Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 10, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 10 March 2011 — Page 3

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Photo submitted More than 100 people took part in the Bremen Conservation Club's eighth annual ke Fishing Derby.

Ice fishing derby a success

Moderate temperatures and 8-10 inches of solid ice greeted the* 108 adults and 16 youths who came to Lake of the Woods Jan. 29 for the Bremen Conservation Club's eighth annual Ice Fishing Derby. All came with expectations of winning qr placing in the money in the fishing contest or winning one of the raffles or door prizes. After a breakfast served by the Club, fishing began at 6 a.m. and ended at 3 p.m. As usual, some fishermen caught fish and some didn't. Food was again delivered to die fishermen by snowmobile on the ice and both breakfast and lunch were enjoyed by non-fishermen in the Community Building.

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off, then we plan to do this again at some point in the future," said Second Saturdays committee member Bev Fales. Normal events will still include sales at businesses located throughout downtown, eastern and western portions of the city, and area countryside shops. Pianist Diana Smith will be the featured entertainer Nappanee Klwanis Onb will host a fundraiser for Riley Hospital from 11a.m. to 2p.m. on the east side of Coppes Commons. The club will sell ribeye sandwiches for $5, hot dogs for $2, and pop for sl. Those interested in touring the Eli Kuhns Maple

Area briefs

Church movie night planned for March 20 at NMC NAPPANEE - The Nappanee Missionary Church, located 2 miles north of Nappanee on State Road 19, will host a free church movie night, open to the public, March 20, at 6 p.m. in the Connection Gym (entrance E). This latest movie release by Jerry Jenkins, "What If", asks tire question, "What if God gave you a second chance?" It tells the story of a highpowered businessman and gives a glimpse into what his life would look like had he followed his true calling to be a pastor and marry his college sweetheart. Starring Kevin Sorbo ("Hercules," Hallmark's "Avenging Angel"), John Ratzenberger ("Cheers"), Kristy Swanson (Big Daddy), and Debby Ryan ("Suite Life on Deck"). Drug Disposal Days are March 24 & 25 NAPPANEE - The Nappanee Police Department,

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The contest was based on the total combined length of legal fish over six inches. Thirty-six adults caught 139 fish and three youths caught 14 fish. Twelve-year-old Caleb Newcomer from Nappanee won die separate raffle for a guided muskie fishing trip compliments of Gary's Indiana Muskie Experience LLC. The proceeds from the event will be shared with the Bremen Boys & Girls Club. Winners were: Adult Fishing Derby Prizes: Ist Place ($200): Tony Smith, Bremen - 271 3/4 inches - 34 Fish 2nd Place ($125): Billy Aucherman, Plymouth - 106 1/2 inches - 10 Pish 3rd Place ($100): Tim Stevenson, Crown Point - 105 3/4 inches - 7 Fish

Syrup Farm, located southwest of Nappanee, need to sign up for a scheduled afternoon tour at the Nappanee Train Depot, located just west of SRI9, two blocks south of US6. During each scheduled tour, transportation will be provided from the depot to the maple syrup farm. There will be a March Madness party snack cook.i *4 JJoobSt JtfbfclLWjU.t* judged by Ndppine* Police Chief Julie Dijkstra, Fire Chief Don Lehman and EMS Chief Jim Sumpter. First place gets a $25 gift card from Martin's Supermarket and second gets a $lO card. Just show up with your snack between 10-11 a.m. at the vacant building at 156 S. Main St. Judging will begin

Nappanee Neighborhood Watch and Elkhart County TRIAD will host Prescription Drug Disposal Days Thursday, March 24 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday, March 25 from 8 a.m. to noon at the Nappanee Police Department, 301 W. Lincoln St. Medications should never be flushed, burned or thrown away as they can harm the environment and other people if they fall into the wrong hands. All unused and expired medications can be disposed of during the scheduled dates and times. Genealogy fair coming March 19 MISHAWAKA rested in learning more about your family tree? Attend the South Bend Genealogical Society's 13th annual Genealogy Fair March 19 at the Mishawaka-Penn-Harris Public Library, 209 Lincoln Way E., Mishawaka. Doors open at 9 a.m. Nationally accredited genealogist Lou Szucs of Ancestry.com will present two workshops. "Research

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at 11:30 a.m. and a winner should be crowned around 1 p.m. Children are invited to the Nappanee Public Library, 157 N. Main St., between 10 a.m. and noon to hear a story about a leprechaun who has lost his gold, and the opportunity to earn United States one dollar gold coins. After hearing the story, kids will participate in an art project Gold." <KW then receive a list of participating Nappanee businesses where they can collect gold coin tokens to fill their pots. Those collected tokens can be turned in at the library before 3:30 p.m. for an actual gold one dollar coin. There is no cost to participate. Kids of all ages are invited

Your Ancestry at Castle Garden and Ellis Island is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. It will cover information on how to explore Castle Garden and Ellis Island databases for ancestral records. At 1:30 p.m., Szucs will present "What's New and How to Best Use Ancestry.com," which will provide tip on how to navigate the world's largest commercial database. Genealogical societies and

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4th Place ($50): Chris Stine, Bremen - 91 3/4 inches - 10 Fish sth Place ($25): Nate Downey, Plymouth - 87 1/2 inches - 9 Fish Single Largest Fid) ($25): Stevenson - 25 inch Catfish Youth Fishing Derby Prizes: Ist Place: Caleb Robinson, Mill Creek - 79 3/4 inches - 9 Fish - Genu ice fishing chair, Cabela's digital scale tool kit, Lunker's gift card. Gander Mountain rod & reel combo 2nd Place: Clay Sterling, Bremen - 30 inches - 4 Fish - $75 gift certificate from the Working Person's Store 3rd Place: Wyatt Dalton, LaPone - 6 inches - 1 Fish - SSO gift certificate from Walmart Biggest by Species: Btuegill - 9 1/2 inches - Lamar StuUman Perch -11 inches - Vickey Rupert Crappie - 12 1/2 inches - Jerry Palmer & Billy Aucherman Walleye - 21 3/4 inches - George Cope White Bass - 16 3/4 inches - Steve Parks Catfish - 25 inches - Tim Stevenson

to the Nappanee Theatre, 154 N. Main St., for free morning and afternoon showings of a kid-friendly movie. Entry is free. Concessions will be for sale. For additional information contact the Nappanee Theatre, 574-773-2685. Embrace Second Saturdays has grown by leaps and bounds in both participating businesses and visitors attending the monthly mpnth activity a555611n for all ages.'Tfb public advised on highlights and events offered each month, a website has been created .t www.embracesecondsaturdays.com. For more information, contact coordinator Amy Rasler at the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce at 574-773-7812.

genealogy material exhibitors will be available all day for browsing and for assistance with your family history. Admission is $6 at the door, or $5 with coupon available at Mishawaka-Penn-Harris library locations. For more information, contact Bill Minish of the South Bend Genealogical Society at 574-277-1183 or [email protected].

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Edward L. Holdeman Feb. 23, 2011 LAS VEGAS, Nev. Edward L. Holdeman, age 67, of Las Vegas, Nev., formerly of Wakarusa, died Feb. 23,2011, at Desert Springs Hospital, Las Vegas. He is survived by his children, Cynthia (Tom) Dawson of Fort Wayne, and Randy (Tiffany) Holdeman, and Lisa Redington, both of Osceola; eight grandchildren; brothers, Wayne (Dorothy) Holdeman of Elkhart, and Dick (Trudy) Holdeman of Wakarusa. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wakarusa United Methodist Church. Thompson-Lengacher k Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa, assisted the family with local arrangements. Condolences may be made to the family via the funeral home's website at www.tlyfh.com. Jerilyn (Jeri) Kay Klemz Feb. 27, 2011 VALPARAISO Jerilyn (Jeri) Kay Klemz, 69, died Sunday, Feb. 27,2011 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Larry A. Klemz; sons: Brian (Michelle) Klemz, Douglas (Jessica) Klemz, and Justin (Jody) Klemz; nine grandchildren; a brother, Gary Love (Leland, Ind.); and an aunt, Kate Callander of Nappanee. Visitation took place from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 1 at Moeller Funeral Home, 104 Roosevelt Road, Valparaiso, and one hour before the service at the church. Funeral services took place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2 at P.M. Immanuel Lutheran Church, 1700 Monticello Park Drive, Valparaiso. Burial followed at Angelcrest Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Porter County Community Foundation, Visiting Nurse Association of Porter County or Immanuel Lutheran Church of Valparaiso. Condolences may be made to the family via the funeral home's website at www.Moellerfuneralhome.com. Freeda Helmuth March 3, 2011 NAPPANEE Freeda Helmuth, 95, of Nappaneee, died at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, March 3,2011 at I.U. Health Goshen Hospital. She is survived by sons, Mervin (Sharon) Helmuth of Goshen, James Helmuth of Goshen, and Jerry (Carolyn) Helmuth of Wakarusa; daughters, Elsie Beachy of Elkhart, Esther (Enos) Yoder of Leon, lowa, Ida Helmuth of Goshen, and Sue Ramer of Davenport, Fla.; daughter-in-law, Pat Helmuth of Nappanee; 20 grandchildren; 54 great-grand-children; and one great-great grandson; sister, Elma (Irvin) Slabach, Roanoke, Ind.; brother-in-law, Henry Davidhizer of Florida; and sister-in-law, Lovina Schwietert Miller. Visitation will take place from 2 to 8 p.m. Friday, March 11, at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, and one hour prior to services Saturday. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 12 at Salem Mennonite Chujch, QR. 46, Nappartte. ®L-Burid\wilf follow - m Weldy Cemetery. f - K Memorial contributions may be made to the Nappagfe Public Library. ■-*» Condolences may be made to the family via the funeral home's website at www.tlyfh.com. OBITUARY Earl D. Thomas Jan. 14, 1922 March 5, 2011 NAPPANEE Earl D. Thomas, age 89, of 155 E. Indiana St., Nappanee, died at 1:50 a.m., Saturday, March 5, 2011 at his home after a short illness. He was born Jan. 14,1922 in Kosciusko County to Nilas and Myrtle Schell Thomas. He lived his lifetime in this area. April 7,1946, he married Maxine J. Jensen. She preceded in death Oct. 9,1973. He joined the United States Army and was a veteran of WWII, serving in England, France, Germany and Holland. He earned the good conduct ribbon and the European theater combat ribbon with four battle stars. After returning home from the war, Earl worked at Mutschler Brothers in Nappanee for more than 40 years until his retirement. He also did some farming. Earl was an honorary family employee of Comer Case in Nappanee and Wakarusa. He was a member of the First Brethren Church and the Nappanee American Legion for 43 years. He loved being with his family and his dog, Irish. Mr. Thomas is survived by a son, Robert (Marsha) Thomas of Nappanee; daughters, Rosetta Thomas and Polly (Steve) Hershberger, both of Nappanee, and Susan (Levi) Hochstetler of Elkhart; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grand-children; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, Carl Thomas. Friends called Monday, March 7 from 2 to 8 p.m. at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral Services were at 3 p.m. Tuesday, March 3 at the funeral home. Officiating will be Rev. Janet McFall-Brown and Rev. Bart Shaw. Burial will be at Stony Point Cemetery with military graveside services by the Nappanee American Legion. Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International. Online condolences may be given at www.tlyfh.com.

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