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Continued from front Nappanee. To make arrangements to pick up your trees, please Tiffany in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office at 574-773-2112, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Trees are available until N0v.26. ADVERTISING AND SUBSCRIPTIONS For questions regarding Advance News classified advertising or subscriptions, please call 1-800-933-0356 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Due to reduced hours at the Nappanee news office, advertisers and subscribers will find more efficient and helpful service by calling the toll-free number and speaking directly to a trained classified or subscription representative to place an ad, start a new subscription, change an address, check on existing accounts and so forth. For story ideas or news questions, contact Kylie Carter, staff reporter at 773-3127 or e-mail advance @ npcc.net To speak to Kylie in person atout a news item, her new office hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. The office is closed Tuesday. News releases may be placed in the secured drop box outside the office. WAKARUSA DAY IN FLORIDA The 2004 gathering for Wakarusa Day in Florida will occur, as before, the first Tuesday in February. The gathering will occur at Homer's Buffet in Sebring for lunch on Feb. 3,2004.165 people with a connection to Wakarusa attended this event last year but there is room for more so spread the news! NAPPANEE BOOK AVAILABIE “Around Nappanee - Hometowns of the Heritage Trail" is a 128-page collection of historic photographs and anecdotes featuring the conunurrities of Nappanee, Wakarusa, Parish Jimtown, Foraker, Southwest, and Locke. The book was written and compiled by local author Amy Wenger, and it is now priced for sale at $19.99. For more information on how to obtain a signed copy, contact Wenger at (574) 546-9435, or via e-mail at [email protected]. She will be happy to ship books free of charge. Now is a great time to purchase a book - it would make a fine holiday gift! NEWS SUBMISSIONS NOW REQUESTED VIA EMAM. The Advance News requests that news items be submitted via email as a Microsoft Word attachment, as opposed to dropping off a print-out of the document in person. The aim is reduce errors incurred in the re-typing process, and to reduce the amount of retyping done each week, in hopes of devoting more time to other, more worthwhile endeavors such as writing stories and taking pictures. Email news to [email protected], and call the office, if possible, to confirm the email was received. If you need help in attaching a document to your email, please feel free to call the office for assistance. MOMS IN TOUCH Moms In Touch is a group of mothers who meet to pray for our children and our schools. A group of moms from the Wa-Nee School District meets each Friday from 9 to 10 a.m. in the fellowship hall at the Wakarusa Missionary Church, 202 W. Waterford St. For further information, please contact Jenny Berkey, 831-6512. OPEN DOOR HELPS If you need emergency food, clothing, or temporary help with your NIPSCO bill, contact Open Door between 9 and 11 a.m., Monday through Friday. Open Door is located at 201 S. Main St., Nappanee and may Main St., Nappanee and may be reached by calling 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 3:30 p.m. in the Nappanee Municipal Building on West Lincoln Street. Meetings are open to the public. SCHOOL BOARD The Wa-Nee Board of School Continued on B 4

Panther Sports Scores

By Rob Nickerson Advance News Correspondent VARSITY/JV GIRLS BASKETBALL: On Friday night Jan. 9, the Black Swish jumped out to a big lead early and never looked backed. The Lady Panthers win 64-50. Laura Zeltwanger led the Panthers with 18 pts. Audrey Duncan and Mandy Yoder followed her with 15 and 14 pts respectively. Duncan pulled down 8 rebounds. Yoder dished out 6 assists and Jessica Focht had 4 steals. The win upped the Panthers record to 6-6 overall and 1-2 in theTJLC. The JV Team whipped the Warriors JV 47-17. Leading the Panthers was Brittney Hall with 12 pts, 7 rebounds and 3 blocks, Krista Bontrager followed with 9 pts and 5 rebounds. Whitney Frantz and Joy Wisler each had 3 assists. Amanda Bechtel had 4 steals. The win improved their record to 84 overall and 1-2 in the NLC. Tuesday night was a huge night for the Black Swish. The visiting Panthers whipped the Mishawaka Caveman 62-38. Audrey Duncan led the Panthers with 23 pts, 10 rebounds and 3 steals. Laura Zeltwanger added 11 pts and 6 assists. The win upped the Panthers record to 7-6. The Panther JV routed Mishawaka 43-13 on Tuesday, Jan. 13. Brittnay Hall had 10 pts, 7 rebounds, 3 steals and 2 blocks. Heather Stutzman and Joy Wisler each tossed in 6 pts. Stutzman, also, had 3 steals and Wisler pulled 7 rebounds. The Panthers improved to 94 for the season. FRESHMAN GIRLS BASKETBALL: Saturday Jan. 10 , the Eagles of South Bend Adams defeated the Freshman Girls Basketball team. The final score was 19-11. There were no statistics reported. The Panthers fall to 5-5. On Monday Jan. 12, the Freshman Girls were at home against John Glenn. The Panthers won the ball game 35-13. They were led in scoring by Allison Maust with 10 points, dafley Tuck& and Casey Bough tdssetf in ! 6'))ts each. The Panther; upped their record to 6-5. On Jan. 13 the Northwood freshman team hit the floor with a 44-23 win over visiting Bremen. Calley Tucker led all scorers with 12 points. While Beenne Capre tossed in 10 pts. The win improved the Panthers record to 7-5. Playing their fourth game in six days, the freshman team dropped a heartbreaker to Northridge 24-23. Calley Tucker led all players in scoring with 9 pts. Bethany Ramer tossed in 6pts. The loss dropped the Panthers to 7-6. They were also in action on Jan.. 19 at home against Tippy Valley. NORTHWOOD GIRLS SWIMMING The Northwood Panthers had three first winners against host Memorial Saturday Jan. 10. The Panthers fell to the Charges 110-75. Individual winners were Amy Byrket in the 200 individual medley, Asha Holsopple 100 Butterfly and Jessica Farmwald 100 Breaststroke. Here are the results from the Memorial meet •200 Medley Relay Memorial 2:05.46, Northwood (Sheri Garcia, Jessica Farmwald, Amy Byrket, Asha Holsopple) 2:07.62, Northwood 2:22.57, Memorial 2:23.22, Northwood 2:53.31, Memorial 3:18.85 •200 Freestyle A. Zuchowski (M) 2:13.39, Asha Holsopple (NW) 2:17.6, Sheri Garcia (NW) 2.24.22, R. Walsh (M) 2:25.54, A. Bontrawger (M) 2:27.44, Jessica Farmwald (NW) 2:27.52 •200 Individual Medley Amy Byrket (NW) 2:38.39, N. Replogle (M) 2:56.48, Cristina Detwiller (NW) 2:58.6, Brittany Martin (NW) 3:09.7, A. White (M) 3:22.3 •50 Freestyle K. Porsche (M) 26.17, McKayela Collins (NW) 30.08, A. Allen (M) 30.65, Nina Circle (NW) 31.75, K. Seitzinger (M) 33.25 •One Meter Diving B. Tague(M) 152.00, A. Lochmandy (M) 142.20, M. Winners (M) 128.85, April Yoder (NW) 123.35 •100 Butterfly Asha Holsopple (NW) 1:11.44, Amy Byrket (NW) 1:13.29, M. Boling (M) 1:18.38, C. Karacson (M) 1:24.89, A. Herron (M) 1:30.26, Brooke Casteel (NW) 1:33.08 •100 Freestyle M. Swihart (M) 57.85, K. Porsche (M) 59.06, Sheri Garcia (NW) 1:01.8, McKayela Collins (NW) 1:07.85, A. Allen (M) 1:08.43, Vicky Brown (NW) 1:12.34 •500 Freestyle Hi. Kraus (M)

6:02.24, R. Walsh (M) 6:03.2, Chanelle Broyles (NW) 6:36.76, He. Kraus (M) 7:00.12, Sharon Telschow (NW) 7:39.45, Tiffany Lehman (NW) 7:44.45 •200 Freestyle Relay Memorial 1:55.24, Northwood (McKayela Collins, Jan.ell Johnson, Nina Circle, Vicky Brown) 2:09.03, Northwood 2:12.39, Northwood 2:26.04, Memorial 2:33.76 •100 Backstoke M. Swihart (M) 1:07.29, A. Zuchowksi (M) 1:08.01, Brooke Casteel (NW) 1:20.34, Jan.ell Johnson (NW) 1:21.03, A. White (M) 1:29.01, Maggie Ward (NW) 1:38.93 •100 Breaststroke Jessica Farmwald (NW) 1:18.2, N. Replogle (M) 1:23.79, Kristin Kirkdorffer (NW) 1:25.1, H. Kraus (M) 1:32.05, K. Seitzinger 1:38.35, Emily Clem (NW) 1:45.89 •400 Freestyle Relay Memorial 4:20.13, Northwood (Amy Byrket, Sheri Garcia, Jessica Farmwald, Asha Holspopple) 4:20.58, Memorial 4:37.53, North Wood 5:06.22 Tuesday, Jan. 13 the girls swim team hosted the Raiders of Northridge. The Panthers were defeated 135-51. Winners for Northwood were Sheri Garcia in the 100 Freestyle and Jessica Farmwald 100 Breaststroke. Taking second in the 200 individual medley was Amy Byrket and Sheri Garcia in the 50 freestyle. Here are the results from the Northridge meet. •200 Medley Relay Northridge 1:58.%, Northridge 2:00.12, Northwood (Sheri Garcia, Jessica Farmwald, Amy Byrket, Asha Holsopple) 2:09.52, Northridge 2:09.95, Northwood 2:25.89 •200 Freestyle J. Frey (NR) 2:13.24, M. Wenger (NR) 2:13.51, N. Camarata (NR) 2:16.04, Asha Holsopple (NW) 2:18.74, Jessica Farmwald (NW) 2:28.12, Vicky Brown (NW) 2:40.70 •200 Individual Medley L. Mcßride (NR) 2:32.19, Amy Byrket (NW) 2:36.19, C. Watts (NR) 2:39.23, S. Wortinger (NR) 2:39.3, Brooke Casteel (NW) 3:02.81 •50 Freestyle T. Sheely (NR) 27.98, Sheri Garcia (NW) 28.07, S. Clements (NR) 28.37, McKayela Collins (NW) 29.47, S. Camarata (NR) 29.54, Chelsea Grosse (NW) 31.39 •One Meter Diving A. Irons (NR) 169.05, B. Gusy (NR) 148.95, J. Schrock (NR) 136.00, April Yoder (NW) 121.45, Amy Mast (NW) 83.20 •100 Butterfly J. Frey (NR) 1:07.23, F. Peacock (NR) 1:07.47, Asha Holsopple (NW) 1:10.91, Amy Byrket (NW) 1:14.29, R. Powell (NR) 1:15.48 •100 Freestyle Sheri Garcia (NW) 1:02.17, S. Camarta (NR) 1:02.54, M. Welch (NR) 1:09.31, A. Schieber (NR) 1:10.21, Tiffany Lehman (NW) 1:12.51, Nina Circle (NW) 1:15.21 •500 Freestyle N. Camarata (NR) 5:53.04, M. Wenger (NR) 5:53.61, L. Mcßride (NR) 6:37%, Chanelle Broyles (NW) 6:39.13, Sharon Telschow (NW) 7:35.68, Chelsea Grosse (NW) 7:38.8 •200 Freestyle Relay Northridge 1:48.08, Northridge 1:49.44, Northwood (Asha Holsopple, Sheri Garcia, Jessica Farmwald, Amy Byrket) 1:56.83, Northridge 2:02.74, Northwood 2:08.93, Northwood 2:09.57 •100 Backstroke S. Hughes (NR) 1:08.82, S. Wortinger (NR) 1:14.25, Jan.ell Johnson (NW) 1:20.42, Brooke Casteel (NW) 1:21.75, A. Schieber (NR) 1:23.07, Vicky Brown (NW) 1:25.07 •100 Breaststroke Jessica Farmwald (NW) 1:17.19, S. Clements (NR) 1:20.14, R. Powelf(Nß) 1:24.25, Kristin Kirkdorffer (NW) 1:26.69, C. Watts (NR) 1:27.32, Britney Martin (NW) 1:36.65 •400 Freestyle Relay Northridge 3:57.13, Northridge 3:58.05, Northridge 4:33.44, Northwood (McKayela Collins, Nina Circle, Vicky Brown, Tiffany Lehman) 4:47.66, Northwood 5:07.91 Thursday night, Jan. 15 against Bremen was a night of improvement for Asha Holsopple and McKayela Collins. They beat their best times in a 118-67 loss to the visiting Lions. The 200 freestyle relay team of Asha Holsopple, McKayela Collins, Sheri Garcia, and Amy Byrket finished first Asha Holsopple was second in the 50 freestyle and 100 butterfly. Also, Sheri Garcia and April Yoder finished second in the 100 freestyle and one meter diving respectively. The girls were back in the pool at home against Concord Saturday Jan. 17. Here are the results from the

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Bremen Meet •200 medley relay Bremen 2:04.89, Northwood (Sheri Garcia, Jessica Farmwald, Asha Holsopple, Amy Byrket) 2:06.25, Northwood 2:25.17 •200 Freestyle D. Rohde (B) 2:07.75, K. Young (B) 2:22.01, Sheri Garcia (NW) 2:25.65, Jessica Farmwald (NW) 2:26.47, A. Widder (B) 2:40.53, Tiffany Lehman (NW) 2:45.11 •200 Individual medley J. Wagner (B) 2:26.74, L. Schroeder (B) 2:35.77, Amy Byrket (NW) 2:39.73, Chanelle Broyles (NW) 2:58.61, Britney Martin (NW) 3:07.70 •50 freestyle M. Scott (B) 27.71, Asha Holsopple (NW) 28.14, McKayela Collins (NW) 29.61, S. Schramm (B) 30.41, Nina Circle (NW) 32.61, A. Widder (B) 32.91 •One meter diving L. Scott (B) 211.70, April Yoder (NW) 122.85, Amy Mast (NW) 112.50, K. Malone (B) 110.05 •100 butterfly J. Wagner (B) 1:06.12. Asha Holsopple (NW) 1:09.57, A. Kolbe (B) 1:10%, H. Farrer (B) 1:24.77, Chanelle Broyles (NW) 1:31.62 •100 Freestyle A. Keller (B) 1:00.59, Sheri Garcia (NW) 1:03.21, K. Young (B) 1:03.95, McKayela Collins (NW) 1:07.68, B. Hochstetler (B) 1:09.39, Emily Clem (NW) 1:14.55 •500 Freestyle M. Burcham (B) 5:48.54, S. Schramm (B) 6:29.55, A. Ryan (B) 6:30.93, Vicky Brown (NW) 7:12.01, Nina Circle (NW) 7:31.45, Kristin Kirkdorffer (NW) 7:47.72 •200 Freestyle relay Northwood (Asha Holsopple, McKayela Collins, Sheri Garcia, Amy Byrket) 1:54.41. Bremen 1:56.15, Bremen 1:57.12, Northwood 2:09.25, Northwood 2:17.30 •100 Backstroke D. Rohde (B) 1:07.57, K. Malone (B) 1:16.64, Jan.ell Johnson (NW) 1:20.43, Brooke Casteel (NW) 1:20.88, H. Farrer (B) 1:22.24, Sharon Telschow (NW) 1:32.21 •100 Breaststroke M. Scott (B) 1:13.91, A. Kolbe (B) I:ls.l7,Jessica Farmwald (NW) 1:16.75, Amy Byrket (NW) 1:23.27, Britney Martin (NW) 1:34.43 •400 Freestyle relay Bremen 4:03.37, Bremen 4:29.05, Northwood (Vicky Brown, Chelsea Grosse, Tiffany Lehman, Nina Circle) 4:53.8, Northwood 5:21.5

This week in WoNee sports

FRIDAY, JAN. 23 •NWHS Varsity/JV Boys’ Basketball, Goshen, there, 6:15 p.m. SATURDAY, JAN. 24 •NWHS Varsity/JV Girls’ Basketball, Goshen, here, 6:15 p.m. •NWHS Wrestling, NLC Tournament, @ Elkhart Memorial, 9 a.m. •NWHS Varsity/JV Swimming (Girls), NLC Finals, @ Concord, 9 a.m. •NWMS Boys’ Basketball, B-Team, HCAC Tourney, ©Goshen, 3:30 a.m. MONDAY, JAN. 26 •NWHS Freshman Girls’ Basketball, Triton, there, 6:30 p.m. •NWHS Freshman Boys’ Basketball, Penn, there, 6:30 p.m. •NWMS Boys' Basketball, A-Team, HCAC Tourney, 4:30

NAPPANEE YOUTH BASEBALL LEAGUE REGISTRATION PO Box 122 - Nappanee, IN 46550 www.eteamz.com/nyb Tee Ball Ages 6,7 Minor League Ages 8,9 Major League Ages 10,11,12 Each child must fill out a form by 1-24-2004, whether you have played before or not. A $25.00 registration fee will be required with this form. If a family has 2 or more players the fee is $40.00. A $5.00 late fee per-child for all registration received after 1-24-2004. In addition to the registration fee, there will be a 10.00 deposit per player for major and minor league pants (T-ball players are excluded for this deposit). The deposit will be refunded when the pants are returned at the end of the season. Registration: Name Pants Deposit: Address Total: Phone Birthday Height Weight Age as of 06/01/2004 Boy / Girl (Circle) Shirt Size: Youth S M LI Adult S M L II Pants Size: Youth S M LI Adult S M L Did you play last year If so, what team? For Parents/Guardian: I hereby certify that the above name child is in normal health and capable of participation safely in baseball. I also understand that the Nappanee Youth Baseball League carries no medical insurance for sporting events. Parent/Guardian Name: (Please Print) Signed: By signing above consent form, your child is permitted to participate and releases, discharges, and hold harmless the Nappanee Youth Baseball from any and all liability, injuries, or expenses which may result from any injury to the player while engaged in the sponsored activities to the Nappanee Youth Baseball League. Above acknowledges that accidents of injuries can happen to the player and agree to assume all risks involved. I would like to be contacted to help with the baseball league as a COACH or UMPIRE (please circle). Name: Phone: Please return registration form to: • The City Building on Jan. 24,2004 9a.m. to 11a.m. or, • Mail to: Nappanee Youth Baseball League, PO Box 122, Nappanee, IN 46550 By January 23,2004 If registration is not received by the date of the draft, the registrant will be placed on a waiting list and placed on teams with the least number of players.

Advance News • Thursday, January 22, 2004 •

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PHOTO BY JASON KEMP Emerick wins Aaron Emerick won first place in the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly at the Jan. 6 swim meet against Goshen.

Panther Sports Report

By Bob Bilinski NorthWoodAthletics.com WRESTLING On Jan. 9, Denny Lewiss matmen defeated Wawasee 42-24. Winners for the Panthers were: Derek Burnett (130 lbs), Trent Klotz (135), Dillon Whitacre (140), Jason Hochstetler (152), Chad Davis (160), Austin Mattem (171), Aaron Hahn (215), and Randy Mitschelen (HWT). Whitacre, Davis, Mitschelen, and Hahn all had pins! On Saturday the boys place third at the Goshen Super Dual with a record of 3-2. The most recent state rankings show that North Woods Austin Mattem is ranked 16th in the 171 lbs weight class and David Mishler is ranked 20th at 189. BOYS SWIMMING The boys team was defeated by Goshen 87-64 on Jan. 6. Fust place winners for the Panthers were Aaron Emerick in the 200 individual medley and 100 butterfly. Seth Emerick captured a first in the 500 freestyle. Elkhart Memorial then defeated the Panthers on Saturday 109-66. Winners of first place for the Panthers were: the 200 medley relay team of Josh Chupp, Aaron Emerick, Jason Telschow, and Kyle Hochstetler. Josh Chupp got a first in the 50 freestyle and the 100 backstroke. Aaron Emerick a first in the 100 butterfly. Jason Telschow claimed a first in the 100 breaststroke and the 400 freestyle relay team of Aaron Emerick, James Geleske, Brent Hollar, and Josh Chupp also placed first. The boys lost to Northridge on Jan. 13 by a score of 142-39. Josh Chupp had a 2nd place finish in the 50 freestyle and Jason Telschow also had a second in the 100 breaststroke. BOYS BASKETBALL The Young Gunns defeated SB St Josephs on Jan. 6 by the score of 74-53. The Panthers used a balanced scoring attack to beat the Indians. Ryne Lightfoot led the way with 19 points. Zac Lechlitner came off the bench to add 14. Wes BeMiller had 12, Trevor Shields 10, and Derrcn Lengacher and Scott Mast added 8 points each. The Panthers are now 8-1. The boys freshman team returned to action on Jan. 10 in the Fairfield Tourney. In the first game, the Panthers defeated SB Adams 41-27. Leading the way in scoring was Brant Ehret with 11, Kent Schaffer had 9, and Nate Brown and Chad Menzie both added 7 each. In the Championship Game, North Wood defeated Fairfield 37-25. Nate Brown led with 14 points. Brant Ehret had 8 and Chad Menzie and Kent Schaffer both had 4 each. The boys are now 7-2 on the season.

•NWMS Girls’ Basketball, A&B Teams, North Side, 4:30 p.m., 7th here; Bth there TUESDAY, JAN. 27 •NWHS Freshman Boys’ Basketball, Warsaw, there, 6:30 p.m. •NWMS Boys’ Basketball, A-Team, HCAC Tourney, 4:30 p.m. THURSDAY, JAN. 29 •NWHS Freshman Girls’ Basketball, Warsaw, there, 6:30 p.m. •NWHS Varsity/JV Swimming (Boys), NLC Prelim, @Wawasee, 5:30 p.m. •NWMS Boys’ Basketball, A-Team, HCAC Tourney, 4:30 p.m. •NWMS Girls’ Basketball, A&B Teams, Tippecanoe Valley, 4:30 p.m., 7th here; Bth there

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