Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 34, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 26 August 2010 — Page 3

Seven vie for Miss Apple Blossom scholarships

Seven contestants will compete for Miss Apple Blossom during the 35th annual Nappanee Apple Festival Scholarship Pageant on Thursday, Sept.l6, at 7 p.m. in die NIPSCO Entertainment Tent at die Depot Plaza. The newly crowned Miss Apple Blossom Queen will receive a SI,OOO scholarship. The first runner-up receives a $750 scholarship and the second runner-up receives a SSOO scholarship. Contestants will be judged on stage presence, interview, essay and biographical information. The judges will also be looking for a contestant who will: Provide a bridge between youth and the Nappanee business community; Be a positive role model for Nappanee’s youth; Represent Nappanee throughout Elkhart Country in a positive manner; Be an ambassador for the Apple Festival; Possess a high level of communications and public speaking capabilities. Sponsoring the event is Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Homes; supporting sponsor is Dr. Nate Oglesbee, OD. The contestants are: Samantha Loucks, Miss Loucks & Weaver CPA, is a senior at

Deadlines announced for Apple Festival

Nappanee Apple Festival events this year include: Half Marathon: To be run 7:30 a.m., Sept. 18. Entries must be received by Aug. 31. Email Mark at cavemark @hotmail.com or download forms at www.nappaneeapplefestival.org. 5K Road Run: Begins at 7:30 a.m., Sept. 18. Entires must be received by Aug. 31. Email Mark at [email protected] or down-load forms at www.nappaneeapplefestival.org. Apple Cider Cup Challenge: Deadline is Sept. 1 for co-ed team of four runners. Download forms at www.nappaneeapplefestival.org. or pick up paperwork at the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce, 302 W. Market St., Nappanee. Apple Pedalers' Bike Rides: Deadline is Sept. 1. Download forms at www.nappaneeapplefestival.org. Apple Dumpling Contest: Deadline is Sept. 10,

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Photo Submitted The North Wood High School Panther Pride band is always a highlight of the annual Nappanee Apple Festival parade through the downtown.

open to first 29 contestants, for children's 3 years and under. Download forms at www.nappaneeapplefestival.org. Apple Critters Contest (cutest pet): Deadline is Sept. 10, with viewing and voting at the Depot Plaza. Download form at www.nappaneeapplefestival.org. Pets & Pals on Parade: Deadline is Sept. 15 for fashionably attired pets and pals

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Service & Car Wash, is a senior at North Wood High School. Molly is the daughter of Michael George and Vicki George and Dan Miller. Katie Stephenson, Miss CVS Pharmacy, will be attending lUSB in January. Katie is the daughter of Katina Stephenson and Neil

on the stage at 5 p.m., Sept. 18. Download form at www.nappaneeapplefestival.org, contact Jeff or Jenn Wise, 574-773-9226, with questions. Talent Contest: Deadline is Sept. 16 for contest slated 2 to 4 p.m., Sept. 19, at Century Link stage at U.S. 6 and Clark Street. Get registration form at www.nappaneeapplefestival.org, or pick

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2010 MARSHALL COUNTY > BLUEBERRY FESTIVAL Carnival Mega Pass & Pay One Price Wristband Sales Available at the Blueberry Festival Office 220 N. Center Street, Plymouth Sales begin August 9-September 3, Monday-Friday Mega Passes August 9-27: $45 • August 30-September 3: SSO Pre-sale Wristbands - sls . - Expanded Carnival -9more rides! Added Day: Thursday, September 2, S-lOp.m. Added Hours: Friday, September 3, Noon-10 p.m. • Please note that the festival begins on Friday at 5 p.m. *

up form at Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce, 302 W. Market St., Nappanee. Apple Festival Parade: Deadline is Sept. 15 for parade beginning around 10:30 a.m., Sept. Sept. 18. For information, call Tiffany at 574-773-2112, or email her at [email protected], Return form to Nappanee City Hall, P.O. Box 29, 300 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee, 46550.

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Advance News * Thursday, August 2010 •

Stephenson. Kayla Bear, Miss Ace Hardware, is a junior at North Wood High School. Kayla is the daughter of Jeremy Bear and Lisa Bear. Brittany Schmucker, Miss Martin's Super Market, is a fresh-

Drive one 4 John Glenn HS BREMEN Bremen Ford and John Glenn High School are partnering to raise money in support of John Glenn High School as part of the Drive One 4 UR School program. Members of the Walkerton community will have the opportunity to raise money for the school by test driving a Ford vehicle. The Ford Motor Company and Bremen Ford will donate S2O to John Glenn High School for every person from a individual household who test drives a 2011 Taurus, Fusion, Fiesta, or Mustang. The organization will be using the proceeds to help fund their athletic department. The one-day event takes place Saturday, Aug. 28 in the parking lot of John Glenn High School from 9 a.m. tp 5 p.m. Each test drive will last approximately five minutej. FREEMASON MEETING BEGINS WITH FOOD BREMEN Nappanee and Bremen Freemasons are encouraged to attend the Tuesday, Sept. 7 meeting. A wide selection of food starting at 6:15 p.m. will precede the meeting which starts at 7 p.m.

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man at lUSB. Brittany is the daughter of Mark and Keesha Schmucker. Ashley Holdeman, Miss Bruno's Pizza, is a freshman at lUSB. Ashley is the daughter of Bill and Tammy Holdeman.

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