Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 120, Number 42, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 15 October 1997 — Page 6

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday. October IS. 1997

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Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Showalter

Reside in Indianapolis

Marcy Rose Miller and Andrew Fredrick Showalter were married in a September 6 wedding ceremony held at Church of the Brethren, Goshen. Pastor Edward Carl performed the ceremony. Marcy is the daughter of Richard and Irene Miller, 22309 CR36, Goshen. Her husband is the son of Judy Showalter, 312 South 3rd Street, Goshen, and Jacob Showalter, 634798 East County Line Road, Millersburg. Attending the bride were maid of honor Takesha Walker, sister of the bride, and bridesmaids Chris Richardson and Christianne Beron, friends of the bride. Marcy’s cousins Carly Butter and Chad Troyer served as flower girl and ring bearer respectively. Jacob Showalter served as his son’s best man. Groomsmen included Chad Pletcher and Jeremiah Rogers, friends of the groom. Ushers were Jason Stutsman, cousin of the groom, and Jason Sumpter, cousin of the bride. Organist Karen Smith provided the musical accompaniment for the ceremony. Her presence carried on a tradition which began when she played at the bride’s parent’s wedding. Providing the romantic addition of violins were Rebekah Yoder and Jed Wulliman. Vocalists for the event were Nanette Showalter, sister of the groom, Phaedra and Amelia Sumpter, cousins of the bride. Wedding coordinator was Laura Beeson, friend of the bride. Following the wedding a reception was hosted in the church fellowship hall. Servers included Kelly Vance and Andrea Haney, friends of the bride, and Janet Showalter, aunt of the groom. The couple honeymooned for a weekend at the Rosewood Mansion Bed and Breakfast, Peru, before returning to reside at 5326 Little Creek Court Apartment B, Indianapolis. The former Marcy Miller is a 1995 North Wood High School who is currently enrolled as a junior at Butler University, Indianapolis. She is majoring in the physicians’ assistant program. Early Bird Chirp... Early Bird Kiwanis met October 8, at Ron’s Bakery. The group was visited by Bill Little, Milford, and special guest Past Lt. Governor Bob Gephart who was present to present several awards. Gephart bestowed the Distinguished President Award upon past President Ron Bedward; and Distinguished Secretary/Treasurer Award to Barb Dawson. This is the third year in a row Barb has won the honor. Bob Gephart won the 50/50 raffle. As program chairman for the meeting, Ron Bedward gave an update on the ticket sales for the Indianapolis Colts riding lawn >mower. The prize will be raffled off on Super Bowl Sunday. He also talked about increasing membership within the club. Ron asked each person to bring in one new member during the next year. Nappanee II Early Bird Kiwanis meets at 6:30a.m. each Wednesday, at Ron’s Bakery and Restaurant Visitors are welcome. For more information, call Shirley Ptoey, 773-5953

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The groom is a 1993 Fairfield High School graduate who attended Tri-State University. He is currently employed by Global Constructors, Inc., Indianapolis.

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NEW OFFICERS—Noon Kiwanis members recently inducted new officers. Past President Bobbi Wilson gave a welcome speech to the new officers as well as acknowledged the efforts of those members whom she felt did an outstanding job this past year. Pictured from left: Jon Stepp, board member; Louie Bonocorsi, treasurer;

Former Army Colonel joins Nappanee business

Enhanced customer service and dedicated team building are the priority targets for retired Army Colonel Gordon K. Moore, who recently joined McCormick Motors in Nappanee —one of the nation’s leading Chevrolet medium duty truck dealerships. A 1974 graduate of the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York, Gordon Moore joins the staff at McCormick Motors following over 23 years of service in the Army. Retiring on September 1, as a Colonel, he culminated his Army career serving as the Executive Officer to the Chief of Staff of the Army, General Dennis J. Reimer. In addition to his duty with the Chief of Staff, he was Chief of Nuclear Release Procedures on the Joint Staff from 1988-1991, and commanded a Field Artillery Battalion in the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, from 1991-1993. In 1994, he graduated from the United States Army War College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, and completed a Masters of Public

Library offers color copier training Full color copying is available at the Nappanee Public Library. Training sessions are held the third Tuesday of each month. The next training session is scheduled Tuesday, October 21,7p.m.. Interested in sharing ideas on the uses of the color copier? Persons who receive at least one hour of free training are eligible to become a member of the Color Copier User Club. Benefits include additional free training, discounted pricing, and free test copies. The Color Copier User Club, under the leadership of Dr. Mark Hutsell, meets the third Thursday of every month. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, October 16,7p.m..

Wilson recognizes Kiwanians for service

At the recent installation ceremony for the new administration of Nappanee Noon Kiwanis Club, the following persons were recognized for their service by the outgoing president, Bobbie Wilson. President Wilson instituted her own “Above & Beyond Club.” She told the following individuals they had done far and above what the club requires of their membership: Bonnie Hochstetler, Trilba Speicher, Lenore Pletcher, LaVem Pletcher, Russ Bolyard, Jean Bolyard, Louis Bonacorsi, Will Wilson, Rick Persing, Phil Marsh, Mark Hutsell and Jerry Lelle. The group was given Kiwanis calculators to keep track of all the hours they give to the Nappanee community and its citizens. The following committee chairpersons were recognized for new ideas and creativity they brought to the club: Bonnie Hochstetler, club meeting; Sandy Toney, citizenship and spiritual aims; Jon Stepp, fundraising; Russ Bolyard, young children. Each was awarded a Christmas ornament with the

Matt Bixel, board director; Bonnie Hochstetler, secretary; Vicki Hunsberger, board member; Chris Gillam, president; Phil Marsh, board member; Bobbie Wilson, past president; Rick Pursing, vice-president; and David Holderman, International Trustee. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

Administration from Shippensburg State University. Colonel Moore’s military awards and decorations include the Legion of Merit, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Army Staff Badge, Joint Staff Badge, and the Parachutist Badge. Mr. Moore will focus his attention on customer and employee relations, truck sales and improved business practices. “My goal at McCormick Motors is to accelerate sales, improve after-sales service, and expand the business so that it continues to grow along with the Northern Indiana economy,” said Mr. Moore. “I will put my skills and experience to work on behalf of Nappanee and the Northern Indiana community—shifting my personal focus from service to the nation, to service to the community.” Throughout his military career, he has been active with community service organizations, working extensively with Special Olympics

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Kiwanis logo. President Wilson also thanked her board members for their guidance and service to the club. She stated that their time and advice was appreciated by she and the members. A rosewood case and pencil was given to each board member, as a token of appreciation. Board members included Tom Bradway, Sandy Toney, Jerry Lentz, Jon Stepp, Matt Bixel and Louis Bonacorsi. Plaques were given to the secretary, Sid Lefabver; the treasurer, Phil Marsh, and the vice-president, Chris Gillam. In closing, Wilson gave personal gifts to Bonnie Hochstetler, Jon Stepp and Chris Gillam, for helping her throughout the year. Nappanee Noon Kiwanis is proud to be the largest contributor of monies distributed throughout the Nappanee community. The 1997-98 officers are Chris Gillam, president; Rick Persing, vice-president; Bonnie Hochstetler, secretary, and Louis Bonacorsi, treasurer.

and the Boy Scouts of America. He and his wife, Marie, recently moved from Washington, D.C., and are currently living in Nappanee.

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CELEBRATE 60th ANNIVERSARY—Ervin and Maxine (Hotter) Schwartz, Nappanee, will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary October 6, with a family dinner at Oakwood Inn, Syracuse. The couple, married in Nappanee, will be taking a Caribbean Cruise at a later date in honor of the anniversary. The couple share two sons—Jerry and Darrell, both of Goshen, four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mr. Schwartz is a retired draftsman, having worked at Newmar.

36th anniversary dinner for World Missionary Press

Paul Ilyin, Every Home for Christ director for the Commonwealth of Independent States, will be the featured speaker at the World Missionary Press 36th anniversary carry-in dinner, Saturday, October 18, 6p.m„ at Fairfield High School, southeast of Goshen on US33. Special music will be provided by a 70-voice choir from the First Baptist Church of Elkhart. A joyful and warm-spirited man, Paul Ilyin has a heart burdened for the people of the former Soviet Union. He and his co-workers have distributed hundreds of thousands of World Missionary Press Scripture booklets. Paul coordinated a special Christmas outreach to dying abandoned children of Chernobyl — victims of the nuclear accident that spread deadly radiation poisoning over vast portions of Ukraine and Byelorussia. China outreach will be reported through a special video presentation. The.sarry-in dinner wiH be preceded by an open house at World Missionary Press headquarters in New Paris, CRI46 and Marietta Drive, Saturday, from 2:30-

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4:30p.m. Films and tours will be available and printing presses and other machines will be running. Refreshments will be served. World Missionary Press, an interdenominational, non-profit service ministry, has produced topical scripture booklets in 284 languages for free distribution in 195 countries. This year, World Missionary Press has produced 37,795,600 scripture booklets. For information or to make reservations for the carry-in dinner, call 219-831-2111.

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