Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 19, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 13 May 2010 — Page 2

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James D. Loe May 8, 2010 PLYMOUTH James D. Loe, 78, of Plymouth, died Saturday, May 8,2010 at his home. He is survived by his wife, Donna; two sons, Tom Loe and Jeff (Becky) Loe, both BMpF***! of Fort Wayne; two daughters, Cindy KIIL M (Jerry) Norris, of Larwill, and Angie (David) Schubert of Tipp City, Ohio; two ■hß*9khß stepsons, Ron (Gloria) Howard of ■HeHbHr Nappanee, and Michael (Una) Bailey of Plymouth; five stepdaughters: Cindy If Bailey of Leesburg, Candy Qohn) Lampkins of Plymouth, Brenda (David) Duncan of White Pigeon, Mich., Tina Hurley of Plymouth, and Melissa (Ron) Johnson of Plymouth; nine grandchildren; 15 stepgrandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and a mother-in-law, Donnabelle Keyser of Plymouth. Visitation took place from 1 to 3 pm. Tuesday, May 11 at Smith & Sons Funeral Home, Columbia City. Funeral services took place at 3 pm. Tuesday, at the funeral home. 4 Burial followed in South Whitley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Final Expenses, c/o Smith and Sons Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.smithandsonsfuneralhome.com. May 8, 2010 GOSHEN Jan Mikel, 57, of Goshen, died Saturday, May 8,2010 at her residence, after an extended illness. She is survived by her husband Dennis; son Todd (Dawn) Mikel of New Paris, daughter, Trisha (Jeremy) Martin of Goshen; four grandchildren; her mother, Glee McDonald of Nappanee; and a brother, Larry Dean (Kay) McDonald of Milford. Visitation took place from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 11 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, 950 N. Main St., Nappanee. Funeral services took place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 12 at the First Church of God, Nappanee. Burial followed at Union Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Loveway. Phyllis J. Strang May 1, 2010 NAPPANEE Phyllis J. Strang, 83, of Nappanee, died Saturday, May 1,2010 at her residence. She is survived by sons: Jackie "Jack" (Gloria) Hamman of Leesburg, Daryl "Butch" (Jolene) Hamman of Nappanee, and Larry Hamman of Etna Green; stepdaughters, Sandra Butte of Edwardsburg, Mich, and Mary Ann (Claude) Robinson of Claypool; a stepson, Edward Strang of Pierceton; a grandson; nine stepgrandchildren; 11 greatstepgrandchildren; and a brother, Guy Church of Brethren, Mich. Visitation took place from 2 to 8 p.m. Thursday, May 6 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, 950 N. Main St., Nappanee. Funeral services took place at 2 p.m. Friday, May 7 at the funeral home. Burial followed at Hepton Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren or the United Cancer Services of Elkhart County.

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Coach Lightfoot featured at Community Prayer Breakfast

By Maura Chapman Correspondent > - .VJ NAPPANEE—M%. lightfoot, Bethel College basketball coach, was the guest speaker at the May 6 Nappanee Area Community Prayer Breakfast > . Lightfoot has more Bum 20 years of experience in coaching basketball. He spoke of the importance of recognizing an opportunity for ministry in every job which exists. The coach stressed the

Waymire named ‘People’s Choice’ winner

By Memue Chapman Correspondent NAPPANEE The "Venetian", by glass bead artist Deborah Waymire, Monticello, was named the first ever "People's Choice" award winner at the annual "Spring Into Art" event held April 23-25 at the Nappanee Boys & Girls Club, 451 N. Main St. The clear-glass base, with colorful molten glass images created inside, was selected as the best representation of this year's theme for the event "Art Beyond Borders." Votes for the "2010 People's Choice Award" were cast by the public over the Internet throughout the month of

Self-defense course for women starts May 11 ELKHART - A course in defensive tactics for women will be taught at the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department starting May 11. From 6 to 9 p.m. on four nights, Detectives Norma Alber and Travis Adamson will instruct students both in classroom and gymnasium settings. The classes will be taught at the new Elkhart County law enforcement center, 26861 C.R. 26, Elkhart. Attendance is necessary on all four nights May 11,13,18 and 20. Class size is limited, and people interested in attending this course should call the detective bureau at 891-2341 or email Detective Alber at [email protected].

importance of taking seriously each chance to minister toother people, and get involved and care for diem. He was joined by 11 Nappanee area ministers who prayed for ajl levels of government—ranging from local city boards, commissions and city council members, to state and federal levels of leadership. Also included in prayer were local volunteers, emergency responders, and die dispatchers who call them out to crime and accident scenes.

April. Waymire received ‘a S2OO cash prize with the award. Each year Nappanee Public Library sponsors the annual "Spring Into Art." Library representatives reported record turnouts this year. A final count on visitors has not yet been tallied and released. More interest was also generated this year from artists. A total of 44 artists were registered to participate until the final week leading into the event.

Leroy Keyes is speaker today

Purdue Alumni Club of Elkhart County announces its 10th annual meeting today, May 13, at Elcona Country Club, Bristol. Leroy Keyes, assistant director of the John Purdue Club, will be the keynote speaker. Keyes was an outstanding running back and defensive back for the Boilermakers from 1966 to 1968. Keyes was voted Purdue's AllTune Greatest Football Player in 1987 in connection with the Boilermakers' football centennial anniversary. He also was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1990. Social hour will start at 5:30 p.m. with the dinner at 6:30 p.m. No jeans, cut-off shorts, collarless shirts or T-shirts are allowed, per Elcona's dress code. Capris and other shorts

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Steve Stahly provided musical entl tainment in song. I Nappanee Mayor Larry ThompsJ and wife Linda, hosted the event 1 Dal-Mar Banquet Hall, 159 E. LincJ Street | During the event, canned goods al non-perishable items were collect for donation to both Nappanee Oi Door and the Family Christ* Development Center food pantry. B<fl programs help area individuals al families in need. 1

With additional crafters contacting the library days before the event, thfl number of participants grew to 50. fl The artists were on-hand through! out the weekend offering views, ant! sales, of their work. I Some offered demonstrations t(l help better understand individual crafts. A variety of art was present at thJ event. Selections included, but wer€j not limited to: beaded keychains! watercolor paintings, oil paintings! charcoal drawings, stone carving! beaded bracelets, jewelry made ofl natural stones, marbleized clothing! and many other artistic facets.

are allowed. Chicken will be the main din ner entrde, but a vegetarian plate is availabli upon request. Cost is S2O for adults and $1! for children 10 and younger. All proceed: will benefit the club's Scholarship Fund. Donations are being solicited for the silent auction, held in conjunction with the annual meeting, and also for the Scholarship Fund. If you have an item to donate, contact [email protected] or Michelle Schrock at 574-535-0675. Scholarship donations should be payable to the Purdue Alumni Club Foundation of Elkhart County and can be mailed to P.O. Box 382, Goshen IN 46527. Donations are tax deductible and donors will be issued a receipt for tax purposes.