Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 130, Number 49, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 6 December 2007 — Page 4

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• Advance News • Thursday, December 6, 2007

Chesley Army National Guard Pfc. Jared L. Chesley has graduated from basic combat training at Fort Jackson, Columbia, 3.C * During the nine weeks of training, the soldier studied the Army mission, history, tradition and core values and physical fitness, and received instruction and practice in basic combat skills, military weapons, chemical warfare bayonet training, drill and ceremony, marching, rifle marksmanship, armed and unarmed combat, map reading, field tactics, military courtesy, military justice system, basic first aid, foot marches and field training exercises. Chesley earned distinction as an honor graduate. He is the son of Priscilla Chesley of South Elkhart St., Wakarusa. . The private is a 2004 graduate of Northwood High School. Compiled by Margaret England Neff (120 years to 50 years) and Can McFarland (25 years to 15 years). ✓ 120 Years Ago Dec. 1,1887 A man who lives near Wakarusa has sworn out a warrant for arrest of his neighbor alleging the defendant dropped a quid of tobacco down Ids back at church last Sunday. That man must have had an awful loose collar, as the quids of tobacco lying around the walks or around the stoves in stores here are the size of a hen's egg. 100 Years Ago Dec. 4,1907 Friends of Miss Ivy Hartman, numbering 35, gave her a miscellaneous kitchen shower on Tuesday night at the home of her father, Mr. Jacob Hartman of Walnut Street. She is to be marred to Reuben Lehman of Limon, Colo. 75 Years Ago Dec. 1,1932 A dinner will be held at the Coppes Hotel Monday evening at 6:30, sponsored by the Kiwanis Club, when 150 will meet to celebrate the completion of U.S. highway 6 across Indiana, giving motorists from the eastern and northern part of the U.S. the shortest route to Chicago and westward. 50 Years Ago Dec. 5,1957 •Rev. J. Milton Bowman, now of Falls City, Neb. and former pastor here for 11 years at Nappanee First Brethren Church, has been called to the First Brethren Church of Elkhart to take-up his duties as pastor there Jan. 1. •Boston Store ad: Mens flannel shirts, $1.99; mens corduroy shirts, $3.98; menssweaters, $6.98; ladies dresses, $5.99 to $16.95; ladies coats, $16.98 to $2995; ladies pajamas, $1.99 to $2.99. 25 Years Ago . , Dec. 8,1982 won't know what to do after Jan. 1, 1984. But after 22 year&-she'll be ready to find out. By then, Mrs. Senff will have completed a 22-year tenure in what may be one of the most difficult jobs in Nappanee that of clerk-treasurer for the city. •The North Wood wrestlers won the St. Joseph triple dual meet last Saturday by posting victories over South Bend Clay, Soyth Bend St. Joseph and South Bend Washington. 15 Years Ago j Dec. 2,1992 ■Two members of the North Wood High School 1992 Panther fcjotball team were named last week to the Indiana Coaches Association All-State Academic Football Team. Seniors Chip Bradway and Trent Dodson were honored by state coaches for their academic ratings among high school football players.

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AROUND] continued from front page •Saturday, uec. is, V a.m. io i p.m., Hoosier Haney Davidson, 720 W. Bristol, Elkhart •Monday, Dec. 17, 1 to 6 p.m., Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, ELCA, 3300 Benham Dr., Elkhart •Thursday, Dec. 20,1 to 6 p.m., Knights of Columbus, 112 E. Lexington St., Elkhart •Friday, Dec. 28, 2 to 6 p.m., Beulah Missionary Church, 57595 C.R. 17, Goshen •Saturday, Dec. 29, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., 2304 Linconlnway E., Goshen The Red Cross will also offer baby sitter training Thursday, Jan. 3 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Red Cross office, 721 Riverview Ave., Elkhart. The training will prepare youth tQ care for children from infancy to school ages. Pre registration is required. Call 574-293-6519 for more information. CHRISTMAS MUSICAL Nappanee Missionary Church will host a special Christmas musical, • "On This Very Night," on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 15 and 16 at 6 p.m. at the church. Presented by the NMC Worship Choir and Winds the musical features local Nappanee Missionary Church musicians in the choir and orchestra as well as on solos, narration and in dramatic roles. On Saturday night only, a special reception with coffee, cookies and cider will be held in tne Grand Hall from 5 to 5:45. All are invited. CHRISTMAS WINTER WONDERLAND The Wakarusa businesses will celebrate Christmas Winter Wonderland with a business decorating contest featuring more than 30 holiday displays plus Wakarusa's signature Christmas tree in the downtown square. Visitors will be able to cast their vote for their favorite decorated business while they browse the beautifully decorated shops and enjoy the small town hospitality. After voting, they can register for the "S2OO Christmas Bucks" certificate drawing. The winner will be announced Dec. 10 at 7 p.m. at the Christmas Around the Tree celebration. On Dec. 10, the evening's air will be filled with the melodious sounds of the North Wood High School's music department, the Holdeman Mennonite Church will provide a live nativity beginning at 6:30 p.m., horse drawn-carriage rides will be available and hot chocolate and cookies will .be served in the Wakarusa Town Hall compliments of the Town of Wakarusa and the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce. SWEARING IN OF NEWLY ELECTED OFFICIALS Newly Elected Officials of the City of Nappanee wHI be sworn into office on Tuesday January 1, 2007 at 2:00 PM. The ceremony will take place in the Council Chambers at the Nappanee Municipal Center, 300 West Lincoln Street, Nappanee, IN 46550. There will be punch and cookies served following the ceremony. The public is invited. BOARD OF WORKS MEETING The City of Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety meeting regularly scheduled for Monday Dec. 24 has been moved to Friday Dec. 21 at 3:30 p.m. in the council chambers at the Nappanee Municipal Center, 300 West Lincoln St. The meeting was moved due to the Christmas Holiday. PARENTS WITHOUT PARTNERS The South Bend Parents Without Partners chapter 194 dance will be Saturday, Jan. 12 from 8 p.m. to midnight at ZB Falcon's Hall, at the comer of Western and Sheridan in South Bend. For more information call Nancy at 234-4567 or Jo at 574-286-3000. ■f Elder Haus - $ THURSDAY, DEC. 9 9 to 10 a.m.: Walking 10 a.m.: Chair exercise 11:30 a.m.: Red Hats meet at Heritage House FRIDAY, DEC. 7 9 a.m.: Walking Volunteer day: Quilt, cut stamps or just visit 12:30 p.m.: 3 & 13 game MONDAY, DEC. 10 9 to 10 a.m.: Walking All day: Quilting 1 p.m.: Pinochle TUESDAY, DEC. 11 9 to 10 a.m.: Walking 10 a.m.: Chair exercise 1 p.m.: Euchre WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 9 a.m.: Walking 1:30 p.m.: Bingo, bring two gifts worth $1 each

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Micah Richey of Branson, Mo. and Heidi Stut/meu of Nappanee announce their engagement to be married June 7, 2008 in Warsaw. The future bride is the daughter of Gene and ( her; Stutzman of Nappanee. She is a 2006 graduate of North W, ■■ b | High School. She will graduate from Bethel College r Mishawaka in 2010 with a bachelor's degree in musing The future groom is the son of Phil, and Juanita Kieiicy of Branson, Mo. He i,s a 2006 graduate of Branson H'vji School. He will graduate from Bethel College in 2010-w ith a bachelor's degree in graphic design. Round Barn Theatre announces auditions for ‘Willy Wonka NAPPANEE Open call auditions for current high S > 4 students for the musical stage version of Wilh Wonka •tv Monday, Dec. 17 from 6to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Joseph Stein Stage of The Round B.u > Theatre at'Amish Acres. The Round Barn Theatre will premier the musical ■ - vi - sion of the Oscar and Golden Globe-nominated mm n >i h originated with the Roald Dahl 1971 book Johnny P< pp i - ated the role of the quirky candv maker in 2005 in Chat in. . id the Chocolate Factory. Two public-main stage pertormuiiCas are presently scheduled in 2008 for Saturday and Sundae, May 10 and 11 (Mother's Dav) at 4:30 and 6 p.m., respectively. Regina Warren will direct the production and Scott Saegesscr will serve as choreographer and costumer. The Joseph Stein Young Actors Studio of the Round Barn Theatre will also present one act versions ofAVillv W • k .c r Amish Acres Theatre for Young Audiences (TYA) program ;o be performed Wednesday, May 14th and Thursday, May 15, at 9:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Most TYAs are attended by'publu and private school classes and home school associations who tuk advantage of the curriculum-based performances to h 1p n State of Indiana Standards. "At a time when so many extracurricular programs sin h : music and art are being cut from school curriculurps due o budget constraints, Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre is >p. ning its doors, and hopefully many young minds, to tin -id of Musical Theatre," said Richard Pletcher, founder, Cl O producer. In addition, the students in the audience are able to a 4; questions and interact personally after the production with tire actors in a question and answer session. Additional information about Amish Acres and the P.d or- 1 Barn Theatre can be found at www.AmishAcres.com. Anyone interested in auditioning is asked to bring 16 bam of music to sing and be prepared to read a scene on stage. Call 1-800-800-4942 ext. 244 with any questions.