Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 50, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 16 December 2010 — Page 2

Advance News • Thursday, December 16,2010

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Commission bolds lead paint info meeting

An informational meeting an lead paint was held at Nappanee Center Dec. 2. The meeting was hosted by the Nappanee Historic Preservation Commission and Indiana Landmarks. Chuck Grimm, Chairman of the Nappanee Commission introduced Paul Hayden of Indiana Landmarks and Armand Martin of Elkhart County LaCasa. Several citizens and two local contractors were also on hand to ask questions. Armand spoke about the Elkhart County Hazard Control program and illustrated the problems of lead paint in homes built before 1970. Martin said as early as 1900, a bucket of paint was half lead and can cause many health issues. He also answered questions on how best to remove these health problems. Children under 6 years old and pregnant women are especially susceptible to this (hunger and should be very careful. The Hazard Control program has provided over 206

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Photo submitted Participants at the recent meeting on the dangers of lead paint were (from left) Armand Martin of Elkhart County LaCasa, Paul Hayden of Indiana Landmarks, Brad Baum of John Mast Construction and Rex Weaver of Weaver Construction. homes with financial aid for This is done on an as need- For more information, call lead remediation attention, ed basis. Martin at 574-533-4450.

history. A new permanent frame has been built, and the next step is to spread topsoil during the next good thaw or in the spring. When planting time comes, with the expertise of master gardeners Dick Conrad and Sandy Toney, the 30-foot by 30-foot garden will be filled with 4,392 individual plants in six

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varieties. Even outside of the horticultural aspects, the quilt garden is not a simple endeavor. Because it is part of the Elkhart County Visitors Bureau quilt gardens tour, designs must be submitted and approved by an advisory board. Also, the viewing area must be handi-

capped accessible and there is a signage requirement. Around a dozen individuals comprise fire quilt garden committee, which has been involved in planning and execution. "Each one of our committee members brings a different thing to the table," Topping said. "We all believe in It and what it can bring to Nappanee. It is something unique." The committee approached the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce Retail and Marketing Division in August, and Retail Committee Chairman ot project W get WF of,people to thank for making this happen, especially the City of Nappanee, Schrock Masonry and Country Landscaping" Mast said. "Without them, this would not have happened." Mast knows the quilt garden's value. One day last summer while he happened to be at the Chamber office, four large groups came in to ask about the quilt gardens. Also last year, a bus from Texas came through to visit them, and one of the ladies bought a quilt locally for $7,000. "There is a big trickledown effect, where people come to see the quilt gardens and stay here," Mast said. "I own a bicycle shop, and I get people who stop by while touring the quilt gardens and I fix their bikes. It is a huge, huge trickledown effect." Anyone wanting to volunteer or donate to the quilt garden project can contact the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce office at 574-773-7812.

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Wayne Eldon Slabaugh Dec. 9. 2010 NAPPANEE Wayne Eldon Slabaugh, 79, Nappanee, died at 3.-05 ajn. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010 at his residence. He is survived by his wife Patricia; sons, Randall (Jo Lynn) Slabaugh of Nappanee and Stephen Slabaugh of Nappanee; a daughter, Carla (Ken) Becker of Sweetwater, Texas; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a brother, Max (Shirley) Slabaugh of Goshen; sisters, Mary Crowe of Bremen, Jo Anne Kroft of Ashland, Ohio and Rita Moore of Nappanee; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation took place from 3 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 12 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, 950 N. Main St, Nappanee. Funeral services took place at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 13 at die funeral home. Burial followed at South Union Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the First Mennonite Church or Goshen Health Care and Hospice. Condolences may be made to the family via die funeral home's website at www.Uyfli.com. Ruby Morris Dec. 7, 2010 NAPPANEE Ruby Morris, 87, of Wakarusa, formerly of Nappanee, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2010 at Miller's Merry Manor, Wakarusa. She is survived by a daughter, Cherryl L. (Robert) Jensen of Nappanee; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother, Charles Freeman; and an aunt, Jenny Caldwell. Graveside services took place at 3 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9 at Union Center Cemetery, Nappanee. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Association. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home assisted die family with arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family via the funeral home's website at www.tlyfh.com. Mary Jean Woodhams Dec. 5, 2010 ELKHART Mary Jean Woodhams, 70, of Elkhart, died Sunday, Dec. 5,2010 at Eastlake Nursing Home. She is survived by a brother, James R. (Marca) Woodhams of Silver Spring, Md.; sisters, Dorothy (Rick) Winter of Nellysford, Va., and Elizabeth (Donald) Roth of Elkhart; three nieces; and four nephews. Cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date. Memorials may be made to the ADEC. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, assisted the family with arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family via the funeral home's website at www.tlyfh.com. Michael “Mike” Murphy Dec. 11, 2010 NAPPANEE - Michael "Mike" Murphy, 55, of Nappanee, died at 3:02 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 11, 2010, at Elkhart General Hospital, after having an illness. He is survived by his daughters: Wendy (Ryan) Briscoe of Mishawaka, Alisha Murphy of Bluffton, and Michelle Murphy of Bremen; a son, Benjamin (Stephanie) Murphy of Plymouth; three grandchildren; and a brother, Tim Murphy of Atwood. Cremation took place, and there will be a gathering of family and friends at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, Saturday, Dec. 18, from 1 to 2 p.m. with a 2 p.m. service. Burial will follow at Bremen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alcoholics Anonymous. ArOlinCl, cont. from Front be enjoyed by all ages. Benefits include less muscle strain, toning and strengthening, losing inches, and releasing tension. No swimming skills are required as all exercises are conducted in water of standing depth. For more information, call 574-773-3131. CC ski clinic coming up A cross country ski clinic How to Ski Fast, Easy and Cheap will be offered at St. Patrick's County Park from 10 a.m. to noon Jan. 8. The clinic is hosted by members of the Grand Rapids Nordic Ski Team for $5 per person, and is not recommended for people under the age of 12. Topics include equipment selection, ski waxing, clothing and gear, safety techniques and training. The clinic will be offered rain or shine, and if snow conditions allow, there will also be a ski lesson for skiers of all experience levels. Registration and payment for the workshop are required by Jan. 5 at 574-654-3155.