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We would like to extend our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family of Michael Ray Conner. Obituary from Shoemaker Funeral Home Michael Ray Conner, 74, of Otterbein, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Born on August 27, 1949, in Lafayette, he was the son of the late Charles & Dorothy "Dixie" (Franklin) Conner. Mike, a 1967 graduate of Benton Central High School & 1971 graduate of Indiana Central College, excelled not only in academics but also as a basketball player under the guidance of Hall of Fame Coach Angus Nicoson. Throughout his life, Mike dedicated himself to farming & raising champion Angus cattle. His passion for education led him to teach at Williamsport, Seeger, & LaVille High Schools. Mike's coaching legacy extended to various high schools, including Williamsport, Seeger, LaVille, Benton Central, & Lafayette Jefferson. Elected to the Warren County REMC Board of Directors in 1986, Mike served as the Board President since 2008. His commitment extended to the Wabash Valley Power Association, where he served on the Board of Directors since 2005, holding the position of President in 2013 & 2014. Additionally, Mike served as the President for Benton Community School Corporation Board of Directors. A devoted member of Connection Point Church & the American Angus Association, Mike's interests also included being an enthusiastic fan of Purdue Sports & the Chicago Cubs. He is survived by his 3 children, Amy (Greg) Allison, Gary (Jessica) Conner, & Rachel (Mike) Dukes, along with 6 grandchildren, Nathan, Ryan, Carter, Connor, Calvin & Caleb, 3 siblings, Penny (Harry) Dunwoody, Jan Conner, & Chuck (Dru) Conner & many nieces & nephews. Visitation to celebrate Mike's life will be held on Thursday, January 18, 2024, from 4-8 PM at Connection Point Church, 2541 Cumberland Ave., West Lafayette, IN. Additional visitation & a Funeral Celebration is scheduled for 10 AM & 11 AM respectively on Friday, January 19, with Pastor Jeff Carlson officiating. A private burial will follow at Pond Grove Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Kingdom Builders-Connection Point Church. Shoemaker Funeral Home, Otterbein, is assisting Mike's family. Condolences can be shared on the Shoemaker Funeral Home- Otterbein, Indiana Facebook page or http://www.shoemakerfh.com.

We would like to extend our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family of Donald C. Bloom. Obituary from Angelcrest, Inc. Donald C. Bloom, 78 of Westville, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024.  He was born April 25, 1945 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada the son of the late John Donald Bloom and Doris (Haskell) Carnegie. Donald’s love and passion was raising Angus cattle, which took him many places and provided many friendships over the years.  Locally, he served as Superintendent of the Porter County Beef Project for 25 years, Porter County Fair Board for over 25 years, past President of the 4-H Council, past President of NWI Angus Association and past President of the Indiana Angus Association.  Donald was also a member of the National Western Stock Show in Denver, CO and an honorary member of the American Angus Foundation.  He enjoyed collecting antique tractors, attending cattle shows with his grandkids Bryce and Zayda, the National Western Angus Bull Sale, where he served as a judge in 2004, and helping his wife, Carol, with the Bloom Animal Clinic. On February 2, 1974, Donald married Carol Payne who survives along with their daughter, Deanna (Josh) Hofing and children, Bryce and Zayda; step-son, Rex (Jennifer) Hayes and children, Logan, Kyle, and Wyatt; step-daughter, Denise (Dale) Klopfenstein and children, Katrena and Tyler; siblings, Sharon Provins, Wendy (John) Dike, and Ross (Linda) Carnegie; and special nephew, Donald (Janice) Provins.  He was also preceded in death by his daughter Lisa Bloom in 2007. A visitation will be held on Thursday, January 11, 2024 from 2:00-7:00 PM at Moeller Funeral Home 104 Roosevelt Rd., Valparaiso, with a Funeral Service on Friday, January 12th at 11:00 AM.  Burial will follow at Angelcrest Cemetery, Valparaiso in conclusion a luncheon. In lieu of flowers, memorials are requested to the family to establish a memorial in Donald’s name with the Porter County Beef Project.

The next SIAA meeting will be Thursday, January 11 at Pewter Hall in Brownstown with a meal served at 6:00 pm and the meeting to begin around 6:50.  The speaker for the evening will be Henry Smith of Smithland Angus Farm in Russell Springs, KY.  Henry is also an American Angus Assoc board member. Ladies, the application for the American Angus Auxiliary Women Connected conference is now available online and the deadline is January 10.  The application can be accessed at indianaangus.com Make sure you get your $80 dues paid ASAP if you want your membership listed on the SIAA page of the Indiana Angus News this year.  There will be 5 issues. Also be sure to get your sale offering nominations to Duane Stephens this month. Submitted by Kathy Wilson, SIAA secretary kjowilson80@gmail.com

SWIAA will meet Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 6:00 pm EST. All interested in Indiana angus cattle are welcome to attend! Stoll's Lakeview Restaurant 15519 US Highway 231 Loogootee, IN 47553 Meal: $20.00, plus drink and tax Speaker: Ray Wasburn Owner of Elite Nutrions, Carbondale, IL

See full news article from American Angus Association here. The American Angus Auxiliary invites women to apply for the 2024 Angus Women Connected Conference happening March 25-27, in Wooster, Ohio, at the Certified Angus Beef Culinary Center. This year’s theme is “Making Meaningful Connections.” The Auxiliary will select twenty women from diverse backgrounds to attend the biennial event. Auxiliary President Karla Knapp encourages all to apply. “It is a wonderful time spent with women from across the country gathering together for education, networking, fun and fellowship,” said Knapp, who has attended as an applicant and executive committee member. “It’s a truly special event that only occurs every other year, so you certainly don’t want to miss your opportunity to attend.” The conference registration, lodging and meals are provided at no cost thanks to the generous support of the Angus Foundation. Participants are responsible for the cost of travel to and from Ohio. However, group ground transportation from the Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (CLE) will be arranged. Applicants must be at least 21 years of age. The deadline to apply is Jan. 10, and accepted applicants will be notified no later than Feb. 1. The application is now open, online at: Women Connected Application.

Lamb Farms Event Center 4338 North 500 East Lebanon, IN December 9, 2023 This meeting was moved to Lamb’s Event Center due to scheduling conflict at Boone Co. Fairgrounds. Present- Clint Coverdale, Pres. Elect. Joe Horstman, Vice President. Melanie Ritz, Treasurer. Julie Innis Treasurer. Jeff Sherfield, Past President. Directors- Cortney Hill Dukehart Cates , Jeff Innis, Jim Lindley, Leslie Carmichael, Sandy Carmichael, Rex Kovert, Kevin Newman, Dr. Bruce Lamb, Jerry Ott, Dr. Phil Howell, Kevin Swaim, Randy Bush, Loran Wilson, Other- Julia Wickard, Chris Wickard, Krista Stillwell, Marlene Dukehart, Bob Hill, Josh Hofing, Deanna Hofing, Kim Tuggle, Burke Tuggle, Kathy Wilson, Bob Dragani Clint Coverdale President Elect was acting as President due to absence of President Steve Patton welcomed everyone at 12:19 pm He thanked those involved in arranging this meeting at the last minute. Secretary’s Report- Julie Innis shared this with all directors via email two times as well as a hard copy at the meeting. Kevin Newman made a motion to accept the report as presented. Jerry Ott 2nd the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously. Treasurer’s Report- Melanie Ritz presented- see attached. She clarified our CD with Old National Bank is making minimal interest rate. She would like to reinvest at a better rate. Jeff Sherfield made a motion to allow this transaction. The motion was 2nd by Dr. Bruce Lamb. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously. Dr. Bruce Lamb made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Jerry Ott 2nd the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously. Budget & Finance Report- No report Activities and Show Report- Clint Coverdale announce the Hoosier Beef Congress had 14 steers- 70 heifers representing the Angus breed. He is working on the Preview Show with a date of June 15 & 16th at the Boone County Fair grounds. Membership Report- Jeff Sherfield read a bio about Liz Jensen. Liz asked him to announce membership dues were collected on 16 new members. Currently we have 191 total memberships, and this includes the 16 new members. History Report- Kevin Swaim shared he had no report. Dr. Bruce Lamb shared a historical document in the form of a map showing Angus Breeders listed throughout the state from the 1970’s. There were 288 breeders identified on this map. Don Lamb spoke to our group. He graciously agreed to let us use his facility due to the last-minute issues with the Boone County Fairgrounds. He shared ISDA meat and poultry intermediary loan program. Which involves money from USDA, to expand facilities. RFSI resilient foods systems infrastructure. Anything from the farm to the plate, this is a grant program to support producers. Annual Dinner Report- No report. Feb. 17th is a proposed date, based on availability of facilities. We are looking at Stookey’s again this year. We will need help getting donations for the semen auction. National Angus Board Report- Loran Wilson shared information regarding grading meat. He recently was in Wooster OH at the CAB headquarters. He stated the board is looking at the Ranch to Table if it qualifies for CAB how can it be graded not just Federal Inspection. The CAB are looking at possible camera grading. He shared it is supposedly more accurate than a human grading. A human grader can be more subjective vs. objective. Equipment costs are not very expensive. Right now, the equipment is 3500.00. If your beef meets these qualifications, you could put your farm or brand name behind it. There is extensive training in using the equipment. It is in the investigation stage right now. He also announced Cattlemen’s Congress in Kansas in early Jan. He thanked Indiana for all 5/6 delegates attending the convention in Orlando. He is serving on the Activities Committee and Foundation Board. Auxiliary Report- Cortney Hill Dukehardt Cates announced Junior Princesses Hadley Korniak, Victoria Koors, Gracie Harris, Emma Miller & Piper Cates. Princess Zayda Hofing. Queen Allie Howell. The auxiliary voted to donate money to support Jr. fellowship activity in the amount of $600.00 Jr. Report- Deanna Hofing announced new Junior Officers Roslyn Kidwell President, Vice President Delaney Waterman Secretary Bryce Hofing, Treasurer Jacob Wickard. She shared that they are planning a fellowship activity at Top Golf. She also shared Indiana has not hosted a Jr. National for a while. She shared and we discussed the possibility of us hosting the Eastern Regional. This year is in Pennsylvania, then Louisiana and possibly in Indiana 2026. Old Business- Kevin Swaim announced he attended the ISF breed managers meeting. 4- H Heifers will show Aug 3rd. Steers Aug. 4 th Open Show will be Aug7th. ISF will allow 4- H cattle to stay in the barns until the Open Show. Judges were announced as options right now. Open show Cody Lauderman 1st choice. 2nd Dan Demeyer, 3rd Bruce Stertzbach, 4th Andy Higgins. This will be a 1-year obligation 4- H judges – Shane Bidwell, Tyler Bush, Travis Penbrook, Kendall Brenner Chris Mullidan. Loran Wilson explained the ISF has priced us out of the possibility of hosting another Jr. National Show. He has an Activities Committee meeting soon and he could let them know if we were interested in hosting. 500-700 head are expected to come to an Eastern Regional Show. There was discussion about facilities that might be available. Clint asked for volunteers for a committee to investigate the possibility of us hosting an Eastern Regional Show. Deanna Hofing. Dr. Lamb, Kevin Swaim volunteered to investigate facilities options and other information. New Business- Krista Stillwell announced she recently received an email for the grant cycle for the Boone County Fairgrounds use. We would have to apply for the 1st cycle. She wanted to make sure we wanted to apply for this grant. The more participants an event has, the better chances that organization has of getting the grant. Jerry Ott share the American Herford Assoc. just announced a genetic defect making the cattle go blind around 1 yr of age. Dr. Phil Howell shared he was not able to attend the convention due to a recent illness. Communications Committee Report– Krista Stillwell reported for the committee. She reminded us that contract advertising contracts will go out after Christmas. We are seeing a drop in advertising and asked us to reach out to those related to the cattle business. Dr. Phil Howell mentioned our distribution list and how we need to keep this up. Krista then spoke about the value of membership and how to create a membership drive. A motion to close the meeting was made by Kevin Swaim. Dr. Phil Howell 2nd the motion. The motion was voted on and passed unanimously. Clint Coverdale opened the new meeting for election of officers. Joe Horstman presented for the Nomination Committee a slate of officers. Clint Coverdale- President Joe Horstman- President Elect Carla Dawson- Vice President Julie Innis-Secretary Melanie Ritz-Treasurer Clint Coverdale asked for nominations from the floor. There were none. Nominations were closed. Motion Jeff Sherfield made a motion to accept the slate of officers as presented. The motion was 2nd by Dr. Bruce Lamb. Announcements- Jeff Shefield announced the IBCA mtg. Jan. 13th Bryan Shuter is new director. IBCA area meetings started today and will run through the 18th . Jeff Sherfield thanked everyone for the opportunity to be part of the officer team. Loran Wilson announced the Southern end of the state is hosting a workshop on Jan. 18th Orange Co. hosting a weaning forum. He had flyers to pass out. He also stated they are seeing tremendous results in the Angus Link program. 18 to 20 cents a lb premium. He asked if anyone knew what happened to the boxes and a metal cactus with lights that disappeared too. Jeff Sherfield motion to adjourn the meeting. The motion was 2nd by Kevin Swaim. The motion passed was voted on and passed unanimously.

The next SIAA meeting will be Thursday, December 14, at Pewter Hall in Brownstown. The meal will begin at 6:00 pm and the meeting will begin around 6:50 pm. Indiana Agricultural Fencing out of Columbus will be presenting the program. Indiana Angus will be meeting this Saturday, Dec. 9, at the Boone County Fairgrounds in Lebanon. The royalty contest will begin at 8:30 am, the Auxiliary meeting begins at 9:00 am, Junior meeting at 10:00 am, lunch at 11:00 am, and Directors meeting at 12:00 pm.

Angus exhibitors led 234 entries at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Junior Angus Show, November 12 in Louisville, Ky. Andy Musgrave, Pittsfield, Ill., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Grand Champion Owned Female Gohr Saras Dream 2020 won grand champion owned female at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Junior Angus Show, Nov. 12 in Louisville, Ky. Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the February 2022 daughter of PVF Insight 0129. She first claimed junior champion - division 2. Andy Musgrave, Pittsfield, Ill., evaluated the 232 entries. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photos. Reserve Grand Champion Owned Female Core Annie Lu 24K 230K won reserve grand champion owned female at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Junior Angus Show, Nov. 12 in Louisville, Ky. Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind., owns the January 2022 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838. She earlier won reserve junior champion - division 2. Andy Musgrave, Pittsfield, Ill., evaluated the 232 entries. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photos. Owned Intermediate Champion Heifer Conley DT Sandy 2900 won owned intermediate champion heifer - division 1 at 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Junior Angus Show, Nov. 12 in Louisville, Ky. Mercedes Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photos. Owned Junior Heifer Calf Champion DCC Fout Ernestine 3363 won owned junior heifer calf champion - division 1 at 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Junior Angus Show, Nov. 12 in Louisville, Ky. Lauren Peddycord, Trafalgar, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photos. Owned Junior Heifer Calf Champion - Div 3 KCC GTC Annie Lu 3201 won owned reserve junior heifer calf champion - division 3 at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Junior Angus Show, Nov. 12 in Louisville, Ky. Hadley Hendrickson, Farmland, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photos. Reserve Grand Champion Bred-and-owned Female Deatsman SA Eventress 123-62 won reserve grand champion bred-and-owned female at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Junior Angus Show, Nov. 12 in Louisville, Ky. Collin Deatsman, Leesburg, Ind., owns the September 2022 daughter of SCC SCH 24 Karat 838. She earlier claimed senior calf champion - division 2 in the bred-and-owned and owned divisions. Andy Musgrave, Pittsfield, Ill., evaluated the 234 entries. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photography. Read more at American Angus Association

Angus exhibitors led 212 entries at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, November 14 in Louisville, Ky. Jeff Gooden and Reed Gooden, both of Kingsville, Mo., evaluated the entries before naming champions. Grand Champion Bull BNWZ Executive Decision 2219 won supreme champion overall and grand champion bull at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 14 in Louisville, Ky. Hunter Angus, Fair Grove, Mo., and Kayden Nowatzke, Michigan City, Ind., own the February 2022 son of PVF Insight 0129. He first claimed junior champion. Jeff Gooden and Reed Gooden, both of Kingsville, Mo., evaluated the 212 entries. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photos. Reserve Grand Champion Bull RGCC Making Headlines 452 won reserve grand champion bull at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 14 in Louisville, Ky. Sophia Royer, New Richmond, Ind., owns the April 2022 son of RGCC Alibi 318. He earlier won reserve junior champion. Jeff Gooden and Reed Gooden, both of Kingsville, Mo., evaluated the 212 entries. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photos. Reserve Junior Champion Heifer - Div 2 Core Annie Lu 24K 230K won reserve junior champion heifer - division 2 at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 14 in Louisville, Ky. Braylen Schaeffer, Hagerstown, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photos. Reserve Senior Heifer Calf Champion Seldom Rest Sandy 2230 won reserve senior heifer calf champion - division 1 at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 14 in Louisville, Ky. Zayda Hofing, Coatesville, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photos. Senior Heifer Calf Champion - Div 2 SCC Phyllis 2101 won senior heifer calf champion - division 2 at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 14 in Louisville, Ky. Houston Ferree, Sullivan, Ind., owns the winning heifer. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photos. Roll of Victory (ROV) Sire of the Year SCC SCH 24 Karat 838 won Roll of Victory (ROV) sire of the year at the 2023 North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE) Super Point Roll of Victory (ROV) Angus Show, Nov. 14 in Louisville, Ky. Stertzbach Cattle Co., Louisville, Ohio; Tim Schaeffer Show Cattle, Hagerstown, Ind.; and Ryan & Bridgette Van Zee, Sioux Center, Iowa, own the winning sire. Pictured from left are Tim Schaeffer, Dillon and Tay Stertzbach, holding Shay Stertzbach, Lauren Wolter, Miss American Angus, presenting; Amie and Bruce Stertzbach, and Taylor and Cade Stertzbach. Photo by Linde's Livestock Photos. Read more at American Angus Association

Champions in the ring received recognition at the 2023 Awards Dinner in Orlando, Florida. Angus cattle have a tradition of excellence in the show ring, and that history continues across the country each year. The American Angus Association® created the Roll of Victory (ROV) Show Program in 1984 to recognize show-winning animals, their sires, dams, breeders and owners on a per year basis. The ROV Show Heifer of the Year, Conley FRKG Queen Meg 1085; the ROV Bull of the Year, Conley Ransom 1810; and the ROV Breeder of the Year, Express Ranches, were honored at the 2023 Association Awards Dinner and Reception on November 5 in Orlando, Florida. The awards dinner was part of the Angus Convention program. “The 2022 to 2023 ROV show program included 20 shows across the country. The ROV program continues to showcase the top Angus cattle in the country as they compete for top honors every year,” said Caitlyn Brandt, director of events and junior activities. “We congratulate the winners on their achievements.” The ROV season runs from June 1 through May 31, and the 20 shows consist of seven Super ROV shows and 13 other recognized shows. Points for these shows are accumulated on an annual basis, rather than on accumulation of points over many years. The ROV Show Heifer of the Year was Conley FRKG Queen Meg 1085 owned by Houston Ferree of Sullivan, Indiana. The heifer received supreme and grand champion honors at the All-American Angus Breeders Futurity and the Atlantic National Show, grand champion honors at the Cattlemen’s Congress Show and reserve honors at the National Junior Angus Show. Pictured from left are Miss American Angus Kelsey Theis; Kylee and Ross Ferree, accepting on behalf of Houston; Case Conley; Kyle Conley; and Mark McCully, American Angus Association CEO. The ROV Show Bull of the Year was Conley Ransom 1810 bred and owned by Case Conley, Sulphur, OK. This bull was grand champion bull at the Southwestern Exposition Angus Show and reserve champion at the Atlantic National Show and Cattlemen’s Congress Show. Pictured from left are Miss American Angus Kelsey Theis; Case Conley; Kyle Conley; and Mark McCully, American Angus Association CEO. The ROV Breeder of the Year was Express Ranches of Yukon, Oklahoma. Express Ranches earned 844 points from the 20 eligible shows throughout the year. This is the 12th consecutive year Express Ranches has won the award. Pictured from left are Miss American Angus Kelsey Theis; Jarold Callahan, Donnie Robertson, Mark Squires, all of Express Ranches; and Mark McCully, American Angus Association CEO. For more information about the rules and regulations behind the ROV Show Program, visit https://www.angus.org/Show/RovVictoryProgram. - Written by Amber Wahlgren, Angus Communications

We would like to extend our thoughts, prayers and condolences to the family of Marvin Finke. Marvin was part of NicKatie Farm. Obituary from Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home Marvin Lee Finke, 95, passed away on Sunday November 5, 2023, at Miller’s Merry Manor, in Hope Indiana under Hospice care after a short illness. He was born May 20, 1928, to Albert H. Finke and Esther E.M. Armuth Finke in Columbus Indiana. He attended St. Peter’s Lutheran School and was a life member of St. Peter’s Lutheran Church where he was confirmed, an usher, an elder, and member of many boards. He graduated from Columbus High School in 1945 and had attended Clifford High School as a freshman and sophomore. He married Helen Gommel of Columbus in September 1951. They were blessed with three children, Susan Finke Scott, John M. Finke, both of Columbus, Indiana and Cyndy Shupe of Cadillac, Michigan. Helen passed away June 19, 1995. In December of 1998, he marred Pauline Luenebrink Schlehuser. Marvin was a lifelong grain and dairy farmer and a member of many farm and livestock organizations. He was awarded the Rural Service Award in 1986 and the Conservation Award in 1995. He won many awards in dairy production and showing. He and his family won the esteemed Holstein Progressive Breeder’s Registry award three years. He was also active in politics starting as precinct committeeman then County Council from 1970 to 1980. Eventually he became Bartholomew County Commissioner for three terms. Highlights of those years were conservative fiscal spending as commissioner in charge of the new county jail, Southern Crossing, and the Owens Bridge projects. He and wife Helen traveled the country roads and bridges many evenings a week looking for the projects. He enjoyed playing cards, sports, showing cattle, and mentoring young farmers. He was also a past member of the Drainage Board, Bartholomew County Library Board, and an early member of the Clifford Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife Pauline of 25 years, his three children, Susan, John, and Cyndy; stepchildren, Terry (Ruth) Schlehuser and Deena (Jon) Stoner; grandchildren, Betsy (Michael) Place, Nick Stoner, and Katie Stoner, all from Columbus. He was proceeded in death by his first wife Helen, his parents, his sisters and their spouses, Thelma (Ken) Breeden and Irma (Norman) Steinhaus, a grandson, Alan Schlehuser, and son-in-law, Steve Doughten. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday at Barkes, Weaver & Glick Funeral Home on Washington Street with the Rev. Tim Carter officiating. Family and friends may gather for visitation from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. until service time Thursday. He will be laid to rest next to his first wife at Garland Brook Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church or Helen Finke Children’s Collection of Hope Branch of Bartholomew County Library. Online condolences and special memories may be shared with the family at barkesweaverglick.com

West Central Indiana Angus Association Members, see the following message from Amy Liebrandt: Our WCIAA Annual Holiday/Election Meeting is scheduled for Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Stookey’s Restaurant in downtown Thorntown, IN. (125 East Main Street). We will meet at 6:00pm EST (fellowship/pay 2024 dues), Dutch Treat Dinner will be at 6:30pm. Please be mindful that gratuity is NOT included. Guest speaker Jeff Sherfield will be speaking on behalf of the IBCA on markets and livestock marketing. A very short business meeting and elections will be held after dinner. Please plan to join us for a great meal and an enjoyable evening. Spouses and guests are more than welcome to attend. You can also renew your WCIAA Membership for 2024 if you wish to that evening. Reservations are required – to efficiently plan for meal and seating needs. Please let Amy Liebrandt know by Monday, November 13, 2023, how many people from your party will be attending. Contact Amy at ashwillfarms@yahoo.com or text/call her cell 765-918-2976. We look forward to seeing you on November 18th!