Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 132, Number 34, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 20 August 2009 — Page 2

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Advance News • Thursday. Aug. 20, 2009

Death notices Ruby Mae Miller Aug. 10, 2009 WAKARUSA Ruby Mae Miller, 81, of Wakarusa, formerly of Nappanee, died Monday, Aug. 10 at 10:15 p.m. at Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa. She is survived bv daughters: Donna (Terry) Martin of W'akarusa and Diane (Jay) Yoder of Chicago, 111.; son, Larry (Pam) Miller of Edgar, Wise.; nine grandchildren; four greatgrandchildren; sisters: Mar)' Ellen (Tobias) Borkholder of Bremen and Arelen J. (Harve) Yoder of Filer, Idaho; and brothers: Elton Jay (Frieda) Miller of Spooner, Wise, and Ervin Leßoy (Shirley) Miller of Sarasota, Fla. Visitation was Sunday, Aug. 15 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee. Funeral services were Monday, Aug. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Wakarusa Missionary Church. Burial was at Union Center Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Wakarusa Missionary Church. Farmers Market approved for WIC nutrition program NAPPANEE Four vendors at the St. John's/Nappanee Farmer's Market have been approved by the WIC program to participate in the Farmer's Market Nutrition Program. WIC households receive additional checks during the summer that must be spent at approved farmer's markets and farm stands. The WIC FMNP checks are to be used on locally grown produce only. The program benefits family farms by attracting new customers to farmer's markets, promotes diversification on small farms and helps local farmers receive a share of family food dollars. So far this year, St. John's /Nappanee Farmer's Market has raised more than S2BO for Open Door, a Nappanee area food bank. The money has come from the generosity of the vendors and customers. Contact Tim Smith at 773-2405 for more information regarding the market. The market is open from 8 a.m. to noon Saturday mornings through October. It is located behind the little white church with the red doors at 655 South Main St. in Nappanee. Correction; School Supply Daze In the Aug. 13 issue of the Advance News in the Around Wa-Nee community calendar, the information for the School Supply Daze was incorrectly listed as Aug. 21. The correct date was Saturday, Aug. 15. The Advance Neu’s regrets this error.

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Unemployment resource guide available

INDIANAPOLIS The Indiana Department of Workforce Development (DWD) has released an allinclusive resource guide for unemployed Hoosiers. This 19-page color brochure contains information about programs to assist unemployed Hoosiers administered by multiple state agencies. "This guide is designed to provide the critical information a person needs as they enter one of the most stressful situations in their life," said Teresa Voors, Commissioner of the Indiana Department of Workforce Development. "Programs to assist unem-

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cooking became so popular, friends felt he should start his own business. "Everybody kept telling us, you ought to do barbecue sauce," he said. So he and a business partner teamed up and several years later Holy Smokes was born. Now, the business features three flavors of barbecue sauce, including Original, Smolderin' Hot and Flamin' Hot. They also have their own marinade recipe. Their menu includes St. Louis style rib racks, pulled pork, seasoned chicken breast, rib tips and beef brisket. Their menu is very specific, they said, so they can focus on the quality of their product, rather than the quantity of items

receive a ticket for drawings to be held through the concert from 3 to 5 p.m. There will be soft serve ice cream, multiple prize drawings and a chance to win a handquilted, hand cross-stitched quilt while enjoying all the Dixieland music of "New Horizons" of Elkhart. Museum director Helen Klein said, "The intricate miniature display that is literally a 'bird's eye view' of

ployed Hoosiers span multiple agencies. The goal of this guide is to point people in the right direction." The guide includes information on applying for unemployment insurance benefits, educational retraining, job search programs, writing an effective resume and conducting a successful job interview. It also incorporates information about other state programs like Hoosier Healthwise (healthcare for children, pregnant women and families), Healthy Indiana Plan (healthcare for adults), Temporary

offered. "We don't do a lot because we want to make sure what we do, we do well," Greg said. They also offer traditional sides like potato salad and cole slaw. Frozen fruit bowls are also available. A special combination of hickory and apple wood gives their product just the right smoky flavor. Aside from festivals and fundraisers, Holy Smokes also does catering and special events. This year, visir tors to the Nappanee Apple Festival will find them at the ball diamonds near Stauffer Park, where a variety of events take place that weekend. While selling food from a trailer may sound simple, there is more to the job than many realize. First, there are vendor fees to consider. It is not cheap to park a mobile business at a fair or festival for a week. Crowd preference is also a consideration. In a weakened economy there is no guarantee that people will be able to pay

Wendell Sheets and Anita Hoover were married August 29,1959. They have enjoyed farming together since the beginning of their marriage. They have 6 children, 17 grandchildren and 1 greatgrandchild. HI 39

Rev. Robert Fields will turn 95 Jl on August 27th and has served Y // as a minister of the Gospel of I U Jesus Christ and the Church of | 1/ God for 61 years. If he has impacted yourK kj***' J life in positive ways we I f \fjt • invite you to come and Ufl share in this special time Sunday, August 30th ■i/UiHifif^ TW* * ’“W»HS«sPWi#fbfß>w our |M worship service. f|B First Church of God CR 7 & 54 y-Nappanefto.,,^

the town of Wakarusa needs •to be preserved correctly in a climate controlled building." Klein is willing to raffle a quilt using panels that were hand-cross stitched by her late husband Jay to raise money for the cause. The quilt was pieced by Dan and Barb Duesler and handquilted during the Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival. Quilt raffle 1 tickets are $5 each or

Assistance to Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (Food Stamps), National School Lunch and Breakfast Program, Women, Infants and Children (WIC), Rx for Indiana (free or discounted prescription medications), Housing/ Foreclosure Prevention, Heating Assistance and Childcare Assistance. "When faced with medical or financial hardships it's important for Hoosiers to know that help is available," said Anne Murphy, secretary of the Family and Social Services Administration.

for food. The Havilands have also made a major decision that some might consider a little crazy ... they have not raised their prices once in their three years of business. "I don't need to make a million dollars off of you," Greg said, "I need to make one dollar off you and a million of your friends." Another business practice that the Havilands adhere to is giving out free samples before making an actual sale. "We want people to like, our food,before they spend money on it," Valerie said. Time is another major consideration for any mobile food business. Depending on the event, the Havilands may find themselves on their feet from before sunrise to beyond sunset. "In a single day you can put in 16 to 18 hours," Greg said. This, they said, is on top of the full-time jobs that each of them holds outside of Holy Smokes. However, the work pays off each time

SHEETS

Wendell and Anita Sheets of 6940 Beech Road, Bourbon, will celebrate their 50th anniversary with an open house hosted by their children. The Pavilion at West Side Park, Nappanee Saturday, August 29 from 2 to 4 p.m. All family & friends are invited.

three for $lO. The drawing will take place fit the end of the social. Participants do not need to be present to win, and auilt tickets are available ahead of time at the Wakarusa Chamber office or call 862-4344. For more information or directions contact the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce or visit www. wakarusachamber.com.

The brochure provides basic information about each program, eligibility requirements and application instructions. It also contains an insert detailing the federal government's temporary COBRA health insurance program. The guide will be available at Work One centers around the state. DWD's rapid response team will also distribute the guides to employers and affected employees during major layoff events. An electronic version of the guide can be downloaded at www.lN.gov/dwd/unemployment.

they park their food trailer at an event. "We've had a lot of people say 'we were told if we want to get good food this is where we should come,"' Valerie said. Because they are a small family-owned business, the Havilands do not hire a lot of employees. In fact, they currently have only three, including their son Dustin, daughter Melissa and Melissa's boyfriend Justin Deßroka. While they run their business out of their home, they make their barbecue sauces at a fully-licensed commissary in Kosciusko County, in keeping with standard Health Department regulations. Of course, when working at an event they are able to cook on site, out of their food trailers. The name Holy Smokes, they said, came from the general reaction they get when people try their barbecue sauces for the first time: "Holy smokes, this is good." With this in mind, the stepdaughter of a good friend came up with the idea, and the name became official. Over the years, they have had some wacky experiences. "Someone asked if our frozen fruit bowl was frozen," Valerie said laughing. At the same time, the Havilands are not happy until their customers are happy. "We actually had someone tell us their sandwich was cold and it turned out to be the bun," Valerie said, So they took the sandwich back and toasted the bun for him. "And he was thrilled," Greg said. While it may be frustrating at times, owning and operating Holy Smokes is an experience the couple would not trade. "It's fun. We're definitely grateful for every job we get," Greg said. Those who would like to learn more about Holy Smokes, including pricing, can call Greg or Valerie at 773-2620. Note: The Advance News is launching a new series titled "Made in Wa-Neein which we will highlight a different' product or products made by a business or manufacturer in Nappanee or Wakarusa. Even in the midst of economic downturn, the Wa-Nee area is known for its locally-made and manufactured items. Below is the first in the series, which will run tentatively through October. Next week: What do bottle caps, boards end bumpers have in common (besides the letter"b”)? They are all components of an entertaining product made in Wakarusa. Find out more in next week's edition of "Made in Wa-Nee. ”