Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 44, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 4 November 1998 — Page 7

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TOTAL FlTNESS—Nappanee Spinal Adjusting Center, Nappanee, offers a multitude of .services for their health-conscious guests. The staff offers everything from spinal adjustments to therapeutic massage, and low-impact exercise to Yoga. Each program is ran independently out of the North Main Street facility. Those interested in making an

Hartman honored as financial services provider

James L. Hartman, CLU.ChFC, has been recognized as an “Excelsior Producer,” with Market Share, Inc., a national financial services marketing firm in Indianapolis. Hartman is the founder of Hartman, Fervida Financial Services, Elkhart. Since 1965, he has represented various companies in order to meet the needs of individuals, as well as business owners. The “Excelsior Producer” honor is awarded to financial services professionals who earn a minimum of $50,000 in commissions through Market Share’s representative companies. Throughout his career, Hartman has spoken to numerous organizations within the United States and overseas, on the subjects of insurance and financial planning matters. He has also addressed many colleges, churches and civic orga-

Evangel Publishing House announces acquisitions

Evangel Publishing House of Nappanee has announced the recent purchase of the book-pub-lishing division of Bethel Publishing House, Elkhart. Evangel simultaneously sold the rights to 12 of Bethel’s children’s books, written by best-selling romance novelist Janette Oke. to Bethany House, Minneapolis, Minnesota. The terms of the transactions were not disclosed. “This acquisition will allow Evangel to offer a wider range of Christian books for professional and lay readers,” stated Glen A. Pierce, director of the publishing house. “Evangel has a good reputation for publishing academic and professional books. Now we also will be able to offer a variety of popular books.” Among the titles acquired by Evangel is the threevolume set of the “Amish Country Cookbook,” which has sold over 500,000 copies. “Evangel Publishing House is a strong ministry with a like-minded focus,” Said Larry Avery, executive director of Bethel. “We are pleased that a sister ministry is able to continue and expand upon what we have been able to do.” In addition, Evangel has acquired all rights to Jordan Publishing, a new publisher of Christian reference books located in Michigan. Jordan’s publishing operation is being moved to Evangel’s Northern Indiana location. Pierce stated that the acquisition is part of the company’s plan to broaden its product line, in order to serve the Christian community more effectively. “We believe that Jordan’s popular-level reference books will help Christian readers who want to understand the Bible and live out the mandates of the Christian faith,” he stated. Jordan’s first products were released in September, and include an audiotape series entitled,

appointment for any of the services should call ahead to reserve a time. Pictured front: owner Nancy Denlinger, chiropractor. Back, from left: Shirley Betz, low-impact exercise instructor; Connie Harmacinski, massage therapist; and Linda Hardy, Yoga instructor. (AN photc by Merrie Chapman)

nizations. His 34-year-old firm serves his clients in the area of life insurance, health insurance, investment planning and corporation group benefits. Hartman is a member of the international Million Dollar Round Table, which places him in the top half of one percent of all life insurance representatives in the world. He is also president of the United Missionary Loans and Investments, vice-president of the Missionary Church Investment Foundation and a member of the National Association of Security Dealers. He is past-president of the Elkhart County Life Underwriters Association, the Northern Indiana General Agents Association and the Wa-Nee Community School Board. He is also a )ast member of the Missionary C hurch District Board and Gene'al Board and Executive Commitcee.

"Assurance When You Suffer,” for persons who are terminally ill. Evangel Publishing House serves evangelical Christians in the Anabaptist and Wesleyan traditions. Its publications are sold in bookstores nationwide. Evangel also produces denominational materials for the Brethren in Christ Church. Loucks acquires Syracuse firm Tom Loucks CPA & Associates has acquired the Syracuse Accounting Practice of Mike Tallon CPA, located at 801 N. Huntington St., Syracuse. Terri Kerezman CPA will manage the Syracuse office. Her professional experience consists of a variety of tax work, including individual, corporate and trust and estate taxation. Terri is a member of the AICPA and the Indiana CPA Society, as well as the Elkhart County Planning Council and the NBD Bank Probate Share Group. Tom Loucks CPA & Associates began operations in 1985, and is headquartered in Nappanee. The firm also has offices in Elkhart and Goshen.

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Book Page available at local library 4

The latest copy of Book Page is available at the Nappanee Public Library. Filled with timely articles about many new books on the shelf, this free monthly publication gives reviews and inside information about authors, publishers and industry trends. It’s never too early to start buying Christmas gifts. Holiday Books 1998 offers 23 pages of great books for the entire family. Interviews this month include Barbara Kingsolver, author of “The Poisonwood Bible,” novelist James Carville, author of almost KX) brilliant, darkly funny tales for adults and children, Edward Gorey

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and children’s author Jim Amosky. Paddington Bear turned 40 in 1998. Find out what is in store for Paddington in the coming years. The Business & Finance Section features books that deal with the hard work of making a living. Looking for new recipes to try this Christmas? The Cooking Section highlights several new cookbooks

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