Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 129, Number 7, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 16 February 2006 — Page 4

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• Advance News • Thursday, February 16, 2006

REAL Services Menu Menus are subject to change without notice. Due to the diets of some, the meals are not highly seasoned. Thursday, Feb. 16 Ham and Bean Soup; Tossed Salad with Dressing; Combread with Margarine; Tropical Fruit. Friday, Feb. 17 Hamburger on Bun with Pickle Slices on Side; Red Skinned Potatoes; Broccoli Salad; Angel Food Cake. Monday, Feb. 20 Ham and Bean Soup with Chopped Onions on Side; Spinach with Vinegar; Combread Muffin with Margarine; Mixed Fruit. Tuesday, Feb. 21 Spaghetti Noodles; Tomato Meat Sauce; Green Beans; Breadstick with Margarine; Peaches. Wednesday, Feb. 22 Cheeseburger on Bun with Lettuce, Tomato and Onion on Side; Carrots with Dill Butter; Potato Salad; Fresh Apple Slices. Elder Haus Thursday, Feb. 16 9 a.m.: Walking. 10 a.m.: Chair Exercise. 1 p.m.: Euchre. Friday, Feb. 17 Free Tax Aid. Call 773-2424 for Appointment. 9 a.m.: Walking. 12:30 p.m.: 3 & 13. Monday, Feb. 20 Closed - President's Day. Tuesday, Feb. 21 9 a.m.: Walking. 1 p.m.: Euchre. Wednesday, Feb. 22 9 a.m.: Walking. Noon: Carry-in Lunch. Please bring a dish to share and table service. Amish Acres will hold local auditions Staff Report Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre in Nappanee announces local auditions for children and adults for the 2006 musical repertory season on Friday, Feb. 24, and Saturday, Feb. 25. Children in grades 1 through 8 are encouraged to audition Friday at 4:30 p.m. or Saturday at 3 p.m. No preparation is necessary ahead of time. Please register in the Round Bam Lobby. Children's roles are being cast for Bye, Bye Birdie, Fiddler on the Roof, and A Christmas Carol. Adults should call Kristyn at 773-4188 ext. 244 to schedule an audition time. Two milestone anniversaries converge on the Round Barn Theatre at Amish Acres for the upcoming 2006 season: Plain and Fancy is celebrating its 20th year in production, having been seen by over 300,000 people in 3,200 performances, with the addition of repertory musical theatre marking its 10th season. In celebration, Forever Plaid, Bye Bye Birdie, Camelot, Fiddler on the Roof, and A Christmas Carol will fill the playbill in 2006. The anniversary season will bookend the repertory productions with Plain and Fancy (April 18 to Oct. 28) and Fiddler on the Roof (September 19 - October 29), Joseph Stein's first and most famous shows. The stage of the Round Barn Theatre was named for and dedicated to Stein in 1997. The slate of over 300 performances will commence in April with Plain and Fancy and conclude with the final performance of A Christmas Carol on New Year's Eve followed by fireworks. The theatre's home has evolved into the magnificent 400 seat state of the art relocated Round Barn Theatre that has become an architectural landmark at the historic farm.

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Nappanee Rotary Club Students of the Month

Each month, the Nappanee Rotary Club invites select North Wood High School seniors to lunch, to award them for the academic achievements. For February, the club awarded (left to right) Kyle Hochstetler, Jordan Evans, Laura Schiefer and Megan

Activities at the local public libraries

Nappanee SCIENCE CLUB Learn all about the hair-raising properties of static electricity at the next meeting of the Super Science Saturday Club at the Nappanee Public Library on Feb, 25. Leader, Jim Myers, will share several electrifying experiments beginning at 10 a.m. This program for curious kids in grades 1 to 5, meets for fun experiments at the Nappanee Public Library once a month during the school year. Register by Wednesday, Feb. 22, by calling 773-7919, or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us. Space is limited, and all registered participants will be entered in a prize drawing. AMERICAN GIRLS Learn about Marisol while making a Valentine wire-beaded heart at the next meeting of the American Girls Club at the Nappanee Public Library. Girls in grades T 1 to 2 will meet Monday, Feb. 27, and those in grades 3 to 5 will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 28. Both groups will meet from 7 to 8 p.m. Register by Wednesday, Feb. 22, by calling 773-7919, or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us. BOOK CLUB Read along with the "Cover to Cover Book Club" at the Nappanee Public Library! The club will meet on Sunday, March 5, from 2 to 4 p.m. to discuss their next title, "The Da Vinci Code," by Dan Brown. Publisher's Weekly describes the controversial thriller as "an exhaustively researched page-turner about secret religious societies, ancient cover-ups and savage vengeance." Don’t miss this special meeting with special guest, Sonya Harman, who will share details about her recent "Da Vinci Code" tour of France. Participants of the group are encouraged to call the library at 7737919 to reserve their copy of the book. Reader's guides and a list of

‘Early Bird’ Kiwanis Youth Soccer League is now getting under way

The Nappanee II “Early Bird" Kiwanis Youth Soccer League held it's 2006 season's kick-off meeting on Jan. 30, at the Nappanee Public Library. The league meets once a month, and at these meetings, discussions and plans the 2006 season are laid out. Anyone who would like to be involved or offer positive suggestions on how to improve the league is invited to attend these meetings.

World’s Famous JOHN’S BUTCHER SHOP

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Lengacher. Pictured alongside the students is Nappanee Rotary Club member Terry Elphick. The Nappanee Rotary Club meets weekly at the Heritage House, located on County Road 7 in Nappanee.

selections for the remainder of the year are also available at the Adult Services Desk. For more information, call the number above, or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us. Wakarusa LAPSIT PROGRAM Lapsit is a program for children ages 15 to 24 months of age accompanied by a parent or caregiver. This is a time of finger plays, activities, and interaction with an adult. Registration will begin on March 6. The programs will begin on April 12 at 10:15 a.m. LIBRARY BOARD The Wakarusa Library Board will meet on March 10 at 8:30 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. DONATIONS "A Family of Poems: My Favorite Poetry for Children" by Caroline Kennedy has been given in memory of Phyllis Croy by Mr. and Mrs. Carlyle Frederick. "The Wildlife Photographs" by John G. Mitchell and "Five Little Chicks" by Nancy Tafuri have been given in memory of Phyllis Croy bv Marge Mishler. "Theodore" by Frank Keating has been given in memory of Phyllis Croy by Nelson D. Stuber. DIAL A STORY Dial A Story is "George Washington and the Cherry Tree." This story is the retelling of this childhood incident in the life of the first President. Hear this tale at 862-4441. NEW BOOKS ON CD "The Divide" by Nicholas Evans "Teacher Man" by Frank McCourt "Blue Smoke" by Nora Roberts

The soccer league is always in need of volunteers who want to provide a positive experience for the youth in the area. Experience is not required, and the league provides training for coaches and referees through clinics. If you would like to be a coach, assistant coach, referee, sponsor, volunteer or would like to learn more information, please contact Jennifer Odiome at 773-7240. The next scheduled meeting for Feb. 20 has been changed to Monday, March 13 at 7 p.m. at the Nappanee Public Library. The Nappanee II "Early Bird” Kiwanis Youth Soccer League is looking forward to another successful season.

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