Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 45, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 11 November 1998 — Page 5

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SPECIAL CONCERT—The Nappanee Missionary Church will present “Mission," a group of dynamic young adults who are seasoned ministers and vocalists from the World Help organization, in concert S-aturday, November 21, 7p.m. The group will present “Tell the World," a challenging con-

The Last Word... The Meanest Woman in the World

by Laurie Lechlitner “You’ll have to do the project over again,” Sheila retorted. “It’s sloppy and unacceptable. On second thought, give it to me. I’ll correct your carelessness. If you want Something done right, you have to do it yourself.” Sheila glared at such incompetence as the woman backed away in tears. “She’s the meanest woman in the world!” Sheila overheard the distraught employee she had just reprimanded exclaim to a coworker, as they walked out the door together. Sheila was used to being known as a mean woman. Asa matter of fact, it kind of tickled her at times. “I know nobody likes me,” she said to no one in particular, as she locked the door of the small public relations firm. “But, what the heck. I gotta keep this business running in top form. It’s a small business, and the competition is staggering.” Sheila began working for the firm right our of high school. Then she was quiet, obedient and hardworking. Her hard work paid off. After 20 years, she was vice-presi-dent of the firm, with a staff of 10 writers under her. Sheila felt a cold nose brush against her ankle as she walked to her car. “What do you want!” she growled. The small dog jerked back in fear. “I won’t hurt you,” she stooped and stretched a hand out for the dog to sniff. “I suppose you’re hungry.” She looked up into the November sky. “And cold, too. Well, I have a little left of my lunch to share.” Asa matter of fact, Sheila had all her lunch to share with the yellow cur. She had forgotten to eat that day. More pressing business was at hand. She chuckled as she hand-fed the small pup. “Animals are much nicer than people,” she muttered. “Animals are predictable.” She glanced down at the dog. “You, you’ll be around every day for a handout. But I suppose that’s not unusual even for people. As long as I have something to give, people come around. As long as they get that paycheck every week, they’ll work for me.” Sheila started her car. Somehow she dreaded going home. “I hope the man fixed our furnace toady,” she said to herself. What she was really worried about was whether her husband was there to unlock the door for the repairman. “That Ned,” she remarked about her spouse. “You can’t depend on him for anything!” She chewed a fingernail. “It’s a good thing I bring in the paycheck each week. Heaven knows when he’ll find a job that’s worthwhile.” Sheila remembered the mqnths Ned was a truck driver. Then he was a sales clerk. After that he went door to door selling sweep-

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cert utilizing lively music, testimonies and a video presentation featuring World Help evangelistic campaigns to India. Senior Pastor Dave Engbrecht invites the public to attend. The church is located two miles north of Nappanee, on SR 19, at CRSO. (Photo provided)

ers. Nothing seemed to suit him. “I’m always carrying the load,” she muttered—"even at home.” Sheila was reminded of her son and daughter, both teenagers. “Tomorrow’s the big basketball game,” she thought out loud. “I’ll have to get off work early to get there.” Her son was playing an away game, and Sheila was an avid fan of anything having to do with her children. She knew she'd probably sit alone, her daughter going off with friends. But it was important to her to be there. Her children were her responsibility. And Sheila never shirked responsibility. She walked into a cold house. A note on the table told her the kids were again at a friend's house. Ned was nowhere to be found. “He forgot about the repairman,” she said, as a tear slid down her cheek, Sheila reached up and took a Victorian-clad porcelain doll from a shelf. Burying her face in the full skirt, she had a good, long cry. Then she placed the doll back on the shelf. Lifting the receiver, she dialed the number for the furnace repairman. “Where were you today?” she asserted to the male voice on

Hot lunches available for community seniors

Senior members of the Nappanee community are invited to participate in the REAL Services hot lunch program, by calling the Union Center Church of the Brethren one day in advance, to make your reservations. Call 773-4295. Menus are subject to change \yithout notice. Due to the diets of some people, the food is not highly seasoned. Thursday, November 12— orange juice, Johnny Marzetti casserole, fresh broccoli-bacon salad, rye bread with margarine, fresh grapes and choice of milk, tea or coffee. Friday, November 13 —apricot nectar, sweet and sour meatballs, rice, green beans with mushrooms, whole wheat bread with margarine, fruit cocktail and choice of

CHURCH NOTES | Hold prayer breakfast A community-wide men’s prayer breakfast will be held at the Nappanee United Methodist Church, 301 E. Market St., Saturday, November 14, Ba.m. All men are invited to come, and be guests of the United Methodist Men. Please call the church office, 219-773-4183, to make your reservation.

the other end of the line. “When I tell you I need the furnace fixed, I need the furnace fixed. What kind of an incompetent business are you running?” “I came out in the afternoon, mma’am,” he stammered. “But there was nobody there to let me in.” “That’s no excuse!” she bellowed. “I expect you to be here tomorrow to fix this furnace. I’ll let you in on my lunch hour!” “Yes, ma’am,” the repairman answered. As he hung up the phone, he said to his wife, “That’s the meanest woman in the world.” (Note —Laurie Lechlitner is a minister and writer who resides in Elkhart.

milk, tea or coffee. Monday, November 16 —cranberry juice cocktail, grilled chicken fillet with gravy, hash brown casserole, zucchini, tomatoes and onions, French bread with margarine, fresh orange and choice of milk, tea or coffee. Tuesday, November 17 —grape juice, spaghetti with tomato meat sauce, Parmesan cheese on side, tossed salad with Italian dressing, sourdough bread with margarine, pineapple and choice of milk, tea or coffee. Wednesday, November 18— orange juice, mild Italian sausage with sauteed green peppers and onions on soft Hoagie roll, oven browned new potatoes, carrot raisin salad, chocolate brownie and choice of milk, tea or coffee.

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HONOR NEW MEMBERS —The Union Center Church of the Brethren honored all persons who joined the church during the past year, on All Saints Day, October 25, during the worship service, with a carry-in meal following. Pictured, front, from left, Grace Mishier, Conley Carter, Glenn Searer, Bonnie Searer,

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ON TOUR—"Love's Evidence," an ensemble from Bethel College, Mishawaka, under the direction of Ramona Wilson, has announced its November performance schedule. Members of the group, from left, James Stacey, llliopolis, Illinois; Tamberli Persing, Nappanee; Matt Miller, Berne; David Thomas, Deckerville, Michigan; Felicia

Obituaries... Howard L. Boettger Dec. 13, 1915-Nov. 4, 1998 Howard L. Boettger, 82, 11172 N. SRI9, Nappanee, died Wednesday, November 4, at LuAnn Nursing Home, where he had been a patient for three weeks. He had been ill for the past one and one-half years. Bom December 13, 1915, in Kosciusko County, he was the son of Louis and Bertha (Roose) Boettger, and a lifetime area resident. He was a farmer. Mr. Boettger married Mary Gentzhorn, December 2, 1944, in Elkhart, and she survives. Also surviving are a son, Roger Boettger, Nappanee, and a daughter, Diana Boettger, also of Nappanee. He was preceded in death by two sisters: Helen Boettger and Marjorie Swart, and a brother, Clarence Boettger. The Rev. Gene Hollingsworth conducted services Saturday morning, November 7, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, with burial at Hepton Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Elkhart Community Hospice.

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday. November 11, 1998

Scott Hepler, Mike Neff and Brady Shively. Back, Beth Hahn, Jim Hess, Ruth Hochstetler, Vicki Stevens, Kel Miller, Steven Stouder, Kerri Kunze and Mark Kunze, Not pictured are new members Owen and Darlene Sommers, Todd A. Hahn, Cristina Detwiler and Bryan Carter. (Photo provided)

Chambliss, Mishawaka and Brinden Brown, Edwardsburg, Michigan, share performances free, and open to the public. They will sing at the Koontz Lake Missionary Church, Walkerton, Sunday November 22, 10a.m., and at the Holiday Song Festival, Greater St. John Missionary Church, South Bend, the same day at 3:30p.m. (Photo provided)

First Presbyterian Church Heritage at Main Street Nappanee (219) 773-3773 Sunday School 9:30 a.m. Worship 10:45 a.m.

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FIRST CHURCH OF GOD Corner of CR 7 & 54 • Nappanee Senior Pastor: Rev. Brad Kendall Associate Pastor: Bryan Kratzer Visitation Pastor: Rev. Robert Fields Phone: 219-773-7743 Services: Wed. 7 pm Sun. 10:30 am (Sunday School 9:30 am) Sun. 6 pm ‘A place where people become whole and holy to the glory of God."

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