Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 131, Number 2, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 10 January 2008 — Page 3
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Tike the weather because I can go cross country skiing, but the other aspect of it, it has been so cold, l look forward to the warm weather.” Caro! Burset
Out and About: What do you think of last week's winter weather?
Snow. Below-freezing temperatures. Slippery, icy roads. The Advance News asked several people around town, what did you think of last week’s winter weather? The Advance News hopes to get our readers involved by introducing a new feature, ten-
Libraries Nappanee BOOKPAGE The January issue of Book Page is available at the Nappanee Public Librarv. Filled with timely articles about new books on the shelf, Book Page gives reviews and inside information about authors, publishers and industry trends. From health and fitness to finding happiness, landing your dream job or getting rich, intriguing titles reviewed include "Kick Up Your Heels ... Before You're Too Short to Wear Them,"’ "101 Foods That Could Save Your Life" and "A Million Bucks bv Thirtv." Book Page introduces a new wav to access its book news, reviews, giveaways and more. Go to bookpage.com and join the BookPageXTßA email service for a free bi-monthly e-newslet-ter. As the primaries go into full swing, vou can keep your eye on the candidates, political processes and issues at hand in another new feature listing timely titles to keep voters informed. Look for "Political Watch" inside January's front cover.
Court Reports Dec. 26 •Victor M. Diaz-Ponce, 35, Hanover, Mich., operating with a blood alcohol content between 08 and .14 percent, $560.50 Dec. 27 •Benjamin J. Griner, 20, Marcelus, Mich., disregarding a,stop sign, $115.50
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“I’m not a fen of cold weather, so I haven’t enjoyed it that much. I like snow. I wish you could have snow and have it still be warm, but I guess you can’t really do that” Austin Hostetter
tatively titled "Out and About" Occasionally, we plan to take to the streets of Nappanee and Wakarusa to ask peop*e around, town questions about current pertinent topics. Each week, we will choose a different location in Wa-Nee and ask a handful of indi-
Interviews this month include Michael Pollan, John Burnham Schwartz, Alan Corey, Cecelia Ahern, and more. Wakarusa LIBRARY BOARD The Wakarusa library board will meet Jan. 11 at 7:45 a.m. in the library meeting room. AFTER-SCHOOL SPECIAL An after-school special, winter Bingo, will take place Jan. 15 at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required for stiidents in kindergarten through fifth grade wanting to attend. DIAL A STORY Dial A Story for this week is "Little Ida s Flowers." This is the story of flowers after they wilt. Hear this tale at 862-4441. NEW ADULT BOOKS "Why Marines Fight" by James Brady "Mv Grandfather’s Son" by Clarence Thomas "The Climb of My Life" by Kelly Perkins "Meet the Next President" bv Bill Sammon
•David L. Ott, 43, Niles, Mich., inadequate brake lights, $125.50 Dec. 28 • Erik C. Glaser, 22, Indianapolis, speeding, $153.50
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viduals what their thoughts are on the chosen topic. We are open to topic suggestions. Responses will be approximately one to two sentences long and accompanied with a photo of each individual. A similar question-and-answer feature
Nostalgia Compiled by Margaret England-Neff (120 years to 50 years) and Cari McFarland (25 years to 15 years) 120 Years Ago Jan. 12, 1888 • •The ladies Bazaar is selling toboggan hoods for 25 cents, Mother Hubbard hoods for 85 cents and Jersey caps for 25 cents. •Elkhart Countv Teachers Association will be held in Elkhart Friday and Saturday, Feb. 3 and 4. The schools will be closed Friday and every teacher in the county is expected to be in attendance. 100 Years Ago Jan. 14, 1908 Elkhart County will have its first fair Sept. 14 through 17 inclusive, 1908. A committee was chosen to superintend the erection of a grandstand. The first payment on the grounds will be 25 percent of the purchase price. 75 Years Ago Jan. 12, 1933 Announcements were received on Wednesday of the wedding of Miss Roberta Wvsong, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wvsong of Nappanee to Charles Reprogle, also of this city, which took place at Angola on Friday, Dec. 2, 1932. Mrs. Reprogle was a
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graduate of Nappanee High School class of 1928. Mr. Reprogle is in the trucking business for Freese's Sons. 50 Years Ago Jan. 16, 1958 Over 2,000 screaming fans were treated to a basketball raritv last Friday night as Nappanee's Bulldogs and Plvmouth Pilgrims battled through three overtime periods before Jim Hamsher hit from the left corner in the "sudden death" period to pin a 57-55 defeat on Plymouth. 25 Years Ago Jan. 12, 1983 ‘Union School gets new boiler: An additional appropriation of $25,000 is being sought in the Wa-Nee Community Schools cumulative building fund to finance a new boiler for Union School. •Removal of trees along Berlin Court Ditch was the major item of business before both the Board of Public Works and Safety and the Board of Parks within the past week. 15 Years Ago Jan. 6, 1993 With 1993 bringing changes to the Nappanee fire department, former chief Don Abel paused form his busy schedule to reflect on his 15 years of service within the department.
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