Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 35, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 2 September 1998 — Page 3

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POPULAR EVENT—This photo, taken about 1910-1911, during Nappanee's popular Onion Carnival, which brought hundreds of persons to the community, shows just part of the city's proud heritage. Next year, the community will celebrate its 125th anniversary On December 12, 1874, just six days after the first train screeched to a halt to unload its passengers and freight and chug away Daniel Metzler, Henry Stahly and John Culp, Jr. platted anew village, called Nappanee. A planning committee has been meeting to organize a year-long celebration of this historic event. The first item on the

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OPENS TONIGHT—The Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres opens its limited four-week production of ”1776’ tonight. Pictured are Jerry O'Boyle, center, as Ben Franklin, in the local theatre's production. From left,

State Fair sets attendance record

It is official: 728,724 people visited the Indiana State Fair during its 12-day run that ended Sunday night. That is a record that breaks the high water mark of 722,218 reached in 1992. “Wow,” remarked an ecstatic William H. Stinson, executive director for the Indiana State Fair Commission. “We feel that we offered a good product, but this is an industry that is dependent on weather. This year the weather was perfect and fair-goers came by the thousands.” The weather was perfect for a fair. TTie only rain that fell was on the first Sunday. The measurement was in drops, enough to barely settle the dust. Nearby, to the Fairgounds’ south, west, east and north, parts of Indianapolis received a heavy rainfall that day. The temperatures were moderate as well. The thermometer never reached 90 degress and the humidity was far from oppressive as it often is during an Indiana August. Stinson reflected about he new record and confessed that success is measured by more than numbers. “The smiles I saw on kids’ faces and the laughter I heard from people of all ages tell me that our State Fair was a success,” said Stinson. “The Indiana State Fair is a place where families can come and create memories as well as renew traditions that they have had

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agenda is a theme contest. L.J. Wagner is sponsoring a $125 prize for the winner—write your ideas and submit them, along with your name, address and phone number, to the Nappanee Public Library, 157 N. Main St„ Nappanee, IN. 46550, by September 9 hurry—just seven days left in the contest! Looking for inspiration? 'They Called it Nappanee, a History 1874-1974," has great information on the city's proud heritage. If you don't own a copy, look for it at the Nappanee Public Library. For further information, call 219-773-7919. (Photo provided)

Christine Asero as Martha Jefferson; Peter Despotopoulos as Thomas Jefferson; Rich Snyder as John Adams and Laura Freeman as Abigail Adams. The show runs through September 27. (Photo provided)

for generations. Our success was a team effort by the (Indiana) State Fair Commission, the State Fair Board, staff members, volunteers and, of course, the wonderful people who came to share this tremen-

Awards, including Best Musical! Passion. Romance. Mystery. Intrigue. The story leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence will hold you in suspense. You know the outcome and yet there are constant surprises along the way! WITH THIS AD ; The Round Bam Theatre AMISH ACRES® Leered on US. 6 ' ! Nappanee, Indiana ; *nd°i776 Theatre Ticket. 1 21 9*7 7 *4 188 |L--!T!~?!Lamishacres.com

dous event with us.” The attendance figures are based on records complied since 1988 when the State Fair began a more accurate method of counting fair-goers.

School menus... NAPPANEE ELEMENTARY Thursday, September 3—beef stew, green beans, fruit tapioca, muskmelon, biscuits and milk. Friday, September 4—grilled chicken hoagie sandwich, curly fries, pineapple/applesauce and milk. Monday, September 7—No School —Labor Day. Tuesday, September B—French toast sticks, smokie, tri-patties, orange drink/applesauce and milk. Wednesday, September 9—pepperoni pizza, broccoli and cheese, pears/juice bar, pudding and milk. NORTHWOOD MIDDLE Thursday, September 3—French bread pizza, tossed salad, Jell-o cube, peaches/pineapple and milk. Friday, September 4—cheeseburger sandwich, French fries, pickle spears, applesauce/mixed fruit and milk. Monday, September 7—No School—Labor Day. Tuesday, September B—chicken drumstick, augratin potatoes, mixed vegetables, mixed fruit/pears, bread and butter and milk. Wednesday, September 9—submarine sandwich, green beans, pineapple/peaches, celery with peanut butter cup and milk. WAKARUSA ELEMENTARY Thursday, September 3—beef

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‘1776’... Continued from page one evenings, and $25 for Friday and Saturday evenings. Children ages 4-11 are admitted for half price. Remaining shows of the 1998 season include Zorba, October 7November 1, and The Sound of Music, November 11-December 20.

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, September 2, 1998

stew, green beans, biscuits, fruit tapioca, muskmelon and milk. Friday, September 4—hot turkey sandwich, tossed salad, pineapple, grapes, cookie and milk. Monday, September 7—No

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