Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 127, Number 37, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 9 September 2004 — Page 6

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Advance News • Thursday, September 9, 2004

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Apple Dumplings Any child under 3 years-old may enter the Apple Dumplings Contest. Entrants must submit a photo, no larger than a wallet. All babies must live in the Wa-Nee School District. Photos will be displayed at the gazebo area during the festival with the publicplacing money in containers as votes. Winning prizes range from SSO-$l(X). All contestants will be invited to the Grand Marshall Reception on Monday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at North Wood High School. The contest- is sponsored by Dal-Mar Catering and Burger Dairy. Store. Mrs. Apple Tree For the first year in conjunction with the Apple Blossom Pageant, the festival will be holding a Mrs. Apple Tree Pageant for women at least 62 years of age,, and must live in the Wa-Nee School District. The winner will receive $75. Plus, all contestants will be invited to the Grand Marshall Reception on Monday , Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at North Wood High School, and the Apple Festival Parade on Saturday. The contest is sponsored by Anglemeyer Osteopathic Family Clinic. Baking Contest The Nappanee Napple Baking Contest will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18. There are three prizes in each division: Ist prize - $25 Chamber gift certificate; 2nd prize - sls; 3rd prize - $lO. Any baked item is eligible with apples as an ingredient (no salads). All entries must be at the Children’s Tent, Depot Plaza from 8 to 8:45 a.m. on Saturday. Judging will be at 8:45 a.m. New rule: Only one single serving will be accepted as an entry. There is no limit to the number of entries. The contest is sponsored by Locke Construction and Mary’s Old-fashioned Pastries. Scarecrow Contest A scarecrow decorating contest can be entered for $3.00. The Apple Festival will supply the wood forms to be used for the making of the scarecrow and a pipe for a scarecrow. The last day to pick up wood is Tuesday, Sept. 14; with scarecrows due Thursday, Sept. 16 between 5 and 7 p.m. at Depot Plaza Depot. Families are encouraged to par-

Raffle Drawing The Apple Festival Raffle Drawing will be held on Sunday, Sept. 19. The prizes are as follows: 1. Quilt - donated by Amish Acres 2. Digital 32-inch TV - donated by Radio shack and Electronet II 3. Digital camera - donated by Radio shack and Eletronet II 4. Overnight stay at Homespun Country Inn - donated by Homespun Country Inn 5. Round Bam Theatre tickets - donated by Amish Acres Tickets are $ 1 per ticket or $5 for six tickets. Tickets are available at the Chamber of Commerce, Nappanee Public Library, Teakwood Gourmet, Everlastings, Liz’s Furniture Shoppe, Floral Concepts, Amish Acres, Borkholder Dutch Village and Metzler Shoes, or from any NWHS band member. The drawing will take place at the NIPSCO entertainment tent at 6 p.m. All of the proceeds from the raffle will be spent between the marching band and the Apple Festival.

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ticipate, and prizes range from $75-$ 100. The contest is sponsored by Everlastings and Floral Concepts. 3 On 3 The 3 On 3 Basketball Tournament will be held Sept. 18 at 8 a.m. at Stauffer Park. The cost is S3O for each team, with a maximum of four members. The age brackets are 11-13, 14-16, 17-24 and 25+. Males and females are eligible. The contest is sponsored by OSMC. 5K Run A 5K Run will be held Sunday, Sept. 19 at 2:30 p.m. The entry fee is $lO, and registration continues until 2:15 on the day of the race. Runners can also register at the Nappanee Depot Plaza, Sept. 17, 6-8 p.m., and on N. Main St.„ Saturday, Sept. 18, 2-4 p.m. The race will start from the First Church of God, 72036 CR 7. The run is sponsored by Evan S. Roberts, Attorney. Talent Show A talent show will be held for individuals and groups, Saturday, Sept. 18 from 1-3 p.m. The age categories are 12 & under, 13-18 and over 18. First place in each category will receive ribbon and $25, second is a ribbon and $15.00 and third is a ribbon and $lO. The show is sponsored by Kindig & Sloat Attorneys. Frog Jumping The Third Annual Frog Jumping Contest will be held Saturday, Sept. 18 at 9 a.m. at the Downtown Arena by the American Legion. Age categories are 5-8, 9-13 and 14Adult. The contest is sponsored by Curtis TV. Frog Drop A Frog Drop will be held Saturday, Sept. 18 at 5 p.m. at Amish Acres. First prize is $2,500 cash. Second prize is Zoom Teeth Whitening by Dr. Bill Flora. Third prize is a basket of gift certificates from local merchants. And Fourth Prize is fishing equipment. One frog costs $5, with 5 for S2O. For more information, contact 574-295-8935. The event is sponsored by the Mental Health Association in Elkhart County in conjunction with Froggy 102.7.

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Car Cruise-In Event Chair Rick Purcell stands with his 1951 Blackßose Mercury that he has had for 14 years. The Cruise-In will start with a cruise around town and end at ’McDonald’s for the car show. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 18 at 5:30 p.m. Throughout the show, a disc jockey will be playing music of the 1950 s and 19605. “This is a chance for people to show off their cars,” Purcell said. The event is sponsored by Greenhouse Computers and Homespun Country Inn. Advance News Photo/ Sarah Middaugh

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Queen Contest Pictured right is 2003 Apple Blossom Queen Stephanie Leksich. This year marks the fourth annual Apple Festival Queen Contest. The contest is for participants from ages 16-21, and is sponsored by Liz's Furniture Shoppe. Contestants are judged on an interview as well as an evening wear portion. “For me, the best part of being Miss Apple Blossom was meeting people throughout the community and becoming more involved,” Leksich said. The contest will be held on Monday, Sept. 13 at the North Wood High School Auditorium at 7 p.m. The Senior Queen Contest will follow. Advance News Photo/ Sarah Middaugh

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Wings and Wheels Mike Sheetz and Jerry Hostetler instruct Alex Shively on the inside of an airplane (left to right). This year, there will be an aircraft and air ambulance display, power parachute flights and an auto show. Entry for the auto show costs $lO, with registration at 11 a.m. Dash plaques will be given to all entrants. Free Young Eagles Flights ages 8-18 will be held from 1-4 p.m. The event will take place from 12 to 6 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 18 at the Nappanee Airport. Shuttles to and from downtown are available. The event is sponsored by Edward Jones Investments. Advance News Photo/ Sarah Middaugh