Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 26, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 July 2010 — Page 3

4-H Fairgrounds unless otherwise noted: July s— County Extension Office dosed in observance of Memorial Day; 7 p.m., Poultry Advisory Board meeting, NuWay Bldg.; Rabbit Advisory Board meeting, History Room. July 6 Conference Table; 4-H Bicycle Club meeting, Sheep/Swine Arena; 4-H Fishing Club meeting, Ag Hall. July 8 1 pjn., Preserving Nature's Bounty seminar, Extension Conference Room; 6 to 8 p.m., 4-H Goat Workshop with goats, Goat Bam; 7 p.m., Preserving Nature's Bounty, Extension Conference Room; 4-H Beef Club dinner meeting, Ag Hall; 4-H Rabbit Chib meeting, Sheep/Swine Arena. July 2,1890 Get your pictures taken at the New Gallery at SI.OO per dozen by J.M. Keller, photographer, at die southeast comer of Main and Walnut Streets, one block north of die public square. 100 Years Ago July 6,1910 The congregation of the Church of the Brethren in Nappanee last Thursday night gave a donation surprise party on the Reverend and Mrs. Everett Pippen. Mr. Pippen recently returned from taking a course at Bethany Bible School in Chicago. 75 Years Ago July 3,1935 Merrill Blosser, well known Nappanee artist of "Freckles" who now makes his home in the suburbs of Los Angeles, California, and his wife visited at the home of his youth in this city. He was bom in 1892 in Nappanee. As a kid he loved to draw and when he was about to finish grade school a picture he drew of his school surroundings supposedly did dishonor to die sdiool and he was expelled. A year was then spent in a church college, following his taking a course at the Academy of Fine Arts in Chicago in 1915. The Blossers spent a few days here with Mrs. Elias Blosser, his mother, at West Market Street just a block west of the public square. 50 Years Ago July 7,1960 "Girl Crazy" the hit musical, will open Nappanee Civic Theater's 3rd season in September. Leona Shively and Jean Bolyard have been appointed co-directors. Around, eont. from front Alabama to Los Angeles. It will be performed at 7:30 p.m., July 16 and 17, at Goshen College's Umble Center, free of charge. The audience is invited to participate in defraying expenses via a free will donation. The women's stories were collected during the 2000 to 2006 Mennonite Women of Color Oral History Project conducted by Pat McFarlane, associate professor of communication at Goshen College, and Linda Christophel, a school social worker in'Michigan. The cast is made up of women from tjEie largelf Goshen Mennonite community and several Goshato College students, all of whom are members of a Merujpnite church. 7 Elkhart General classes, seminar Elkhart General Hospital Emergency Medical Services offert Several upcoming classes and a free seminar. They include: Healthcare Provider CPR for certified or non-certified, licensed or non-licensed healhcare professional and the public. Elated 8 a.m. to norm July 14,17, and 19. CdSt is $45 for affiliated providers; SSO for others. Includes course book. Location* is Elkhart General Education Center, 222 Rieth Blvd., Goshen. Free public seminar, "How Natural Medicine and Acupuncture Can Help Control Sugar Cravings and Much More," 11 a.m. to noon at Elkhart General Health Lifestyle Comer, second floor, American Countryside Farmers Market, Elkhart. Nautropathic physician and acupuncturist Aroop Banerji, ND, LAc, leads die discussion. Seating is limited. No registration required. Advanced Cardia Lire Support Recertification Course, 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Health Education Center, 2222 Rieth Bid., Goshen. Fee is S6O for affiliated providers and EGH employees, or $75 for others, not including textbooks. Call 574-523-3127 or 574-523-3291 for information. To register, visit www.egh.org. 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 die first Michiana Fit for Life Games set for Aug. 13 to 16 at various venues across the area. The games will be for residents age 50 or older and proceeds from die games will benefit die area's most needy, elderly residents. The fouwiay event will indude activities that tange from track and field to cycling, golf, kayaking, swimming, shuffleboard, bowling, billiards, walking, Wii games ipnd more. Ca115^95-1820. [OwjllfljvaS Ilw 8 Week Course Every Monday Night I V at 7:00 PM , - J sign up for ofcadtenc* ctaMW L start June Bth. Make your jjtu fl appointment now! BltSkV Your Dog Will Learn to M f^gptß.Down...Come...Stay...Leave It*p

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‘Terrific’ Bulldogs rnoio proviaea Nappanee Elementary School and the Nappanee Noon Kiwanis have again teamed up to recognize students who practice good character and citizenship. By focusing on the Bulldog Basics (respect, responsibility, teamwork, personal best, and no put downs) and TERRIFIC kids concepts (Thoughtful, Enthusiastic, Respectful, Responsible, Inclusive, Friendly, Inquisitive, and Capable), teachers nominate one student from their classroom. Each week one winner is chosen from those names to be Bulldog of the Week. The Bulldogs of the Week for the third trimester were (front, left to right): Luke Tice,Taylor McArthur, Maribeth Schwartz, Mykale Canter, Cameron Patterson, Melanie Smith and (back, left to right): Zac Gabbard, Corbin Knight, Mattie GKck, Dena Hochstetler, and Arianna Walter. Not pictured: Carson Knepp.

Nappanee Artful Quitters Guild meets July 8 The Artful Quilters Guild, for those interested in new quilting techniques, meets on the second Thursday of each month at the Nappanee Public Library. Members will meet next on July 8. Membership is open to anyone. Yearly dues are sls and are used for the benefit of the guild. Those interested may attend two meetings to get acquainted before becoming members. For more information, contact the Nappanee Public Library at 574-773-7919, or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us. Stamp Club meeting is July 10 The Ben Franklin Stamp Club will meet at the Nappanee Public Library on Saturday, July 10. Dr. Forest Kendall, a

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local collector, is responsible for organization of the club, and Arthur Grove leads discussions concerning tips for new and experienced stamp collectors. Anyone from thirdgraders to adults with an interest in stamp collecting and trading is invited to attend. Participants learn more about stamps and stamp collecting and participate in games for prizes. The club meets the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the library. For more information, call the library at 574-773-7919, or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us. Wakarusa 4th of July -The Wakarusa Library will be closed Monday, July 5, in observance of Independence Day. See Library, Page A 4

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