Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 6, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 10 February 2011 — Page 2

Advaaoe Newt • Thursday, February 10, 2011

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Anglin-Breeden Elizabeth Anglin, Nappanee, and Jordan Breeden, Bourbon, announce their engagement to be married June 25, 2011 in Nappanee. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Tom and Kathy Anglin, Nappanee. She is a 2007 graduate of Northwood High School and attended Purdue University. The future groom is the son of Lindy Breeden and Kim Lemler, Bourbon. He is a 2005 graduate of Triton Jr.-Sr. High School and a 2009 graduate of Ivy Tech Community College- West Lafayette. He is currently employed with Trinity Executive Service.

Hochstetler Louise Hochstetler will celebrate her 80th birthday with an open house Saturday, Feb. 19 from 2 to 4 p.m. at Bremen United Methodist Church, Bremen. She married Maynard Hochstetler in 1950. They have two children, Kim (Carol) Hochstetler and Jolene (Carl) Grebe; three grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. •Asa homemaker; she-also

ismvolved with crafts, making quiltsrsewing, interior home decorating and painting. She asks for no presents, only die presence of family and friends.

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NAPPANEE Holiday Hours announced live library will be doeedfi*. 21 ia observance of Presidents Day. Regular hours will resume Feb. 22, with open hours from 9 ajn. to 9 pjn. American Girls CM meets Feb. 22 at 7 pan. Both age groups (grades 1 to 5) erf the Nappanee American Girls Qub will meet Feb. 22. Giris trill get together from 7 to 8 pjn. to create a photo box based on Josephina's traditional “God's Eye" craft The American Giris Qub meets once a month during the school year to learn about giris in American history and share other activities such as tea parties, sleepovers and community service projects. Space is limited. Register by Feb. 15 by calling 574-773-7919 or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us. Board meeting is Feb. 24 The Board of Trustees of the Nappanee Public Library will meet in regular session on Feb. 24 at 7 am. at

Netters, cont. from Front

dwelling on what was, die Johnsons eventually took advantage of an opportunity which both now classify as “a blessing." Beth was working as a waitress at the Netters location's previous dining entity Village Family Restaurant The owner was looking to sell, and die Johnsons swooped in to buy die establishment. "This was something Beth really wanted to do, so she bought me a job," Gaylord said. "It's been a challenge, but it's been fun so far. It was trial by fire, but you never know if you don't try. Things have come together well for us, too well for it to have not been meant to be." The restaurant was in rough shape when the Johnsons assumed ship just over a year ago. To r; all of their effort in restoration and beautification, (he Johnsons were presented

157'North Main Street The public is invited to attend. WAKARUSA Story hour is Febt 14 A mother and her child prepare vegetables, ingredients and more for the soup (hey make during their snowy day together in the bock, "Soup Day" by MeUssa Iwai. Children attending this story hour program Feb.l4 at 10:15 ajn. will creme a soup bowl The same program will be repeated for die children attending the program Feb. 15 at 10:15 am. Beginning Internet class scheduled for Feb. 15 Learn to find information, learn what Google and other search engines are and how to use them, learn to evaluate web sites and more. A Beginning Internet class will be held Feb. 15 at 6:30 pjn. Registration is required. *1 Love Planes’ featured at Feb. 16 Tbddler Time "I Love Planes” by Philemon Sturges

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Netters Restaurant owners (from left) Gaylord and Beth Johnson receive a proclamation for the Pride in Bremen Award from Bremen Town Councilman Jim Leeper.

with die Pride in Bremen Award at the Jan. 24 Town Council meeting. The work has been constant, and start"Akrtofitisn't obvious to customers and isn't stud that you can see from the road," Gaylord said. "The internal workings of it were shot, from die furnace to die fryers to the grill and insulation. We really had to tighten the place up." To keep menu prices reasonable, a primary goal from Day 1 was to decrease energy usage inside, starting with new energy-efficient light bulbs and sealing weak spots in the structure. "We went from an electric bill around $1,300 a month to under $400," Gaylord said. Outside, die restorations have been equally significant. The blacktop was

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is a story about a boy and his love of planes. This will be used as the theme for Toddler Time at 10 ajn. Feb. 16. Valentine’s Day is this week’s Dial-A-Story This week's tale is "Valentine's Day." This is tiie stray of how this day became a holiday and why we celebrate it Hear this tale at 574-862-4441. New books added Memorial Books: "Young Fredle" by Cynthia Voigt and "Being So Gentle" by Patricia Brady are given in memory of Fern Yoder by tiie Faith and Fellowship Class of the Wakarusa Missionary Church. "Spain" by Emma Howard and "James Archambeault's Historic Kentucky" are given in memory of Faustine Miller-Moore by Linda L Miller. New Audio Books: "In the Company of Other' by Jan Karon, "Worst Case" by James Patterson, "Coming Back Stronger" by Drew Brees, "America by Heart" by Sarah Palin and "In a Heartbeat" by Leigh Anne and Sean Tuohy.

patched up; a wheelchair ramp was built; handicapped parking was added; the roadside sign, which was on tiie mound, was put back up;rWnings werp fixed; the waS" moved; a shanty the bade with two walk-i» freezers was tom down, and the back resided. The Johnsons haven't done it alone. Although he has a strong construction background, Gaylord admits his knowledge had limits, and he has leaned on Bremen's Rick Balsley. "He has been there with us every step of the way," Gaylord said. "There was a lot that I did not know. That guy is our lifesaver. Everything from the electrical, the plumbing ... if it breaks, he's here. The guy just wants to help us and see us succeed." The improvements will

continue, with outdoor seating, a new sign and improved landscaping tiie next items on the list Netters is a family (mention. Gaylord's aunt, Carol Morgan, came down from South Bend to bring her kitchen skills; brother-in-law Tory Finney is tiie soup specialist; oldest daughter Autumn is a waitress; Gaylord's sister Monica Stuglik is a valuable fixture; and tiie Johnsons' three youngest kids come in after school to help out The restaurant's name is a tribute to niece Jeanette Masterson, who was 21 when she died far too early in 2008. Mastenon's nickname was "Netters," and each day serves as a memorial. : -L*; i_ m. unaer me waten or nesa chef Zach Boyce, Netters' menu is highlighted by its homemade soups, breasted chicken and the Friday all-you-can-eat fried fish special. "Anything we can make from scratch, we do, and no one leaves hungry here," Gaylord said. Like others in tiie food and beverage industry, tiie Johnsons have seen dramatic fluctuations in food prices. "Two weeks ago I paid $1.49 a pound for ground chuck. This week it's at $3.09," Gaylord said. "We want to keep our prices down, but it's getting bad out there." Regardless of the challenges that exist, the Johnsons couldn't be happier to be in business in Bremen. "We just want to give back to the community, because it has been a great place to raise our kids," Gaylord said. "It's amazing the support we've received, stuff you wouldn't get in a bigger town. People want to see us do well and we appreciate it"