Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 126, Number 49, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 4 December 2003 — Page 14

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Advance News • Thursday, December 4, 2003

Community Calendar PORT-A-PIT CHICKEN DINNER AT NORTHWOOD/TRITON GAME DEC. 5 BOURBON Triton Band Boosters will be holding an All-You-Can-Eat dinner featuring Nelson’s Port-A-Pit Chicken on Dec. 5 from 5-7 p.m. in the Triton High School cafeteria just before the NorthWood/Triton boys’ basketball game. In addition to Nelson's famous chicken, the meal will include barbecue sausage, baked beans, potato salad, applesauce, bread and butter, lemonade, and coffee. Advance tickets are $8 for adults ($8.50 at the door) and $5 for children ages 3-8. Children under 3 are free. Carry-out is available beginning at 4:30 at the adult price only. Tickets may be purchased through Triton band members with the proceeds supporting the Triton Band program. Tickets will also be sold at Lake City Bank in Nappanee and Farm Bureau Credit Union in Wakarusa until noon on Dec. 5. CROSSROADS COMMUNITY CHURCH TO PRESENT BETHLEHEM LIVE DEC. 5-7 ELKHART —Crossroads Community Church is pleased to present Bethlehem Live, an interactive walk through the village of Bethlehem. The story’s Innkeepers will act as tour guides, leading their guests through this 40-minute walk where they will experience the events surrounding the birth of Jesus Christ and hear the ancient story in a fresh and relevant voice. Bethlehem Live will play December 5-7 from 6-8 p.m. Crossroads Community Church is at the comer of CR 18 and CR 17, just south of the US 20 bypass. Call the church at 875-4479 for more details. RIVER CITY FAMILY THEATRE PRESENTS "THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER" DEC. 5 & 6 MISHAWAKA December 5 and 6, River City Family Theatre (RCFT) will present Barbara Robinson’s wonderful Christmas classic, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever!” “The Herdmans were the worst kids in school. They lied, stole, cussed their teachers and took the name of the Lord in vain.” Barbara Robinson’s opening lines describe the Herdman children perfectly! One fateful Sunday, all five Herdman kids came to church. They heard that the minister gave out free desserts. But instead of getting dessert, they wind up finding out about the annual Christmas pageant. After threatening the other kids at tryouts, the Herdmans walk away with lead roles (much to the chagrin of the congregation). After a comically disastrous rehearsal process and a surprise ending you have to see to believe, one determined mother proves everyone has a little good in them. “An American classic,” says “McCall’s” magazine. The Seattle Times calls it, “One of the best Christmas stories ever - and certainly one of the funniest.” RCFT's production features over 40 local actors, young and old, including Liberty Cantzler, Sean Cantzler, Maddy Whitby, Cambrae Reedstrom, Sarah Santerre, Andrea Holtz, Deborah Cook, Sophie Plunkett, Phoebe Plunkett, Jackson Fann, Kate Fann, Michael McMillion, Christopher McMillion, Aaron Wolford, Cyndi Fisher, Kelsey Fisher, Brittany Stevens, Josh Heare, Susan Whitby and many others. Directed by RCFT Artistic Director Craig Gibson, and under the Musical Direction of Shari Fretz-Rice, this Christmas classic is sure to please young and old alike. Bring the whole family and rediscover the true meaning of Christmas. “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” December 5 and 6 at 8 p.m. at the Battell Community Center 904 N Main St., Mishawaka. Tickets $lO general admission. For more information call the River City Family Theatre at 574-.389-1818. PROGAM ON READING THE LANDSCAPE - DEC. 6 ELKHART On Dec. 6, join the Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department and a Naturalist for this program, “Reading the Landscape.” With the autumn leaves fallen from the trees, nature once again revals the secrets written on the landscape. Join a naturalist at the River Preserve County Park for a morning hike as we open nature’s book and read the changes the landscape has endured over the years. Meet at Benton Spillway parking area on C.R. 31 at 11 a.m. COOKIE WALK AND HOUDAY BAZAAR DEC. 6 WAKARUSA —The Wakarusa United Methodist Women will be holding their annual Cookie Walk and Holiday Bazaar at the church on December 6. Sales will begin at 9 a.m. Cookies, homemade jellies and cheese spreads will be available until they are gone; crafts will be available until noon. The church is located at 309 S. Elkhart St.

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Local crafters interested in displaying items can rent a table for $lO with all of the table’s proceeds going to the crafter. Contact Laura Zell, 574-862-4254 for more information. ENJOY COOKIES AND MILK WITH SANTA DEC. 6 WAKARUSA The public is invited to come and have cookies and milk with Santa on December 6 at Creative Touch Photography from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Come dressed in your holiday best for photos to be taken by Creative Touch Photography. The cost of photos will be $lO. You will receive one 5x7 photo and four wilet size photos to share with friends and family (larger packages will also be available at an extra charge). Santa will also have candy canes to share with everyone attending. So bring your Christmas list to share with Santa so you can be sure to get everything you want for Christmas! Also, Santa will be in Wakarusa for the lighting of the Christmas Tree on December 15. The tree will start going up at 6:30 p.m., followed by a Christmas Music presentation from the North Wood High School Band, caroling, cookies, hot cider and fellowship. Everyone is invited to come and watch the tree go up and the lighting of the tree. RECYCLED BIRD FEEDERS PROGRAM DEC. 12 ELKHART —On Dec. 12, join the Elkhart County Parks and Recreation Department and a Naturalist for a “Recycled Bird Feeders” program. When the chill of winter is upon us, it is always a treat to watch the birds flourish at our bird feeders. Join a naturalist in learning a few ways of getting past the expensive price of store bought feeders by making some out of everyday items, like bottles and other recyclable products. All materials will be provided; just bring creativity and imagination. We will meet at Briar Patch Shelter in Bonneyville Mill County Park at 6 p.m. Please preregister by calling the Elkhart County Parks Office at 574-535-6458. A SEASON'S SERENADE DEC. 12-14 BRISTOL The award-winning Elkhart Civic Theatre presents its 12th annual holiday special event, A Season’s Serenade, Dec. 12-14 at the Bristol Opera House. Ringing in the holidays with song and dance, a cast of sixteen will perform seasonal music old and new, from hymns to pop favorites. Performances of A Season’s Serenade are at 8 p.m. Dec. 12 and 13 and at 3 p.m. Dec. 13 and 14. Special holiday ticket prices are $lO for adults; $8 for students, children, or senior citizens aged 62 and over. Tickets are available by phone Monday through Friday at (574) 848-4116. Visa, Mastercard, and Discover are accepted. A walk-in box office is available only 45 minutes before curtain, for each performance respectively, for any remaining seats. Those tickets are payable by cash or check. In order to ensure the enjoyment of all patrons, babies and toddlers cannot be admitted. GENTILE FOR JESUS TO SPEAK FOR JEWS FOR JESUS DEC. 14 NAPPANEE Joseph Fox invites all to hear Alan Bond speak at the Nappanee Brethren in Christ Church Dec. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Bond and his wife, Lyn, are evangelists with the Jews for Jesus organization’s Chicago branch. “Jew for Jesus is an agency which proclaims that Jesus is the Messiah of Israel and Savior of the World,” says Bond. “What could be more Jewish than following the Messiah? With the wide range of beliefs present within the Jewish community, it is interesting that agnosticism and even atheism are considered acceptable, while Jesus, who can even bring us Gentiles into a relationship with the God of Israel, is not.” ’ - Bond joined the Jews for Jesus staff in 1975. He and his wife traveled throughout most of the United States and Israel with the New Jerusalem Players, a mobile evangelistic drama team. Following that tour, Bond worked in printing and office management at Jews for Jesus headquarters. He also was part of the organization’s Los Angeles branch for several years, leading their local music team as well as taking responsibility for pastoral care in the branch. He and his wife now reside in the Chicago area with their son Asher and daughter Bethany, afier a time of leading the Dallas outpost. Jews for Jesus was founded by Moishe Rosen, a Jew who has believed in Jesus for over 35 years. The organization has permanent branches in eight North American cities, as well as over 127 volunteer chapeters spanning some 41 states and five countries. The group’s international branches are headquartered in ten different cities in various countries. > To Bond, believing in Jesus makes sense in the light of the Jewish Bible and in light of his experiences as a believer. For those who argue that

Court Report The following cases have been handled through the Nappanee City Court Nov. 13-26. David Widmoyer is the judge. •James A. Bontrager, Topeka, Ind., charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $101.50. •Corey J. Bowling, Nappanee, charged with disregarding stop sign, paid total fine and costs of $89.50. •Michael T. Hummel, Nappanee, charged with prob. license violation, paid total fine and costs of $94.50. •Michael ,D. Metz, Nappanee, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $106.50. •Galen E. Miller, Nappanee, charged with speeding and learner’s permit violation, paid total fine and costs of $lB5. •Betty J. Rouch, Nappanee, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •Larry K. Whitehurst, Goshen, charged with OWI disregarding auto signal, paid total fine and costs of $6lO. •Nancy C. Zimmerman, Warsaw, charged with operating without financial responsibility, paid total fine and costs of $284.50. •Megan J. Bilderback, Claypool, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $108.50. •Angela R. Dunlap, Argos, charged with failure to use seat belt; paid total fine and costs of $25. •Betty J. Fervida, Nappanee, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •Jarrett 0. Fisher, Nappanee, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •Zachary K. Mills, Nappanee, charged with possession of tobacco by minor and driving while license suspended infraction, paid total fine and costs of $294. •Jason R. Stigerts, Knox, charged with expired license plates, paid total fine and costs of $89.50. •Lee Rasavong, Bremen, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •Marvin M. Stutzman, Nappanee, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •Larry T. Blanton, Nappanee, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •John M. Elston, Granger, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $107.50. •David J. Orton, Nappanee, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •Matthew S. Saunders, Nappanee, charged with possession of marijuana, paid total fine and costs of $634.50. •Ronald W. Telshow, Goshen, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •Greg K. Fear, Nappanee, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •Steven J. Feliciano, Plymouth, charged with driving while license suspended infraction, paid total fine and costs of $134.50. •Miguel Lopez, Warsaw, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $108.50. •Jerry L. Miller, Elkhart, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of slOl. •Matthew R. Poe, Mentone, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •Israel Rodriguez, Nappanee, charged with disregarding stop sign, paid total fine and costs of $89.50. •Cody W. Weldy, Nappanee, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •William D. Belcher, Logansport, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •Jessica L. Speed, Elkhart, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $107.50. •Michael A. Truex, Nappanee, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •Alex C. Camacho, Goshen, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $104.50. •Juan G. Diaz, Nappanee, charged with public intoxication, paid total fine and costs of $334.50. •Christina A. Dunmire, Nappanee, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •Immanuel Hill, South Bend, charged with child restraint (under 4) and failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of SSO. •Rachel J. Pippenger, Nappanee, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25. •William E. Prevan, Jr., Nappanee, charged with operating without financial responsibility and failure to register, paid total fine and costs of $289.50. •Michael T. Rackley, Niles, Mich., charged with operating without financial responsbility, paid total fine and costs of $30^.50. •Stephen P. Stacy, Plymouth, charged with expired license plate, paid total fine and costs of $89.50. •Brenda S. Weathertown, Goshen, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.

Christianity contradicts the meaning of Judaism, Bond says there are answers, which he will be happy to discuss after the presentation. Call 773-3365 for more information. There will be no admission charge. Nappanee Brethren in Christ Church is located directly south of North Wood High School on S.R. 19. CANDLEUGHT CHRISTMAS PIANO RECITAL DEC. 14 NAPPANEE A solo Candlelight Christmas Recital will be presented by pianist Bill Miller on Dec. 14 at 6 p.m. at the Nappanee Brethren in Christ Church, located at 1601 North Main Street in Nappanee, directly south of North Wood High School. Miller holds a BA from Messiah College, near Harrisburg, Pa., and has served in various ministries as a church musician, worship leader, and soloist for 20 years. Originally from Dayton, Ohio, he currently resides with his family in Charlotte, N.C. This marks his 15th year to perform this special Christmas recital. The performance, which contains some twenty carols, has a distinctly unique flavor among the many Christmas happenings this time of year. In Bill’s words, “This recital presents a unique opportunity to hear carols in a setting from beginning to end without applause or interruption. It’s a time to reflect and hear some of the most wonderful music ever created. I’m a collector of carols from many cultures and periods and every year I try to learn and arrange new pieces to present. The printed program includes historic information and text from many of the carols, so one can sit in a quiet atmosphere, meditate on words, and appreciate the music. This setting presents a refreshing opportunity to be still and think on the One whose birth we celebrate. I’m hoping many people will take time this year to share this warm experience.” This recital is free and open to the public. An offering will be taken to help reduce Bill’s travel costs. His latest CD will also be available for purchase at the end of the evening. All are welcomed to meet Bill after his performance over light refreshments. Call 773-3365 for any questions. ANNUAL TREE UGHTING CEREMONY DEC. 15 WAKARUSA Each year at Christmas, Wakarusa carries on a tradition that has been upheld for more than half a century-a huge Christmas tree decorated and lit in the middle of Town Square at the intersection of the town’s two main streets. A community member always donates the tree and the volunteer firemen donate their time in putting it up. This year, the Christmas tree goes up December 15, beginning around 6:30 p.m. Wakarusa residents will celebrate the season with candlelight “Singing around the Christmas Tree” starting at 6:45 p.m. Santa himself will throw the switch for the Christmas tree lighting ceremony. The event leads off with the Red Regiment Band and The Dawning Generations from North Wood High School, performing a Christmas ceremony. Everyone then will join in caroling. Refreshments will be served outside, weather permitting, if bad weather occurs, refreshments will be inside of Shear Adventures. Also scheduled for the holidays: photos and milk and cookies with Santa, December 6 between 8:30 and 10:30 a.m. at Creative Touch Photography, 109 W. Waterford St. The cost will be $lO. You will receive one 5x7 and four wallets with the option to purchase more. Be sure to bring you wish lists and letters for Santa, these will be displayed throughout the town. For more information, please contact the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce at 574-862-4344. CHRISTMAS DECORATING CONTEST DEC 18 NAPPANEE —The Nappanee Neighborhood Watch Group is sponsoring thejr 4th Annual Christmas Decorating Contest for citizens of the community. As part of lighting up the neighborhood for crime prevention, we thought it would be a great opportunity to host again our best-decorated residence in the city. The contest will be held on December 18, and prizes will be awarded for the best decorated home. First place winner will receive a $75 gift certificate to shop anywhere in Nappanee to area chamber businesses and a first place trophy. Second place winner will receive a SSO gift certificate to any area chamber business and a second place trophy. Third place will receive a $25 gift certificate to any chamber business and a third place trophy. To enter the contest, residents may pick up an entry form at the Nappanee Police Department or the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce building on the 400 block of North Main Street. A panel of three judges will do the judging that night, and the winners will be notified later in the evening. Call Connie Bellman at the Nappanee Police Department for more information.