Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 130, Number 3, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 18 January 2007 — Page 8

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Advance News • Thursday, January 18, 2007

AROUND, from front NAPPANEE MISSIONARY CHURCH CONCERT Nappanee Missionary Church will host a free concert by baritone soloist Burt Kettinger on Sunday, Jan. 28 at 6 p.m. Senior Pastor Dave Engbrecht invites the public to this evening of worship and music. For information on regular services and programs at the Nappanee Missionary Church, contact the church office at 7737773 or visit the church's Web site at www.nmconline.net. The Nappanee Missionary Church is located two miles north of Nappanee on State Road 19 at County Road 50. MEDICAL EMERGENCY SEMINAR Anyone who wants to become prepared to handle medical emergencies is invited to attend a seminar from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, March 12 at Christo's Banquet Center in Plymouth. Patrons will have the chance to become certified in adult CPR and first aid basics, as well as learn about bloodborne pathogens. An evening social hour, dinner and American Red Cross presentation are also planned from 5 to 6:45 p.m. for an additional charge. The seminar is sponsored by the Michiana American Foundry Society Chapter. Pre-payment is required. Reservations may be made by contacting Denise Wilkie at Bremen Castings, 546-2411, ext. 224 or [email protected]. Registration deadline is March 1. SOUP AND SALAD Happy 2007! Our 2006 Thursday Soup & Salad promotion was so well received we have decided to continue it into the new year with Soup and Salad Buffet every Thursday and a special pasta buffet every Tuesday. Effective Jan. 16, all buffets will be $7 per person and start at 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. We ask that you call ahead whenever possible: 773-3592. Heritage House is located at 1700 Waterfall Drive just north of Nappanee. RED CROSS • Monday, Jan. 22 at Griner Mennonite Church, 12418 County Road 20 from noon to 6 p.m. If you are at least 17 years of age, weigh a minimum of 110 pounds and are in good general health, you may be eligible to donate blood. All donors need to present positive identification. For more information, call 1-800-448-3543. • Friday Jan. 19 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Sheriff's depart-

United Way ELKHART Jerome M. Quatman, President of the United Way of Elkhart County, announced the impact investments for 2007. The United Way of Elkhart County's board of trustees unanimously approved the recommendations of the Impact panels. Don Anderson, Chairman of the Board of trustees, said, "The panel did outstanding work. In a year when financial resources are scarce their work is than ever." Quatman noted that the revenue generated from the campaign was $2,

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500,000 and reflects the tough economic environment in Elkhart County. Still the community has responded generously and we will invest that money well. United Way of Elkhart County investments are as follows: ADEC: $204,656; Family Services: $146,530; CAPS: $131,174; Boys and Girls Club: $122,421; American Red Cross: $100,371; Salvation Army of Elkhart: $98,608; Elkhart Child Development Center: $90,000; Walnut Hill: $81,330; United Cancer Services: $67,336; Salvation Army, Goshen: $61,862; United

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ment, 111 N. Third St., Goshen. Blood supplies must be adequate to save lives in emergencies. Employees of the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department understand that fact and again will step up to do their part. Residents interested in scheduling an appointment \o donate should call 535-6504. WATER AEROBICS Wa-Nee Continuing Education will be offering a water aerobics class at the North Wood High School pool on Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Class one will run from Wednesday, Jan. 17 through Wednesday, Feb. 28. Class two will begin on Wednesday, March 7 and will continue through Monday, April 23. Cost is S3O per person. Checks are payable to Wa-Nee Community Schools. A minimum of 12 students is required. Water aerobics is recommended as one of the best forms of exercise and can be enjoyed by all ages. Benefits include less muscle strain, toning and strengthening, losing inches and releasing tension. No swimming skills are required. MAPLE SYRUP FESTIVAL The annual Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival has been scheduled for April 20 and 21, 2007. Volunteers are needed to help coordinate the Baby Olympics. No experience necessary, just a heart for young children. Call the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce, 8624344, for more information. MOMS IN TOUCH Moms In Touch is mothers praying for their children and their schools one hour every week. The Nappanee Elementary group meets Wednesdays 8:55 a.m. at the Nappanee Church of the Brethren. Contact Wendy Darr 646-2321. The Wakarusa Elementary group meets Wednesdays 9:30 a.m. at the Wakarusa Missionary Church. For more information, contact Jill Stutsman 862-4068. The Middle/High School group meets Fridays 9 a.m. at the Wakarusa Missionary Church. Contact Peg Magers 862-4769 for more information. Note: All items for the Around Wa-Nee community calendar must be turned in to the Advance News office, 158 West Market Street, by no later than noon on the Friday before they are to appear. Send items by fax to 773-3512 or e-mail to [email protected]. For questions, call 773-3127.

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Labor Agency: $60,567; Council of Aging: $58,357; Elkhart Legal Aid Service: $54,793; Mental Health Association: $50,709; Big Brothers Big Sisters: $49,157; YMCA: $48,200; Boy Scouts: $41,891; LaCasa: $35,545; Life Treatment Center: $35,123; Centej for Community Justice: $28,550; Girl Scouts: $24, 380; Heart City Health Center: $17,700; Family Christian Development Center: $16,169; Cystic Fibrosis Council: $12,000; Riverview Adult Daycare: $4,000; Open Door in Nappanee: $2,500; Elder Haus in Goshen: SI,OOO

NWHS yearbook given nationwide scholastic honor

Staff Report The North Wood High School Logue was recently named a Columbia Scholastic Press Association Crown Finalist, a prominent honor awarded to only 50 schools throughout the nation. The 83rd annual Spring Scholastic Convention will take place March 14 through 16 in New York City where the results will be presented. Fourteen North Wood High School staffers and four chaperones will be leaving for New York on March 14 and returning March 18. The staff will be hosting a Hacienda Gives Back fundraiser at the Goshen Hacienda on Monday, Jan. 29t. Twenty percent of purchases made with a Hacienda Gives Back token will be donated to the yearbook staff in order to help fund the trip. Tokens will be available at North Wood High School and at area businesses. Now through Jan. 24, staff members are also pre-selling gift cards which may be used at

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any Hacienda anytime. These cards will be distributed beginning Tuesday, Jan. 30. Members who helped create the 2006 book which is being honored at the CSPA convention will be accepting corporate or personal donations to help fund their trips. We are offering four levels of giving for sponsors: Platinum Circle Sponsors: SBSO (covers transportation, hotel and two meals daily for a single student). Gold Circle Sponsors: $250; Silver Circle Sponsors: slOl to $249; Bronze Circle Sponsors: $100; Patrons: $lO to $99. Tax deductible donations should be made payable to North Wood High School Logue and should be sent to the attention of Robin Bilinski, the North Wood yearbook adviser. Donors will be listed in the 2007 edition of the yearbook. For further information please contact Robin Bilinski at the High School, a 773-4127 ext. 2804.