Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 8, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 25 February 1998 — Page 3

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-SPECIAL PERFORMANCE—The North Wood High School Band and Dawning Generation Show Choir visited students throughout WaNee, February 13, for a special performance. Pictured top, left: Students at Woodvlew Elementary enjoyed the double perfor-

March Miracle Auction to benefit center

The Center for the Homeless staff and volunteers are putting the finishing touches on March Miracle Auction ‘9B, to be held tylarch 7, from 5:30-10p.m., at £entury Center, South Bend. ;; In its seventh year, the charity Ruction offers participants the (Jhance to bid on items ranging (rom the community gift certificates to one-of-a-kind items. All proceeds benefit The Center For (Jie Homeless, South Bend. I This year guests can bid on an Original 1930 dedication program Autographed by Knute Rockne, a Ohance for 18 people to see the Bulls play from an exclusive sky box, a Beatles Lithograph, a Wurlitzer piano, Notre Dame season football tickets and the chance to dine with the University of Notre Dame President Rev. Edward Malloy, C.S.C., President Emeritus Rev. Theodore Hesburgh, C.S.C., or Notre Dame Football Coach Bob Davie. Hundreds of other items will be available, including round trip airline tickets anywhere in the world. According to Lou Nanni, executive director of the Center, its employees and volunteers are working diligently to secure lastminute items to be auctioned. “We have some very exciting items this

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mance. Right: Sara Adams mingled with the students before the concert, allowing several girls to admire her costume and feel the shiny fabric. Bottom: The band performed such selections ”YMCA" (AN photo Merrie Chapman)

year and believe it will be the best ever. We are especially grateful for the tremendous community support and expect a great turnout,” he said. The March Miracle Auction is the Center’s largest fundraiser through the year, and organizers have set a goal of $165,000. Last year’s auction raised over $135,000 for programs at the Center, which has received national recognition, and is used as a model for other centers across the country. On-site services include food, shelter, medical care, mental health counseling, drug and alcohol treatment, adult education, job training and placement, Montessori preschool, tutoring, budgeting, housing and comprehensive case management. The auction will be a combination of silent, oral and absentee bidding. The larger ticket items will be auctioned off orally during the second half of the evening. Those who can not attend may submit absentee bids by obtaining an auction program and a bidding form through The Center. It is expected that local personalities will serve as emcees. Tickets are priced at $35 each, or tables of 10 for S3OO, and can be

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Boys’ & G/r/s’ Club set for September opening

By Merrie Chapman The Nappanee Boys’ and Girls’ Club has welcomed a new unit director, elected officers, and is right on schedule for a September 23 opening, in the former Central Elementary School building. That announcement came during the city council meeting, February 18, held inside the Emergency Medical Services meeting room. Kevin Deary, executive director of the Elkhart County Boys’ and Girls’ Club, gave the update to city council members. According to Deary the local BBC board has

Middle school students earn music honors

Thirty-six students from North Wood Middle School participated in the February 7 solo and ensemble contest, held at Penn High School. Students performed piano solos, vocal solos and vocal ensembles. They showed not only their talent, but also their pride in the school. The following students earned superior ratings with their vocal solos; Tifini Scherer, Brandie Lengacher, Alisha Yoder, Jackie Cook, Jeremy Bechtel, Caleb Shaw, Liz Collins, Laura Gillam, Sylvia Sheets, Andy Shaw, Peter Hawn and Mark Bradley. Students who received superior ratings in vocal ensembles: Jade Wiggins, Katie Carl, Sarah Neff, Sylvia Sheets, Mackenzie Lewis, Samantha Schafer, Jackie Cook, Jeremy Chesley, Erin Richards, Andy Hostetler, Mark Bradley, Jeremy Bechtel, Caleb Shaw, Peter Hawn, Amber Bontrager, Natalie Loucks, Andy Shaw, Liz Collins, Kathy Miller, Laura Gillam, Julie Stutzman, Katie Carl and Sylvia Sheets. The following students received excellent ratings in vocal ensemble: Andrea Stichter, Tifini Scherer, Whitney Lengacher, Terin Eby, Brandie Lengacher, Angie Beachy r Marla Stickel, Rachel Trinkley, Lisa Beehler and Marie Martin. ixfc Receiving superior ratings with their piano solos: Ben Yoder, Josh Sabo, Branden Hurst, Andrea Stichter, Brandie Lengacher, Aaron Gnagey, Kelly Easton and

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, February 25,1998

elected John Leavitt as president, Wayne Schuemann as vice-presi-dent and Amy Mi shier as secretary. They will work hand in hand with James, Bias, unit director. Bias will begin his new position March 2. In other business, council members also passed ordinance 1250 on first reading. The measure allots $115,000 for the purchase of a new ambulance for the EMS; $50,000 for a dump truck in the street department; and $27,000 for the cumulative capital improve-

Caleb Shaw. Earning excellent ratings with their piano solos were Brea Persing, Jackie Cook and Whitney Lengacher.

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ment fund. In addition, the measure outlines the following uses for Community Economic Development Income Tax funds: $150,000 for the CR7 (Oakland Avenue) project; $70,000 for the South Madison Street water mains; and $30,000 Walnut Street improvements. A public hearing on the ordinance will be held March 16, 7p.m„ during the regular city council meeting. Members also accepted a monthly report from Emergency Medical Services Director, Jim Sumpter. The department handled a total of 47 calls during the month of January. T\venty-one of those calls required basic life support services while 19 required advanced life support. The council will meet again, Monday, March 2, 7p.m., at the Nappanee Municipal Building, 300 West Lincoln Street. Meetings are open to the public.

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