Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 130, Number 3, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 18 January 2007 — Page 3

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In conjunction with the Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League and the Nappanee Veterinary Hospital, the Advance News plans to introduce a new pet each week that is available for adoption through the Animal Welfare League. This week’s pet: My name is Cash. I’m a full bred male English Setter. I'm 4 years old and black and white. I am housebroken, love everyone and can point a bird! I have been vaccinated, heartworm tested and will be neutered upon adoption. If you would like to make me a part of your home, call the Animal Welfare League in Warsaw at 267-3008.

Court Reports Jan. 5 •Amy K. Barner, 35, Goshen, open container, $134.50 •John N. Kritikos, 24, Nappanee, expired license plate, , $139.50 • Vernon J. Miller, 54, Gosheri, operating without financial responsibility, prior fake or fraudulent registration, $223 •Tobi M. Young, 18, Goshen, speeding, $131.50 Empty office space gives Elder Haus room to grow

By Mandy McFarland Editor NAPPANEE When the Chamber of Commerce and Redevelopment offices moved to the new Nappanee center downtown, they left behind valuable office space. The solution? Fill it! That is exactly what Elder Haus, Nappanee's Senior Center, has done. Since 2003 Elder Haus has occupied the rooms across the hall from the Chamber and Redevelopment offices. With the availability of these two spaces, Elder Haus could not pass up the opportunity to expand. Director Connie Fink intends to use the available space to expand Elder Haus and to hopefully begin offering new services. Chair exercises will take place where meetings once convened. Exercise equipment will occupy rooms where desks once stood. Crafts will be designed where city plans were once drawn. Fink also hopes to bring in a certified senior yoga or tai chi instructor. "This is what I would hope for within the year," said Fink. E-mail classes and walking are other possibilities for Elder Haus in the future. Regular visitors to Elder Haus have enjoyed the additional space that the nowvacant offices have provided. "It's so much more roomy," said Frances Erickson, who often visits Elder Haus.

Elder Haus schedule Thursday, Jan. 18 9 a.m.: Walking 10 a.m.: Chair Exercise 1 p.m.: Euchre Friday, Jan. 19 9 a.m.: Walking Volunteer Day: Crochet hats for the Boys & Girls Club 12:30: 3 & 13 game Monday, Jan. 22 9 a.m.: Walking Quilting all day, bring a sack lunch 1 p.m.: Pinochle Tuesday, Jan. 23 9 a.m.: Walking 10 a.m.: Chair exercise 1 pjn.: Euchre Wednesday, Jan. 24 10:45 a.m.: Leave for mystery trip out to lunch. Make reservations

It is Fink's desire that Elder Hnus provide a place for Seniors to hang out and enjoy one another's company. "I know there are people out there who would have the r day brightened if they would just come down," she com mented. Elder Hause regulars would agree. "It's a nice place to come and get to know the community," said Carol Geiger, a visitor at Elder Haus. Elder Haus has also provided services to the local community. Seniors are invited to put their crochet hooks and knitting needles to work and create hats and scarves for the Boys and Girls Club, which occupies the same building. They have also created hats and blankets for premature infants born at Goshen Hospital. Fink hopes to begin adding new activities once the move is complete. She predicts this to be within the next couple of weeks. Elder Haus offers seniors in the Wa-Nee area a place to relax and socialize. They are open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. During this time, Fink invites local Seniors to drop by and give Elder Haus a try. "A few people drop in just to visit or have a cup of coffee," said Fink. Fink has been with Elder Haus since 1998, when she joined the staff as assistant director. Then, in 2000, she became diriector. For more information about Elder Haus, call 773-2424.

Community

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graduation parties," said McNally. Flavored jelly bean stones are also a major draw at the Dime Store. They come in a variety of flavors and colors and resemble speckled pebbles. "These are one favorite among people because they look neat in a candy dish," said McNally. Aside from the famous jelly beans, the Wakarusa Dime Store offers a variety of mouth-watering goodies. For example, one shelf contains nothing but retro candy, including flat taffy, Slap Stix, candy buttons and others. An antique candy machine adds a touch of nostalgia to the display.

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ADVANCE NEWS PHOTOS/MANDY MCFARLAND Above: In honor of the 100th anniversary of the Wakarusa Dime Store, co-owners Deb and Mac McNally arranged a special display showing the store’s history. Right: Co-owner Deb McNally measures a bag of red licorice jellybeans on the old-fashioned scale.

Libraries

Nappanee SCIENCE CLUB Kids will enjoy plenty of flashy experiments with mirrors and lights at the next meeting of the Nappanee Public Library Super Science Saturday on Jan. 27. Learn all about reflection and refraction at this month's meeting, beginning at 10 a.m ! This program for curious kids in first through fifth grades meets for fun experiments at the Nappanee Public Library monthly during the school year. Register by Wednesday, Jan. 24 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. EXCEL CLASS The arrival of the new year means it's time to get organized, and electronic spreadsheets are a great way to keep track of your data for home, office and more! The WaNee Community Education Program will offer a beginner's course on Microsoft Excel on Thursdays, Feb. 1 and 8 at the Nappanee Public Library from 6 to 9 p.m. The course covers the fundamental skills needed to manipu-

late electronic spreadsheets. Students will be introduced to the components of the Excel screen and its formulas and will learn to build a worksheet and how to enter and edit text, numbers and formulas. Cost of the textbook is not included in the registration fee of S6O. Books may be signed out for the duration of the class or purchased separately. This course is made possible through a partnership with the Learning Generation Initiative of Elkhart and LaGrange Counties, Nappanee Public Library, Wakarusa Public Library and WaNee Schools. Call 773-7919 for or information or to register, or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us, where a current list of community ed classes is now available. BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Board of Trustees of the Nappanee Public Library will meet in regular session on Thursday, Jan. 25 at 7 a.m. at 157 North Main Street. The public is invited to attend. Wakarusa BASIC INTERNET CLASS A Basic Internet class will be held on Jan. 23 at 6:30 p.m. The topics covered will be using the Search Engines, how to evaulate an Internet site and more. Registration is required. WORD PROCESSING CLASS A word processing class

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