Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 39, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 30 September 2010 — Page 4

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• Advance News • Thursday, September 30,2010

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Photo submitted Keith Knepp uses the Kill-A-WATT monitor to test the break room coffee maker at the Nappanee Public Library, where the monitor can be checked out by cardholders for home monitoring.

library offers ‘kill-a-watt’ monitor to check on home appliances

Feeling environmentally conscious? Worried about rising fuel and electricity costs as winter approaches? Cut down on those expenses and find out which of your appliances are costing you the most with a Kill-A-Watt monitor, now available for checkout at the Nappanee Public Library. Just plug your fridge, lamp, computer, coffee pot or

Honeycutt joins Hahn, Associates

Phil Hahn and Associates, 1203 E. Market St., Nappanee, announce that Scot Honeycutt has joined its "Home Town" team as a new sales associate. Honeycutt is a lifelong Nappanee resident, and also is the assistant pro at McCormick Creek Golf Course. He and wife Angie reside at 351 N. Madison St., Nappanee, and they attend Nappanee Missionary Church. He will specialize in residential sales for Nappanee and the surrounding area.

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other suspect appliance into the electricity usage monitor and find out how efficient they are. The Kill-A-Watt's easily-readable LCD display measures consumption by the kilowatt-hour, just like your utility company. Calculate electrical expenses by any period while checking the quality of your incoming power by monitoring the voltage, like

Goshen College plans homecoming weekend All events are open to the public and are free unless otherwise noted. Oct. 1-3: Homecoming Weekend, for all alumni and friends. For information or to register, contact the Alumni Office *»t 574-535-7565 or go to the website: www.go-shen.edu/alum-ni/homecoming. Oct. 1 convocation will launch Home-coming Weekend. Two alumni award recipients will speak. Cristina Hernandez, class of 2000, will receive the Decade of Servant Lead-ership Award. She is a design and product development consultant in Kabul, Afghanistan. Nancy Chupp, class of 1987, is a the Culture for Service Award winners. She is a public interest lawyer in Seattle. 8 p.m., Peace Play, Umble Center. The world premiere of the first-place peace play in the 2010 Goshen Peace Play contest, "A Genuer Place" by Jeff Carter, directed by Tamera Izlar. $3 at the door. 8 pm., Lavender Jazz Hour After, downtown Goshen cm Washington Street.lndudes dessert bar and swing dance instructors. Oct. 2 2to 3:30 p.m., Book signings, Goshen College Bookstore, for "Marpeck: A Life of Dissent and Conformity" by William Klassen, class of 1952; "Think Fair Trade First" by Ingrid Hess, class of 1990; "Mission from the Margins: Selected writings from the life and ministry of David A. Shank" edited by James R. Krabill, class of 1973, and "Sexuality: God's Gift," second edition, edited by Anne Krabill Hersh-berger, class of 1958. 2 to 4 p.m., Art exhibit and reception for John Blossen Retrospective Exhibit, Hershberger Art Gallery, Music Center. 5 to 6:45 p.m., Homecoming Picnic, tent by tire Kratz-Miller-Yoder Connector. 5.7:30 to 8:30 p.m., Homecoming Music Gala,

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frequency and power factor. Now you'll know if it's time for a new appliance, or whether new items touted as "energy saving" are actually doing their job. The Kill-A-Watt monitors are available to cardholders for a one-week checkout. For more information, call the library at 574-773-7919, or go to www.nappanee. lib.in.us.

Sauder Concert Hall, Music Center. The Music Department presents its annual showcase of students and faculty. Tickets are $8 for all seats.

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McCormick hosts ECO-MAX

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McCormick Motors played host to a new truck Sept 23 that's "good for the green" in two ways. Isuzu Motors and Supreme Corp. in Goshen teamed up to produce tire ECOMAX truck, and McCormick was the only dealership in Indiana on a 100-day crosscountry tour to boast about the new endeavor. The truck features a gas-saving 20 miles per gallon economy, about double what similar trucks already on the road now get, thanks to the body by Supreme that's

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Alukii* |h< rnOTO Uj UQIC OQfwOW Welcoming Solar Energy Systems LLC into the Nappanee area business family Sept 25 were, from left, Larry Andrews, executive director of the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce, and Robin Brooks, Eric Miller, and Glenn Miller.

Solar Energy Systems to host National Solar Tour Oct 2

Bv Dale Barlow Correspondent An official welcome from the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce to Solar Energy Systems LLC, 7584 W. 950 North, Nappanee, was extended to Brian Miller and Brian Burkholder Sept. 24 at their company. Burkholder created Solar Energy Systems some four years ago and Miller, a partner, vtts. bipugbt onboard a year later. Since the pairing of the experienced professionals, Solar Energy Systems has expanded to serve clients in four countries and 18 states as the buying public has come to understand both the economic and ecological benefits of solar power for residential and commercial use. New, updated system designs and competitive pricing makes solar energy more appealing than ever the business principals, told member of the Chamber and other

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120 Years Ago Sept. 17,1890 One week ago Henry Baker, whose residence is near Hepton, was robbed of his entire crop of grapes, the thieves getting at least 10 bushels, as only a few pounds were left on the vines. People with fruit on their premises will have to keep a sharp look out for these sneak thieves. 100 Years Ago Sept. 28,1910 Pure Food Inspector Tucker visited the Fair at Goshen and

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lightweight enough to really show the. improvement. Aerodynamics that include wind fairings mean the shape allows the truck to slide through wind. Supreme is slated to start truck body production in November in Goshen, providing work for employees who typically experience a slow-down during the period. Isuzu also plans to launch production of a step van built by Utilimaster in Wakarusa on the same chassis, a spokesman said.

business leaders attending the Sept. 24 ceremony that had been postponed from previous times. Solar Energy Systems LLC will host a National Solar Tour from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, offering the public the opportunity to tour innovative "green" homes and buildings to learn how structures can utilize solar energy and energy efficiency to the maximum benefit, as well as learn abdut other sustainable technologies which can reduce monthly utility bilk and help tackle climate changes. The owners also reminded the public Chat the federal government is offering a 30 percent federal tax credit on every solar/wind system installed, and they will provide detaik of that program, as well. For more information, call Solar Energy Systems LLC at 574-646-2150.

compelled proprietors of all stands to cover their foodstuffs. While in Goshen he collected milk samples from every dairy wagon and sent them to Indianapolis. He found a hair in one instance and a complaint was filed with the State Board. He will drop in on Nappanee before long. 75 Years Ago Sept. 19,1935 Under the terms of the Potato Control Act adopted by Congress the Secretary of Agriculture is directed to determine each year how many potatoes may be produced and sold in the U.S. There will be a quota for each State and Bren a quota for

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every farmer who grew potatoes in 1932, 1933, or 1934. Those who did not raise potatoes in these 3 years are denied the right of growing potatoes in 1936 or thereafter. The law requires every producer to keep books and records and these must be open for inspection by Federal Agents. 50 Years Ago Sept 15,1960 The three football coaches, Jerry Young, Don McKee, and Jon Mayfield, told Jaycees Monday at their meeting in the B&B, that prospects are bright for the Bulldog football team as the boys are one of foe finest groups they have ever worked with.