Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 127, Number 1, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 January 2004 — Page 8

• Advance News • Thursday, January 1, 2004

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Relieve holiday break boredom vrihphokgaphy activities Nappanee parents will soon be searching for ftin ways to keep their kids busy during the winter break from school. According to landscape photographer Franklin B. Way, teaching a child how to use a camera is a creative way to get them away from the TV and out into nature. “Parents who encourage their kids to express themselves through photography not only entertain theirchildren,” said Way. “They build selfesteem, inspire respect for Mother Nature, and teach a way to preserve memories for years to come.” Here are a few tips from the photographer’s website, www.2ndnaturejustforkids.com, on how to get kids started. •Keep it simple, Sally. Don’t worry about having an expensive or advanced camera. Start with a few disposable cameras or an inexpensive 35mm. •Shoot first; ask questions later. Encourage your child to take several shots of the same subject, experimenting with different distances and angles. •Stay close to home. You’ll be surprised at the abundance of beauty you can find within your own neighborhood. Everyday objects can make the best photos. •Color me happy! Choose objects of one color and take pictures with various hues and tones of that color. Make a game of finding how many purple or red items you can find. •Play favorites. After developing the pictures, encourage your child to choose his or her favorite. Be sure to display it prominently.

When it’s your HEALTH, YOU CALL THE SHOTS. If you have • chronic lllrwu. remember that your doctors, nurses, and therapists all have one thing In common: they all work for you. Your providers are there to listen, answer your questions, and help you understand your Illness and your treatments. A smarter patient Is a stronger patient. So read up on your condition and your treatment. Search the Internet. Talk with others who have your Illness. You are the captain of your health care team, if you want to replace one of your providers, you can. To bring out the best from your team, you don't have to be the doctor. You need to be the boss. It's your heaftK You call the shots. m NATtOKAI HIALTM Couca For assistance or more information, visit www.NationaiHMlthCoundl.org or write tha National Haatth Council at 1730 "M* Street NW. Suite 500. Washington, PC 20036-4505

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PHOTO BY STEPHANIE MIDDAUGH Fervida’s Christmas card Sarah Fervida, a seventh-grader at North Wood Middle School, designed this year's Wa-Nee Christmas card. The entry was submitted by Jenny Shaw, art teacher at the school. The card will be mailed to 500 members of the Wa-Nee community and staff.

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Whiteman appointed Indiana AHPERD leader

INDIANAPOLIS The Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance (AHPERD) announced the appointment of Melanie Whiteman as Youth Fitness Coordinator at their annual state conference in Indianapolis. In her role, Whiteman is responsible for providing direction in coordinating the Association’s initiatives within the various program areas. She will also represent Indiana as a spokesperson on its programs in the fields of health, physical education, recreation, dance, sport, and allied-areas. Facilitating the work and enhancing the impact of the Association is among her principal objectives. “I have the greatest respect for the leaders in the Association and look forward to working with them to further their mission of improving healthy lifestyles for Hoosiers in every way I can,” Whiteman said. In addition to her new assignment, Whiteman serves as a teacher at North Wood High School. Over her many years in the public schools, Whiteman supports quality health education and physical education and promotes physical activity programs for healthy lifestyles. “We are pleased to have Melanie

Elkhart County 4ft Scholarship Applications Available Elkhart County 4-H currently has applications available for youth scholarships. There are several scholarships available sponsored by the Indiana 4H Foundation, Elkhart County Applebees Restaurants and the State 4-H Office. Criteria varies for the different awards. Several are available for current high school seniors. State 4-H accomplishment scholarship applications are accepted from high school sophomores and older. Criteria for selection is based on the applicants 4-H career and other community involvement activities. These awards are not based on financial need or academic performance. Scholarship applications are accepted from current Elkhart County 4-H members. Applications are available in the Elkhart and Goshen Extension offices. A scholarship application packet should be picked up by interested youth for full details. The deadline for all applications is Jan. 15, 2004. For more information, please call the Elkhart County Extension office at 5232216 or 533-0554.

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119 Nappanee Legals STATEOF INDIANA SS: COUNTY OF ELKHART IN THE ELKHART CIRCUIT COURT 2003 TERM CAUSE NO 20C01-0309-AD-19 IN THE MATTER OF THE ADOPTION OF KENDRA HELMUTH, a minor MYRON J. HOCHSTETLER, Petitioner TO: John A Slabaugh 13 4th B Road Nappanee, Indiana 46550 NOTICE OF ADOPTION PROCEEDINGS John A Slabaugh, the natural father of Kendra Lyn Helmuth, bom November 24, 2000, is notified that a petition for adoption of said child was filed in the Office of the Clerk of the Elkhart Circuit Court, Courthouse, Goshen, Elkhart County, Indiana by Myron J Hochstetler on August 15, 203 under Cause No. 20C01-308-AD-19. If John A. Slabaugh wishes to contest the adoption of Kendra Lyn Helmuth, he must file a motion to contest the adoption in accordance with I.C. 31-19-10-1 in the above-named Court no later than thirty (30) days after the date of the last publication of this notice. If John A Slabaugh does ngt file a motion to contest the adoption the above-named Court will hear and determine the petition for adoption. His consent will be irrevocably implied and he will lose his right to contest either the adoption or the validity of his implied consent to the adoption. Nothing the Petitioner, Myron J. Hochstetler, or anyone else says to John A Slabaugh relieves John A Slabaugh of his obligation under this notice. Dated this sth day of December, 2003. i Randy J Spitaels, # 14076-71 Kindig & Stoat Attorneys for Petitioner Myron J. Hochstetler 102 Heritage Paikway P.O. Box 31 Nappanee, IN 46550 (574) 773-7996 AN-6548 December 17,24,31,2003

assume this very important leadership role,” states Kim Duchane, professor at Manchester College and President of the Indiana AHPERD. “A proven leader in the health

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and physical education field, Ms. Whiteman brings a thorough knowledge of the Association, great energy, and credibility to this position. Her addition to the Indiana AHPERD leadership team will contribute to the Association’s commitment to the health, physical education, recreation, dance, and sport professions.” Indiana AHPERD is the largest organization of professionals supporting and promoting creative and healthy lifestyles in the State of Indiana. The Association does this through high quality programs in health, physical education, recreation, dance, and sport. It provides members with professional development opportunities that increase knowledge, improve skills, and encourage sound professional practices.

WoNee School lunch menus Milk is available with all meals. Nappanee Elementary and North Wood Middle School menus were not yet received at presstime. WOODVIEW ELEM. MONDAY, JAN. 5 Fish nuggets, french fries, bread and butter, pineapple or cherry pie TUESDAY, JAN. 6 Cheese pizza, com, apple crisp or peaches WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, pears or blue applesauce THURSDAY, JAN. 8 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, roll, mandarin oranges or mixed fruit WAKARUSA ELEM. MONDAY, JAN. 5 Chicken nuggets, french fries, bread and butter, pineapple, cherry pie TUESDAY, JAN. 6 Grilled cheese sandwich, tomato soup, pears, blue applesauce WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 Cheese pizza, com, apple crisp, peaches THURSDAY, JAN. 8 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes with gravy, roll, mandarin oranges, mixed fruit NWHS MONDAY, JAN. 5 choose one: beef and noodles with mashed potatoes, chicken filet sandwich, tuna salad sandwich, grilled chicken caesar salad, yogurt; choose two: tossed salad, broccoli with cheese, raw veggies with dip, cottage cheese, peaches, fresh fruit TUESDAY, JAN. 6 choose one: spaghetti w/meat sauce, BBQ pork rib sandwich, tuna salad sandwich, salad bar, yogurt; choose two: tossed salad, green beans, pears, chocolate pudding, fresh fruit WEDNESDAY, JAN. 7 choose one: soup and sandwich bar (tomato soup or com chowder), salad bar, yogurt; choose two: lime jello, fresh fruit THURSDAY, JAN. 8 choose one: chicken chop suey with rice, cheeseburgers, cold sub sandwich, salad bar, yogurt; choose two: tossed salad, onion rings, kosher dill spears, pineapple, strawberry yogurt cups, fresh fruit