Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 127, Number 5, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 29 January 2004 — Page 2

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Advance News • Thursday. January 29. 2004

Obituaries ___ Mary Evelyn Boettger Jan. 24, 2004 NAPPANEE Mrs. Mary Evelyn Boettger, 86, passed away at 9:15 p.m. Jan. 24 at Lu Ann Nursing Home in Nappanee. Bom May 15, 1917 in Nappanee to James Gentzhom and Rosa (Reed) Gentzhom, Boettger was a lifelong Nappanee resident. She married Howard Boettger on Dec. 2. 1944 in Elkhart. He preceded her in death Nov. 4,1998. Boettger was a 1935 graduate of Jimtown High School and was a homemaker and a seamstress. Boettger was a past president and member of the Get Together Club. She is survived by her son Roger Boettger and daughter Diana Boettger, both of Nappanee. She is preceded in death by three brothers: Roland, Harold and Glenn Gentzhom and two sisters: Mildred Pullin and Dorothy Slabaugh. Burial occurred at Hepton Union Cemetery . Rev. Norm Reimer of Nappanee Missionary Church performed services. Boettger was a past president and member of the Get Together Club. Memorials may be sent to Elkhart General Hospice. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Homes Nappanee • (574)773-3173 Luther Lee Adkins Jan. 24. 2004 -'GRANGER Luther “Lou" Lee Adkins, 57, of Chatsworth Lane, Granger, passed away at 3:03 p.m. Saturday, January 24 in St. Joseph Regional Medical Center, South Bend. Lou was bom Jan. 15, 1947 in South Bend to the late Luther Lee Adkins and Elizabeth Smeltzer Stahly. On June 2,1990, he married Pamela Hinton, who survives. Along with his loving wife Pam, he is survived by four daughters, Elizabeth Milliner of Granger, Krystal (Todd) Beer of Bowie, Maryland; Nicki (Nathan) Wiggins of Nappanee, ad Jade Adkins of Chicago, 111. Four grandchildren Jackson, Luke and Tessa Beer and Georgia Wiggins; one sister Deb (Phil) Marsh of Nappanee, two brothers Bruce (Susie) Adkins of Elkhart and Gerry (Cris) Stahly of Goshen also survive. Lou was a lifetime area resident. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in the U.S. Army, where he was a Military Policeman who specialized in dog handling. He most recently was an estate planner for AIG-Valic. He was a lifetime member of National V.F.W., Indiana Snowmobile Association and Bent Oak Golf Community. Lou was a avid golfer, who over the years had fluctuated between a one handicap and scratch! His love of the snowmobile took him on many adventures and he traveled around many states enjoying the trails. Lou was the type of person who could accomplish anything put before him. No task was too small and he would amaze people with his attention to detail. The funeral service was officiated by Rev. David Chlldes. The V.F.W. Post 360 and American Legion Post 161 performed military rights. Palmer Funeral Home-Osceola (574) 674-8460

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Death Notice Norma 'Jeon' Avalos January 21, 2004 MU JDRD— Norma ’Jean' Avafos, 73, of Milford, died Wednesday, Jan. 21,2004 at 7:20 p.m. at her residence. She is surv i\ed by her husband Pete V. Avalos of Milford; four daughters Diane (Donl Hicks of Syracuse, Eva Howard of Elkhart, Debra (Jared) Hampton of Syracuse and Michelle (Chad) Dailing of Syracuse; a son John (Eva Jo) Blackburn of Leesburg; two sisters Loretta Hackworth of Prestonsburg. Ky. and Joyce Avalos of Leesburg; two brothers Kurt Slone of Ohio and Ray Stone of Prestonsburg; 11 grandchildren; and 12 greatgrandchildren. Services were Monday. Jan. 2b. 2004 at 10:30 a.m. at Mishler-Eastlund Funeral Home in Milford with Pastors Thorp and Karen Mitchell officiating. Burial took place in Milford Cemetery. The Advance News publishes death notices free of charge. They may be faxed rw 574-773-3512 or e-mailed to tmin.net. Wakarusa Library News CHEERIO BOX DRIVE The Friends of the Wakarusa Library are collecting specially marked boxes of Cheerios. These 20ounce boxes will contain one of five award winning books. All donated cereal will be given to the Family Christian Development Center. The cereal will be distributed to low-income families for whom owning a book is a luxury. If a specially marked box cannot be found, a donation of any size Cheerios or type will be accepted for distribution. Donations will be accepted through Feb. 28. FRIENDS OF THE LIBRARY MEETING The Friends of the Library will meet on Feb. 4 at 1 p.m. This meeting is open to any one who would like to join this group. TODDLER TIME Toddler Time will begin on Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. There are still openings for this program that has been developed for children ages 25 - 36 months accompanied by a parent or caregiver. DIAL A STORY Dial A Story beginning Jan. 30 is “Ground Hog Day.” This is the story of why we celebrate this special day. Hear this story at 862-4441. NEW BOOKS •“The Snowfluke: Winter’ Secret Beauty” by Kenneth Libbrecht shows amazing photographs of snowflakes. •“The Privilege of Youth" by Dave Pelzer is the story of a teenager longing for friendship and acceptance. • "Celebration of Bread: recipes, tales, and traditions" by Betsy Oppenneer

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COMMUNITY EDUCAIION CLASSES UNDERWAY The following ire descriptions of some of the other upcoming classes: E**h as a New language: Improve your spoken and written English in a lively, discussion-orient-ed class at the Nappanee Public Library. This FREE course is offered on two different days of the week. Choose either Monday or Wednesday evenings from 6:30 8:30p.m. Class I begins on February 2, and class 2 begins on February 4. Sign up for this class and strengthen your speaking, listening, and writing skills and build your vocabulary and confidence in the company of students tiom around the world! Introduction to Computers: This one-day course is designed for individuals who want to learn, or who need to update their knowledge of computer applications. The class will be held at the Nappanee Public Library on Thursday, February 3, from 5:30 8:30 pm. Cost is $25. A workbook may be purchased for an additional fee or signed out for the duration of the class. Other courses offered during the spring session include Digital Cameras and Scanners, First AktfCPR Certification, Time Management, Tips for Buying a Computer, and several Microsoft Program classes including Access, Fhmtpage, and Windows XP. Pick up your registration form today and get ready to learn something new! (for more information or to register call the Nappanee Public Library at 773-7919 or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us. LUUABABJES MEETS AT NAPPANEE ÜBRARY The Nappanee Public Library continues lap-sit programs in February for infants ages 9-23 months and their care-givers. The group meets on Tuesdays, Feb. 3,10, and 17 from 10 -10:30 a.m. The meetings give babies and care-givers the chance to interact together with songs, finger plays, rhymes and more. For more information or to register, call the Nappanee Public Library at (574) 773-7919 or go to www.nappanee.tib.in.us. Pick up your copy of the new 2004 Storytime guide today to find out when Lullababies will meet throughout the year! FEBRUARY STORYTIMES AT NAPPANEE ÜBRARY Children will have fun exploring their world in interesting ways during

upcoming storytimes at the Nappanee Public Library. Preschoolers age 3 - 5 will meet Wednesday mornings. Feb. 4,1 Land 18, from 10-10:45 a.m. for 1 spy activities stories, games, crafts, and more! Ages 2 -3 will meet Thursday mornings, Feb. 5, 12, and 19, (tom 10 -10:30 a.m. to Snuggle Wuggle with Pets Register now! FAMILY STORYTIME AT NAPPANEE LIBRARY Come to the Nappanee Public Library fora very special weekly storytime for families. Kids ages 2 - 8 are invited to share in an evening of classic children's stories, puppet shows, music, and more from 6:30 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb 5,12, and 19. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Call the library at (574) 773-7919, or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us to register. ÜBRARY HOLDS BOOK DISCUSSION MEETV4G Read along with the Cover to Cover Book Club at the Nappanee Public Library! The club will meet on Feb. 8 from 2 - 4 p.m. to discuss their next title: The Weight of Water, by Anita Shreve, Participants are encouraged to call the library at (574) 773-7919 to reserve their copy of the book. Readers guides and a list of select styles of poetry, and explore opportunities for getting works published. RECOVERY KITS AVAILABLE AT NAPPANEE ÜBRARY Do you know someone who is recovering from an Illness or accident? Help pass the time with a Recovery Kit from the Nappanee Public Library. Recovery kits are assembled based on the age, interests and hobbies of the convalescent who is recovering at home or in the hospital. Kits may be requested for children or adults and may include items such as magazines, books or books on tape, DVD's or videos and much more. The service is FREE. For more information on any of these items, or to register, call the Nappanee Public Library at (574) 773-7919 or visit their website at www.nappanee.lib.in.us

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