Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 39, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 30 September 2010 — Page 3

Montril is Dick Lugar Health, Fitness winner at annual run, walk event

V-S.- Sen. Dick Lugar honored Diana MontieJ of Elkhart Sept 18 for her commitment, to health and fitness with the Dick Lugar Heakh and Fitness Award, presented as .part of the 32nd Annual Dick Lugar As* the/ Community 'Outreach and Interpreter Coordinator at Elkhart General Hospital, Montiel serves the underserved population as weH as business health clients. In 2007- she helped create the "Dame Tu Mano (DTM)" or "Give me Your Hand" program to meet the challenges and opportunities afforded by a diverse constituency. She has been key in representing Elkhart General's long-term commitment to improving ml health status of the Hispanic/Latino Community. Additionally, Montiel assists DTM through a Spanish helpline where people can call with health questions. She helps DTM offer a support group for diabetics and

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have been abused or neglected in Elkhart County. CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocates) are community volunteers who become a child's voice in court. Training is provided by the Elkhart County CASA program. The next training begins Sept. 28. For information, call Barbara Vernon at 574-295-2277. Grief seminar set The eighth annual Goshen College and Ryan's Place Grief Seminar will feature author Ann Hood as keynote speaker. The seminar is titled "Knit One, Purl Two; Knitting New Identitites Together," and is slated from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8, in the fellowship rooms at Goshen College Church-Chapel. Registration deadline is Oct. 1. Hood's 5-year-old daughter Grace died suddenly in 2002 from a virulent form of strep and, afterward Hood' lost her ability to reacf and* write. She struggled for a year and eventually found something she could do to Erovide solace: she could :am to knit. In 2007, her novel "The Knitting Circle," based on her own grief, pain, and eventual comfort, was published. For information, or to register, call 574-535-7400, or email [email protected]. Fall Festival at Bethany is Oct. 9 Bethany Church of the Brethren will host its 33rd Annual Fall Festival and Hog Roast Dinner Saturday, Oct. 9, at 19003 U.S. 6, New Paris. The events open with a large bazaar featuring

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also facilitates community workshops where people come to learn more about nutrition and exercise and receive health screenings. As the Community Outreach Director for Back 2 School Elkhart, she also helps serve approximately 4,000 children wlm backpacks, JsckxX supplies, clothing, food, hair cuts, immunizations and school physicals. She is also the volunteer medical interpreter for the Center for Healing and Hope. The Dick Lugar Health and Fitness Award, given in memory of Ray Sears, was established in 1984 to honor Hoosiers who have made outstanding contributions in promoting fitness (ing health. Ray Sears, a friend of Lugar's and a 1985 award winner, died in April, 1989. Lugar presents the award each year m honor of Sear's life and commitment to physical fitness and health. The event was held on the campus of Butler University.

fresh bread, cookies, cinnamon rolls, fried pies and noodles, and many handmade crafts, at 9 a.m. Handchurned apple butter should be ready around noon, and the hog roast dinner will be served from 4 to 7 p.m. Cost for the dinner is $7 for adults, and $3.50 for kids 12 and under. Drive-through carry-outs are available from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., with pricing at $6 each. The big day concludes with an auction of prized items at 7 p.m. This year's selection includes a handmade quilt completed by the Women's Fellowship of Bethany. Proceeds go to outreach missions, the building fund, and emerging needs. Horse and buggy parking is provided. For information, call Marv Louise Fox at 574-831-2648 or 574-831-4993. The church is a half-mile east of Indiana 15 on U.S. 6. Furry Friends Fashion Fair The Humane Society Volunteer Association is hosting its seventh annual "Furry Friends Fashion Fair" runway show and luncheon at Matterhorn Conference Center, 2041 Cassopolis St., Elkhart, on Thursday, Nov. 4 starting at noon. Fellow animal lovers and fashion aficionados Traci Capellman of Fox 28 News and Danny Reynolds of Stephenson's will emcee the event again this year. This unique fashion show will feature area residents wearing Stephenson's clothing and accessories escorted by

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their pets. Tickets for the event are $25, or S2OO for a table of eight. Ticket price includes lunch catered by the Matterhorn and a few surprises followed by a fashion show presented by Stephenson's. Tickets are available online at www.elkharthumanesociety.org or by calling Bernice Simms, benefit coordinator, 574-164-7264, or the Humane Society at 574-848-4225. Clogging classes at Prairieview Prairieview Missionary Church, 2612 Dierdorf Road, Goshen, is offering classes in Appalachian style clog dancing, and no previous dance experience is necessary. Classes begin tonight and continue through Nov. 18, from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. for each session. For more information and cost of the eightweek course, as well as to register, call Becky Hochstetler -at 574-775-3569, Maribeth Rhodes at 574-825-9672, or Sharon Stuckman at 574-457-2258. Special service at Hepton Union Hepton Union Church, Nappanee, will host its Homecoming services Sunday, Oct. 3, with Sunday school at 9:30 a.m. and a worship service led by Pastor Eric Eickhoff at 10:30 a.m. followed by a potluck dinner at noon. An afternoon service will also be offered at 1:30 p.m. with special music and guest speaker Paul (Butch) Troke (Wanda Watkins' husband).

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Photo Submitted U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar (R-Indianapolis) presents Diana Montiel of Elkhart with the 2010 Dick Lugar Health and Fitness Award.

The public is invited. For questions call 574-646-3293. Elkhart County Senior Expo set The Elkhart County Senior Expo is planned from 1 to 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 28, at the Matterhorn Conference Center, Elkhart, and is designed to provide information to the growing population of seniors about available services and to honor the ongoing accomplishments of seniors in our community. Author Wenger to sign books Local author Amy Wenger has a schedule of signings for "Marshall County, Indiana A Brief History" book. She will appear: • Oct. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m., at Woodie's Supermarket, 116 N. Bowen Ave., Bremen. • Oct. 9, from 3 to 5 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 6501 N. Grape Road, Mishawaka. • Oct. 15, from 4 to 7 p.m., City Center News & Books, 114 N. Michigan St., Plymouth.

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Night Out Against Crime nets food donations The Nappanee Neighborhood Watch's annual City Wide Night Out Against Crime brought together police, neighbors, city workers, and others for an evening of information, fun, and contributions. The event resulted in the collection of about 200 pounds of non-perishable food to be donated to Nappanee Family Christian Development Center and Open Door, organizers said. More than 300 hot dogs were served, along with several dozen cookies, popcorn, snow cones and cotton candy as all neighbors were welcomed by participating groups. WAKARUSA LIBRARY • Linda Hirschv has completed her term of service on the Wakarusa Library Board of Trustees. Hirschy served for 16 years. Sheila Aukerman of Wakarusa has been appointed to the board. • "America the Beautiful" is a database that is located on the Wakarusa webpage at www.wakarusa.lib.in.us. This site is useful for elementary and middle school students interested in finding information about the states. • Lapsit is a program for children ages 15 to 24 months, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. The programs will consist of stories, activities, and interaction with the adult. Registration begins Oct. 11 and class starts Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. • Dial A Story is The Titans. This is the story of the warring children of Mother Earth and Father Sky. Call 574-862-4441. • New children's books at the library include "Blockhead: the life of Fibonacci" bv Joseph D'Agnese, "01-lie's Halloween" bv Olivier Dunrea, "Scardy Cat Splat" by Rob Scotton, "OF Bloo's Boogie Woogie Band & Blues Ensemble" by Jan Huling, "Trucktovvn Trucksgiving" by Jon Scieszka, and "Alphabet Oops!: H is for Halloween" by Alethea Kontis.

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