Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 129, Number 5, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 2 February 2006 — Page 4

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Advance News • Thursday, February 2, 2006

Free showing at Nappanee Theatre

Dreamer, a film inspired by a true story, will be shown on Saturday, Feb. 11 and Sunday, Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m. at the Nappanee Theatre. Admittance to the movie is free, but free tickets must be picked up at any of these locations: A.T.C. Aluminum Trailers, Inc.; Abner G. Brown Jr. State Farm Insurance; Aggergates Industries; Bak' N Grill; BP Handy Dandy Food Store; Big Papa C's; Bontrager Concrete Specialties, Inc.; Chase Bank; Chiphone Federal Credit Union; Clip & Curl; Community Business Equipment; Corner Case; 1 Dal-Mar Catering; E. Newcomer & Son Jewelry; Edward Jones - Mike Sheetz; Fairmont Homes, Inc.; Farm Bureau Credit Union; Fins and Feathers; Flexsteel Industries; Flick's Home Plate; Fugly's Mug; Greg Lynch Floor Covering; Hands For Health Therapeutic Massage Clinic; Happy Day Case; Heckaman Homes; Heritage House Senior Center; Jatex, Inc.; Kindig & Sloat Attys; Kirk's Fabric

Dean’s list Bethel College MISHAWAKA Amber Bontrager of Nappanee is one of 444 students named to the Dean's List at Bethel College. Eligibility for the Dean's List requires a 3.50 grade point average with 12 or more semester hours. Bethel College is an accredited Christian college of the arts and sciences offering associates, bachelor's and master's degree in more than 50 areas of study. The current enrollment of 1,964 includes students from 34 states, 17 countries, more than 20 denominational affiliations and 16 percent from culturally diverse backgrounds. Scholarships are available based upon a variety of factors including academic achievement, talent in the arts or athletics, ethnicity and church affilia* in. Bethel offers classes at four satellite locations; as well as its El art campus. The main Bethel campus is situated on 75 vyoodt\ es in Mishawaka. Vincennes VINCENNES The Vincennes University Dean's List for fall 2005 includes students from the main campus in Vincennes plus extended instructional sites in Indianapolis at the Aviation Technology Center and the Indiana School for the Deaf. Among those named to the Dean's List is Justin J. Dale of Nappanee, Aviation Maintenance Technology. To qualify for the Dean’s List, a student must complete at least 12 credit hours and achieve a grade point index of 3.5 or better on a 4.0 scale.

Noppanee Book Fair Nappanee Elementary will host a Scholastic Book Fair on Feb. 6 to 10, during school hours, to purchase books for its Media Center. Families, teachers and the community are invited to attend the Fair, which will feature a special camping theme, "Camp Read a Book Let the Book Bugs Bite!" On Feb. 7, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m., the Book Fair will feature a special Family Night Event with a special drawing for free books. The Book Fair will offer specially priced books and educational products, including new releases, award-winning title, children's classics, interactive software, adult books and current best sellers from more than 150 publishers. Attendees can help the school build classroom libraries by purchasing books for teachers through the Classroom Wish List and One for Books activities.

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Center; Landmark Bar & Grill; LaV, ie Restoration; Martin's Supermarket; McCormick Motors; Meadows Mobile Home Community; H&R Block - Merlyn R. Schrock; Miller Manufacturing Corp.; My Place Too; Persing Tire & Lube; Rapsure Inc.; Redford Manufacturing; Right Angle Steel & Fabrication, Inc.; Salem Insurance Agency, Inc.; Samuel Mancino's; Century 21 Landmark Realty - Sandy Toney; Schrock Financial; Shamrock Motel; Star Staffing Service, Inc.; T&C Leasing & Rental; The Country Table; Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home; Traditions Sport & Diner; Tyco Mobile Home Service; Yoder - Stutzman Plumbing & Heating. Tickets have already been passed out for the following: Agriliance LLC; Beer & Slabaugh, Inc.; Fred's Flowers; Graber Carpet Studio J&N Stone, Co. Inc.; McCormick Creek Community - Schrock Homes; Phil Hahn & Associates; Wilson Associates Group.

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Compiled by Margaret Etigland-Neff (120 to 50 Years) and Anthony Godson (25 to 15 Years). 120 Years Ago Feb. 4,1886 • Gravelton News: Mr. Cyrus Fuller has been appointed Deacon and Business Manager of the Progressive denomination, a very good choice. Now let us have a Sabboth School. • Miss Jennie McDonald has been quite sick this past week. She was engaged in teaching school south of here and is a very efficient and accomplished teacher. 100 Years Ago Feb. 7,1906 Sunday the Presbyterian congregation occupied the Auditorium for their new church. Rev. W.H. Kendall, a student of McCormick Seminary, Chicago, preached morning and evening. Total seating is about 200 and the auditorium has an elegant and comfortable appearance. 75 Years Ago Feb. 5,1931 • Newcomer Jewelry will celebrate their Golden Anniversary. On December 16, 1880 Enos Newcomer moved to the A.H. Kaufman Store and began his there. • Miss Isabelle Geyer entertained the B.G.U. Sorority at the Coppes Hotel Tuesday evening February 3. The earlier part of the evening was spent playing bridge. Wad Meeting

The Elkhart County Triad met on Jan. 11 at the County Building in Goshen. During the meeting, newly elected officers took their positions, including: Robert Lewis, Director of Council on Aging (Chairman); Rob Snyder, Greencroft Security (Vice Chairman); Jackie Stiver, Victim Assistance Services (Secretary); and Connie Fink, Director of Elder Haus in Nappanee (Treasurer). Director of Emergency Management Warren Allender and Linda Nelson, of the American Red Cross, reported on the State Triad Board meet--5 in Indianapolis. They

Events at the Nappanee and Wakarusa Public Libraries

Nappanee ENGUSH LANGUAGE CLASSES Do you know someone who would like to learn the English Language? The Wa-Nee Community Education Program can help. Send them to the Nappanee Public Library for "English as a New Language" each Monday and Wednesday evening beginning Feb. 8. This course is designed for individuals with a limited knowledge of English who want to learn to speak the language and improve their communication skills. Class meets from 5 to 7 p.m. through April 3, to practice speaking, reading and writing. Cost for the course is S4O per student. For more information or to register, call 773-7919 or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us and click on the Community Education Calendar. Registration forms with full class listings for the current session of the Wa-Nee Community Education Program are also available at the Nappanee Public Library, Wakarusa Public Library, and the Wa-Nee Schools Administration Office. This program is sponsored through a partnership with the Learning Generation Initiative of Elkhart and Lagrange Counties. GUESS THE GOLDEN MATINEE The Next Golden Matinee stars Van Johnson as reporter Charles Wills, who, while covering the VE Day celebrations in Paris, meets and falls in love with the gorgeous Helen Ellsworth (Elizabeth Taylor). Guess the feature title of this 1954 romance, and you could win two free passes to the Nappanee Theater movie of your choice. Entries will be accepted up until show time at 1 p.m., Feb. 16.

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emphasized the cooperation of Triad members with Red Cross and Emergency Management, as well as the Lifesaver Project, operating in Elkhart County. Pat Fisher, an AARP Senior Safety Class instructor will be held a class from Jan. 19 to the 20 for Red Cross volunteer drivers. Triad will sponsor another safety class in the spring and fall. Dates will be set. Gail Ryniak, assistant director of Victim Assistance in Elkhart, reported the number of reported crimes is increasing. In 2005, there were 247 victims of ID theft in Elkhart County. Victim Assistance has had over 1,172 cases of over 61 aged individu-

Enjoy free popcorn and soft drinks while watching this classic on the big screen. Each month on the third Thursday, a different movie classic will be shown at the library. For more information, call 773-7919 or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us. u BOOKPAGE AVAILABLE The February issue of ABookPage@ is now available at the Nappanee Public Library. Filled with timely articles about new books on the shelf, this free monthly publication gives reviews and inside information about authors, publishers and industry trends. As Valentine's Day approaches, Book Page has reading suggestions for the lovers, the dreamers and you! Whether you're dating, engaged, or just enjoy indulging in a paperback romance, this month's edition reviews the latest in fiction, wedding planners and relationships. From picture books to biography and humor, several new releases celebrate the rich cultural contributions made by African Americans in this Black History Month issue. Taylor Branch's third volume in the trilogy documenting Martin Luther King's life takes center stage as this month's cover story, Deborah Donovan reviews a new fiction release based on the life of Malcolm X, and several children's books bring Black History to life for young readers. Interviews include Norah Vincent, Andrei Codrescu, Ayelet Waldman and more. It's all waiting for you in your free copy of Book Page now available at the Nappanee Public Library. Wakarusa DAMAGE NOTIFICATION

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50 Years Ago Feb. 2,1956 Tuesday night a packed crowd crammed every nook and comer of the Community Building and treated all to a real thriller as Coach Guy Conrad's Bulldogs beat Bremen 48-42 and snapped the Lions 17 game winning streak. 25 Years Ago Feb. 4,1981 "The Kids on the Block, Inc." had a message for sfudents at Central School last week. The message was that handicapped kids do get around and can handle themselves just like anyone else. The "Kids" conveying the message were members of a troupe of disabled and non-disabled puppets designed to teach children what it's like to be handicapped. Helping the "Kids" to deliver their message were Thursday Club members Janet McCuen, Carole Gessinger, Ranita McMurtey, Janet Heckaman and Susie Pletcher. 15 Years Ago Jan. 30,1991 A standing room only awaited the decision on the three versus four elementary school issue posed by the Wa-Nee Board of School Trustees during their meeting on Monday, January 28. The lively audience gave a round of applause after the passage of the decision 5 to 2, to close Central Elementary School.

als who became victims in 2005. Triad meeting sites were discussed. It was suggested to move the meetings around the county, and encourage area individuals to attend the 8:30 a.m. meetings. Triad meets once a month on the second Wednesday at 8:30 a.m. Police departments, agencies serving seniors and senior organizations are eligible to become involved in Triad Council. Triad's purpose is to educate and address the safety and security of Elkhart County's senior citizens. Also at the meeting, Lynn Sayre of the Council on Aging,

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explained the Medicare "D" Prescription Drug Program. Anyone interested may call the council and set up an appointment to meet with Lynn personally by calling 295-1820. In other business: • Miller's Senior Living in Wakarusa will host a craft bazaar in March. Contact Cindy Hill at 862-1918 if you are interested in participating. • Jim Kehr, an amateur radio operator, will hold his next training session for weather basic spotting in Nappanee on March 25. Contact Jim at 5348090 if interested.

The Wakarusa Public Library tries to be responsible with the public money which makes up the budget of the library. The library charges for lost or damaged materials so that they can be replaced. Therefore, library staff members check materials when they are returned to assure that the items are in good condition. We would encourage our patrons to notify a library staff person if material has damage, missing pages or does not play. WORD PROCESSING A Word Processing class will be held on Feb. 21 at 6:30 p.m. This class will introduce participants to the basic elements of word processing such as how to construct a letter, insert a picture, create labels, and more. Registration is required, no fee is charged for this class. DIAL A STORY Dial A Story for this week is "George Washington and the Colt." Young George Washington learns a lesson the applies today. Hear this tale at 862-4441. NEW BOOKS "The Complete Muffin Cookbook" by Gloria Ambrosia "Cooking at home with America's Test Kitchen" by Editors of Cook’s Illustrated Magazine "A Taxonomy of Barnacles" by Galt Niederhoffer "How To Get Your Child to Love Reading " by Esme' Raji Codell "American Passenger Arrival Records" by Michael Tepper "Elkhart County Interim Report" is a study of the historic buildings in Elkhart County "President Reagan: the triumph of imagination" by Richard Reeves

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