Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 126, Number 2, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 8 January 2003 — Page 3

Family storytime at NPL

NAPPANEE Family storytimes are the latest addition to a full schedule of activities occurring at the Nappanee Public Library. Puppet shows based on classic stories will give children ages 2-8 and their caregivers a chance to interact together during the first series of programs. Family storytimes will be held on Thursday evenings. Jan. 9-23 from 6:30 to 7 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult. Children will venture into the past as they leam about dinosaurs through stories, games, crafts, songs

Wakarusa Library News

WAKARUSA Preschool and Toddler Time registration has begun at Wakarusa Public Library. Story Hour is planned for children ages 3-6 years who are not in school. A story will be shared, a craft made and other fun activities will take place. This program meets at 10:15 a.m. on Monday and Tuesdays from Feb. 3 through May 5. Please specify a day when registering. Toddler Time is a program designed for children ages 25-36 months. It is held on six Wednesday mornings from 10-10:30 a.m.. Feb. 26 through April 2. Registration is required and a parent or caregiver must accompany the child to each class. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY The Friends of the Library will meet on Wednesday, Jan. 8 at 1 p.m.

Kid’s Nature Club begins

ELKHART Woodlawn Nature Center's Nature Club is starting up again for kids ages 6-10 years of age. The club is affiliated with Jane Goodall's Roots-n-Shoots program and will meet bi-weekly. The group will be doing a variety of activities sdch as adopt-a-

Storytelling hour offered

ELKHART Starting on Saturday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m., Woodlawn Nature Center will be offering a storytelling and activity hour for 4 and 5-year-olds, at 604 Woodlawn Avenue for four consecutive Saturdays. Nature and environmental based stories will be chosen and a corre-

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and more during Nappanee Public Library's regular January storytimes for toddlers and preschoolers. Preschoolers ages 3-5 will meet each Wednesday morning. Jan. 8-22 from 10-10:45 a.m.. and toddlers, ages 2-3, will meet each Thursday morning. Jan. 9-23 from 10-10:30 a.m. New storytime guides for 2003 with complete schedules for all ages are now available in the children's department. Call (574) 773-7919 to register, or visit the library's website at www.nappanee.lib.in.us.

Those wishing to join this group are invited to attend. LIBRARY BOARD The Library Board will hold their monthly meeting at 3:15 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10. DIAL-A-STORY Dial-A-Story for this week is "Beginnings." This brief introduction tells the creation of Mother Earth, Father Sky and their many offspring. Hear this story at 8624441. NEW MATERIAL New CD ROMs available at the library are: "Lego Land." a game where children can build and manage their own Lego Land park: "Lego Island," a 3D action adventure game: and "Lexicon Word Challenge." a one-of-a-kind word game.

river: adopt-a-trail and primitive skills, such as stalking; nature awareness: plant and animal identi-. fication and plant uses as food and medicine. Activities will start by the end of January. Call 574-264-0525 for more information and to sign up your child. -

sponding activity will be included at the end of the story. Snacks will be provided and bring a lunch to enjoy afterward. Cost for the series is $3 per person for members and $5 per person for non-members. Please call 574-264-0525 in advance to sign up your child.

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PHOTO BY JUUE FERRARO Snow fort Ross Priest (left), a third grader at Wakarusa Elementary School, and Devan McVay. a sixth grader, try to preserve their snow fort during their holiday break when warm weather melted most of the snow. Neither of the boys was looking forward to returning to school on Jan. 6, and Devan wanted the snow to stay.

Gallery features art show

NAPPANEE An exhibit featuring the work of students at Market Street Studio in Nappanee will be held at the gallery beginning Jan. 14. Students who have taken classes at the studio since its opening in November of 2001, are encouraged to submit work to the show, which will continue through the end of the month. "This show will be a wonderful opportunity for children and adults alike to show their family and

Classic movies shown

NAPPANEE Name the classic movie that had NFL fans in an uproar on Nov. 17. 1968. and you could win two tickets to the Nappanee Theatre movie of your choice. Entries will be accepted at the library up until show time of the monthly Golden Matinee at I p.m.

Self defense course offered

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friends what they learned in class and get a feel for how an art exhibit works," says gallery partner. Jessica Flores. “It's also a good time for those considering taking a class to come i nand find out what they can expect to accomplish." -For more information on how to enter the show, please contact Market Street Studio at (574) 7735242.

on Thursday. Jan. 16. Enjoy free popcorn and soft drinks while watching this classic on the big screen. Each month on the third Thursday, a different movie classic will be shown at the library: For more information, phone 773-7919.

The four-season course will be held at the Nappanee Police Department on Saturdays, Jan. 11 through Feb. I from 9 a.m. to noon and costs $lO per student. Call the Nappanee Public Library at (574) 773-7919 or visit the website at www.nappanee.lib.in.us and select, the Wa-Nee Community Education link to register.

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Obituaries

Amanda J. Raber Jan. 29, 1976-Jan. 1, 2003 NAPPANEE Amanda J. Raber. 20248 U.S. 6. Milford, died Wednesday. Jan. 1 at Elkhart General Hospital due to injuries from a car accident at C.R. 50 and C.R. 9 in Nappanee on Monday, Dec. 30. Bom. Jan. 29, 1976 in Dover, Delaware, she was the daughter of Jacob and Verna (Troyer) Byler. and grew up in Clare. Michigan before she moved to Nappanee in 2002. She married Amos Jr. on December 21, 2002 and worked at R&R Woodworking in Nappanee. She was also affiliated with Fairview Amish Mennonite Church in Etna Green. Surviving are her husband Amos Raber Jr.: her parents, Jacob and Verna Byler of Clare, Mich.; mother and father-in-law, Amos and Leah (Yoder) Raber of Montgomery; six brothers: Crist (Donn) Byler of Prairie Grove, Ark.; Edward (Mattie) Byler of Clare. Mich.; John (Charity) Byler of Auburn, Ken.; Melvin (Esther) Byler, Norwood. Mar.; Ivan Byler and Raymond (Mars Ruth) Byler, both of Claire. Mich.; a sister. Irene (Jay) Stutzman of Clare. Mich.; a sister-in-law . Viola Byler of Clare, Mich, and two grandmothers: Lydia Byler, of Dover. Del. and Emma Troyer of Apple Creek. Ohio. She was preceded in death by a twin brother and sister, David and Ruth Byler A funeral service, conducted by the Rev. Loren Graber. was held ai Fairview Amish Mennonite Church on Saturday Jan. 4. Funeral arrangements were made through Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee. Burial took place at Fairview Amish Mennonite Church Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the Gideons. Eloise I. Stump Jan. 29, 1976-Jan. 1, 2003 NAPPANEE Eloise I. Stump. 80. CR 7, died at 5:20 p.m. on Friday. Jan. 3. 2003 at Goshen General Hospital after a short illness. She was bom Aug. 28,1922 in Nappanee to Kenneth and Ruth (Mast) Tobias Eloise married Donald E. Stump on Feb. 22. 1942 in Nappanee. She'was a lifelong area resident and a housewife. She belonged to the First Brethren Church of Nappanee. Survivors include her husband. Donald: three sons. Rodney (Maribeth). Mark (Ronda). and Clark (Kay) all of Nappanee; a daughter. Judith (John) Klotz of Nappanee: seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren: and one sister. Elizabeth "Betty" Lechlitner of Wakarusa. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Lamar Tobias. Funeral services were at 10:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 6 at the First Brethren Church of Nappanee. Burial followed at South Union Cemetery. Visitation was held from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. on Sunday. Jan. 5 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home. Nappanee, and one hour prior to service at the church. Memorial contributions may be made to Nappanee First Brethren Church. Lavon O. Blosser Jan. 29, 1976-Jan. 1, 2003 NAPPANEE Lavon O. Blosser. 81, of CR 17, Goshen, died at .5:30 a.m. on Saturday. Jan. 4, 2003 at Goshen General Hospital after an extensive illness. Lavon was bom the son of John Oscar and Anna Mabel (Martin) Blosser on Sept. 21. 1921 in Harrison Twp. , He was married on Feb. 28, 1947 to Ruth Eileen Burger at the home of Ruth's uncle. Rev. Charles Light. He was a lifelong area resident, a member and former Deacon of Goshen City Church of the Brethren and "CPS" for 18 months at Hill City, S. D.; Ypsilanti, Mich.; and Powellsville. Md. from 1944-46. He worked for Fjdler's and retired from farming in 1996. Surviving are two daughters, Joyce (James) Sumpter of Goshen and Irene (Richard) of Goshen; one son, Duane D. (Lori) Blosser of Goshen; seven grandchildren; one sister, Irma (Melvin) Crilow of Goshen; two brothers. Kenneth (Evelyn) of Goshen and Gerald (Mary Ellen) Blosser of Goshen. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Verne Gongwer. Funeral services were at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2003 at Yoder-Culp Funeral Home with Pastor Yvonne Riege of City Church of the Brethren and former Pastor Phyllis Carter officiating. Burial was at Yellow Creed Cemetery. Visitation was held Monday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Heifer Project International or Goshen City Church of the Brethren.

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