Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 18, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 6 May 2010 — Page 2

Advance News* Thursday, May 6,2010

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Sharon Kaye Hall July 27,1952—April 25, 2010 GOSHEN Sharon Kaye Hall, 57, of Goshen, died at 11:07 a.m. Sunday, April 25,2010 at Elkhart Hospice House. She was bom in Goshen July 27,1952 to Charles E and Doris Mae (Foudy) Hall and graduated from North Wood High School, Nappanee, in 1970. Sharon enjoyed Indian artwork and pottery. She was an avid reader. She is survived by a daughter, Cara (Brent) Falcon of Goshen; brothers: Larry Hall of Knox, Don Hall of Golden, Colo., Bill (Tina) Hall of Nappanee and David Hall of Golden, Colo.; and sisters: Violet (Ron) Wilkinson of Kendallville, Shirley Hall of Denver; Colo., Hazel Qohn) Metzler of Mesa, Ariz., Nancy Hall of Golden, Colo., Barb Hall of Golden, Colo., Arleen (Randy) Frick of Mishawaka, Esther (Peter) Walker of Littleton, Colo., Patty (Brian) Johnson of Bethany, Okla., and Carolyn (Wayne) Dill of Bremen. She was preceded in death by her parents, and sisters: Judy Hall, Darlene Hall and Cathy Hall. Cremation will take place and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date. Elkhart Cremation Services was entrusted with arrange ments. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkhart Hospice House. Wayne W. Walters Aug. 2, 1927 —March 19, 2010 SPOKANE, Wash. Wayne W. Walters, 82, of Spokane, Wash., died March 19,2010. He was bom Aug. 2, 1927 in Nappanee, to William J. Walters and Idaßell Stull and later married Irmgard G. Wendte in Germany He is survived by his wife Irmgard; daughters, Evelyn Truitt of Spokane, Wash, and Susan (Frank) Alberts of Roy, Utah; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; and a sister, Sara Ann Robinson of Wakarusa. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, two sisters and a son-in-law. Services and interment took place in Spokane, Wash, with Ball and Dodd Funeral Home entrusted with arrangements and burial at Holy Cross Cemetery. Roberta B. Reprogle April 30, 2010 NAPPANEE Roberta B. Reprogle, 100, of Nappanee, died at 8:10 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2010 at LuAnn Nursing Home. She is survived by a son, Robert Dean (Josephine) Reprogle of Kokomo; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchil-dren; and a sister, Arlene (Charles) Holderman of Nappanee. Visitation took place from 4 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 5 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, 950 N. Main St., Nappanee. Funeral services took place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, May 6 at the funeral home. Burial followed at Stony Point Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Nappanee Church of the Brethren or Southern Care Hospice. SOCOIId, cont. from front parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Need a breather from the shopping and visiting? Take a break while listening to the performance of the Noble Road Band with guest performer Cynthia Aleman, also at the special parking lot, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The variety will both amaze and entertain you. v Don't forget about Mother and her special day, either. Kids can create "Make It & Take It" Eco-Friendly Flowers from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Nappanee Public Library, where storytelling also is planned for 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. "Make It & Take It" Mother's Day cards also can be created from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the special parking lot with the help of the Chuppville Stamp Store. All in all, Nappanee's Second Saturdays events get off to a rousing start May 8. For information concerning upcoming Second Saturdays, visit the Web site at www.EmbraceSecondSaturdays.com.

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Theater-in-the-Round next weekend Every year in May, the North Wood Auditorium is transformed into a theater-in-the-round to give students an opportunity to perform in that medium. Going from a large auditorium to a small, intimate theater space can be a challenge for any actor but the North Wood students always look forward to this production. This year, foe Drama Club will produce "Philadelphia Story." This is a 1939 comedy by Philip Barry that tells foe hilarious story of an upper-class family in the midst of a wedding where foe bride-to-be is caught in unpredictable situations. This production features the talents of Melanie Hertzler, Samantha Zent, Michelle Miller, Garret Nisley, David Kronk, Jamison Schrock, Chelsea Fox, Kyle Mishler, Bryson Bauer, Lewis Telschow, Zach Telschow, Nathan Bailey and

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Preparing to cut the ribbon to mark the grand opening of Lytespeed Computers in downtown Nappanee Friday morning were, left to right, Larry Andrews, Dwayne Borkholder, Stephanie Topping, Dianne Debelak, Lytespeed owner Chris Truex and his father and brother, Don Truex and Corey Truex, Andy Karns, Arden Graber, and Bobby Gluck. The Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce board members were among many well-wishers at the event held both for Lytespeed Computers and its retail space partner, All Seasons Tent & Party Rental LLC.

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Engineering on North Oakland Avenue estimate approved Bv Mkrrik Chapman Correspondent NAPPANEE A contract between the City of Nappanee and Lawson-Fisher Associates, South Bend, was approved at the April 26 Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. The contract outlined fees not to exceed $232,000. No start date, or projected finish to construction, has yet been released on the project. Water Superintendent/Manager Gale Gerber sent notice to the public that water hydrants will be flushed out through Thursday this week. Flushing began Sunday evening. Gerber said water may temporarily appear discolored but is safe to drink. His only concern was for using the discolored water to wash clothing. He advised using caution in that area.

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Rychie Nagy and is directed by junior Jarred Owens. Show times are 7 p.m. each evening, May 14 and 15 with a 2:30 p.m. matinee on Sunday, May 16. Adult tickets $4; students $3. Class of 1975 looking for classmates The North Wood High School Class of 1975 is planning its 35f0 class reunion, scheduled for July 31. Organizers need help in finding the following classmates: Tom Gerber, Roxanne Barbara, Doug Wiebe, Deb Blackburn Hampton, Deb Davis, Jack Peterson, Charlene Fillers, Terry Stouder, Jim Fredricks, Paula Ziliack, Linda Wienger, Janet Loucks, Coleen Phillips, Willie Miller and Candy Vandermolen. If you have any information, or know foe whereabouts of foe "missing" classmates, contact Roxie Mumaw Ouimet at 574-862-3130 or [email protected].

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ArOlind, cont. from front crest Country Club, 611 Hackett Road, Goshen, is now under way. For information, call 574-533-3247. Council on Aging plans ‘Fit for Life* The Council on Aging of Elkhart County has gathered a team of more than 25 volunteers from area organizations and agencies to plan the first Michiana Fit for Life Games set for Aug. 13 to 16 at various venues across the area. Hie games will be for residents age 50 or older and proceeds from the games will benefit the area's most needy, elderly residents. The four-day event will include activities that range from track and field to cycling, golf, kayaking, swimming, shuffleboard, bowling, billiards, walking, Wii games and more. For information, call 574-295-1820. * Men’s softball league sign-up The City of Nappanee Board of Parks and Recreation announced it will again host a men's softball league this summer. Anyone interested in having a team should contact Tiffany at 574-773-2112.

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