Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 41, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 14 October 2010 — Page 2

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• Advance News • Thursday, October 14,2010

‘The Foreigner’ ready to red in the laughs at Round Bam Theatre at Amish Acres

Set in a resort-style fishing lodge in rural Georgia, the comedy revolves around two of its guests, Charlie Baker and English-man Staff Sergeant Froggy LeSueur. Charlie is so pathologically shy that he is unable to speak. As way of explanation, Froggy claims his companion is the native of an exotic country who does not understand a word of English. Before long, Charlie finds himself privy to assorted secrets and scandals freely discussed in front of him by the other visitors. These include a spoiled but introspective heiress and southern belle and the man to whom she is somewhat reluctantly engaged, a seem-

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Photo Submitted Susan Murphy, from left, plays Betty Meeks, Luke Bridges

as Charlie Baker and Jeremy Littlejohn as Froggy LeSueur in the upcoming production of "The Foreigner'at The Round

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inspector, who plans to oust the property owner and convert the lodge into a meeting place for the Klu Klux Klan. "The Foreigner," written by Larry Shue, was named i npi STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ELKHART IN THE ELKHART CIRCUIT COURT 2010 TERM CAUSE NO. 20C01-1008-ES-029 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF HELEN H. HOFFER NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on the 31st day of August, 2010, David Lee Hotter was appointed Administrator C.T.A. of the Estate of Helen H. Hotter, deceased, who died on May 15, 2010. All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not, now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Goshen, Indiana, this 23rd day of September, 2010. Clerk, Elkhart Circuit Court Brian L. Hoffer, *8025-20 KINDIG & SLOAT, PC Attorney for the Estate P.O. Box 31 102 Heritage Parkway Nappanee, Indiana 46550-0031 (574) 773-7996 ,r Y Oct. 14,21,2010AN53Qg

by ti»e American Theatre Critics Association as one of tiie best regional theatre plays for the 1983-84 seasons; it was subsequently produced Off-Broadway in 1984, won two Obie Awards and two Outer Critics Circle Awards, including Best New American Play ami Best OffBroadway Production. The cast of The Foreigner features the return of Round Bam Theatre alumni and former artistic director Jeremy Littlejohn as Staff Sgt. Froggy LeSueur. He has logged more than 700 performances of Plain and Fancy playing all of the male roles and he directed the show four times including the 20th anniversary season. Froggy's friend, Charlie Baker, will be performed by Luke Bridges. He joined the repertory cast this season after performing in last year's productions of "The Pirates of Penzance" and "CATS." Rounding out the cast is Alexa Jordan as Catherine Simms, the spoiled heiress; David Jacobs as Ellard Simms, her younger brother; Susan Murphy as Betty Meeks, the owner of the lodge; Jeremy Springer as the Rev. David Marshall Lee, and Nick Madson as Owen Musser. The production is directed by David Craven. "The Foreigner" opens on Wednesday, Oct. 20 and runs through Nov. 7, Wednesday through Sunday with 8 p.m. shows, and 2 p.m. matinees on select days. A complete show schedule and ticket availability and reservations can be found by calling the box office at 800-800-4942 ext. 2, or online at www.Amish-Acres.com. Theatre tickets can be combined with Amish Acres famous family style Threshers Dinner or a theme buffet served on select Friday nights at a savings. Theme buffet seating is limited and reservations must be made in advance at the box office.

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Nov. 22,1911 —Oct 7, 2010 NAPPANEE Violet B. Miller Darkwood, 96, of 453 N. Locke St., Nappanee, died peacefully, in her home, sur-

rounded by her family, at 8:35 ajn. Thursday, Oct. 7,2010. She was bom Nov. 22, 1911 in Locke Township to Jesse and Ida (Clouse) Pippenger and was a lifetime area resident. Violet was a 1929 graduate of Nappanee High School. She married Ferril "Fez" Miller June 5,1932 in Byron, Ohio. He preceded her in death Oct. 26,1979. She later married Lloyd Darkwood Oct.

19,1982. He preceded her in death March 3,1994. She was a housewife and co-owner of Clipp Auto Supply. She made and sold ceramics and taught ceramics classes for many years. Violet was a member of the Union Center Church of the Brethren where she served as deacon. She was also a member of the Ever Ready Club. She also loved gardening, cooking, crocheting, and was an avid Scrabble player. She is survived by a son, James A. (Helen) Miller of Nappanee; a daughter, Carol Leman of Michigan City; two stepdaughters, Waneta Benson of Pennsylvania and Thelma Snyder of Kansas; a sister, Evelyn (Harmon) Mitchel of Tennessee; sisters-in-law, Dorothy Miller of Nappanee and Freida Bowers of Wakarusa; and grandchildren: Cindi (Harold) Umbaugh of Nappanee, Steve (Gloria) Miller of Nappanee, Debbie (Roy) Burkholder of Montague, Mich., Juli Doyle of Noblesville, Danielle Green of Michigan City, and Nicole (Jay) Young of LaPorte; 16 great-grandchildren; one stepgireat-grandchild; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a stepson, Gerald Darkwood and a brother, Ray S. Pippenger. Visitation took place from 1 to 3 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11 at Union Center Church of the Brethren. Funeral services took place at 3 p.m. Monday at the church with Rev. Jim Davis of Union Center Church of the Brethren. Burial followed at South Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Memorial contributions may be made to the Elkhart County Hospice or the Union Center Church of the Brethren. ■HPHiSTKI L l . r T_ Janet Sue Weldy Oct. 6. 2010 BOURBON Janet Sue Weldy, 71, of Bourbon, died Wednesday, Oct. 6,2010 at 3:24 a.m. at her residence. She is survived by her children; Sherri (Terry) McGuire of Bourbon, Tony(Lori) Wicker of Knox, Bill Wicker of Union, Mich., Dave Wicker of Bremen, Carol (Larry) Cloud of Union, Mich., Kathy Williams of Nappanee and James Williams of Michigan City; 17 grandchildren; 14 greatgrandchildren; sisters: Diana Wright of LaPaz, Glenna Swearingin of Syracuse, Arretta (Joe) Miller of Syracuse; and a brother, Frank (Judy) Stapleton of Foreaker. Visitation took place from noon to 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 11 at tile Deaton-Gjemens Funeral Home, Bourbon. Funeral services took place at 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Condolences may be made to the family via the funeral 1 home's e-mail at [email protected].