Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 132, Number 35, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 27 August 2009 — Page 2

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Advance News • Thursday, August 27, 2009

Death notices Jerotd “Jerry" Siebeit Aug. 12, 2009 ELKHART Jerold "Jerry" Siebert, 60, of Elkhart died the evening of Wednesday, Aug. 12 at home. He is survived by two brothers: Jim (Joan) Siebert of Wakarusa and Dennis (Diane) Siebert of Three Rivers, Mich, and a sister, Vicki (James) Siebert of Canton, Ohio. There was no visitation or services. Cremation took place. The ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home handled arrangements. Francis Eugene "Gene" Sterling Aug. 16, 2009 NAPPANEE Francis Eugene "Gene” Sterling, 66, of Nappanee died Sunday, Aug. 16 at 9 p.m. at home. He is survived by his wife, Cara Sterling of Nappanee; two sons: Troy (Patricia Baker)

AROUND continued from front page dential environment for people to connect with others who are going through the grieving process. Those who know someone who may benefit can have them call 773-7773, ext. 237 at any time or email gloriamartin@nmcl. org. Networking Nancy Denlinger of Nappanee Spinal Adjusting Center and Paul Graber of Ink 4 You host a new networking group meeting for WaNee Area Small Business owners and entrepreneurs. "Network for Profit" will meet the fourth Wednesday of the month at the Nappanee Center, 302 W. Market St. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, Sept. 23 at 8 a.m.. Learn from and support other like-minded individuals. For more information, contact Denlinger at 773-4174. Reunion The Hasting/Carris School Reunion will be Sunday, Sept. 13 at 12:30 p.m. It will be a carry-in; drinks and ice cream will be furnished. The reunion will be held at the corner of 1050 North and 425 West, on the east side at the log cabin across from the Hastings store in Milford.

KURTZ AUCTION Located: 1/2 mile South of New Paris, IN on SR 15 to CR 146. then west 3 miles (Note: CRI46 turns into CR 46) at 21784 CR 46. New Paris, IN 46553 Thursday, September 3,2009 • 12 Noon Very Clean Furniture & Antiques Nice maple grandmother's weight clock • Approx. 25 varied canes, many hand carved inch glass, 1 cohall. I candy striped, aqua green. William McKinley hust walking stick. Grand Army of the Republic walking stick • beautiful Queen Anne leg cherry oval dining table w/leaves, 4 chairs, & 2 arm chairs • Cherry Queen Anne leg 3-drawer sofa table • formica pedestal table w/2 metal chairs • nice milk glass painted kerosene lamp in original slate • (21 Victorian w alnut hand carved parlor chairs • 1920 s French Provincial fruit back overstuffed love seat * 1920 s dark wood 3 pc full si/e bedroom suit w/chest of drawers, large headboard bed, trimirror dresser • matching pair of leather insert end tables • solid cedar chest • 1960 s strawberry marble top coffee table • various & numerous P oor & table lights from the 20s to the 60s • claw footed 1910 converted oil table lamp* drop leaf 1-drawer pedestal table • numerous & \ anous framed & matted pictures • varied area rugs • straight front antique glass lop door cupboard • beautiful dark walnut 1920 s rectangle dining table w/double end pull out leaves & 8 chairs inch 2 captains, plus outstanding one door 1 pc. sideboard buffet. 5 1 /:' tall • super walnut burl Victorian dresser w/3pc. white marble top & candle stands w/a lot of spoon carving • fantastic solid oak pediment 4-poster queen size mattress & springs .3 pc. bedroom suite w/large mirrored dresser & chest of drawers • newer quilted mattress solid oak headboard queen size bed complete • massive pine mirror 9-drawer dresser • (2) twin size good springs and mattress beds - they do not match • beautiful Dep. Era chest on chest of drawers w/flowered front • queen sized pillow top mattress, springs & frame • oak fl oor mirror • approx. 24" round pedestal oak night stand • beautiful oak entertainment center w/leaded doors. 57" wide • beautiful blue plaid 3-cushion sofa, contemporary • beautiful deep army green 3-cushion sofa & reclining glider chair • 2 nice oversluffed reclining chairs • 2 oak sofa end tables • antique 1 -drawer walnut stand • oak 44" round pedestal table w/2 leaves & 4 oak plank chairs • 36" maple & iron bakers unit • oak commode • rattan tea cart • rattan TV stand • antique white wicker 3-cushion sofa • wicker magazine stand • rolled plank bottom oak arm rocker • 52" C-front rolltop desk w/pigeon holes • misc. rolling office chairs • beautiful leaded newer table lamp • numerous & various newer fl oor & table lamps • misc. nice wall decorations • wicker & iron 3-pc. dressing screen • various Lincoln cents, Mercury dimes, nickels, (7) 1 -dollar paper silver certificates & others • 13” Watt & other ribbon stoneware bowls & crocks • 1 gallon Daisy glass butter chum • Mossberg model 183 K bolt action .410 ga. 3” shotgun w/choke • Crossman Powermaster 760 pellet gun • 20’ aluminum ext. ladder & stepladders • Exc. Elain 1950 s 1 'h hp outboard motor • 2 sets of 6 sterling sherbets in original boxes from the 20s • hand cut cruet set • (2) sets of silver plate fl atware • early quadruple plate hand painted tile bride’s basket • 1960 s metal doll house w/varied doll plastic furniture • beautiful Aladdin milk glass kerosene lamp w/shade • rare 3 face kerosene lamp • bell collection • other 3 face glassware • thimble collection • varied boxed dishes unseen • Nice Howard Miller wall hung swing clock • Ace special edition 14.5 hp 42" cut 7-speed riding lawn tractor • Ace special edition 10 cu. ft. tilt lawn trailer • Honda self-propelled rear bagging 21” mower • Huskee 38" pull type lawn sweeper • Craftsman gas powered leaf blower • Craftsman 18” bar gas chain saw • Craftsman straight shaft gas trimmer • Nelson Rain Train sprinkler • like new Black Cat 1300 psi electric pressure washer • cartage cart • single axle 4xß utility trailer • nice rack & storage shelves • misc. electric hand tools and others • heavy 7’ workbench • nice golf cart, walker • Champion hand crank forge in good condition • Enterprise hand crank meat grinder • old grain separator • 3 pt. homemade sprayer & homemade mud boat Any announcements made day of sale take precedence over printed matter The former property of Kenneth & Eileen Kutrz, deceased plus Others Hahn Auctioneers, Inc. Visit us at: www.hahnrealtyandauction.com | Office (574) 773-4184 • Nappanee, IN • AC39800021 • Phil Hahn - (574) 535-3783 IN Lie. #AU01012967

Sterling of Wakarusa and Chris Sterling of Nappanee; a daughter, Missy (boyfriend George Antal) of Indianapolis; father, Harold Sterling of Westport; stepdaughters: Keesha (Mark) Schmucker of Nappanee, Timi (Andy) Sloat of Nappanee; stepson, Chad Flory of Elkhart; six brothers: Leon (Deb) Sterling of Nappanee, Bill (Darla) Sterling of Nappanee, Junior (Mary Ann) Moore of Milrov, Fred (Ann) Becht of Greensburg, Greg (Linda) Hightower of Terre Haute, and Byron (Crystal) Lynn of Indianapolis; and one sister, Debbie (Jerry) Hochstetler of Syracuse. Visitation was Wednesday, Aug. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m. at the Thompson : Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and one hour prior to services. Funeral services were Tliursday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. at the First Brethren Church in Nappanee. Burial was at South Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Brethren Church.

Nostalgia Compiled by Margaret England-Neff (120 years to 50 years) and Cari McFarland (25 years to 15 years). 120 Years Ago Aug. 21, 1889 (From Bremen Enquirer newspaper): Old time friendship is regaining itself between Bremen and Nappanee citizens. For years these two towns have been at daggers' points to each other and the enmity at times has been elevated to a position as to render it unsafe for either Bremen or Nappanee people to tread upon their respective neighbors' A’alks. Slowly this hatred is being cast aside and the young people are once more becoming intimate friends and enjoying friendly visits. 100 Years Ago Aug. 25, 1909] The first reunion of the Hepler family was held last Saturday at the home of Jacob Hepler 4 miles southwest of Nappanee with over 300 present (the next largest family in this part of the state) exceeded perhaps by the Stump family. Guest from a distance came from Terre Haute, Chicago, South Bend and Michigan. Officers elected were Emanuel Hepler, Etna Green, President; Daniel Hepler, Nappanee, Secretary; Jacob Hepler, Nappanee, Treasurer; and Edward Hepler, Nappanee, Historian. 75 Years Ago Aug. 23, 1934 A homecoming of pupils of Mrs. Cora Stuckman will be held Tuesday evening, Aug. 28 at Nappanee Community Park for all who took instruction from her to gather at a potluck dinner at the pavilion and enjoy a musical program. Mrs. Stuckman began teaching pianp.,4o years,, ago and hundreds of children made regular visits to her home for instruction. . i l. 50 Years Ago Aug. 27, 1959 •(Photo) Mrs Bryan J. Carter, the former Diane Kay Smeltzer of Nappanee, was wed Saturday at Union Center Church. The couple will live at North Manchester, where the groom is a junior in college. • Forrest (Ike) Dunnick finished work for his Masters degree Feriday at Indiana State Teachers College. The Dunnikcs have moved to North Liberty, where he will teach and coach junior high. His wife will be a first grade teacher there. 25 Years Ago Aug. 22,1984 Wa-Nee Community Schools is seeking $154,000 to computerize its central administration office. 15 Years Ago Aug. 24, 1984 Ron Ringenberg is not an average retiree. This communityoriented citizen puts in hours of hard work for such organizations as the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce.

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Joy Maxine McDonald Aug. 14, 2009 On August 14, 2009, at 9:09 p.m., Joy Maxine McDonald arrived at her final destination in the loving arms of her Savior. She passed away in the home of her daughter, Susan Scrogham, at 352 N. Elm Street, Nappanee. She was born July 22, 1926, the youngest of nine, to Robert Wright and Bessie Myrtle (Pence) Larimer in Goshen. She grew up on the family farm northeast of Millersburg and graduated from Millersburg High School in 1944. After high school she graduated from South Bend Business College and was a personal secretary to the Penn brothers who were owners of Penn Controls prior to it becoming Johnson Controls. On May 25, 1947, she married John Ned McDonald of Elkhart in St. John's Lutheran Church and they purchased a farm where they truly had a variety of animals. She was involved in 4-H, Home Extension Club, Bible Study Fellowship, Professional Business Women, Altrusa Club, Teens Involved, and First Baptist Church of Goshen. She was a Public Accountant for 36 years with an office in her home, a

Wakarusa Historical Society to host ice cream social

WAKARUSA—The Wakarusa Historical Society will host an Ice Cream Social at the Wakarusa Historical Museums on South Wabash Avenue in Wakarusa Sunday, Sept. 20 from 3 to 5 p.m. with refreshments for sale. Every refreshment purchased earns a ticket for drawings to be held throughout the concert. Guests can enjoV soft serve ice cream, multiple prize drawings and byy a chance to win a beautiful 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 "birds eye view" of the town of Wakarusa, needs to be preserved correctly

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other lunchtime favorites. Weldy’s goal is to "keep it simple." "I just wanted to do sandwiches and chips, no fried stuff," she said. Now a Wakarusa resident, she also owns King Gyros in Mishawaka, which she has operated for 15 years. While her husband grew up in the area, she is originally from Chicago but likes the small town atmosphere. "It s so hometown and small," she said. "Everybody knows everybody and it’s a really safe place. It’s a good place to watch a small business grow.” For those who would like to know,

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crafter at the Shipshewana Flea Market for 20 years, and a singer songwriter of over 40 gospel, children and love songs. In 1974 she fulfilled her lifelong dream of singing on the Grand Old Gospel Time Show of the Grand Ole Oprv in Nashville. In addition to that she sang at the Elkhart County Fair, Kosciusko County Fair, Renfro Valley, Ky, and the Oklahoma Opry. She recorded six albums in Porter Wagoner and Dolly Parton's studio and gave musical programs across the U S. and Canada. The motto of her life was "What you are is God's gift to you. What you make of yourself is your gift to God." She loved to collect lighthouses because she believed that Jesus was her lighthouse from the rocks of sin and to travel visiting the 48 continental

in a climate controlled building. Kline said she 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 hand quilted during the Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival. Quilt raffle tickets are $5 each or three for $lO. The quilt drawing will take place at the end of the event and those entered do not need to be present to win. Quilt tickets are available ahead of time at the Wakarusa Chamber Office or call 862-4344. More information and directions are available at the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce or at www.wakarusachamber. com.

"gyro" is actually Greek. A gyro, Weldy said, consists of about 9G 1 percent beef and 10 percent lamb on Pita bread. It seems to be gaining in local popularity as more and more people give it a try. "Lunches are great," Weldy said, "Everybody loves it, loves,the taste." The Panther Pit officially opened Thursday, July 16. Hours are Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and closed Sundays. While Weldy is there throughout that time, she hopes to someday be able to hire a few more employees to help share the workload. *

states,* Canada, Bahamas, England, and Ireland. She also loved to read the Bible, inspirational books, and about America’s history, especially the Civil War. Mrs. McDonald is survived by three daughters, Cynthia Joy Garver, Indianapolis, Susan Ellen Scrogham, Nappanee, and Marv Jo McDonald, Mt. Prospect, 111; three grandchildren; and eight greatgrandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Ned on Jan. 25, 2008; her son, John Robert; a grandson, Beau Lahrman; great-grandson, Matthew Scrogham; six brothers, Hallie, Luther, Daniel, Harry "Bart," Robert "Berlin" and Oliver; and two sisters, Neva "Grace" DeFord and LuCinda "Sinnie" Reed. Visitation was 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Aug. 16 at YoderCulp Funeral Home. A funeral service was held at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17 at First Baptist Church, Goshen. Pastor Gregg Lanzen officiated. Burial followed in Violett Cemetery, Goshen. Memorial contributions may be given to First Baptist Church Goshen Youth Ministry or Care at Home with Goshen General Hospital.