Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 47, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 25 November 2010 — Page 2

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Nov. 17, 2010 VALPARAISO Lori Lee Dalton Conrad, 39, of Valparaiso, formerly of Bremen, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. She is survived by her children, Ashley and Austin Conrad of Nappanee; father, Lee Dalton of Bremen; sister, Lesa (Gary) Paul of Muncie; brother, Lee (Samantha) Dalton of Newport News, Va.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Visitation took place from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 21, at the Mishler Funeral Home, Bremen. Funeral services took place at 10.30 a.m. Monday, Nov 22 St the funeral home. Burial followed at the Bremen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made toward Ashley and Austin's education fund. Danny and Brigitta (Modglin) Adkins, Syracuse, announce the birth of a (laughter born at 2:37 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 18, 2010 at Goshen Birth Center. Sierra Kelley Adkins weighed 6 pounds, 6.3 ounces, and was 19 inches long. Hostetler Carlon and Lillian (Esh) Hostetler, Warsaw, announce the birth of a daughter bom at 1:43 p.m. Nov. 18, 2010 at Goshen Birth Center. Cassia Layne Hostetler weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long.

Bremen Holy Walk returns for 30th year BREMEN Much more than a live nativity scene, the annual Bremen Holy Walk is an hour-long outdoor vplk over farmland that helps participants better understand and experience Mary and Joseph's journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem. Participants witness an angel speaking to the shepherds, proclaiming the birth of a Savior, gruff Roman soldiers en route to be counted in the first census, ordered by Caesar Augustus. They can knock on the door to die Bethlehem Inn, where they will be told there is no room (not even for a pregnant Mary), walk through the Bethlehem village, alive with shopkeepers buzzing with die good news of Christ's birth and try to experience a feeling of true peace and wonder as they approach die stable, where Joseph and Mary cradle (he newborn King. This is die 30th year for this free event Shuttle buses leave from Bremen High School 511 W. Grant St, Bremen, every 15 minutes. Doors open at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 3 and at 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. Hundreds of costumed volunteers make this event a success each year; thousands experience the event each Advent season. Groups are welcome. Visitors are asked to dress warmly for this outdoor fbdftt. For more Information cad Breach United MethOtfat Church at 574-546-2667 or by e-mail at officeGbumchurdi.org.

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for Change of Name On November 12, 2010, Dean Conrad Guth filed a petition for change of name in the Elkhart Circuit Court, 20C01-1011-M 1-098. After a hearing in that Court, Dean Conrad Guth will be known as Emily Anne Guth. Guth is represented by Megan Meekins, 400 W. Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526, telephone (574) 537-8592. Nov. 2S, Doc. 2,9, 2010 ANB7BS STATE OF INDIANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT PUBLIC NOTICE The Indiana Department of Environmental Management, Office of Water Quality has formally reviewed and approved the Phase II Wellhead Protection Plan for Nappanee Water Utility (PWSID #5220016) located in Elkhart County. If you disagree with this decision, and wish to challenge it, you must file a petition (1C 4-21.5-3-7). The petition for administrative review must be filed within fifteen (15) days of the date of this public notice to: Office of Environmental Adjudication ISTA Building, Suite 618 150 West Market Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 The filing of a petition for administrative review is complete on the earliest of the following dates that apply: The date the document is delivered to die Office of Environmental Adjudication (OEA) The date of the postmark on the envelope containing the document V the document is mailed to OEA by U S. maH, or The date on which the document is deposited with a private carrier, as shown by the receipt issued by the canter, if the document Is sent to toe OEA by prfIn order to assist the Wellhead

Protection Program staff in tracking appeals, please submit a copy of the appeal petition to: James Sullivan, Chief Ground Water Section Drinking Water Branch P.O. Box 6015 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6015. The petition must include facts demonstrating that the petitioner is the Plan applicant, a person aggrieved or hurt by the decision, or someone otherwise entitled to review by law. It must also include the name and address of the person filing the petition, why the person is interested in the Plan, identification of anyone represented by the person filing the petition, the specific reasons for filing the petition, the specific issues you would like to be considered at the hearing, and the conditions that you think would be appropriate to satisfy the requirements of the Wellhead Protection Rule, 327 lAC 8-4.1 (IC 13-15-6-2). If you have not received a fact sheet that gives more information about appeals, please ask for an Appeal Fact Sheet from James Sullivan at the phone number below. If you file a petition, OEA will notify you of pre-hearing conferences, preliminary hearings, hearing stays, or orders disposing of the petition. Anyone may ask in writing for OEA to notify him/her of such actions. If you have questions regarding your petition, you may contact OEA by dialing (800) 451-6027, press 0 and ask for extension 2-8591 or dial (317) 232-8591. If you have any questions regarding the Wellhead Protection Plan, please ask tor extension 234-7476 or dial (317) 234-7476 and ask for James Sullivan. Please help us spread this information throughout your community. Thank you. Nov. 25,2010 ANK27

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Rotary Students of the Month Submitted photo The North Wood High School Rotary Students of the Month are pictured with Rotary Student Chairperson Terry Elphick (far left) and Congressman Martin Stutzman (far right). Winners are (front, from left) Kimberly Minnich, Morgan Dahlgren, Ashley Avery, (back, from left) Emily Shay, Kyle Heckaman and Cameron Williams.

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School Principal Larry Nafziger said Dr. Bennett's visit to Wakarusa was not a random decision. "Dr. Bennett selected several schools from around the state that showed significant improvement on ISTEP from last year to this year, as a location to hold these meetings," Nafziger said. "He is using these meetings as community forums to speak to educators and school boards to get their input as to these new initiatives." Among the new initia-

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mentsgo." In addition to local crafts shows, Hockert solcK her bows at boutiques outside the area. After this year's show season, she couldn't keep up with demand from home, so she made a proposition to her husband, Matt. "I said, 'Hey, Matt, how about we look into getting a store in town/ " Hockert said. "We looked,at lots of different places, but this one seemed to the the best fit." Between floor items and a massive inventory, Polka

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tives Nafziger spoke of included "The Growth Model," an assessment tool that utilizes ISTEP scores to track achievement from year to year among individual students and school systems overall. The "Learning Connection" was also covered, as attendees discussed the use of the newly instituted online format. According to the Indiana Department of Education's website, the Learning Connection is being touted as a "portal... a

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vital channel of communication ... providing data, resources and tools" for everyone involved in education from kindergarten to the high school level. Other items discussed included file use of metrics for grading schools (A-F), and how to bolster reading framework at the thirdgrade level. Nafziger noted that the portion of the evening dedicated to local educational administrators is approached from a unique perspective.

"She’works a fulltime job aittFhelps me every single ■second she has,' 1 ' Hockert said. "There are times when I'm exhausted and she's there ready to go. I'm only able to do this because of her and all of the the people who have helped out so much." The business' play-on-words spelling came from a young source. "It was actually named on our way home from church," Hockert said. "Kassidy said, 'lf you're going to make bows and it's a boutique, should you just spell it b-o-w instead?' I said, 'That's a pretty good idea!" The Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce held

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"Dr. Bennett's meeting with superintendents and school boards (is) somewhat different, as they (speak) more to issues that are common to them," Nafziger said. To learn more about Dr. Bennett's vision for Indiana's students and educators, the department's website can be accessed at www.doe.in.gov. There are links to connect to Dr. Bennett's travel itinerary, past and future presentation schedules and Power Point slides.

a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday at the store, the third such event in a week. "This is starting to become a nice little habit we're having, with ribbon-cuttings and grand openings," Chamber Retail Group Chairman Dan Mast said. So far business has been good. "We've been open a for a couple weeks and it seems like things are going well," Hockert said. "We've had lots of traffic and support." Polka Dot Bowtique is open 10 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Monday-Friday, and 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. You can also visit its online store at www.polkadotbowtique.co m.