Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 125, Number 11, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 22 May 2002 — Page 6

Advance News • Wednesday. May 22. 2002

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The Child Evangelism Ministries of Elkhart and LaGrange Counties, Inc. have a special call-*-

Children invited to V.B.S.

First Church of God comer of C.R. 7 and C.R. 54 invites all the children in the area to join them at Son Canyon River Adventure Sunday evenings during the month of June. This year's Vacation Bible School promises to be an adventure your children will never forget with all the excitement of a mini-expedition camp experience. At Son Canyon, everyone will discover survival skills for living from the book of Proverbs: how to follow God's instructions, how to choose friends wisely, make peace, show respect and trust Jesus. Through lively songs, skits, crafts, hikes, campfires

Church hosts Gospel Express Ministries

ETNA GREEN—The Fairview Church. 6981 W 850 N. Etna Green, will host the Gospel Express Ministries' Steve Stutzman Family. Sunday. May 26. at the 7p.m. service. The Stutzman Family makes their home in Kalona. lowa, with Steve and Dorcas, and their four children making up the singing portion of the group.

Former pastor retires

NAPPANEE A former pastor of the Nappanee Church of the Brethren. Mack Drive, has sent word to the local congregation that he is planning to retire. The Rev. Gene Hipskind. who resided in Nappanee with his wife, Linda, and children. Joy and Kirk, is presently serving the Pacific Southwest District as executive minister, but will retire at the end of July. He has served that district

Obituary

Applications available for festival pageant

NAPPANEE--Applications are now available at the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce Office for the second annual Miss Nappanee Apple Blossom Pageant, scheduled during the Nappanee Apple Festival.

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story service for boys and girls. By dialing either 831-2220 or 848-4848. children can hear a Bible

and games to reinforce the memory verse, the group will leam how to make wise life choices. This adventure is scheduled to begin on Sunday. June 2 at sp.m. and continue June 9. 16. 23 and 30. Special plans are made for the closing night. Children who have finished Kindergarten this May. and through the 6th grade are encouraged to pre-regis-ter. For registration information contact the church office at 773-7743 or call 773-3610. or 646-2117. Junior High and Senior High activities are also planned.

the ministry team focus is primarily on prison ministry in the western half of the United States, and the program will include testimonies as well as music, and a visual presentation of the Gospel Express Ministries. The church is located six miles south and one mile east of Nappanee. Everyone is welcome

since September 1994. The Hipskinds will move to Boise. Idaho, to be closer to their families. Pastor Paul Stauffer will speak on "Forgiveness and Healing" at the Sunday. May 26. service, which begins at 10a.m. The scripture is Matthew 18:21-35. Sunday School classes for persons of all ages begin at 9a.m., followed by the Morning Worship ser-

SARAH STOUDER Feb. 19. 1914-May 14. 2002 Sarah Elizabeth Price. 88. 26358 C.R. 50. Nappanee. died Tuesday. May 14 at Elkhart General Hospital of an extended illness. Bom February 19. 1914 in Nappanee. she was the daughter of Charles and Edna (Blosser) Stouder. She moved to Texas until age 16 then moved back to Indiana. She married Dean Price on August |;'jU3s in Nappanee Sarah was a housewife and a member of Union Center Church of the Brethren and the Ladies Rural Club. Surviving are. her husband; a son. Mr. Stephen (Kathy) Price. Nappanee: two daughters: Mrs. Rod (Maribeth) Stump. Nappanee and

September 20-22. Applicants must be female, age 16-21 and live within the Wa-Nee School District. Each must submit a biography, recent photo and a 500word essay, "Why I'd Like to be

story with a gospel message. This is a free service.

vice. Crib room care is provided, and a Children's Church takes place during the worship hour. On Sunday. June 9, everyone is invited to stay following worship, or a time of refreshments and fellowship. Fathers and Sons are also reminded that a banquet is being planned for them, with the June date to be announced soon. Watch for further details.

Mr£ Roger (Linda) Penrose. Centreville. Michigan; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; a brother, Rev. Charles Stouder. Elkhart and two sisters: Lola Waybright and Doris Miler, both of Goshen. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Virgil and Earl Stouder. A funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Ruth Yoder, was held at Union Center Church of the Brethren on Friday, May 17. Funeral arrangements were made through Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Burial took place at Union Center Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to Union Center Churth of the Brethren.

Miss Nappanee Apple Blossom." Girls must also submit a S2O application fee. Liz's Furniture Shoppe is sponsoring the contest, with June 15 set as the deadline for applications. Scholarships will be awarded for first, second and third places. If you have questions, call the chamber office, 574-773-7812. The office is open weekdays from 9a.m.4p.m.

Nappanee Spinal Adjusting Center 109 N. Main St. Nappanee, IN 46550 574-773-4174 WE WILL BE CLOSED ■ MA y 23 rd THROUGH MAY 27 th The office will reopen on Tuesday May 28 ,h for regular business hours AIR CONDITIONER SERVICE Be prepared for the coming summer month* by assuring that your air condHfoning system is in peak operating condition. Your air conditioner should have preventive maintenance performed on a regular basis by a cooling professional. CaH: Yoder - Stutzman, Inc at (574) 773-7012 HEATING LENNOX COOLING

'PROPERTY DAMAGE FROST MOLES Call (574) 342-2385 between 2pm & 7pm Byron Reichart - Bourbon, IN (Trapping Specialist) . Also remove skunk, raccoons, ground hogs, etc

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AN PHOTO BY MINDY ABEL Painting lessons - Jessica Flores, co-owner of Market Street Studio, teaches Allyson Jenkins (left), Carlie Salinas (middle) and Kennedy Walter (right), about landscapes during one of her painting lessons Thursday, May 16. The students learned the techniques used to paint different textures dnd the works of Monet. Flores provides art lessons throughout the year. Watch for upcoming events In the Advance News. ree

Tour High School Reunion’ presented

Have you ever wondered what your old high school teachers were doing, or what your old high school sweetheart looked like? Well you may find out at the new audience-participation musical staged at Oakwood Conference Center in Syracuse called “Your High School Reunion." Written by Dr. Bob Whitesel, author of the audi-ence-participation musical “Mr. Periwinkle’s Christmas Party" that has been sold out for six years, this new musical takes you back to a fictional high school reunion in 1950. Costume contests, dance contests and over 20 of the top-40 songs from the 50s highlight the evening. The five-act play also includes a full four-course meal.

Mayor proclaims Buddy Poppy Days

Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson proclaimed May 17-18 as “Buddy Poppy Days" in Nappanee—the days on which buddy poppies were offered for donation, to support veterans. His proclamation follows. WHEREAS. The annual distribution of Buddy Poppies by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States has been officially recognized and endorsed by governmental leaders since 1922: and WHEREAS. VFW Buddy Poppies are assembled by disabled veterans, and the proceeds of this worthy fund-raising campaign arc used exclusively for the benefit of

Doll extravaganza to be held

SOUTH BEND —The Second Doll Extravaganza will be Saturday, May 25. 11a.m.-sp.m. and Sunday. May 26, lp.m.-4p.m. Over 100 collectible dolls from the personal collection of Kay Morfettas will be exhibited at the Good Samaritan Cultural Center located at the St.

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Tickets are $22 and include the meal, the show, tax and gratuity. In addition, this spirited musical romp through the 1950 s is suitable for the entire family. Decorated to look like a real high school reunion with balloon arches, twinkle-lights, and over 500 Mylar balloons, but with the addition of over $50,000 in eotnputerized stage lighting, this is both a professionally staged musical and an audience-participation event. 10 performers are scheduled from July 12-21. including two matinees. In addition, special overnight packages are available at The Oakwood Inn. Many of the shows are expected to sell out soon, so call now to reserve your tickets. (574) 457-5600.

disabled and needy veterans, and the widows and orphans of deceased veterans; and * WHEREAS, The basic purpose of the annual distribution of Buddy Poppies by the VFW is eloquently reflected in the desire to “Honor the Dead By Helping the Living,** “ NtTw. I Larry L Thompson, mayor, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the City of Nappanee. Indiana. Elkhart County, do hereby urge the citizens of this community to recognize the merits of this cause by contributing generously to its support through your donation for Buddy Poppies on the days set aside for the distribution of these symbols of appreciation for

Andrews Greek Orthodox Church. 52455 N. Ironwood, South Bend. Admission for adults is $lO and children under 11 $5. Price will include coffee, tea; punch, Greek homemade dessert, sandwiches and cookies. Doll groupings will be on display with different themes

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the sacrifices of our honored dead. I urge all patriotic citizens to wear a Buddy Poppy as mute evidence of our gratitude to the men and women of this country Who have risked their lives in defense of the freedoms that we continue to enjoy as American citizens. In witness whfcreof. I have hereunto set my hand this eighth day of May. in the year of our Lord, two thousand two, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred 4nd twenty-sixth. Larry L„ Thompson. Mayor. Attested: Kimberly A. Ingle, Clerk-Treasurer.

including Asian. Japanese, Disney and Bridal. All proceeds benefit the church fund. Please note that the dolls will not be for sale. For more information or tickets call the church office at 574-277-4688 or Kay Morfetfas at 574-277-2047.

create a unique accent for next season’s garden. Cost for each class is $25 per person. The next class will be held on Saturday, May 25, from 9a.m.12p.m. Register at the Adult Services Desk or call the library at 773-7919.

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