Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 39, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 30 September 2010 — Page 1

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Help support our military troops Nappanee American Legion Ladies Auxiliary is again collecting names and addresses of local service men and women who are serving our country. Any area resident with a relative, neighbor or friend in the military who would enjoy local support is asked to take the information to the American Legion post or to email it to wandas6 @bnin.net. Over the last few years, the auxiliary has sent about 40 "care" packages to those serving overseas, and also has communicated often with those serving stateside. The auxiliary said recipients have expressed enjoyment in receiving the tokens of cai£/' and notes that items to be shipped to service men and women are always welcome. Dog park meeting scheduled If you're interested, an informational meeting regarding a community dog park is slated at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 7, in Council Chambers at the Nappanee Municipal Center, 300 W. Lincoln St. The ~meetu\f U being held to determine if there is public interest in a dog park and to establish a committee to further explore the idea. If you are unable to attend, but would like to be involved or desire more information, contact Tiffany at 574-773-2122. Red Regiment plans chili tailgate The North Wood High School's Red Regiment will sponsor its 13th annual Chili Support at the school from 5 to 7 p.m., Oct. 8. It's $6 for all you can eat, and children 5 and under are free. Building family traditions is theme Edie Sutton, Purdue Extension educator in consumer and family sciences for St. Joseph County, will teach a free "Building Lasting Family Traditions" class at 1 and 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, in the conference room of the Purdue Extension Elkhart County office, Elkhart County Fairgrounds, 17746 County Road 34, Goshen. Pre-register at 574-533-0554. The program is open to the public. CASA needs volunteers Volunteers are needed to advocate for children who See Around, Page A 3

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Wakarusa honors Businesses of the Year

By Amy W*ng«* Correspondent GVC Mortgage was named Small Business of Ate Year as die Wakarusa community gathered to celebrate another year of accomplishments in business, education and civic dedication Sept. 20. The dinner and awards event was sponsored by the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce, and featured guest speakers and accolades for many. The ceremony at Nelson's Banquet Hall in Wakarusa recognized the achievements of several local businesses, along with one outstanding Wa-Nee educator, and an individual deemed a loyal "Friend of the Chamber." Several representatives from the Chamber served as presenters throughout the night, and awards were given to the following persons and entities that were chosen as exemplary in local commerce as well as leaders of their community. Deb Shively, Chamber executive secretary, presented GVC Mortgage with the Small Business of the Year award. Longtime Wakarusa resident Tim Weldy is the principal manager and certified mortgage loan originator for the enterprise, and has been involved in this line of work for 12 years. Weldy's wife, Ruth, is Weldy's high school sweetheart; both are graduates of North Wood High School. They are the parents of two daughters, Sarah,

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Eberley named to state education post

Talk or the Town By Amia Munson Editor

Jennifer Eberly, a teacher at Goshen High School, has been named a member of the Indiana Education Reform Cabinet that held its inaugural meeting Sept 18. The cabinet is composed of 15 teachers from school corporations across the state and was created to provide classroom teachers a recognized forum for asking questions and providing feedback on the state's

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Photo by Amy Wenger The following individuals were recognized at the 12th Annual Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce Business & Community Appreciation Banquet: Front row, from left, Danielle Adams & Pam Geyer, both of Key-Bank, named Medium Business of the Year; Rita Hamish, Educator of the Year; Second row, Randy Lawson, "Friend of the Chamber" award winner; Scott Tuttle from Livin' Lite, New Business of the Year; Scott Mattern of Keyßank;Tim Weldy of GVC Mortgage, Small Business of the Year; and Marion Schrock of Horizon Transport, Large Business of the Year.

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newest education initiatives. Cabinet members commit to serve two-year terms and will meet five times a year. They'll also host regional meetings with teachers. Ancon breaks ground with Communitywide Ancon Construction of Goshen and CommunitySee Eberly, Page A 2

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Keyßank The Wakarusa branch of Keyßank has been in alliance with the Chamber of Commerce for many years throughout various projects, noted presenter Cindy Hill. The Keyßank location has continually

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Photo Submitted Boys & Girls Club receives art supplies from Tri Kappa Brittany Lafferty,art director of the Boys & Girls Club of Nappanee,and club members (left to right) Wrigley Barr, Ryan Brinkoff, Kakfen Mikel, and Abby Saffell, look over the art supplies donated by the Nappanee-Wakarusa Associate Chapter of Tri Kappa. The sorority also presented the club with S7O for the purchase of art supplies.

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served as an financial institution for more than 125 years, making it an integral part of Wakarusa's history as well. Keyßank employees were cited for having a combined total of more See Honors, Page Al 2

Photo by Dale Tobka North Wood Homecoming Court These students will make up the royal court for North Wood High School's annual Homecoming activities during the week of Sept. 27 through Oct. 1. Candidates include (front row, from left) Alana Strycker, freshman; Katie Rhoade, sophomore, and Emily Myers, junior; second row, Tyler Kronk, Kyle Mishler, Kyle Troyer; third row, Chloe Anglemyer, Kim Minnich, and Samantha Loucks. Homecoming activities tonight include the bonfire, and after Friday's football game will be the coronation of the king and queen at the dance.