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Page 2 • The News-Banner • THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 Biggest solar storm in years races toward Earth WASHINGTON (AP) — The largest solar storm in five years was due to arrive on Earth early Thursday, promising to shake the globe’s magnetic field while expanding the Northern Lights. The storm started with a massive solar flare earlier in the week and grew as it raced outward from the sun, expanding like a giant soap bubble, scientists said. When it strikes, the particles will be moving at 4 million mph. “It’s hitting us right in the nose,” said Joe Kunches, a scientist for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in Boulder, Colo. The massive cloud of charged particles could disrupt utility grids, airline flights, satellite networks and GPS services, especially in northern areas. But the same blast could also paint colorful auroras farther from the poles than normal. Astronomers say the sun has been relatively quiet for some time. And this storm, while strong, may seem fiercer because Earth has been lulled by several years of weak solar activity. The storm is part of the sun’s normal 11year cycle, which is supposed to reach peak storminess next year. Solar storms don’t harm people, but they do disrupt technology. And during the last peak around 2002, experts learned that GPS was vulnerable to solar outbursts. Because new technology has flourished since then, scientists could discover that some new systems are also at risk, said Jeffrey Hughes, director of the Center for Integrated Space Weather Modeling at Boston University. A decade ago, this type of solar storm happened a couple of times a year, Hughes said. “This is a good-size event, but not the extreme type,” said Bill Murtagh, program coordinator for the federal government’s Space Weather Prediction Center. The sun erupted Tuesday evening, and the most noticeable effects should arrive here between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m. EST Thursday, according to forecasters at the space weather center. The effects could linger through Friday morning. Center forecaster Rob Steenburgh said that as of 2:30 a.m. EST Thursday, there Indiana smoking (Continued from Page 1) “I don’t know whether I can sign it with all those bars in there.” Republican Senate President Pro Tem David Long has said the exemption for bars was necessary to get support from lawmakers such as himself, who had opposed previous attempts to ban smoking. The House-passed bill also exempted casinos, private clubs and tobacco and cigar stores. The Senate also added new carve-outs for assorted businesses such as veterans homes and nursing homes and included a provision prohibiting cities and counties from adopting new tougher local restrictions. Sen. Beverly Gard, R-Greenfield, said she didn’t yet know how many of those Senate-added changes needed to stay in the bill, which senators 23 choirs (Continued from Page 1) school crown. Whiteland will however be looking to successfully defend its Small Mixed Division title. At approximately 5 p.m. in the gymnasium, a preliminary awards presentation will take place along with the announcement of the choirs and soloists that have progressed to the evening session. The final awards will be presented at the conclusion of the evening session and are scheduled to begin at approximately midnight. There is a $15 admission fee for the full day, or $10 each for only the morning/afternoon or evening sessions. Lunch and dinner will be served in the cafeteria but are not included Local American (Continued from Page 1) district commander from Bluffton. Also in attendance will be Past Department Commander Robert Newman from Garrett and Past Department Northern Vice Bluffton teen (Continued from Page 1) prosecutor’s office about that as well. Assisting Steele were Sgt. Mike Miller and Officer in the cost of admission. Dinner will be catered by Preble Gardens. For those unable to attend the event, the competition will be broadcast via live feed on the Internet through the Northern Wells Community Schools web site at www.nwcs.k12.in.us The full performance schedule is as follows: Small Mixed Show Choir Division (gymnasium): 8:30 – Martinsville 9:05 – Whiteland 9:40 – Shelbyville 10:15 – Pendleton Heights 10:50 – Northridge Large Mixed Show Choir Division (gymnasium): were no noticeable effects on Earth. But he said there were some indications from a satellite, which registered a slight rise in low energy particles. The region of the sun that erupted can still send more blasts our way, Kunches said. He said another set of active sunspots is ready to aim at Earth right after this. “This is a big sun spot group, particularly nasty,” NASA solar physicist David Hathaway said. “Things are really twisted up and mixed up. It keeps flaring.” Storms like this start with sun spots, Hathaway said. Then comes an initial solar flare of subatomic particles that resemble a filament coming out of the sun. That part already hit Earth only minutes after the initial burst, bringing radio and radiation disturbances. After that comes the coronal mass ejection, which looks like a growing bubble and takes a couple days to reach Earth. It’s that ejection that could cause magnetic disruptions Thursday. “It could give us a bit of a jolt,” NASA solar physicist Alex Young said. The storm follows an earlier, weaker solar eruption that happened Sunday, Kunches said. For North America, the good part of a solar storm — the one that creates more noticeable auroras or Northern Lights — will peak Thursday evening. Auroras could dip as far south as the Great Lakes states or lower, Kunches said, but a full moon will make them harder to see. Auroras are “probably the treat we get when the sun erupts,” Kunches said. Still, the potential for problems is widespread. Solar storms have three ways they can disrupt technology on Earth: with magnetic, radio and radiation emissions. This is an unusual situation, when all three types of solar storm disruptions are likely to be strong, Kunches said. That makes it the strongest overall since December 2006. That means “a whole host of things” could follow, he said. North American utilities are monitoring for abnormalities on their grids and have contingency plans, said Kimberly Mielcarek, spokeswoman for the North American Electric Reliability Corporation, a consortium of electricity grid operators. approved on a 29-21 vote. “I think we saw last week on the floor how tough it’s going to be,” Gard said. Republican Gov. Mitch Daniels said Friday he wanted as few exemptions as possible but would accept a weakened version if that’s what it takes to get some sort of smoke-free measure approved during his final year in office. Bill sponsor Rep. Eric Turner, R- Cicero, said he was holding out for including bars in the ban and believed the governor’s support was helping chances of getting a ban approved. “He and I are on the same page: We want the minimum number of exemptions and to maximize the number of locations that are smoke free,” Turner said. “I’m going to work to the very Commander Norbert Bultemeier from Decatur. The membership is reminded to bring a covered dish and their own place setting. The dinner program begins at 6:30 p.m. Andrew Ellis. The accident blocked traffic on Spring Street while officers investigated. chetb@news-banner.com 1:05 – Noblesville 1:40 – Huntington North 2:15 – Anderson 2:50 – Center Grove Also in Gymnasium during day session: 4:40 - Norwell “Knight Stars” (Exhibition only) 5 – Preliminary Awards presentation Middle School Show Choir Division (auditorium): 8:35 – Woodside 9:10 – Shawnee 9:45 – Miami 10:20 – Kekionga 2:05 – Norwell Knight Sounds (Exhibition only at conclusion of Women’s Division competition) Women’s Show Choir Division (auditorium): 10:55 – Noblesville 11:30 – Anderson 12:05 – Center Grove Check out the Community Calendar at the Weather Today: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then a chance of showers between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.. Temperature falling to around 40 by 5 p.m.. West wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100 percent. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 29. West wind between 10 and 15 mph. WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. companies will have to keep hiring steadily to meet their customers’ rising demand. That’s the message that emerged from a report Wednesday that employers are finding it harder to squeeze more output from their existing staff. It also helps explain why ADP, a payroll provider, estimated Wednesday that companies added 216,000 workers last month. Those findings reinforced confidence that 2012 will mark a turning point for the long-suffering job market and the economy. Applications for unemployment 12:30 – Lunch break 1:30 – Northridge Concert Choir Division (auditorium): 3:45 – Northridge 4:05 – Huntington North 4:25 – Center Grove Evening Session (gymnasium): 6:30 - Solo competition finalists (3) 7 - Women’s Choir Finalists (3) 8:30 - Mixed Choir Finalists (6) 11:30 - Norwell “Knight Moves” (Exhibition only) Midnight - Final awards presentation. Watch for photos and video from the competition next week on our “Showtime!” blog at www.newsbanner.com. frank@news-banner.com Foudy & Hale CPA Group, LLC Certified Public Accountants Fort Wayne, IN 46804 5730 Falls Dr. 260-432-4565 Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Evening appointments available Email: info@foudycpa.com www.foudycpa.com Bluffton, IN 46714 2401 N. Main St. 260-824-1040 Thursday, March 8 (24-hour observations at 8 a.m.) Hi: 67 Low: 49 Soil Temp: 45 River Level: 4.44 ft. Precipitation: .23” (rain) Berne, IN 46711 159 N. Jefferson St. 260-589-8778 Full-Service Firm: • Tax Preparation • Financial Planning • College Planning • Bookkeeping & Payroll • Pension Planning benefits have tumbled. Consumer confidence is at its highest point in a year. And the stock market has been on a tear since the year began. Feeding on themselves, those trends tend to fuel further economic growth. The brighter signs come two days before the government will issue the February employment report. It’s expected to show a third straight month of strong hiring. Business executives are sensing the shift. A survey released Wednesday by Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business found that confidence among U.S. chief financial officers has risen to its highest point in a year. As a result, the survey found that companies expect to increase hiring for full-time jobs by 2.1 percent over the next year, up from 1.5 percent in a survey in December. “This rebound is encouraging because increases in chief financial officer optimism have historically preceded improvements in the overall economy,” said John Graham, a finance professor who directed the survey. The survey was released the same day that the government reported a paltry gain in worker productivity at the end of last year. The 0.9 percent annualized increase was half the growth rate from the July-September quarter. Surfing the Web? Make Us Your Home Page! -Search Engines -Constant Time & Temp -Updated Local News & Information www.news-banner.com Internet Services Provided by LOCAL/NATION There’s More! Check out our Weather Widget at www.news-banner.com Friday: Sunny, with a high near 40. Northwest wind between 15 and 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Friday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. North wind between 5 and 10 mph. Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 49. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south. Saturday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1 p.m.. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55. What’s UP Wells County blog @ www.news-banner.com *** Today’s Weather Picture by Kyla Study, Ossian Elementary Daily Weather Cartoons are also posted on our Weather Blog! Hiring could increase in 2012 end to try to get that.” Negotiators are also working on a bill written in response to the public uproar over a state Supreme Court ruling last year that residents couldn’t resist officers even during an illegal entry. It is apparent the legislators are going to end their session without consensus from law enforcement groups on the measure. Indiana State Fraternal Order of Police attorney Leo Blackwell told a House-Senate conference committee that the group worries the proposal will give people improper justification for attacking officers. Negotiators are trying to reach a compromise on the measure that specifies people are protected by the state’s self-defense law if they reasonably believe force is necessary. FAA forecast: High air fares most of this decade WASHINGTON (AP) — Air fares are likely to stay high throughout this decade, as passenger travel grows but airline capacity shrinks, according to a government forecast issued Thursday. In its annual economic analysis, the Federal Aviation Administration said travelers won’t get much relief until airlines start getting more competition, which is years off. The FAA predicted that more airline mergers and consolidation will shrink the number of cities served and the number of flights available in the nation’s air travel network. U.S. airline travel is expected to nearly double over the next 20 years, the FAA said, but in the near term, airline capacity will shrink. The forecast is for the number of miles flown by paying passengers to rise from 815 billion in 2011 to 1.57 trillion in 2032, with an average increase of 3.2 percent a year. “Imagine a carrier the size of Jet Blue coming into the system every 10 months,” Michael Huerta, the FAA’s acting administrator, said in a statement. “That is the demand we are forecasting.” Airlines are expected to do their best to match the number of seats available to consumer demand so that planes fly as full as possible. Last month, Southwest, JetBlue, United, Delta, American and US Airways raised prices on many medium-length and long flights by $10 per round trip, citing the high cost of jet fuel. Airlines raised fares about a dozen times in 2011. The price of oil is expected to remain high, increasing to $110 a barrel by 2015 and $138 a barrel by 2032, the FAA noted. Major airports forecast to see the greatest growth in air traffic — better than 2.5 percent a year — are Midway in Chicago, John F. Kennedy International in New York, Washington Dulles International in Virginia, McCarran International in Las Vegas, Orlando International in Florida and Houston Intercontinental. Submit your items at
LOCAL/AREA Obituaries Pastor David Allen Terhune, 62 Pastor David Allen Terhune, 62, of Rochester, passed away at 1:45 a.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2012, at his residence. Dave was born in Bluffton on Jan. 17, 1950, to Thomas “Big Tom” and Dorothy Steffen Terhune. The oldest of the Terhune kids, Dave shared his childhood with two brothers, Keith and Kent, and a sister Kim. He was a 1968 graduate of Bluffton High School. During his high school years, Dave met Susan Captain, and they quickly became high school sweethearts. Their relationship evolved into a life long commitment when on Aug. 8, 1970, Dave and Susan married. Their marriage of more than 41 years produced three wonderful children, Brad, Clayton, and Nicole. Later came the added blessing of four grandchildren, Rachel, Daniel, Sarah, and Andrew, all dearly loved by their Papa. As a young man just out of high school patriotism beckoned him. Dave answered the call as a member of the U.S. Air National Guard. During his six-week boot camp he shared platoon membership with former U.S. President George W. Bush. During his stint he served as a jet engine mechanic. Returning to Bluffton he worked as a radio dispatcher for the Bluffton Police Department. It was their requirement that dispatchers be trained at the Fort Wayne Police Academy so dispatchers could also work patrol. Officer Terhune enjoyed working the beat and began his lifelong adventure serving humanity when he initiated the Police Athletic League Club. The PAL Club helped more than 200 kids daily, keeping them off the streets with a variety of gym activities, from kick boxing to basketball to occupy their time and crime rate was reduced by more than 40 percent. Answering a call to serve the ministry in 1975, Dave took classes at Taylor University while accepting a two-point charge, pastoring at the Petroleum United Methodist Church and the Phoenix United Methodist Church, both in central Indiana near Upland. Following his graduation from Taylor in 1981, Pastor Dave and Susan returned to Bluffton, and with great enthusiasm started the Sonlight Wesleyan Church. The congregation grew as it answered the spiritual needs for many of the community members. In 1984, Pastor Dave and Susan were sent to Bedford, Texas, where they founded the second Sonlight Wesleyan Church. With the church up and going, they followed their hearts back to the Midwest and became the assistant Pastor of Kentwood Community Church in Kentland, Mich. With a desire to lead, unlimited energy and an evangelical spirit, Pastor Dave and Susan were led to Plymouth. For the next nine years they transformed the Plymouth Wesleyan Church into a dynamic house of worship. After leaving the Plymouth area, Pastor Dave served as the senior pastor of the Lakeview Wesleyan Church in Marion for four years and then spent seven years leading the Park Place Wesleyan Church in St. Petersburg, Fla. As grandchildren were born and retirement years were getting closer, Dave and Susan began to feel the pull back to Indiana. After months of prayer and direction from the Lord, he gave his notice in May of 2009 to return to Indiana and start a new Wesleyan Church in Rochester Pastor David Terhune which he would simply name, The Cross. From the humble beginnings at the Rochester Middle School, to Alejandra’s Banquet Hall, to a final church home at the corner of 3rd and Main streets, the Lord has been at work through this faithful servant. With a heart for the community and those in need, The Cross is a blessed church that gives back. The Harbor House, the Just Work It Out program, the Jail Ministry, and Matthew’s Market are the four outreach ministries dear to the pastor’s heart. A little known fact about Pastor Dave is not long ago, he was bestowed an honorary Doctorate from Georgetown University for his unselfish work, leadership with a vision and purpose in the area of Humanities. Our community is a better place, with the innovative ideas that were implemented and became reality, because of this Pastor. A great humanitarian, his influence has a ripple effect that has impacted thousands of lives. He will long be remembered for his compassionate heart and genuine love for Jesus. He lived his life with a passion to win souls for the Lord. He often quoted and encouraged people to live by his favorite prayer/poem: Others Lord, help me to live from day to day, In such a self-forgetful way. That even when I kneel to pray, My prayer shall be for…Others Others, Lord, yes others Let this my motto be. Help me live for others, That I may live like Thee. Dave is lovingly remembered by his wife and best friend, Susan; a daughter, Nicole Terhune of Indianapolis, two sons, the Rev. Brad (Kari) Terhune and their children, Rachel, Daniel, Sarah and Andrew of Marion, and Clayton Terhune (fiancé Mackenzie Depferd of Dallas, Texas); parents, Tom and Dorothy Terhune of Bluffton; a sister, Kim Smith of Fort Wayne; and two brothers, Keith (Patty) Terhune of Olympia, Wash., and Kent Terhune of Bluffton. He was preceded in death by his mother and father-in-law, Louis and Doris Captain. Pastor Dave would like to share the plan of Salvation with you, one more time... • All of us have sinned- Romans 3:23 • The cost of Sin is separation from God -Romans 6:23 • We all must be Born Again- John 3:3 • We must believe Jesus is the Savior, and we must receive him into our life- John 1:12 • Ask Him to Love You, Start living for JESUS A celebration of the life of David Terhune will be at 2 p.m. Monday, March 12, in the Plymouth Wesleyan Church, 11203 S. Michigan St., Plymouth, with Mr. Walker Conley, Pastor Don Bayne and Pastor John Branch officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials may be made to The Crossn Benevolence Fund, 100 W. 3rd St., Rochester, IN 46975. Online condolences: www.goodfamilyfh.com Suzanne Kathryn Eiler-Miller, 86 Suzanne Kathryn Eiler- Elaine Frieden of North Man- Miller, 86, of Zionsville, chester, and her dear friend passed away Tuesday, March Helen S. Kogan of Zionsville, 6, 2012, surrounded by her survive her. Also surviving three daughters and son. are her children, James E. She was born on June 30, (Serene) Miller of Oxford, 1925, in North Manchester, Ohio; Gail L. (Robert) Suer of to Cecil L. and Mae E. Eiler, Muncie, Lora J. (Jim) Jones- She completed her studies at McClure, M.D. of Muncie Manchester College with high- and Gretchen J. (Jim) Ratliff est honors. She was an accom- of Indianapolis; and her many plished gardener, calligrapher, artist, and literary editor. She was past president of Suzanne Eiler-Miller grandchildren. Private services will be held in North Manchester, offi- the Indiana State Medical Auxciated by her cousin, the Rev. iliary and Charter Member of Callig- J.P. Freeman. raphy Guild of Indiana. She supported The Meeks Mortuary and Crematory the American Pianists Association, is in charge of arrangements. American Lung Association, and Eagle Memorial contributions may be made Creek Nature Preserve. She will remain to the American Pianists Association, a creative inspiration to her family and North Manchester College, or the Amer- friends. ican Lung Association. Her husband, John D. Miller, M.D., Online condolences: www.meeksmor- preceded Suzanne in death. Her sister, tuary.com D. Martelle Rhoton, 82, of Noblesville and formerly of Montpelier, died at 3:45 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at the Indiana Heart Hospital in Indianapolis. She was born on June 14, 1929, in Blackford County, to Sherman Jerry and Mabel (Swindler) Helm. Surviving relatives include four sons, Estel R. (Carolyn) Rhoton of Lebanon, Steve R. (Lee) Rhoton of Noblesville, Jay (Lisa) Rhoton of Poneto and Dee T. (Jo) Rhoton of Knob Noster, Mo.; four sisters, Imogene (Dwight) Schmidt of Hartford City, Donna Lou (Don) Brown of Montpelier, Christine (Dean) Rinker of Hartford City and Joyce (Louie) Willmann of Hartford City; one brother, Bud D. Martelle Rhoton, 82 (Rosemary) Helm of Hartford City; and 11 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Joe Randall Rhoton; a daughter, Cris Arlene Rhoton; two brothers, Sherman and Dale Helm; and her former husband, Carl N. Rhoton. Calling hours will be from 3 to 7 p.m. Friday, March 9, at the Walker and Glancy Funeral Home in Montpelier. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 10, at the funeral home. Burial will be at Brookside Memorial Park in Montpelier. Online condolences: www.glancyfuneralhomes.com At closing Wednesday, March 7 Central States, Montpelier 1-888-935-1107 Cash corn $6.52, April corn $6.55, May corn $6.57, new crop corn 2012 $5.38, January 2013 corn $5.54. Cash beans $13.21, April beans $13.22, May beans $13.24, new crop beans 2012 $12.65, January 2013 beans $12.76. ALAS K A CRUISETO UR 7-nightcruise +5 nightsla n d Ju ly 28-Au g .9,2012 PAN AM A CANAL CRUISE Fu ll Tr a n sit-15 N ights Ja n .3 -18,2013 Arland Reinhard Tours 2470 N. Main • Bluffton, IN 824-5800 www.ArlandReinhard.com FORT WAYNE GUN SHOW Sat., March 10 • 9 AM-5 PM Sun., March 11 • 10 AM-3 PM RC-HOBBY SHOW & SWAP SAT., MARCH 10 10 AM-4 PM AUTO PARTS SWAP MEET Sun., March 11 9 AM-3 PM ALL AT THE MEMORIAL COLISEUM INFO 260-483-6144 THURSDAY, MARCH 8, 2012 • The News-Banner • Page 3 Finding corn Wells County woman's leader, Patty Baker, allows kindergartner, Jacob Runkel, to help with an activity titled "Where Can You Find Corn After it Leaves the Farmer's Field?" Indiana Farm Bureau supplied each county with 2 books titled "Corn" for 5 to 8 year olds and one for 8 to 11year olds. "The idea is to read and discuss these books to the appropriate ages and then donate the books to the school classroom or library. This week is Ag Week and today is National Ag Day. Farm Bureau wants to educate children about farming because most children are now three generations removed from the farm," said Baker. The students participated in several other activities demonstrating the importance of corn in thjeir lives. (Photo by Jasmine IIda) Police Notebook INCIDENTS City: Wednesday, 2:37 p.m., Sunset Drive. Officer investigated report of two males driving recklessly. Officer was unable to locate the driver. Wednesday, 2:42 p.m., Wells County Annex, 223 W. Washington St. Beth Davis reported the theft of a digital voice recorder and other equipment from the Wells County Commissioners room. Wednesday, 3:09 p.m., 800 block of Helen Drive. Officer spoke with a man and his son about reported harassment. Wednesday, 6:02 p.m., 700 block of Eastmoor Drive. Officer spoke with husband after wife asked officer to tell him to leave their residence. Another family member was given a no trespass warning. Wednesday, 11:06 p.m., 300 block of West Wabash Street. Officer responded to report of possible break in. The caller chased away two juveniles who were reportedly in his truck. Nothing was taken. Wednesday, 11:37 p.m., 200 block of North Bond Street. Officer assisted female with a child exchange. Wednesday, 11:42 p.m., Fastenal Company, 100 W. Monroe St. Officer spoke Harry J. Longenberger Calling: 1-8 p.m. Thursday. Funeral: 10:30 a.m. Friday at Apostolic Christian Church East. St. Rd. 124 East, Bluffton 824-3852 with drive who was parked at company. Driver said she was staying at Holiday Inn and soon went back to the hotel. Thursday, 1:03 a.m., 800 block of Avondale Drive. Officer attempted to locate a male reportedly walking around the area and under the influence of something. Thursday, 3:09 a.m., Pizza Hut. Officer stood by while employee left the business after employee said she saw a van parked nearby. County: Thursday, 9:23 a.m., 600W south of 600S, Poneto. Jonathan Wyatt reported someone took a well tank from a property he owns. Thursday, 6:36 p.m., Ossian Deli, 404 N. Jefferson St. Employee reported that a female in a white Grand Am left without paying for $30.80 in fuel. Thursday, 8:56 p.m., Ossian Deli, 404 N. Jefferson St., Employee reported that a male driver in a black diesel truck left without paying for $56 in fuel. Thursday, 9:02 p.m., 400 block of Parent Drive, Ossian. Caller reported that a teenager rapidly rang her doorbell and ran away as she opened the door. Caller said she saw the teen also ring doorbells at other houses. Officer could not locate. ACCIDENTS GRAIN PRICES Cash wheat $6.51, new crop wheat 2012 $6.46, January 2013 wheat $6.81. Agland Grain, Bluffton March corn $6.59, April corn $6.62, S/ O/N corn $5.33. March beans $13.15, April beans $13.14, S/O/N beans $12.57. March wheat $6.51, April wheat $6.44, J/A 2012 wheat $6.40. Looking for a way to save? You need to insure both your auto and your home, so why not save money in the process? Call today for a free, no-obligation look at auto and home discounts from American Family. Brad Alberson, Insurance Agent 107 West Wabash St Bluffton, IN 46714 American Family Mutual Insurance Company and its Subsidiaries American Standard Insurance Company of Wisconsin American Standard Insurance Company of Ohio American Family Insurance Company Home Office — Madison, WI 53783 amfam.com © 2008 001726 — Rev. 11/08 City: Chris T. Pfister, 50, rural Bluffton, was attempting to back into the post office parking lot when he drove a 2007 Dodge Ram into an adjacent alley. Pfister’s vehicle then struck a 2001 Oldsmobile Intrigue GX that Diane K. Mason, 60, Bluffton, was driving south through the alley. Damage exceeded $2,500. FIRE Wednesday, 2:13 p.m., 191 N. Wausau Court. Bluffton Fire Department responded to smell of natural gas in the laundry room. Leak was coming from water heater. Firefighters shut off gas and advised them to contact landlord. ARRESTS Leo N. Bridenthal, 21, Bluffton; domestic battery and adult probation violation. No bond set. TICKETS Gary D. Rhodes, 504 E. Townley St.; illegal storage of junk. Matthew G. Reinhard, 322 W. Wabash St.; illegal storage of junk. Dana M. Horn, 23, Fort Wayne; seat belt violation, 500 block of North Main Street. Amber K. Grove, 20, Bluffton; seat belt violation, Main and Johnson streets. •Exclusive Bereavement Gifts •Huge selection of permanent florals for Spring •Unique solar-powered gifts Janet’s Garden Center and Gifts 1225 S. Scott St. - Bluffton (South of CVS) (260) 824-2695 Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9-5; Sat. 9-4 www.janetsgardencenter.com (260) 827-0581 Bus balberso@amfam.com
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