Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 113, Number 12, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 3 April 1996 — Page 7

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CELEBRATE 60 YEARS—Don and Gladys Wagner will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary Thursday, April 11. they were married in Southwest April 11, 1936. They are the parents of three children: Larry Wagner and Mrs. Mike (Ann) Umbaugh of Nappanee, and Mrs. Mike (Donna Kay) Neff of Syracuse. They also have seven grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Wagner is retired from the U.S. Post Office, and the Wagners have lived in their home at 1954 E. Market St., Nappanee, most of their married life.

Children's CD-ROMs make learning fun

Learning has never been more fun at the Nappanee Public Library! A new selection of CDROMs are available in the Children’s Library; as follows. “Disney’s Aladdin Activity Center” (complete with the voice of Robin Williams!) guides children ages five and older into the Cave of Wonders, the Royal Palace and the Agrabah Marketplace. Choose games, puzzles and art activities at multiple skill levels, and watch six.different movie clips in the Sultan’s Theatre. “P.B. Bear’s Birthday Party,” for children age 3-6, is a charming interactive story created to develop first reading skills. Children are rewarded with sound effects and animation while learning new words. “Arthur’s Teac^rTrouble,” age 6-TO; 'builds reading skills-with sound effects, original music, humor and lots of animation. Arthur starts third grade, and discovers he has the infamous Mr. Ratbum for his teacher. Then he suddenly finds himself representing his class in the school-wide spellathon! Join Ms. Frizzle and the class on a wacky trip into Arnold’s body. “The Magic School Bus Explores the Human Body,” age 6-10, explores how the human body works with interactive science experiments and games. “Kid Pix Studio,” age 3-12, is a multimedia paint and animation program just for kids. Experiment with painting tools, patterns, rubber stamps and over 50 wacky brushes to create visual effects. Then add animation, video, sound effects and music to any picture or slide show production. The fun-filled characters, aniLocal woman earns CMA credential Connie J. Trueblood, CMA, of Nappanee, recently was informed that she has earned the prestigious Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) credential, as the result of scores scored on the January 26, 1996 American Association of Medical Assistants’ Certification Examination. She is employed at the Elkhart Clinic. The Certification Examination, administered by AAMA’s Certifying Board, tests clinical and administrative knowledge needed for competent medical assisting practice. Although medical assistants are employed in a wide range of healthcare delivery settings, medical assistants are the only allied health practitioners trained specifically for the physician’s office. There are over one million medical assistants working in the United States. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical assisting is projected to be one of the fastestgrowing occupations through the year 2000. The American Association of Medical Assistants is a professional association headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. In addition to sponsoring the examination, the AAMA provides continuing education programs,and other benefits for medical assistants.

mated pictures, friendly voices and engaging music in “Sammy’s Science House,” age 3-6, nurture a sense of wonder in the world of science. Children practice sorting, sequencing, predicting, constructing and classifying. Colorful characters in “Millie’s Math House,” age 2-5, teach children about numbers, counting, patterns, problem solving, size and geometric shapes. “Reader Rabbit’s Interactive Reading Journey,” age 4-7, is a complete leam-to-read program. This multimedia adventure integrates 40 leveled storybooks vyith over 100 skill-building lessons. Lifelike spoken help allows nonreaders to learn without adult supervision. Surprise animation and beautiful graphics make this a wonderful adventure! In the endearing story of “Just Grandma and Me,” age 3-8, Little Critter and Grandma take a bus to the beach and have a series of adventures. The sound effects, original music, humor and animation bring the story to life. The computer reads highlighted words aloud in English, Spanish or Japanese. “Early Math,” age 3-6, features Loid, an animated and talkative alien, as a personal math coach. Verbal instructions and simple point-and-click responses mean no reading or parental supervision is required. Progressing through increasing difficulty levels, the child learns counting, geometric shapes and pattern recognition, addition and subtraction. “Explorapedia,” age 6-10, is a children’s interactive encyclopedia. Narrated text means kids can explore on their own. In-depth information unfolds as nearly 4,000 text entries are brought to life through 50 videos, 44 animations, nine original songs and 18 hours of sound. On Tad’s Frogship, the Wise Quackers learning game and 26 Wise Visors projects encourage creative thinking and writing. “My First Incredible Amazing Dictionary” brings over 1,000 first words and their meanings to life. Children choose from a picture catalog to hear words pronounced, hear the definition read aloud, or to see or hear a surprise. For more information, call the Nappanee Public Library at 219-773-7919.

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New books available at Nappanee Publ

The following books are now available to borrow from the Nappanee Public Library for your reading enjoyment. ADULT FICTION: Absolutely, Positively, by Krentz—A handsome scientist thinks he has a formula for the perfect affair, but a spunky entrepreneur is about to mix the unpredictability of love into the equation, in this contemporary romance. The Judge, by Martini—An attorney becomes the defense lawyer for an old nemesis, a judge accused of soliciting prostitution and ultimately, of murder, in this thriller. Behind the Lines, by Griffin— During World War 11, a small group of Marines steals into enemy territory to find a selfstyled guerrilla leader who is harassing the Japanese. House of Smoke, by Freedman—A private investigator finds herself caught between two generations of ambitious women, in a wealthy California family that will do anything to protect their status, as a scandal of immense proportions looms. The Playground of the Gods, by Cash-Spellman—Six smart and resourceful women band together to teach a group of wealthy and powerful men a lesson, until an island paradise threatens them all, in this battle of the sexes. The Belgariad, by Eddings—A science fiction saga of strange lands and peoples, prophecy and strife, set against the background of a seven-thousand-year war. The Brimstone Wedding, by Vine—A dying woman in an English nursing home tells a young woman the story of her entanglement in adultery and worse, in this mystery. Hunter’s Moon, by Robards— Forced to pose as the girlfriend of an FBI agent who is investigating a racehorce-fixing scheme, a young horse groomer falls in live in spite of herself, as the danger escalates in this novel of romantic suspense. The Hellfire Club, by Straub— A woman is unwillingly drawn into the double mystery of a series Miller offers advice for consumer According to Russ Miller, at John’s Butcher Shop, Nappanee, beef is currently selling at 50 cents per pound in the “field.” A beef will butcher out at 50-55%, making it cost $1 per pound. Russ states, “TTie beef still has rib bones, leg bones and neck bones, and when boning out, the meat you lose is 30%, bringing the cost to $ 1.30 per pound. If ground beef is sold for less than $1.30 per pound, it is not pure ground beef—something else has been added.” Local inn benefits from conference Nappanee’s Victorian Guest House owners, Bruce and Vickie Hunsberger, recently attended the world’s largest conference for bed and breakfast owners and innkeepers. PAII’s Fourth Conference for Keepers of the Inn challenged innkeepers to participate in cut-ting-edge industry trends. More than 1,300 innkeepers participated in almost 100 workshops at the four-day conference and trade show, held in San Antonio, Texas. The Hunsbergers have owned and operated the local guest house for three years. Vickie is on the executive board of the Four Seasons B&B Group, serves as regional representative of the Indiana B&B Association, and is associated with The INN Group, a consulting and training organization. The Victorian Guest House is located at 302 E. Market Street.

of vicious murders and an otherworldly novel that casts a spell over its readers, in this gripping novel. Wilderness of Mirrors, by Davies—An undercover agent for the Secret Intelligence Service uses a diamond mine and her self as bait as she investigates drug and arms smuggling, in this novel of international intrigue. The Prince and the Pilgrim, by Stewart —A young prince’s search for the Holy Grail leads him to love in this story of adventure, romance and sorcery set in the days of King Arthur. Shadow of Ashland, by Green— To fulfill his dying mother’s wish, Leo Nolen goes in search of his long-lost uncle, after receiving a letter from him mailed fifty years before. Rogue Warrior: Task Force Blue, by Marcinko —A novel of terrorism striking at the heart of the American government and military establishment. Living Proof, by Harvey—An overworked English police investigator is assigned the job of protecting a best-selling American mystery writer. Blood Relations, by Parker — With his career riding on the outcome, a Florida prosecutor takes on an explosive case and searches for truth in a world of greed. Remember Me, Irene, by Burke —A newspaper reporter searches for a missing homeless man who is her former teacher, and also searches for the reason why he has changed so much, in this mystery novel. A Man to Slay Dragons, by. McKinney —A woman caught between love and vengeance becomes the target of an obsessed killer, in this novel of romantic suspense set in New York City and New Orleans. Thinning the Predators, by Graziunas —A man with the power to read minds becomes an avenger to stalk the human predators who threaten the innocent, and a federal agent searching for him must decide whether to arrest him, or join forces with him. The Lethal Partner, by Page — The discovery of seven previously unknown Georgia O’Keefe paintings causes a murder, and the subsequent of the paintings, in this mystery set in contemporary Santa Fe. With Child, by King—A San Francisco homicide detective finds one of her cases has become tragically entangled with her personal life. Left for Dead, by Engleman —A New York detective is asked by a film star to find her radical brother, who has gone underground fearing for his life. The Stars are Also Fire, by Anderson —Splintered fragments of humanity search for a way to survive in a universe that no longer seems to hold a place for humans, in this science fiction tale that spans 500 years in the future. ADULT NON-FICTION: Brain Builders!, by Leviton —A lifelong guide to sharper thinking, better memory and an age-proof mind. Behind Facades, by Draper —A cutaway look into five of the world’s architectural treasures. Smart Eating, by Bailey—A new way of thinking about food that is an alternative to dieting. Can You Believe Your Eyes?, by Block—2so illusions from around the world. Recycling: Learning the Four Rs, by Gutnik —Reduce, reuse, recycle and recover. The Complete Home Decorator,

QUALITY BASKET AUCTION Saturday, April 6, 1996 - 10:00 a.m. LOCATION: Elkhart County Fairgrounds, Goshen, Indiana. Over 250 Longaberger® basket items including entire 83-94 JW Collection®, all May & Crisco® Series. 83-94 Christmas, Entire Shades of Autumn® series. All Mother's Day & Father’s Day Series. Entire All-American Collection®. Also many from Holiday Hostess Series, Inaugural, Discovery, Sweetheart, Bee®, & Many Incentive baskets. Several Feature & Hostess baskets as well as Retired and older Regular Line items. Other items include a Bread Box, Cookbook Nook, Carpenter Box, 87 Boston Tea Party and lots of basket Liners. Many items not listed due to space limitations. Call for more complete list. This will be an OUTSTANDING Auction!) TERMS: Cash or Check w/Proper ID. 5% Buyer's Premium. Not Responsible for Accidents or for items after sold. Lunch available. VISA/MC/DISCOVER Accepted. CRAFT & MICHAEL auction/realty, inc. 219-686-2615 (office) Flora, IN 219-967-4442 (home) * Greg Michael #AU01030717 Don Craft #AU01030076 (The Original “Basket Auction Company") NOTE: ABSENTEE BIDS ACCEPTED, please call for details by April 4th. Some baskets have liners and/or protectors. Many Extra Liners will sell. Over 250 total items!! KS Lanam Co. will have a booth set up to sell lids. Bentley Guides available at the auction. Doors open at Ba.m. LONGABERGER® and the other basket and collection names are the property of the Longaberger Company. This auction is in no way connected with, nor is it approved or sponsored by, The Longaberger Company.

Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, April 3,}596

by Walton—l,ooo design ideas for the home. ADULT NON-FICTION: It Takes a Village, by Clinton— The First Lady tells how we can make our society into the kind of place that enables children to grow into able, caring, resilient adults. Damon: Living a Dream, by Bailey—Story of Damon Bailey’s basketball career. P.S.: A Memoir, by Salinger—A walk through contemporary American history with former presidential press secretary Pierre Salinger. Will Rogers Says...—Choice bits of his wit and wisdom. The Same River Twice: Honoring the Difficult, by Walker —Author Alice Walker chronicles the period of transition in her life, from recluse to public figure. Boldly Live as You’ve Never Lived Before, by Raben—Life lessons from Star Trek. The Asthma Sourcebook, by Adams —A guide to causes and treatment of this disease. Parenting for Dummies, by Gookin—A first-aid kit for raising children. New Father’s Survival Guide,

Garden club schedules tour in New Paris The Nappanee Home & Garden Club met Tuesday, March 19, at the home of Jane Leavitt, with members spending the evening looking through and discussing a display of gardening books. Upcoming meetings and programs were also discussed. The club’s main project this year will

be planting flowers at the Depot Park, near the train station. This was considered, along with other ideas for future projects which will help to beautify Nappanee. The next meeting is Tuesday, April 16, when the group will tour “Everlastings” in New Paris. Meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month, at 7p.m., and new members are welcome. For more information, call Linda Thompson, 773-4196.

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by Nelson—Devotions for the first year of parenthood. Great American Trials: From Salem Witchcraft to Rodney King, Knappman, ed. The Recipes of Madison County, by Hemminger —recipes from the movie “The Bridges of Madison County.” Charles Wysocki’s Americana Cookbook, by Miller —Recipes illustrated by folk art. Teens invited to share in fun at local library . Looking for a place to shars creative ideas and have fun, toe# All teens are invited to join the Junior Friends of the Nappanee Public Library, Monday, April %, at 6:30p.m. Led by Jay Heckaman, the teens will assist the Friends organization in promoting the library andjeonducting fund-raising activities. They will also share ideaJ on selecting materials and planning programs of special interest to teens. Refreshments will be provided. Redwall Tales entertain teens Set in a world office with human characteristics, brave and courageous characters star in the Redwall series available at the Nappanee Public Library. Young teens will share the adventures of “Mossflower,” “Mattimeo,” “Mariel of Redwall,” “Salamandastron” and “Martin the Warrior.” Comedian, folk singer, radio show host and storyteller, author Brian Jacques has loyal readere in Europe, the U.S. and the Far East. Bom in England, Jacques originally wrote the stories for the Liverpool School for the Blind, For more information, call the library at 219-773-7919.

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