Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 29, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 22 July 2010 — Page 3

Retail Committee welcomes 7 new Chamber members

By Anita Munson Earns The Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce's Retail Committee welcomed seven new members to the organization at its June 12 meeting at the Dutch Kitchen in Borkholder's Dutch Village. Reliable Masonry, Humana, Home Style Kitchen, Rocket

NHRA racer brings dragster ‘home’ Police hog roast later in day

By Anita Munson Editor Aug. 28 is shaping up to be a really fun day in Bremen with the arrival of the wildly popular NHRA drag racer Terry McMillen and the Bremen Police Reserves annual fundraising hog roast, featuring the band Stillshot. NHRA driver and Bremen native Terry McMillen will bring his nationally touring NHRA 300 mph dragster to

TMT Automotive, 1455 W. Plymouth St., Bremen, for a public "pit stop" from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28. Kids of all ages will have the opportunity to catch up with McMillen's skyrocketing driving career in Hoosier Thunder's Amalie Oil-sponsored dragster, have photographs taken with the river and receive autographs. The TMT crew is pitching in for the fun, too, with free hot dogs, hamburgers, and more, and they're really proud to bring McMillen back to the area again this year. "He's just a great guy and we love having him," Mike Tatich who, with son Tony, operates TMT. Last year's big event saw the amiable McMillen helping youngsters actually climb into the dragster to see what it feels like behind the wheel, and Mike Tatich thinks this year will be no different. "Terry is just super with the kids, and everyone likes him," Tatich said. McMillen's appearance is part of day-long fun in Bremen. The activities continue from 4 to 7 p.m. at Sunnyside Park, where the Bremen Police Reserves will host their annual hog roast fundraiser for families. Cost is $lO for a sandwich and two side dishes. Later, from 7 to 11 p.m. at the park, it's adults-only as the South Bend band Stillshot gears up for some fun under the stars with its variety of rock, alfenjatiye.and pop music, covers. . r

120 Year# Ago July 23,1890 Wakarusa must raise $5,000 and give 6 miles of right-of-way to secure the Wabash Railroad. In case they fail, the road is apt to be built several miles south of town on the old Canada survey. This is Wakarusa's last and only opportunity to secure a much coveted prize. 100 Yean Ago July 20,1910 The annual contest on the West Side diamond between the Fats and Leans took place last Wednesday before a large crowd of fans and was a benefit for the Band. The battery for the Fats were Burton Uline and Lon Geyer, and for the Leans, Marvin Coppes and Charles Baker. The Fats won by 16 to 13. 75 Yean Ago July 18,1935 City Council approved drat the Nappanee Board of School Trustees could proceed toward erection of a grade school building on North Main Street lands now owned by the City of Nappanee. The federal government will pay 45% of the cost with such to be an outright gift or "Grant." The City's cost might be in excess of $41,000. 50 Years Ago—July 28,1960 The unofficial census figure for Nappanee is now 3,911, an increase of 120 since 1957.

A gravesite committal for Dave Anderson will be held on Saturday, July 24,2010 Following this, the family of Dave and Elta (Holaway) Anderson invite friends to a noon luncheon and time of visiting at the N. Main St Mennonite Church in Nappanee.

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Science Ice Cream, Light of Grace Book k Gift Store, Legacy Hair k Tanning Salon, and JAGS Quality Water all joined the organization, with several attending the meeting. In addition to finalizing plans for the recent "Embrace The Pace Days" city-wide celebration, die group endorsed continuing support for Second Saturdays events.

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The events, scheduled for the second Saturday each month in both die downtown and surrounding rural areas, feature activities, specials, discounts and demonstrations by participating retailers and restaurant owners. A different theme is planned for each event. The Chamber will contribute SIOO monthly to Second Saturdays. Additionally, the Chamber will

School Supply Daze needs donors for Aug. 14 event

By Anita Munson Editor Organizers of the third annual School Supply Daze event have announced it will take place 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Aug. 14, in conjunction with die Second Saturday event in downtown Nappanee. Sponsored by the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce, the event provides school supplies for WaNee School District students. This year, School Supply Daze will take place at the Nappanee Public Library and also, as in the past, in participating Nappanee shops that will offer the school supplies in their stores. Dianne Debelak, a spokeswoman for the event, said donations of supplies or monetary support to purchase die supplies are more appreciated than ever as

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Rochelle will attend Ball State University this fall with a double major in vocal performance and Spanish. She hopes to become a professional singer. *. Rochelle, along with 60 other blind and visually impaired students ages 6 to 19, competed in categories that required them to transcribe, type and read braille using a device called a Perkins Brailler. Each category is designed to test their braille skills in several areas, including

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continue to offer workshops as part of its commitment to its Rural Business Development program, thanks to a large turnout for its recent "How to Start Your Own Business" seminar, Larry Andrews, executive director, told the committee. Andrews also said that the Chamber's Beautification Committee was to meet last week to discuss

families struggle to provide back-to-school basics for their children. This year, School Supply Daze will take place at the Nappanee Public Library, where students can pick up pencils, pens, erasers, folders, glue, scissors, notebooks, crayons, markers and more to begin their school year with all the tools they need, Debelak said. "We give the supplies to all needing them, no questions asked," she explained of the procedure that will begin across the street from the library at the Second Saturday lot next to John's Butcher Shop. The lot is provided by the butcher shop for use during the special promotions occurring during each Second Saturday event slated, appropriately, the second Saturday of each month. Families will be asked to sign in for

reading comprehension, braille spelling, chart and graph reading, proofreading, and braille speed and accuracy. As the third-place finisher in her category, she received a SI,OOO savings bond. "We know that employment numbers for blind people are significantly lower than those of sighted people in the same age group," Nancy Niebrugge, director of die Braille Challenge, saicL "But 90 percent of blind people who are gainfully

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its quarterly award for landscaping and window treatment The recipient is to be announced soon. The Chamber Retail Committee is comprised of both "in town" and rural business owners, and is active in pursuing a continuously improving business climate in the area. For complete information on Chamber membership benefits and die Retail Committee, call 574-773-7812.

the purpose of determining the number served this year only, Debelak stated, explaining that 93 families with from one child to four children in each group, were assisted last year. "The children need just about everything," Debelak said regarding the supplies being asked of donors. "We appreciate all that we can round up for them." Debelak said several merchants already are assisting, either through donations or discounted purchasing power, but community support is necessary to continue the program begun three years ago. For more information, and to participate, contact the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce by July 26 at 574-773-7812, or email Nappanee® embracethepace.com.

employed are braille readers, and that's very telling. It's essential that blind children leam to read braille at an early age ... That's the great thing about the Braille Challenge ... Most of the participants are the only blind students m their school. They go through their entire lives being the exception. This competition gives them an opportunity to build camaraderie among kids who have shared similar life experiences."

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