Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 19, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 13 May 2010 — Page 3
—— . - ip" .. -■ 1 .T.^rs.-. — TT' FCDC helped letter drive FamUy ChrUtian Development Center, or FCDC to played ■ Ufge role In the May 8 letter diaDUoiwu less man two years 320/ me ivia. is part of the United Way Food Network. It was created to help boost the efforts of food pantries across the county to brmg new food resources to the county that no one individual organization could manage on its own, according to Karen Sherer Stoltzfus, executive director for the past„ six months. "We have just begun to work out new ways to share storage, trucks and volunteers, as well as information and ideas on how we can be more efficient with our resources," rite said. "I have found titis to be very helpful as a relative newcomer to the complex world of food pantries!" She added that the Wa-Nee community has been, "incredibly supportive of our efforts this past year." Donations of food, clothing and finances allowed FCDC to meet tire needs of many individuals and families as jobs were lost or work hours were reduced. The need for food assistance at FCDC rose 46 percent in 2009 over 2006, she explained. "During the first quarter of 2010, we have seen a decrease of 12 percent in pantry visits, although we were giving away more food per visit, which people appreciate ..." Karen said. "We continue to give out more than 3,000 bags of food each month.: During the May 8 food drive, FCDC, Open Door and Open Hands, the pantry at Nappanee's First Church of God, worked together with 30 volunteers from local churches to help the Nappanee letter carriers collect, weigh and distribute food to the Wa-Nee pantries. Bags went out to area schools, churches and city government to encourage participation. Volunteers also were on hand at the parking lot of the Depot, infront of Open Door at 292 S. Main St., to collect from carriers and individuals donating.
NOSTALGIA 120 Years Ago May 14,1890 "Butch" Fager and "Hoppy" Binkley, as the boys are known about town, in the company of Ed Webster, age 16, "bummed" their way on the B&O to South Chicago a few days ago and in an attempt to get off the train, Webster's foot was caught by a wheel and from all accounts he has a lesser number of toes on one foot than he had when he left town. He returned on the fast line Saturday and his parents were very nervous, but he hopped off with a bandaged foot. • -100 Yean Ago May 11,1910 The Auditorium Association has received orders from the State Department of Inspection to place hand-railing upon all inside and outside stairways of the play house. 75 Years Ago May 9,1935 Donald Frederick placed first in the State Music Meet last Saturday at Evansville and he and Carlyle Snider who played a trombone solo at the Meet, placing second, were the main entertainment at the Kiwanis Club on Monday. Mr. Frederick is eligible to enter the National Meet at Madison, Wisconsin on May 18th and represent Nappanee there. 50 Years Ago May 12,1960 All Nappanee teachers who were offered contracts for next year, effective January 1, 1960, have refused to sign their contracts, Supt. Osborn told the School Board. A starting teacher with 5 years of experience would make $4312; a teacher with 12 years would receive $5500; teachers with 20 years experience would be raised to $6204. It was agreed that the Board and teachers should find a more satisfactory method for teachers pay.
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New wine tasting room opens 40th anniversary of Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort
NAPPANEE Amish Acres Historic Farm & Heritage Resort is celebrating its 40th anniversary during tiie 2010 tourist season. A new wine tasting room opened the celebration Saturday, May 1, with musical entertainment, complimentary Swiss Land cheeses, discounts on Threshers Dinner and The Taffetas in The Round Bam Theatre. The tasting room will be located in the Bam Loft of Amish Acres Restaurant. Hours of the tasting room will vary with the season, beginning with each Friday through Sundays, 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. (Saturdays until 7 p.m.). The wine tasting room will feature the fruits of Indiana and Lake Michigan shore wines. Richard Pletcher, Founder and CEO of Amish Acres, said, "Over sixty percent of our visitors come from outside of Indiana and regional wines have become the fastest growing segment within the wine industry. Visitors coming to Amish Country to our farmer's markets in Goshen, Elkhart and Nappanee are looking for locally grown produce and domestic products. There is just as much interest among our visitors in
Trail competition, benefit coming to York Hills
By Brent Glasgow Correspondent For Charlotte Riale, the upcoming trail horse challenge at York Hills Horse Park in Albion is a positive on many levels. The May 22 event -- in conjunction with the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) - will give riders a chance to compete, increase the value of their horses and meet fellow enthusiasts. "It's the first time we've had one of these up here," said Riale, an event organizer along with Carol Slavey and Sharon bjalezny. "It'll be a great way to meet people, and we hope it will be a great thing for our area. We really hope to make this an annual event." Riders can check in on Friday, which will feature an evening bonfire social. The three-division trail ride will consist of six miles of trail, with a judged obstacle each mile to grade the horse and rider. The course takes around two hours to compete, and prizes will be awarded. "It will be a good measure of the
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other local business owners, was soon moving in the direction of changing his retail focus to bicycle sales and service. "Well, you know how it is," Mast said. "Winter time gets kind of slow." It was during that period that he began to seriously consider modifications to existing bicycle accessories. Listening to customers' wants And needs, Mast was able to locate a trailer manufacturer whose design was more fitting with what Mast had in mind. He asked to buy the rights, but the manufacturer gave him those rights. Today, he's made some modifications, and the re-
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regional wines as there is in Amish made cheeses, meats, and baked goods." In contrast to single winery tasting rooms, Amish Acres' Bam Loft Tasting Room will be unique in that it will feature wines from Indiana and Southern Michigan's best known wineries. "It will be like taking a wine tour without the travel and the advantage of tasting and comparing different varietals from more than one winery side by side," added Pletcher. Unusual cheese and meat parings and specialty breads to accompany the tastings will come from the William H. Best Meat & Cheese Market located in a pre-Civil War log house restored on Amish Acres farm and Amish Acres Bakery. Signature wines from six wineries will be featured in the tasting room. Indiana wineries include Oliver Winery from Bloomington, French Lick Winery, and Huber Winery & Vineyards located in Starlight. Nearby Michigan wineries represented will include St. Julian Winery, Paw Paw, The Round Bam Winery, Baroda, and Tabor Hill Winery, in Buchanan. These will include honey mead, cranberry,
horses and seeing who is really working with their horse," Riale said. "There's a lot of problem solving. There's a lot of fun in it, too, and it's great to have ACTHA involved. They keep track of the points in a database, and when you go to sell your horse, we hope this will really add to the value of a good trail horse." Competitors have to join ACTHA, which turns out to be a good deal. "It's $45 to join, but Cabella's is a sponsor, and you get a SSO gift certificate from there when you join," Riale said. Riders and their families can camp out Friday through Saturday night, and can explore the 650-acre park on their own on Sunday. The event and accompanying silent auction will also serve as a fundraiser for Riale's blossoming Road Apple Psychotherapy program, which Riale operates on her Argos property. "I use horses to do therapy with people, and that can be individuals, couples or families," said Riale, also an outpatient therapist with PorterStarke Services in Knox. "Horses mimic behavior and can read people,
designed "Sherpa" trailer is now getting rave reviews at bicycle shows and by its users. It's one-wheel, low-to-the-ground profile can haul 70 pounds of cargo, great for family camping and cross-country touring. It attaches to the bicycle's rear axle, which also means that the carrier over the back wheel can still be used to carry children or other gear, too, Mast explained. Another new product is the Portager, a trailer designed to haul kayaks up to 20 feet in length. It has adjustable wheels to accommodate the kayak lengths and is collapsible for easy stor-
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cherry, Blue Heron, and demi-secs from several vineyards. The selection will also include merlot, cabernet sauvignon, and chardonnay wines for those preferring more traditional wines. Visitors will be able to taste five wines with the purchase of a glass. Featured wines may be purchased by the bottle or case with quantity discounts. The flight of wines available for tasting will vary by tire day. The tasting room is designed to accommodate group tastings whether arriving by motor coach or local fund raising events. All of the wines are available from the beverage menu in the Vittles Room of Amish Acres Restaurant and the lobby bar of The Round Bam Theatre. Special menus for wedding receptions have been developed with suggested wines parings from the Bam Loft Tasting Room. Details and group reservations for the new Bam Loft Wine Tasting Room and Amish Acres 40th Anniversary events are available online at www.AmishAcres.com and by calling 800-800-4942.
so I really get a lot more information than they might provide me verbally. I'm really hoping to gain a little funding so I can provide some services to those that don't necessarily have the funds." Riale's version of therapy can have a profound, affect on tough customers. "I've done some teenagers who outside the arena were cocky and bossy, but when they get inside the arena with a 1,200-pound animal, you see the other side of them," Riale said. Riale has worked with many types of subjects, from autistic children to battered women. The unique therapy isn't about riding the horses. "It's mostly all on the ground," Riale said. "I might put them up on the horse to see if they can maneuver it and communicate through the reigns, but it's about them discovering things about themselves." For more information on the York Hills trail competition, including registration instructions, log on to www.actha.us. Information regarding Road Apple Psychotherapy can be attained by calling Riale at 952-7074.
age and shipping. Best of all, it weighs only 26 pounds. Mast also redesigned traditional bicycle side carriers and named them Napp Saks after his newly adopted city. They feature wrap-around reflective stripping, a zippered inside pouch and stainless steel mounting hardware that makes attachment a snap. They also fold flat when not in use. Nappanee Bicycle Shop, in addition to selling bicycles, performs repair and maintenance work on most all popular brands. For more information, call the shop at 574-773-0307.
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