Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 52, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 29 December 2011 — Page 7

Stone Creek Homes bringing jobs to the area

By Caml Arens CORRESPONDENT PLYMOUTH Stone Creek Homes will be moving its corporate headquarters to Plymouth bom Nebraska, according to David Ferguson, president and CEO. Ferguson made the announcement at the Christmas party this month for all of employees and families from the Plymouth plant Ferguson said the quality and work ethic Of the eiiployks at the Plymouth location is prompting him to move the headquarters here. Ferguson, who is originaUy from Plymouth, said, “This is an opportunity to pay forward." Ferguson left Plymouth 38 years ago, but has never forgotten what die community has to offer. As he was making decisions concerning the location to manufacture a line of four-bedroom lodge homes, one of the considerations was to expand the work force and hours of nis 100,000 square foot plant in Central City, Neb., but ultimately he made the choice to begin manu-

Nuts about seasoned nuts recipes

So far this year I have written about many of my favorite, and consequently, your favorite holiday foods, candies, cookies, cheese balls and now seasoned peanuts and nuts. As I began writing on this subject let me say that I have many more holiday favorites, such as eggnog and peppermint ice cream, but this column is about nuts. I am sure many of you have a memory of the bowl of nuts with the metal nut cracker and die picking tools that are used to remove the nutmeats. I am not sure of the history behind this but we always had these when I was growing up and you often see nuts in their shell as a part of holiday fruit and cheese baskets. Now a little about the science of the nufc although die botanical definition is slightly different the word "nut" commonly refers to a seed or fruit with an edible kernel surrounded by a hard or brittle shell. By this definition nuts commonly used in the kitchen include almonds, brazil nuts, cashews, chestnuts, hazelnuts, macadamias,

peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, pistachios, and walnuts. Nuts play a great variety of roles in the kitchen. Nuts add texture to almost every category of dish, from breakfast foods to desserts. At breakfast, nuts appear in dry cereals such as granola. They can be added to breakfast muffins or sprinkled cm top of fruit compote. When we toast or roast nuts, they make a pleasing

tttton for Dissolution of Marrlsgs On September 2, 20:11, Shannon Males filed a Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage from Roxanne Mates in the Elkhart County Circuit Court under cause number 20C01-1109-PR-122. The case is entitled Marriage of Mates. The whereabouts of Ms. Mates are unknown. After a hearing, the divorce between Rozanne Mates and Shannon Mates will be final. If Ms, Mates wishes to answer the complaint, she will need to do so in writing to the Court within 30 days of the last publication of this notice. Shannon Males is represented by Megan J, Meekins at Just Help: Elkhart County Legal Advocacy Center, 400 W. Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526, (574) 537-8592. Daotmtar 15,22,29,2011 AN7759 Nollcs of Filing of Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Motion for Emergency Custody of Minor Children On December 6, 2011, Eric Brown filed a Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Motion for Emergency Custody of Minor Children (cause number 20D06-1112-DR-00320), Eric Brown is requesting emergency custody of parties' minor children, Zachary and Haley. After 60 days and a final hearing, the divorce between Eric Brown and Lisa Brown will be final Usa Brown is advised to contact Elkhart Superior Court 6 to inform them of her current address us-, ing the above-listed cause num-

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facturing in die former Shamrock Homes plant on Markley Road. At die grand opening of die plant Ferguson said, "Stone Creek, in this first project is building a workforce housing for the oil and gas drilling industry." He attributes die company's success to die employees; "We invest in our people, our homes and our communities." His business card indudes die phrase "Building Communities, Changing Lives." He said, "Changing lives is die number one importance in our business strategy. Every human being who works for Stone Creek Homes is our single most valued asset" During the holiday gathering, Ferguson said, "We love and care for them just like our family. These are the employees who really generate our business. We have no chance but to be successful. It isn't about capital, technology, or financial assets and certainly not the management It's the folks on the ground. That is why we are here."

addition to salads and sauteed vegetables. Two examples that many of you enjoy are toasted English walnuts with raw Belgian endive or sauteed almonds with green beans. Because of their texture and oily richness, nuts are widely used in main courses. Now that I have you thinking about nuts, how about buttery sauteed almonds or toasted pine nuts spooned on top of pan fried fish? They add so much in appearance and texture. During the holiday season and following in the winter months, chestnuts are often braised with chicken, game or pork. Peanuts are the unusual ingredient in chicken and groundnut (peanut) stew (from western Africa). Iranian cooks braise duck in a walnut and pomegranate sauce. Toasting nuts brings out their full flavor and crisps their texture. Nuts used in pastries, cakes, cookies, salads, sautes, and stuffing are almost always improved by a brief toasting in a 325 degree oven. To toast nuts, I suggest you use a rimmed baking sheet like a jelly

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attorney. Mr. Brown is represented by Megan J. Meekins at Just Help: Elkhart County Legal Advocacy Center, 400 W. Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526 (574) 537-8592 December 29,2011. January 5,12,2012 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ELKHART SS: IN THE ELKHART COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 20Q01-1106-MI-41 IN RE HE PETITION OF: Amy Jo Zook FOR THE CHANGE OF NAME OF TAYLOR ANN MCARTHUR a minor To: TAYLOR ANN BLABAUGH PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE OF A MINOR AMY JO ZOOK, hereby gives notice that she has filed a petition in the Elkhart Superior Court requesting that minor child, Taylor Ann McArthur name be changed to Taylor Ann 81abauglt. The petition has been assigned cause number 20C01-1106-MI-41. Date: June 23,2011 Amy Jo Zook Petitioner December 22.29,2011. January 5,2012 NOTICE OF GUARDIANSHIP OVER PERSON AND ESTATE OF MINOR CHILD On November 21, 2011. Maiyla Pullen filed a Verified Petition for Emergency Guardianship of a Minor Child Pending Notice and Hearing and a Verified Petition for Permanent Guardianship of a Minor Child in 20DOM111 -GU-00082 (In Re the Guardianship of Reagan Sievatz), After a hearing in that Court on January 6, 2012, absent any objection received, Ms.

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Production in Plymouth began Aug. 5 with only nine employees. By Mid-September the fint unit was loaded and headed for a remote site in North Dakota. The number of employees has now increased to more than 45. Ferguson said here are more than 600 applications for die Plymouth plant, and plans are to increase the workforce to 75 in the near future. "We will be working between Christmas and New Year's when many other plants have to shirt down," he said. "We are grateful for die business." The units feature four separate rooms, complete with kitchens, bathrooms, and sleeping accommodations. The design allows fen' a washer/ dryer area that is shared • by all. Ferguson said he came up with die concept that has proven to be very popular. "It is a blessing," he said, explaining that workers on the gas and oil lines often work for several weeks out in the fields, and usually in areas without hotels nearby.

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roll pan. Stir the nuts or shake the sheet occasionally, and remove the nuts when fragrant; they will crisp as they cool. When a recipe requires only 1 or 2 tablespoons toasted nuts, the preferred method is to place whole or ground nuts in a dry skillet oveflow heat. Stir constantly until aromatic oils are released and nuts color slighdy, this is usually about two to four minutes depending on the size of the nut. Remove from the pan to cool. I really like orange-flavored pecans and spiced peanuts. Nuts and peanuts are not inexpensive but if you plan some time and use a low oven temperature you can make some

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manent Guardian of Reagan Slevatz (DOB 03/05/2008). Any interested or related parties are directed to file an objection with Elkhart Superior Court 1, 315 S. 2nd Street, Elkhart, IN 46516, Objections must be filed within 30 days of the last date of publication of this notice. Ms. Pullen is represented by Just Help; Elkhart County Legal Advocacy Center, 400 W. Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526. Just Help may be contacted by calling (574) 537-8592. December 22.29.2011, January 5.2012 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ELKHART IN THE ELKHART CIRCUIT COURT 2011 TERM CAUSE NO. 20C01-1111 -ES-28 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF ROSALIE KEPLER NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on the 18th day of November, 2011, Rosemary Ryan was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Rosalie Hapler, deceased, who died OVI May 24, 2011. All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims wiN be forever barred. Dated at Goshen, Indiana, this 18th day of November, 2011. Wdndy Hudson dark, Elkhart Circuit Court Loren R, Stoat, #363-20 KINDIG & BLOAT; PC Attorney for the Estate P.O. Box 31 102 Heritage Parkway Nappanee, Indiana 46550-0031 (574)773-7998 Daeambar 22,25, SOII ANSS47

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Photo by Carol Anders Brent Roberts, 4, as he gets his picture taken, teds Santa what he' wants for Christmas and was surprised to get an early gift from him.

He said the new type units will make their lives a little easier and their time off more pleasant. The demand of the product led to the

winter months. Here is a recipe for one of my favorites: Spiced Pecans. Spiced Pecans ' 1 egg white 2 Tbsp. orange juice concentrate 1 pound pecans 1/2 cup sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon Beat eeg white and concentrate until frothy. Stir in pecans to coat. Combine dry seasonings and add to coated pecans. Pour onto a jelly roll pan and . bake at 225 degrees F for one hour, turning every 15 minutes as they're baking. This next recipe for spiced peanuts is wonderful as is, but can be altered to suite your tastes. You can make it spicier by adding crushed red pepper flakes, cayenne pepper or substitute other spices for the ones listed. Be creative and enjoy! Spiced Peanuts 1 large egg white * * 1 Tbsp. water

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opening of a plant in Texas within, the last few months and Ferguson, is in the midst of negotiating for a manufacturing site in Etna Green.

1 pound raw shelled peanuts 1/2 cup superfine sugar 1 Tbsp. fine salt 2 tsp. ground chili powder 2 tsp. ground cumin 1-1/2 tsp. ground coriander 1 tsp. ground allspice Preheat oven to 300 degrees F. Beat egg white and water in a large bowl until frothy. Add peanuts and toss well to coat. Drain in a colander for 8 minutes. Combine sugar, salt, chili powder, cumin, coriander and allspice in a bowl. Toss peanuts with sugar mixture to coat. Spread peanuts on baking sheet(s) in a single layer. Bake 10 minutes. Shake the baking sheet(s) to stir peanuts and reduce oven temperature to 275 F. Bake 55 minutes longer, shaking baking sheet(s) occasionally. Remove from the oven and shake baking sheet(s) to loosen peanuts, allow to cool 30 minutes. Store in an airtight container or freeze. Yields 3-3 A cups.

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