Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 127, Number 5, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 29 January 2004 — Page 7

Continued from front check on existing accounts and so forth. For story ideas or news questions, contact Amanda Murray, staff reporter at 773-3127 or e-mail [email protected]. To speak to Amanda in person about 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! NAPPANEEBOOK AVAILABLE “Around Nappanee - Hometowns of the Heritage Trail" is a 128-page collection of historic photographs and anecdotes featuring the communities of Nappanee, Wakarusa, New Paris, 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 email 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 gift! NEWS SUBMISSIONS NOW REQUESTED VIA EMAIL 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 am. 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 am., Monday through Friday. Open Door is located at 201 S. 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 Trustees meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month, at 6:30 p.m. in the Wa-Nee Administration Building. Meetings are open to the public. COMMON COUNCIL The City of Nappanee Common Council meets the first and third Mondays of each month at 7 p.m. in the council chambers at the municipal center on West Lincoln Street. Meetings are open to the public. TOWN COUNCIL The Wakarusa Town Council meets the first Tuesday of each month at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 102 W. Waterford St. Meetings are open to the public.

Panthers Sports Scores

By Rob Nickerson Advance News Correspondent NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL • 7TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL On the afternoon of Jan. 20th, the North Wood 7th grade "A" team battled with once beaten Concord. The host Panthers downed the Minutemen 34-30. The Panthers led throughout the first half. North Wood had a five point in the first half, only to see Concord dwindle it down to one at the end of the second quarter. Concord came out in the third aggressive, taking a one point lead at the end of the quarter. It was nip and tuck throughout the fourth quarter. With 10.7 seconds left in the game and the score tied at 30-30, Sykler Titus sank four free throws to seal the victory for the Panthers. Titus led the Panthers with twelve points and eight rebounds. Matt Troyer tossed in seven points. Dustin Herr and Kyle Whitehead pulled down three rebounds each. The win raised their record to 17-1. On Thursday Jan 22nd, the 7th grade "A" upped their record to 18-1. The Panthers beat host Fairfield 4129. Skyler Titus led the way with thirteen points, eight rebounds, and four steals. Kyle Whitehead and Dustin Herr

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This week in Wo-Nee sports

NORTHWOOD MIDDLE SCHOOL Feb. 2: Girls’ Basketball A-team vs. Wawasee, home, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 3: Girls’ Basketball A-team vs. Bremen, home, 4:30 p.m. Feb. 5: Girls’ Basketball B-team vs. Concord, home, 4:30 p.m. NORTHWOOD HIGH SCHOOL Jan. 29: Freshman Girls’ Basketball vs. Warsaw, there, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 29: Freshman Boys’ Basketball vs. Warsaw, there, 6:30 p.m. Jan. 31: Varsity/JV Boys’ Wrestling Sectionals, location and time TBA

tossed in eight points each. Whitehead and Herr pulled down four and three rebounds respectively. Brandon Williams dished out three assists and Matt Troyer had two assists. The Panthers are in action again on the 27th of Jan. at home against Concord in the HCAC tournament. • BTH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL On Tuesday Jan. 20th, the North Wood Bth grade "A” beat visiting Concord 40-24. The contest started slow with the Panthers leading 4-3 at the end of one quarter. North Wood jumped out to a huge lead in the second quarter leading 23-14 at the half. The Panthers never looked back in the second half, leading by as much as eighteen points. Dustin Bossard led the Panthers with sixteen points and five steals. Aaron McDowell poured in ten points and Ryne Gamer added five points. On Thursday Jan. 22nd, the visiting Panthers were defeated by Fairfield 39-26. Dustin Bussard led the Panthers with nine points, three assists, and two steals. Alan Leichty and Kent Biller each added four points. The Bth grade "A" will be in action at Concord on Jan. 27th for the HCAC tournament. •7TH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL "B M On Thursday Jan. 22nd, the

Jan. 31: Varsity/JV Boys’/Girls' Swimming NLC Finals at Wawasee, 9 p.m. Jan. 31: Varsity/JV Girls’ Basketball vs. Warsaw, there, 6:15 p.m. Feb. 2: Freshman Boys’ Basketball vs. Wawasee, there. 6:30 p.m. Feb. 3: Varsity/JV Boys’ Basketball vs. West Noble, home, 6:15 p.m. Feb. 3: Varsity/JV Girls’ Basketball vs. South Bend Clay, there, 6:15 p.m. Feb. 4: Varsity/JV Boys’ Wrestling Team Regionals, location and time TBA Feb. 5: Freshman Boys’ Basketball vs. South Bend Adams, home, 6:30 p.m. Feb. 5: Varsity/JV Girls’ Swimming Sectionals, location and time TBA

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North Wood 7th grade "B" beat Heritage 35-25. Brandon Yoder led the Panthers in scoring with six points. Travis Robinson added five points. Daniel Graybill pulled down eight rebounds and Yoder had seven rebounds. Preston Swain dished out three assists and Tyler Fervida had three steals for the Panthers. •BTH GRADE BOYS BASKETBALL "B" On Thursday Jan. 22nd, the North Wood Bth grade "B" ended their season with a 39-36 loss to Heritage. The Panthers were led in scoring by Robby Bears' fourteen points. Jordan Yoder and Dustin Eby tossed in eight points each. Eby led the Panthers with five rebounds and Brad Howard had four rebounds. Eby also had three assists and six steals. The Panthers at 7-4 and Coach Parson said “It was a great season and keep playing.” •7TH GRADE GIRLS BASKETBALL "A" On Thursday Jan. 22nd, the North Wood 7th grade girls "A" team was in action. The host Panthers were defeated by Discovery 41-20. Amber Sloan led the Lady Panthers in scoring with six points. Kelcy Heckaman and Courtney Simpson added five and four points respectively. Olivia Menzie grabbed seven rebounds.

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PHOTO BY JASON KEMP Tyler Slagel, a North Wood JV guard, pressures Goshen's home court defense on Friday, Jan. 23 court. Northwood fought for an overtime victory in the middle of Redskin country, pulling off a 47 to 45 victory.

Panther Sports Report

By Bob Bilinski NorthWoodAthletics.com WRESTUNG Coach Denny Lewiss wrestling squad defeated Northridge on Thursday January 15th by the score of 45-21. Winners for the Panthers were: Cameron Hartman (103 lbs.), Sam Montgomery (119), AJ Rhymer (125), Derek Burnett (130), Trent Klotz (135), Dillon Whitacre (140), Chad Davis (160), Austin Mattem (171), David Mishler (189), and Randy Mitschelen (215). Hartman, Burnett, and Klotz had pins. SWIMMING In girls swimming action the Panthers were defeated by Bremen on January 15th by the score of 118-67. North Wood placed first in the 200 freestyle relay. The relay team consists of: Asha Holsopple, McKayela Collins, Sheri Garcia, and Amy Byrket. Concord then defeated the Panthers on Saturday the 17th by the score of 121-65. The North Wood 200 medley relay team of Sheri- Gareia, Jessica Farmwald, Ahsa Holsopple, and Amy Byrket captured first place. Amy Byrket had a first in the 100 butterfly and Jessica Farmwald a first in the 100 breast stroke. The boys swim team was defeated by Bremen 125-52 on Thursday the 15th. Winners for the Panthers were: Aaron Emerick (100 butterfly and 200 individual medley) and Brent Hollar in diving. On Saturday the boys lost to Concord in NLC action by the score of 12952. The Panther 200 medley relay team of Josh Chupp, Jason Telschow, Aaron Emerick and Kyle Hochstetler placed first. Josh Chupp also had a first in the 50 freestyle. GIRLS BASKETBALL The 9th grade girls were defeated by Northridge24-23 on Thursday January 15th. Leading the way for the Panthers were Calley Tucker with 9 points, Bethany Ramer with 6. and Allison Maust had 4. The girls are now 76 on the season. Freshman girls defeated Tippy Valley on Monday January 19th, by the score of 32-19. Leading the way for the Panthers was Calley Tucker with 12 points. Allison Maust and Casey Bough each added 6 points. The girls are now 8-6. The varsity Black Swish defeated Northridge on Saturday January 17th by the score of 58-33. Audrey Duncan led the way with 16 points and 8 rebounds and Mandy Yoder added 15. North Wood is now 8-6 and 2-2 in the NLC. The JV girls lost to Northridge 30-16. Amanda Bechtel had 8 points to lead the Panthers who are now 9-5. The girls were back in action on Tuesday the 20th at Lakeland. The Black Swish came away with a hard fought 47-43 victory. Lauren Zeltwanger had 16 points (including 4 three pointers) and Audrey Duncan had 15 points and 8 rebounds. BOYS BASKETBALL The 9th grade boys defeated Northridge 32-27 on Thursday January 15th. Leading the way for the 8-2 Panthers was Brant Ehret with 10 points. The Freshman boys then defeated Tippy Valley on Monday the 19th by the score of 48-29. The Panthers held Valley to only 1 point in the third quarter and 8 for the second half! Leading scorers for North Wood were Nate Brown and Alex BeMiller with 8 points each. Brady Shively and Kent Schaffer had 7 apiece and Trey Andrews and Brant Ehret each had 6. The win raises the boys record to 9-2. On Tuesday the 20th, they defeated Jimtown 53-29. Nate Brown led the way with 18 points and Kent Schaffer added 11 points and 6 rebounds. Brant Ehret had 8 points and Trey Andrews 6. The freshman team is now 10-2.

Kiwanis Youth Soccer League Kicking-Off New Season

NAPPANEE The Nappanee I! “Early Bird" Kiwanis Youth Soccer League will be having the 2004 season’s kick-off meeting Thursday. Jan. 29 at 7 p.m. at the Nappanee Public Library. The soccer league is always in need of volunteers who want to provide a positive experience for the youth in our area. Experience is not required. The league provides training for coaches and referees through clinics. Anyone who would like to be involved or offer positive suggestions on how to improve the league is invited to attend. Jennifer Odione, president of the league, would like to thank all of the dedicated people who helped make

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last soccer season a great success! We served more than 400 local youth. The Nappanee II “Early Bird" Kiwanis Club has been the proud sponsor of the youth summer soccer league since 1978. The club meets every Wednesday morning at the Bakery Case from 6:30 a.m. to about 7:15 a.m. This club is very active in our community and if you have a desire to be a part of this great organization, stop in and visit us on Wednesday mornings. If you have any question or would like to learn more information, please call Jennifer Odione at 773-7240.