Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 19, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 13 May 2010 — Page 14

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Advance News • Thursday, May 13,2010

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t .We find many references in the Bible v* individual lives are as day in the potter's hands. The Creator of the universe certainly planned for diversity, ifach of us has distinct features and {£aracteristics that provide our own ftnique personality. Our likes and disXkes may not match those of others ffren within our own family. £<We appreciate having choices fegarding color combinations, curved fr straight edges, vintage or modem tumiture. Unlimited! * Recently I had the privilege df officiating at a wedding, which took place in {•bam. What a delight! Though I'd Sever considered this as a gamering place, I quickly gained appreciation for me way that it had been transformed, the keen and creative eye of the thrifty bride and her musician groom allowed £ typically drab place to house an exdt-

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; The North Wood Fine Arts team; front row, from left: Rachel Lawrence-Foster,Tori London, Ally Hochstetler; second row: lan Burke, Michelle Miller, Mahala Miller, Marissa Stevens, Bethany Brewer; back: Kyle Riege, Patrick Thompson, Kyle Mishler, Lawson Smith, David fcronk.

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&The North Wood Science team; front row, from left: Jacob Flickinger, Ryan Kelly, Captain tally Miller, Jared Owens, Justin Eisenbeiss; back: Rushiv Patel, Toby Magers, Daniel Houck, faathan Scheets.

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II OmuMr 1 By Yvonne Rfge I loolCoumw ing celebration with simple furnishings. An old-fashioned clothesline graced the back wall on which frilly mini dresses and shirts were held in place with bright pinch clothespins. Bates of straw welcomed guests to sit a spell. Strings of white miniature lights, wrapped around bam beams with tender care, cast a gentle hue on the scene. Dulcimer and guitar music beckoned the western-dressed wedding party

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forward. Scriptures were read. Together we listened as sincere vows, carefully crafted for one another, were shared. Prayers of blessing were bestowed. The new couple then greeted their guests during a carry-in dinner. Individual inventiveness allowed some delightful ideas to be adapted rather than the tried-and-true. Seeking God-inspired directives, at various points in my life, I've appreciated exploring new avenues for accomplishing the tasks that are before me whether slightly altering a favorite recipe or working on a new craft prefect. I especially enjoy making handmade greeting cards. Dont overlook some unique way God can use your individuality as clay in a potter's hands to achieve exciting possibilities.

Teams compete at state These three North Wood High School academic teams qualified for the state competition at Purdue. At the area meet at Northridge High School on April 20, the math, science, and fine arts teams placed in the top five teams in the state of Indiana to move on to the state finals.

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Pictured, from leffcTrent Sauceda, Jake Snider, Devyn Maugel, Hank Whelan (Open Door), Karen Stoltzfus (FCDC), and Tom Roeder. NWMS StuCo finishes another successful year The North Wood Middle School Student Council has had a successful year providing leadership for our school and service to our community. The focus of the student council service is local communities and families in need. In the fall StuCo collected more than 10,000 food items that were distributed to the local food pantries. This event was a competition with the high school, and the middle school won! In December NWMS StuCo donated more than $1,500 worth of Christmas items and gift cards in support of the Christmas Jubilee. Students enjoyed shopping to purchase items that students their age would like to have, but could not afford this past Christmas. This spring the student council sponsored a Wa-Nee staff family night in the NWMS gym with large inflatable games where all proceeds would go to the local food pantries. Collected was another 500 food items and SI,OOO, given to the Family Christian Development Center and Open Door April 23.

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The North Wood Math team;front row, from left: Aaron Schlorke, Jared Owens; bade Lewis Telschow, Daniel Houck, Captain Ken Watkins.

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limy M. mMb Mqr 14 The Wakarusa library Board of Trustees will meet at 7:45 a.m., May 14, in the library meeting room. The public is welcome. Each year the Wakarusa Library recognizes those volunteers who give of their time and talents to the library. Mary Rhoade takes books to Milter's Merry Manor Nursing Center. Marcia Brenneman does copying in the historical room. Alyssia Diamond and Julianne Leichty volunteer wherever they are needed. "Spoken From the Heart" by Laura Bush, "The Changing Face of Medicine" by Ann K. Boulis, "The Hive Detectives: Chronicle of a Honey Bee Catastrophe" by Loree Griffin Bums, and "Bridget's Beret" by Tom Lichtenheld were given in memory of Josephine Esenwein by her friends. Dial A Story for next week is "The Ugly Duckling." This is tiie tale of a misfit that grows and matures to a lovely swan. Hear this story at 862-4441. New Adult Books Include: "The Cross Gardener" by Jason F. Wright, "Drink the Tea" by Thomas Kaufman, "The Walk" by Richard Paul Evans, "The Aloha Quilt" by Jennifer Chiaverini, "Mr. Darcy Broke My Heart" by Beth Pattillo, and "Healthy Meals for Less" by Jonni McCoy.

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