Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 125, Number 43, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 23 October 2002 — Page 1

Advance News Serving Nappanee & Wakarusa

Vol. 125 Issue 43

Numbers Important The Advance-News would like to remind subscribers receiving carrier delivery that it is important for you to have your house number marked clearly, so that it can easily be seen by your delivery person. This will help to speed up your delivery, and to make sure papers are dropped at the right locations. Thank you. Playground Project The Nappanee Playground Project is having an informational meeting at the Nappanee Public Library, Thursday at 7p.m. Everyone interested in helping with the planning and organizing of this important community project is encouraged to attend. No School Friday is fall break for students in Wa-Nee Schools, and parents are reminded that all students will be on break, including those who attend the Elkhart Area Career Center. Also, on Thursday and Friday, October 31-November 1, school t will be in session only half-days at North Wood High School, with students dismissed at 11:15a.m. each day. Bus transportation will be provided. LIBRARY BOARD The meeting of the board of trustees of the Nappanee Public Library originally scheduled for Thursday, October 24 has. been rescheduled to Thursday. October 31 at 7a.m. at 157 N. Main St. The public is invited to attend. For more information visit the library at www.nappanee.lib.in .us, or call (574) 773-7919. TRICK OR TREAT Children in the community of Wakarusa are reminded that Trick or Treat hours are Thursday, October 31. 5-7p.m. TOWN COUNCIL The Wakarusa Town Council meets the first Tuesday of each month, 6:30p.m., at Town Hall, 102 W. Waterford St. PARK BOARD The Nappanee Board of Parks and Recreation meets the second Wednesday of each month, at 4:30p.m., in the Emergency Services Building, W. Lincoln St. SCHOOL BOARD The Wa-Nee Board of School Trustees meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 6:30p.m., in the Wa-Nee Administration Building. OPEN DOOR HELPS If you need emergency food, clothing, or temporary help with your NIPSCO bill, contact Open Door between 9-11a.m., Monday thru Friday. Open Door is located at 201 S. Main St., Nappanee, phone 773-3820. BOARD OF WORKS The City of Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 3:30p.m.. in the Nappanee Municipal Building, W. Lincoln St. RETAIL COMMITTEE The Retail-Marketing Committee of the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce meets the first Thursday of each month, at 7:30a.m.. at the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce office, 451 N. Main Street. COMMON COUNCIL The City of Nappanee Common Council meets first and third Monday at 7p.m., in the council chambers at the municipal center, W. Lincoln St. LICENSE BRANCH The Nappanee License Branch, located at 219 W. Market St., is open Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 8:30a.m. to 5p.m.; Wednesday, 8:30a.m. to 12:30p.m. and Thursday, 8:30a.m. to 6:30p.m.

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Training session

Several members of the Nappanee Smokey Stover volunteer fire department spent a part of their Sunday afternoon getting acquainted with the newest addition to the department—a platform-ladder truck measuring 95 feet in length. The unit was hooked up to a city water tower located next to the North Wood High School parking lot, and firefighters took the platform high to see just how powerful and how great a distance the spray could be. It is impressive.

Celebrate ‘Red Ribbon Week’

North Wood High School students are celebrating Red Ribbon Week. The week ’is a student-led emphasis to help their friends to be drug and alcohol free. To kick off the week. Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD) leaders traveled to Indianapolis to participate in a statewide Red Ribbon Rally.

Award Sesquicentennial quilt

When the final day of the Wakarusa 150th birthday celebration ended, October 5, the commemorative quilt designed by Jay Klein had found a new home. The community's Sesquicentennial quilt featured big red, white and blue stars with the flag in the

Wakarusa photo books available

Wakarusa 1852-2002 Building A Future On 150 Years Of Faith Family Friends; A Look Back in Time photo books are now available. Take a glimpse at 150 years of celebrations and generations. This book is a presentation of past and

North Wood High School to host Kagan Conference

Internationally acclaimed researcher. trainer, and author. Dr. Spencer Kagan, will be presenting a workshop entitled "Structures for Brain-Based Learning" on November 4th at North Wood High School in Nappanee, IN. This daylong workshop will explore five major principles of

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North Wood students have also planned special spirit days. Tuesday’s theme was ‘Team Up Against Drugs,” with students wearing their favorite team sweatshirts. Today (Wednesday) is a day with a "Put a Cap on Drugs,” and on Thursday, all students are encouraged to wear red.

center and a peace eagle looking to the right. The war eagle, with a tear drop, looked to the left, and the September 11, 2001 date was also featured. - After quilting was finished by the Maple Syrup Festival quilting crew, it was donated, raising funds

present photos of historic Wakarusa. The 94-page book includes more than 140 photos is $25 each and may be purchased at the Town Hall Monday through Friday, 8.a.m.4p.m. Interested persons may also purchase the book at several downtown Wakarusa businesses includ-

brain-based learning and will offer teachers a-host of techniques to use as a part of any lesson. The North Wood High School Professional Development Committee members have attended a number of workshops related to the latest developments in brainresearch and brain-based instruc-

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Students who participate in the week’s special events are eligible for daily door prize drawings, with gifts donated by Cook’s Pizza, Beauty and Body Works, Creative Touch Photography, Liz’s Furniture. Teakwood Coffee Bar and Your Flower Shop.

of over SI,OOO, to be used for the museum’s “Fire Station," presently under construction. The winner of the quilt is Dusty Spicher. The Wakarusa Historical Museum’s Board of Directors wishes to thank everyone who purchased tickets and who shared support.

ing Key Bank, Dru's Jewelry, Shear Adventure and the Wakarusa Medical Clinic. For more information, please contact the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce at 574-862-4344.

tion. "As a committee, we have been working over the past few years to introduce our staff to the fundamentals of brain research and brainbased instruction. We feel very fortunate to be bringing Kagan into this area, not only for the benefit of our staff, but also for members of other area schools," said NWHS Professional Development Committee (PDC) Member Beverly Fales. Deb Julian, another PDC Member, added. "Those of us who attended the Kagan Institute this summer felt that Dr. Kagan did a wonderful job of giving us the structures to put the theory into practice without having to slight the curriculum." This workshop, which will be held as part of North Wood High School's professional development program, is open to area K-12 educators; however, space is limited. In addition to the instruction by Kagan, the $139 fee includes morning coffee and snacks, an on-site lunch, and an extensive note-taking handout. Call North Wood High School at for more information.

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Sales tax increase begins December 1 The Special Session of the Indiana General Assembly increased the sales tax to 6%, effective December 1, 2002. This increase means some advance work on the part of the computerized software industry, as well as the Indiana Department of Revenue, which administers sales tax.The department encourages all retailers to start early in making their program changes, to ensure that the proper 6 % sales tax rate will be applied on December 1. Additional information about the new law and its effect on sales tax and a retailer’s collection allowance can be obtained by accessing the department’s website at www.state.in.us/dor. House of Holly offers crafts, drawings Please put "House of Holly” on your list of holiday activities. This annual fundraiser, sponsored by the Eta Zetz Chapter of Psi lota xi, is a silent auction of handmade crafts, clothing, holiday items and much more. The event will take place Sunday, November 24, 12-5p.m., at the home of Stan and Tonya Beehler, 1352 Pickwick Court, Nappanee. A $2 donation for each House of Holly ticket also buys an entry into a drawing for a special door prize. In addition, raffle tickets for a handmade quilt are available for $1 each or 6-S5. Entrants in either drawing need not be present to win. Tickets for House of Holly and the quilt raffle are available from sorority members, or at the door. Don’t miss this opportunity to do some holiday shopping and support local causes. It’s an afternoon that will put you in the holiday spirit in a hurry. The Eta Zeta chapter of Psi lota Xi is a non-profit organization with commitments to Riley Hospital for Children. Dollars for Scholars, Camp Milhouse. preschool hearing tests and other local needs. For further information about House of Holly, please call 574-773-7628. North Wood team wins conference Spell Bowl North Wood High School hosted the Northern Lakes Conference Spell Bowl. Monday, October 14, with the hosts coming in first following two tiebreakers. Panther team members with perfect scores were Lee Ann Parson, Katie Hartman and Brooke Bates, with the winners closing with 67 points, as did second-place Northridge. There were four misses in the first tie breaker, and the winner was the team with the most perfect scores. Northridge had one perfect speller. Concord finished third with 66 points, while Warsaw was fourth at 61, followed by Plymouth with 41 and Goshen at 24. Accept nominations for chamber award * Residents are reminded that Friday, November 8, is the deadline for entries in The Nappanee Chamber of Commerce-sponsored "Business Beautification Award," which is presented quarterly. Residents who have noticed a special effort to "dress up” a business, professional office, church or industry are invited to nominate the location for the award—for the third quarter the chamber is looking for existing building renovations. Submit your nomination (name, address and specific improvement), to the chamber office. A chamber-appointed committee will visit each site before determining the winner. Honored locations will receive a special plaque, and a photo will appear in the Advance-News. Nominations may be called in (773-7812) or brought in person to the office, 451 N. Main. St„ Nappanee.

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Bulldog Bash The first Bulldog Bash was held at Nappanee Elementary School on Oct. 12. Students and their parents were treated to fun games and refreshments. Some of the games included a ring toss, an obstacle course, face painting, bean bag toss and a variety of other activities. Pictured at bottom is first grader, Valerie Ostrowski getting her face painted by art teacher Ann Wadsinski.

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