How Would Ottenweller Vote?

FORT WAYNE, Ind. — A former Indiana mayor who won over voters in the 1930s is proving less popular with modern city leaders trying to choose a name for a new government center.

Harry Baals (bawlz) is the runaway favorite in online voting to name the new building in Fort Wayne. But Deputy Mayor Beth Malloy tells The Journal Gazette that the city probably won’t name 200 E. Berry St. after its longest tenured mayor because of the jokes it could inspire. "We love Fort Wayne, too," she said told the newspaper Monday. "We're not going to make any decisions that look bad."
As of 2:30 p.m. today, the name had about 6,800 votes at www.feedbackfortwayne.org.
The Anthony Wayne Government Center had moved into second place, with 408 votes. The Eugene Johnson Memorial Center had 394 votes, Renaissance Square had 365 and The Rudisill Center had 334.


Supporters say it’s unfair that the former mayor can’t be recognized simply because his name makes some people snicker. But others say they don’t want the city to become the target of jokes.


His descendants now pronounce their last name "bales."


City spokesman Frank Suarez told the newspaper that the city has no regrets about opening the name selection up to people online.


"It is a new way of reaching out to the community," he told The Journal Gazette. "The fact that 17,000 votes have come in tell us the buzz created by this is really good. When was the last time somebody could say they had fun with their government? We've had fun with this."


Online voting ends Friday, then the mayor will choose from several finalists.

POP'S TOP TEN

If you weren't there Monday night you missed a very special birthday for Josie's 2nd. Pops gives us the TOP TEN thoughts going through Josie's mind.

• "Oh sure, I get two candles, Mimi got hundreds"
• "I hope Pops adds some of those neat special effects to this, so you feel like you're right there"
• "Watch, I'll bet Carson blows out the can.........."
• "Great, another thing I'm not good at!" (after 12th attempt at blowing out the two candles)
• "Mom better be recording "Pee-Wee's Playhouse""
• "So now I know --- six pieces of cake is my limit"
• "All I know is someone better be giving me an iPad"
• "What am I supposed to do with this Labron James Pacers jersey?"
• "There's no better gift than cash ...... am I right guys?"
• "Now maybe Justin Bieber will notice me"

Josie's "2nd"

From Mimi's Kitchen

Baboon Breath Chili

You should wear a raincoat if you partake in this beauty

Cut in half to serve 5 – 12 ½ baboons

Ingredients

2 tablespoons butter

3 tablespoons bacon grease, or canola oil

2 red bell peppers, diced (about 2 cups)

2 jalapenos, minced (about 2 tablespoons)

3 Anaheim chiles, roasted, peeled, chopped

3 poblano chiles, roasted, peeled, chopped

2 yellow onions, diced (about 2 cups)

1 head garlic, minced (about 1/4 cup)

1 pound boneless chuck, trimmed and cut into 1/4-inch cubes

2 pounds ground beef, coarse grind
1 pound bulk Italian sausage
2 teaspoons granulated onion
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
3 tablespoons chili powder
2 teaspoons hot paprika
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons ground coriander
2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons kosher salt
2 teaspoons freshly ground black pepper
2 cups tomato sauce
1 cup tomato paste
12 ounces lager beer
1 cup chicken stock
2 (15.5-ounce) cans pinto beans, with juice
2 (15.5-ounce) cans kidney beans, with juice
Directions

In large stock pot over high heat, add butter and bacon grease. Add bell pepper, jalapeno, chiles and onion and cook until caramelized, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute a minute longer. Add chuck and brown. Add ground beef and sausage to brown and stir gently, trying not to break up the ground beef too much. Cook until meat is nicely browned and cooked through, about 7 to10 minutes. Add in granulated onions, granulated garlic, chili powder, paprika, cumin, coriander, cayenne, salt and pepper and cook for 1 minute. Add in tomato sauce and paste and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in beer and chicken stock. Add beans, lower heat and simmer for 2 hours.

Bits & Pieces ............

Mist Fortune

Mimi and I enjoyed a wonderfull evening of short films in La Jolla last night with the Holtz'. This was the opening short film. It was made by a 16 year old highschool student.

She'll Be Missed

Dorothy Meyer Depew, 94 Wife, Mother, Teacher, Realtor. ESCONDIDO -- Born Chicago, Illinois, October 23, 1916, Dorothy died in Pasadena, California, on Friday, January 28, 2011, at 94 years of age. Longtime resident of Pasadena and Escondido, California, she was the matriarch of eight children, ten grandchildren and eleven great- grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husband, Joseph; and daughter, Deborah. Dor was known for her charm, exuberance, and indomitable spirit. She warmly welcomed all who crossed her threshold, and her sparkle will be missed by all who knew and loved her. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m., Thursday, February 3rd at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Catholic Church in Altadena. A viewing and Rosary will be held prior to Mass at the church starting at 10 a.m. The church is located at 1879 Lake Avenue, Altadena. A graveside service and burial will be held at 2 p.m., Friday, February 4th at Oak Hill Cemetery, 2640 Glenridge Road in Escondido. Donations may be made in lieu of flowers, to Father Richard Thiele, c/o Joanne Braun, 10705 Cherry Hills Drive, Cherry Valley, Calif., 92223. Father Thiele is a Redemptorist Missionary working in Lagos, Nigeria. Arrangements are being handled by Cabot & Sons Funeral Directors in Pasadena, California. Sign the Guest Book online obits.nctimes.com