Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 126, Number 2, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 8 January 2003 — Page 2

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Advance News • Wednesday, January 8, 2003

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Jan Truex (left) keeps things organized behind the desk at Truex Auto Sales in Wakarusa, while Jim Truex (right) gives a Jeep Grand Cherokee the once-over in the showroom.

Truex Auto Sales going strong

► Bruno greets DEALER VISITORS By Julie Ferraro Staff R^pcrts: NAPPANEE While it is usual for ear dealerships to see a drop off in sales during the eold winter months across northern Indiana. Jim and Jan Truex aren't tix> concerned. Their Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep dealership in downtown Wakarusa has been in business since 1954. Jan said. "We have customers come from Nappanee. Bremen, South Bend. Elkhart, and Rochester." A lot of those customers have been doing business with the Tmeses for years. Some people stop by the dealership simply to throw a ball for Bruno, the Truex's pet dog. A friendly, small mixed breed that is

Girl Scout cookie sales begin

GOSHEN Girls Scouts are about to link college, cookies, career planning and creativity. That's because Indiana Lakeland Girls Scout Council, one of 370 councils in this national organization of 308 million members, is poised to kick-off its annual cookie order taking drive. Girls will be making sales from Jan. 10-27 in the four counties that make up Indiana Lakeland Council—Elkhart. Whitley. Noble and Kosciusko. "Most people know about Girl Scout cookies because those cookies feed their love of their favorites such as Thin Mints and Shortbread; but the real magic." says Product Sales Director Bonnie Master, "is that behind the tradition is the fact the sale helps girls open the door to a world of terrific possibilities." From 75-80 percent of Indiana Lakeland's troop/group's budget comes from participating in the cookie sale. And 75 percent of the girls who attend summer camp go for free or at a greatly reduced rate because of

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one and a half years old. he will jump on one of the chairs and let visitors scratch his head or stroke his soft coat. Jim jokes that he's a "guard dog." but Jan counters that, if Bruno had ever bit anyone, they wouldn't have him in the building. What they do have in the building. besides Bruno, are Jeep Grand Cherokees and other vehicles on display, w ith more new and used of all sizes in the lot across the street. Jim explained that while Nappanee and Bremen now have Chevy dealerships, his establishment is the only location in a broad area where Chryslers and Dodge vehicles are available. In the current automobile market. incentives such as 0 percent financing draw a lot of customers. The most recent sales event ended on Jan. 2. and Jan and Jim were waiting to see what the manufacturers would be offering next, to keep sales steady. The neat, clean dealership pro-

their participation in the cixrkie sale. In addition, there are funds set aside from the cookie sale for college scholarships for which any graduating girl member of Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout Council may apply. "Many successful women will report that they were Girl Scouts. Many, tix>. suggest that participating in the annual cookie sale helped plant their feet on the path toward their career. For instance. Katie Courie. Rebecca Lobo. Sandra Day O'Connor. Jackie Joyner-Kersey and Madeline Albright were all Girl Scouts." Master explains. "Girls Scouts who take cookie orders in the community over the next few weeks are participating in an annual event that helps millions of girls find their way in today's world." Master continues. "The Indiana Lakeland Girl Scout cookie sale is a program activity that aids girls between the ages of 6 and 17 develop a wide range of skills such as entrepreneurship. money management, decisionmaking. goal-setting, teamwork and much more.

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PHOTO BY JULIE FERRARO Actincgas "guarcTctog" at Truex Auto Sales, Wakarusa, "Bruno" would much rather visitors throw him a ball or scratch his ears. vides not only great deals on vehicles. but customer service in a relaxed atmosphere. And the chance to play fetch with Bruno.

"Selling cookies makes girls the C.E.O.s of their own operations. Every year, cookie activities give girls a fun way to develop money and management skills —and we all know that math and business are areas we need to encourage girls to pursue. "Selling Girls Scout cookies really helps me thing about dollars and cents," a 12-year-old Girl Scout said last year, “and that numbers — whether math or money—are really important for just about any career.” The Girl Scout cookie sale has a direct benefit in the community. For example, last year a Nappanee-area Brownie troop donated basic needs kits (shampoo, toothbrushes, etc.) to the Family Christian Development Center. A couple years ago another troop, from the Dunlap area, adopted a special needs family, donating about S4OO of goods to them. "The annual cookie event is much more tharwjust a cookie sale. It's a recipe for success. We believe that buying Girl Scout cookies does more than feed a cookie craving; it helps Girl Scouts become strong, confident young women," Master concludes. To place an order, contact your favorite Girl Scout, call the service center at 574-533-8881 ore-rtlail: [email protected].

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Community

2002

Continued From Front MARCH Wakarusa applied for a $450,000 Community Focus Fund Grant, which will be matched by the town to pour $900,000 into the downtown area. The sidewalks would be handicap accessible and buildings would be upgraded and improved if they received the grant. The City of Nappanee Common Council submitted the grant application to the Indiana Department of Commerce for the the central school project. The grant applied was taken from the department’s CommunityFocus Fund of the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program of $495,000. APRIL Wakarusa lines up events to celebrate its sesquicentennial year. Events included an antique tractor show, live music, a parade, "old timers" ball game and quilt sale and raffle. The Nappanee Public Library held its annual Spring Into Art show and exhibit, bringing new and

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FILE PHOTO BY MINDY ABEL In June the Wakarusa Fire Department received a new 75-foot E-One ladder truck. From left: Stacey Hostetler, Kevin Newcomer, Jim Weaver, Kraig Resler, Duane Casteel, Matthew Schlabach, Kameron Brubacher, Toby Yoder, Mike Vance, Denny Grove, Paul Martin, Town Manager Tom Roeder, 1070 Supply Rep. Jim Gilbert and Chief Mark Esenwein.

Grants

Continued From Front company's $3.5 million expansion. Monaco Coach Corp. of Elkhart has been awarded a $ 161,000 grant to provide training for 100 new employees and 802 existing workers in conjunction with the company's $5 million investment to expand their facility and purchase new equipment. Founded as Caribou Coach, the company became Monaco in 1968 and acquired Holiday Rambler in 1996. Today, Monaco Coach Corp. is one of the fastest-growing manufacturers in the RV market and the largest manufacturer of class A motorhomes. Using the grant, employees will improve their skills in forklift operation. on-the-job-training, computer skills, quality training and more. DUTCH MILLS Dutch Mills, Inc. in Goshen has been awarded a $15,200 grant to train 10 new employees and retrain 65 existing associates following its investment of $409,000 to construct a building addition and to purchase equipment. Dutch Mills is nationally known as a premier manufacturer of high-

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returning artists to Nappanee. School board members were given presentations on Public Law 221 by teachers and principals representing each school. A town hall meeting was held at North Wcxxl High School to discuss public school funding, state budgeting. charter schools. F*ublic Law 221 and ISTEP testing. Guests included Sen. Kent Adams. Sen. Marvin Riegsecker. Rep. Richard Mangus and Eric Miller. The board of works approved the purchase of a 1996 ladder truck in the amount of $388,000 for the Nappanee Smokey Stovers. MAY The Nappanee Advance-News teams up w ith the town of Wakarusa to bring coverage to the Wa-Nee area changing the name to Advance-News: Serving Nappanee & Wakarusa. The North Wood High School Red Regiment performed at the Indianapolis 500 Parade and the 500 pre-race festivities and parade. Zachary Stavedahl was named the 2002 Youth of the Year for the state of Indiana by Boys & Girls

end custom cabinets. It specializes in hardwcxxl kitchen and bathroom cabinets, executive office furniture, entertainment centers, libraries and other custom pieces. Using the Commerce funding, employees will pick up skills in basic carpentry, specialty door design, paint and finishes, assembly, Auto Cad, team building and quality control prixtedures. ADAPTO-INDIANA Adapto-lndiana, Inc., South Bend, has been awarded a $21,000 grant to retrain 70 incumbent workers as a part of an $805,250 investment in building and equipment upgrades. The Commerce Department awards Skills Enhancement Fund grants to Indiana companies that undertake capital investment projects. The grants help defray the costs of training new and current employees in basic work skills and company-specific skills necessary to support the project. Companies interested in learning more about the Skills Enhancement Fund or other Commerce programs should contact the Business Development Division at 800.463.8081, or visit the Web site at www.indianacommerce.com.

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Clubs of America. Zachary is a three-year member of the Boys and Girls Club of Nappanee. JUNE The Nappanee Area chamber of Commerce held its annual Home and Garden Showcase, providing a garden walk, in-store promotions and garden workshops. Wakarusa held its annual steak in the park sponsored by the Wakarusa Lions Club. The Carson & Barnes circus was held at Duerksen Park, which was the largest traditional big top touring America. Kids of all ages enjoyed a w ide array of animal acts and baby Jennie, a three and a half-year-old elephant star of the show. Wakarusa held America at the Ballpark including food, fun. fellowship and fireworks. The Wakarusa Fire Department received their new 75-foot ladder truck. The $383,000 E-One truck will be used for rooftop ventilation and' mutual aid according to Chief Mark Esenwein. See conclusion of the year-etui review in next week s edition of the Adwnce-News.

Club News

TOPS #425 Nappanee Tops #425 met Monday. Jan. 6. at the First Church of God on C.R. 7, with leader Deb Perkins presiding. Weigh-in began at 8:30 a.m. with the meeting beginning at 9:15 a.m. New members are welcome. The secretary and treasury reports were given and roll call was taken with 14 members weighing in. Happy Birthday was sung to Evelyn Martin. This week's best loser is Evelyn Martin and Helen Newcomer received the Kops dime pot. The challenge for this week is “eat a carrot stick or celery everyday instead of munching the wrong way.” Tina Newcomer was welcomed back as a Tops member. The December weight report was given with Jan Hochstetler as the best loser and a tie for runner up was between Donna Schmucker and Marietta Schwartz. Kops at goal or below were Helen Newcomer, Beverly Stauffer and Nora Welty. Deb read an article about obesity and metabolic research.

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ENDTIME BIBLE PROPHECY VIDEOS Starling Thursday, January 9, 2(X)3, Revival Tabernacle, located at 451 N. Main St. in Nappanee, ill e showing Irvin Baxter's "Understanding The Endtime” Prophecy videos every Thursday night at 7:00 p.m. These videos will be shown and discussed with refreshments following. Have you ever wondered why things are happening in our world the way they are? Everyone is invited to come and find out about the U.S. in the Bible, the U.N. and their agenda, the NEw World Order the prophesied One World Government, and One World Religion, and so much more. COme and see how Bible Prophecy is being fulfilled right before our eyes and many are not even aware of it! *. See you there!