Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 131, Number 52, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 25 December 2008 — Page 2

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Advance News • Thursday. December 25. 2008

JUBILEE continued from front page Stueve plans to meet with coordinator Nikki Ressler as early as January to begin plans for next year's event Overall, Stueve is pleased to have been part of an event that has touched so many local lives over the years. "I'm very glad for (the kids)," he said. "And the parents and the families that came in were wonderful too, and just appreciative. Just hoping everybody's blessed, those drat were able to donate this year and the families that are going to be able to have a good Christmas!"

FCDC thankful for jubilee volunteers

Dear editor, A HUGE thank you goes to the many people, churches, businesses and schools who have once again made our "Christmas Jubilee" such a success! By people working together, so much more can be accomplished. This year each and every one of your efforts helped bless over 450 children. Many of you helped fill the “Toys-4-Tots" boxes which were located in businesses, churches and schools. Also, many held special toy-raising

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"The first week I had just about every one of the store owners come in and introduce themselves. Back where I come from, they never would have done that." While this is Werner's first attempt at owning a

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ADVANCE NEWS PHOTQ/MANDY MCFARLAND Wakarusa Elementary School fifth graders (left to right) Kaley Price, Yvette Nisstey, Mariah Stepp and Mary Kibler inspect a box of stuffed animals that was donated for this year's Family Christian Development Center Christmas Jubilee.

events. The Nappanee Boys & Girls Club was again generous enough to allow the event to be held in their gymnasium. Many community organizations, Wa-Nee students, the Nappanee Park Department and others helped greatly with their generous volunteer efforts with donations and time spent setting up and working at the Jubilee. A very special thank you goes to volunteer Nikki Ressler and her committee for organizing this rewarding event. Your efforts are a true blessing!

store, she has been selling products for several years. She also owned a cleaning business. She feels that her new store is something she and her daughter can enjoy together, while her daughter

Community

We have not tried to name everyone who made this Jubilee such a success. With over 100 volunteers, businesses and organizations involved, we did not want to leave any one out, "but you know who you are." Again, THANK YOU to each and everyone who joined in the "Christmas Jubilee" efforts to bless those less fortunate in our community. God Bless, Family Christian Development Center board of directors and staff

still takes care of her kids. Werner has three kids, aged 25,22 and 21, and three step kids, aged 10, 12 and 13. Werner graduated from Westville High School in Westville. When she is not

busy operating her store, she enjoys family time. "I like taking care of the family and making sure they have everything they need," she said.

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Advance News announces holiday office hours The Advance News office, located inside the Salem Insurance office at 158 W. Market St., Nappanee, will be closed Thursday, Dec. 25. Office doors will remain closed Friday, Dec. 26, however someone will be available to answer the Advance News phone from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Regular Advance News office hours are: Monday, 8 a.m, to 5 p.m. and Wednesday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. - —AD K#oCmi nonces Cldmav BN^miißSee timer mernn Dec. 14, 2008 NAPPANEE Elmer Martin, 84, of Nappanee died Sunday, Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. at home. He is survived by daughters: Laura Reihl of New Holland, Pa., Elizabeth Martin of Nappanee and Lydia (David) Brubacher of Mt. Forrest, Ontario, Canada; sons: Samuel (Mabel) Martin of New Paris, Enos (Grace) Martin of Nappanee, Jaso (Iva) Martin of Wakarusa, Warren Martin of Nappanee and Andrew (Arlene) Martin of Goshen; 20 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren. Visitation was Tuesday, Dec. 16 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Wednesday, Dec. 17 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at his home. Funeral services were Thursday, Dec. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Old Order Mennonite Church. Burial was at Yellow Creek Frame Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to www.rrefh.com. The Rieth Rohrer Ehret Lienhart Funeral Home in Wakarusa handled arrangements. in ■*-» waiter w. iveun Dec. 14, 2008 GOSHEN Walter W. Keim, 94, of Goshen died Sunday, Dec. 14 at the Elkhart General Hospital emergency room. He is survived by daughters: Phyllis (Merle) Beckler of Seward, Neb. and Mary Graves of Goshen; four grand children; four step-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 11 step-great-grandchildren; sisters: Ruth Keim of Goshen, Rachel (Dwight) Miller of Goshen, Martha Keim of Goshen, Mary Miller of Pinebluff, Ariz. and Miriam (Frank) Miller of Middlebury and brother, Dan (Bette) Keim of Goshen. Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in Goshen and one hour prior to services. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. at Toto Mennonite Church in Toto. Burial was at Hopewell Mennonite Cemetery in Kouts. Memorials may be made to World Missionary Press, Toto Mennonite Church or donor's choice. Online condolences may be sent to yoderculpfuneralhome.com.

.Viola A. Keim Dec. 14, 2008 GOSHEN - Viola A. Keim, 89, of Goshen died Sunday, Dec. 14 at 12:50 p.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital emergency room. She is survived by eight grandchildren and 21 greatgrandchildren. Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Yoder-Culp Funeral Home in Goshen and one hour prior to services. Funeral services were Friday, Dec. 19 at 1 p.m. at Toto Mennonite Church in Toto. A graveside service took place at Salem Mennonite Church Cemetery Friday, Dec. 19 at 9 a.m. Memorials may be made to World Missionary Press, Toto Mennonite Church or donor's choice. waiter l DeMien Dec. 15, 2008 PLYMOUTH Walter L. DeMien, 89, of Plymbuth, died Monday, Dec. 15, 2008 at Miller's Merry Manor, Plymouth. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lou DeMien of Plymouth; daughter, Shirley (Tun) Pearson of Plymouth; sons: Jim (Virginia) DeMien of Plymouth and Glen (Linda) DeMien of Nappanee and brothers: Fred (Helen) DeMien of St. Charles, 111. and Wallace (Marian) DeMien of Peru. Visitation was Thursday, Dec. 18 from 4 to 8 p.m. and Friday, Dec. 19 after 7 a.m. at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, Plymouth. Funeral services were I Friday, Dec 19 at 2 pan. at; the funeral home. Burial was 1 at New Oakhill Cemetery, Plymouth. Memorials may be made to North Salem Church of God. I Advamuf f News: „ I _ Your J {I J II i j news source 1 j Hi