Summitville for 44 years. Survivors include her husband, Harlen Keaton, whom she married Sept. 22, 1956; three sons, Lonnie Keaton of Summitville, the Rev.

Rex Keaton of Spartansburg, S.C. and the Rev. Dan Keaton of Coshocton, Ohio; a daughter, Rita Mahoney of Inman, S.C.; 15 grandchildren; 11 great dren; two brothers, Junior Sidwell of Pendleton and Donald Sidwell of New Castle; a sister, Opal Burtchette of Albany, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a granddaughter; a brother, Roger Sidwell; and two sisters, Nina Lundy and Jenny Holt. Daily report- HUNTINGTON, Ind.

(AP) A 14-year-old boy stabbed another student Friday in the hallway at Huntington North High School in what school officials believe was a dispute over a girl. The student who was stabbed in the abdomen was taken to Parkview Huntington Hospital, where his condition was not immediately available. The suspect was in police custody. Principal Ken Kline said two teachers came across the stabbing in the main north-south hallway shortly after 1 p.m. and the 14-year-old suspect surrendered without incident.

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However, as at Morgan Brake, we were thrilled by a flock of snow geese. Maybe it was the same flock. They were on a lake beyond the com fields, so numerous they covered the surface of the lake. By the time we left Panther Swamp the sun was low in the west. It would have been dark before we could drive to Yazoo.

The refuge office would have been closed. We went to an RV park for the night. We visited Yazoo the next day, got brochures for all the refuges and a bird list. We parked by a lake and looked at more wintering waterfowl. Stopping again at the office, we got better directions to Mathews Brake.

At least, we got directions we can follow better we hope. A Service of Homegoing Celebration will take place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2007, at the Wesleyan Bible Holiness Church in Summitville, with Pastor Danny Decker, officiating. Burial will follow in Vinson Memorial Cemetery in Summitville.

Friends may call from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday at Owens Funeral Home in Alexandria and after 9 a.m. Tuesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wesleyan Bible Holiness Church through the funeral home. Online condolences can be made at: owensmemorialservices.com Services Funeral services for George W.

Tishner, Tipton, will be at 10 a.m. today at Porter Funeral Home, with Pastor Bill Cornwell officiating. Burial will be in Fairview Cemetery. A memorial for Jack Edward Plake, 63, Tipton, will be at 11 a.m. today, at Kemp United Methodist Church, 222 N.

Main Tipton. The the Rev. Mark Ingle will officiate. Memorials may be made to Kemp United Methodist Church. Graveside memorial services for James E.

Burt, 67, Sharpsville, will take place at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 24, 2007 at Sharpsville Cemetery. The Rev. Harold Barnett will officiate.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Boyer Funeral Home, 204 N. Church St. in Sharpsville. Funeral services for Ross Myers, 75, Colorado Springs, will be at 1 p.m.

today at Glancy Funeral Homes Walker Chapel, 109 Windsor St. in Montpelier. The Rev. Dewey Zent will officiate. Burial will follow at Converse Cemetery in Converse.

Friends may call from 11 a.m. until the time of the service today at the funeral home. Memorial contribu-: tions. may be made to MillardBrown American Legion, Post No.156, Montpelier, IN 47359 "Two teachers just happened upon the scene almost immediately," Kline said. "The person saw them and just dropped the knife.

It was at that point that he came to the realization, "I did something shouldn't have done." He said the suspect had been recommended for expulsion after hitting another student. "There have been problems, but not to where we would have expected something like this," he said. Kline did not release either boy's identity. He said that school officials were told the stabbing was over a dispute over a girl. 407 North Harrison Call 724-2292 Downtown Alexandria, IN Night at the Museum Run Time: 1 Hour, 45 Minutes Fri.

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At some very unpredictable times, in some very unlikely places, I find myself alone with Mary Ellen in a dimly it room. Just the other night, I was buming the midnight oil in my home office, working on an essay. My wife snuck into the room, looked into my eyes and said, "I don't think we'll be needing this." With that, she clicked off the overhead light in the office, leaving only the glow of my desk lamp to illuminate her lovely face. I know you think this is downright adorable, how the interest can still be there after 26 years. I recommend that every couple try this, no matter the stage of or how long you have enduredyour marriage.

The Wolfsies have certainly benefited. In fact, we can even measure our success. Why, last month alone- by not leaving on unnecessary lightswe saved $13.45 in electricity. This is part of my wife's obsession with going on a budget, which first reared its ugly dread right before the holidays. Christmas morning, I was pleasantly surprised when I eyed my pile of gifts, and it was uncharacteristically a bit more plentiful than my wife's.

I was prematurely joyful. I opened one of the more enticing packages. is a library book, isn't it" I asked, trying to hide just a tinge of disappointment. "I know, isn't that a great idea for a present, Dick? Instead of blowing 30 bucks on a bestseller at Barnes and Noble -which you do every week- or buying expensive CDs online, I picked a few classics at the library, wrapped them up and stuck on a bow. Are you surprised?" "Shocked, really.

I forgot I was a Nathaniel Hawthorne fan." "And that really huge package over there? Guess what it is." "Well, I always wanted a Mini Cooper. But I have a feeling it's the complete works of James Fenimore Cooper." Dick Wolfsie you peeked. But I hope you enjoy your gifts." course, Mary but just like every other year, I'm going to have 1 to return everything you gave me." "Okay, Dick. Now let's each name something else that we think the other person could save on. For example, think you should give up that cup of java and apple turnover you've picked up every day on the way to work for 20 years." "Why would I do that?" "According to an article I read in Fortune magazine, if we had saved that five bucks a day for 10 years, invested it in Google, then sold all that stock before October of 2000, we'd be millionaires.

I bet that puts a little crimp in your caffeine addiction." "Just think, if I had been going to Starbucks instead of Speedway, we'd be "Here's another way we can save, Dick. Beginning today, we are going to start to make sacrifices. We could save by changing the oil in the car ourselves; we could save by doing the. lawn work ourselves; we could save by cleaning out the gutters ourselves; and we could save by washing the car ourselves. I certainly hope you know the meaning of the word 'save." "Mary Ellen, I just hope you know the meaning of the word 'we." You your pet- Dear Dr.

Wise: Our pets are in and out of the house every day so we bathe them fairly often so they don't get the rugs and furniture dirty. Jingles the dog, doesn't mind her bath' but Muffin the cat really hates It." My brother heard that it's hard on a' cat's skin to give it a bath. Is this true? Also do you have any tips to make the baths easier? Answer: Bathing dogs and cats is a tough, but important, job. Some indoor cats who are good groomers never need a bath. Since Muffin is outdoors, she probably needs a bath.

She may crawl under the car and get greasy. Some cat will allow you to use a sprayer while others are terrified by the noise. To avoid the problem you can try dipping Muffin in the water or try to pour the water over her using a cup. Mild shampoos are recommended for lathering. The use of flea shampoos can be considered but you should consult your veterinarian to ensure the safety of the flea shampoo.

Oatmeal based pet shampoo is a good choice. In the event that Muffin would have gotten into grease, a mild dishwashing soap would be acceptable. To. protect animal's eyes, you can, put a drop of mineral, oil.in each eye before bathing. You also may want to put a cotton ball 'in each ear to keep the ear canal dry.

Please make sure that you remove the cotton once finished with the bath. The rinse is very important to avoid irritating the skin with soap residue. You can test the rinsing by running your fingers through the coat. If any suds show up, rinse again. Always check fort soap between the back legs and under the neck.

Coats will be easier to wash and will be fluffier if you brush the animal before bathing. Towel dry after their bath and finish drying with a hairdryer set on the coolest temperature. There are no rules for how often dogs and cats should be bathed. Cats should be bathed when they Please see Pet on Page 5 I BEST FILMS OF ONE THE OF THE YEAR Now Showing Fri. Sat.

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