Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 49, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 9 December 1998 — Page 7

400 participate in TV-Free Week

Over 400 individuals went without television from November 1520, as part of the National Children’s Book Week celebration at the Nappanee Public Library. More time with family, making books, visiting the library, playing games, reading more books and getting homework done earlier were some of the benefits reported by participants during the library’s second annual TV-Free Week. TJjis year, Nappanee and Woodview Elementary students also accepted the challenge to go TV-free, Mrs. Wiseman’s first grade class won the traveling trophy for Nappanee Elementary School, and the Woodview trophy went to Mrs. Detweiler’s second grade class. Twenty-four children entered their books in the “Make A Book Contest,” sponsored by the library. First place winners were Michael Bough, for his book “The T-Rex Story,” for ages 6-7; Molly McFerron, for her book “How the Cat Named Socks Got Her Name,” for ages 8-9, and Jodi Hershberger, for her book “Two Crazy Pigs,” for ages 10-11. Over 50 participants enjoyed Battleship, Arthur Goes to the Library and Pictionary, during Game Night at the library. The winner of the Family Night Out, provided by Mancino’s and Gold Crown Lanes, was Derrick Stevens. The winner of the “Books...the Other Channel” tshirt was Justin Siede. Each child who went TV-free received a packet of coupons from Alco, Mary’s Express, Subway and the Nappanee Public Library.

Intro to Internet offered monthly Interested in a basic introduction to the Internet? Nappanee Public Library Director Linda Yoder meets the second Monday of every monthwith those who would like to become familiar with the Internet. The next session will be held Monday, December 14, 7p. •• Several ways to search for information on 9 W,U demonstrated. For more details call the library, (219)773-7919. “'ll ■ -4’ Poetry Club to meet at library Share creative thought in the form of poetry at the Nappanee Public Library, Tuesday, December 15, 7p.m.. The poetry club, under the leadership of Susie Russell meets the third Tuesday of every month. Participants read and critique original works, study various authors and styles of poetry, and explore opportunities for getting works pubFor me information please phone the library at (219)773-7919. Golden spiderwebs spun Enjoy a delightful Christmas story about he spiders who spun cobwebsJ all over a Christmas tree, and the king who tumed them into gold. “The Golden Cobwebs” is this week’s featured Dial-A-Story on the Nappanee Public Library Information Line. _„ 2O . To hear the story dial the information line hour basis press one. The free storytelling service is available on a 24;hour basis. P The story changes on Monday each week to give a maximum nu ber of children a chance to hear a tale before it changes. Seek Christmas stamps The Ben Franklin Stamp Club will meet in the Enos Borkholder Meeting Room, at the Nappanee Public Library, Saturday, December Stamps will be the topic this month. Dr. For f l , Ke " a local collector who is responsible for organization of the club, leads discussions concerning tips for new stamp collectors. Anyone Grade three through adult with an interest in stampcollec ing and trading is invited to attend. Participants will learn more about stamps and stamp collecting. Activities include games The club meets the second Saturday of each month, 10a.m., at the library.

Library offers opportunity to donate children’s books Put JOY in your Christmas giving and help make the holidays special for a child. Visit the Nappanee Public Library and purchase new books for local families in need. _ A selection of exceptional books for children of all ages will be on display at the library through December 18. The books, priced at a substantial discount, range from $3.50 to sl2. Each book is then given to Open Door for distribution with Christmas baskets. A personal greeting card from the donor is placed in the books before the gift baskets are delivered. Donor forms are available at the Adult Services “This is a wonderful way to share some truly beautiful children s books with local families,” stated library director Linda Yoder. The library staff has done a great job in selecting a variety of good quality books for all ages and interests.” 7QI o For more information, phone the library at (219)773- /919PUT THE BRAKES ON BREAKS! pro Outside hose connections on the side of __L-3— — your home need to have the garden hose disconnected before freezing temperatures set Plumbing in. Failing to disconnect hose can cause freeze Heatings breakage to wall hydrant requiring a costly service AirCond. call for replacing hydrant next spring. PC81Q425 reminder from: Yoder & Stutzman, Inc Stotßvi 800 S NatpaiweSt, Naitaiw*. Call* (219) 778-7012

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WORKING TOGETHER—Deb and Ryan Walter spend quality time together, working on Ryan's book .The Monster in the Cave," during Make a Book Night at the library (Photo provided)

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FAMILY WINNERS—The winning family, of a night out for dinner and bowling for a family of six, donated by Mancino's and Gold Crown Lanes, were Bradley, Derrick, Marissa and Vicki Stevens. (Photo provided)

New books available The following new books have been added to the shelves at the Nappanee Public Library, and are now available for your reading pleasure. ADULT FICTION The Blessing, by Deveraux — when a hard-driving businessman takes on the care of the young son of his brother’s girlfriend for a week, his life dramatically changes, and love is in the air, in this romantic tale set at Christmas time. A Midwinter's Tale, by Greeley—the light-hearted, yet poignant, story of a young IrishAmerican’s coming of age in postWWII Chicago. Mackerel By Moonlight, by Weld —a former assistant U.S. attorney from New York charms and schemes his way into a new political career in Boston, in this inside view of politics. Everybody Dies, by Block —private investigator Matt Scudder’s newly respectable life falls apart when he signs on to help a New York hoodlum. The Vampire Armand, by Rice—Armand is forced to choose

Color copying available

Full color copying is available at the Nappanee Public Library. Training sessions are held the third Tuesday of each month, with the next training session scheduled for Tuesday, December 15, 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,

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TV FREE CHAMPS—Barb Detweiler's second grade class at Woodview Elementary School won their school's contest and were presented a traveling trophy from the

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EARN HONORS—The Nappanee Elementary School TV-Free champs were Beth Wiseman's first-grade class. They received a traveling, trophy from the

between his twilight immortality and the salvation of his immortal soul, in this tale that travels across the centuries. Legends —a collection of short fantasy novels by five well-known authors. The Poisonwood Bible, by Kingsolver —the story of one family’s tragic undoing and remarkable reconstruction over the course of three decades in postcolonial Africa. The Path of Daggers, by Jordan—intrigue and power struggles in this sequel to the fantasy novel, A Crown of Swords. The Hammer of Eden, by Follett —romance develops between an FBI agent and a seismologist racing to prevent terrorists from triggering an earthquake.

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, with the next meeting set for Thursday, December 17, 7p.m. Please call the library at 7737919 to pre-register no later than Friday, December 11, for the training session and/or Color Copier User Club.

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, December 9, 1998

Nappanee Public Library, along with award certificate and a SSO gift certificate for books. (Photo provided)

Nappanee Public Library, a certificate, and a SSO gift certificate for books for their efforts. (Photo provided)

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CREATE BOOKS—The winners from "Make a Book Night," from left, Molly McFerron, Michael Bough and Jodi Hershberger, take turns reading their books to those gathered for the TV-Free Week celebration Game Night, held at, the Nappanee Public Library. (Photo provided)

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