Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 10, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 10 March 2011 — Page 4

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• Advance News • Thursday, March

Haas-Zink Natosha Haas (formerly of Bremen), and Holger Zink (formerly of Augsburg, Germany), Tampa, Fla., announce their engagement to be married Oct. 1, 2011 at a Sunset Beach ceremony in Florida. The bride-to-be is the daughter of Joe and Toni Haas of | Spring Hill, Fla.

(formerly of Bremen). She is 2001 graduate of Bremen High School and a 2006 graduate of Ivy Tech. She is employed as a credentialing coordinator with her Certified Provider Credentialing Specialist certification at Tampa General Hospital. The future groom is the son of Harald and Gisela Zink, New Port Richey, Fla. (formerly of Augsburg, Germany). He is a 19% graduate of Bandon High School, Bandon, Che. He is employed as a facility manager of a pavement recycling company.

Allen Josh and Jennifer (Chilton) Allen, Osceola, announce the birth of a daughter bom Dec. 2,2010 at Memorial Hospital, South Bend. Makena Marie Allen weighed 7 pounds, 4 ounces, and was 20 inches long. Maternal grandparents are

Doug and Susan Coddens, Bremen and the late Micheal Chilton, Mishawaka. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Gail Evans and the late Franklin Allen Maternal great-grandparents are Pretzel and Sally Janezich, Bremen.

POUCE REPORTS _— si..—• y. — ti. —. Bookings Elkhart County PD March 3: Matthew John Milton, 24, 408 E. Market St., Nappanee False informing, theft, driving while suspended, resisting law enforcement, possession of methamphetamine, possession of stolen property, identity deception, failure to register as a sexual offender: March 4: Lindsay R. Young, 25, 70934 Montezuma Tr., Nappanee Contempt; March 5: Joseph J. Key, 26, 70743 SR 19, Nappanee Contempt March 7: Janei M. Pickens, 50, 331 Meadows, Driving while suspended, operating while intoxicate#

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In my years growing up, I always enjoyed meeting a variety of people to learn how their faith journeys differed from mine. Prior to heading off to college, while using my musk skills in a band, I saw many differences in my beliefs compared to others in my own church. When observing that same conservative congregation after being away at college, there seemed to be an even wider gap in bask beliefs. I was now looking at the world through a wider lens. A simple Bible study at a local coffeehouse starkly contrasted with traditional worship especially the Sunday school classes suddenly seemed quite boring. I was ready for a complete change and felt I needed to sprout my wings. I glibly told Mother that I felt much more comfortable in a completely different church setting with friends I really enjoyed. "Talk to your Dad first," she quickly suggested.

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NAPPANEE Larry the Leprechaun needs help Second Saturday Larry the Leprechaun is offering a reward to children who help find his lost gold coins during Nappanee's Second Saturday events March 12. To join the search, children must first decorate a pot to hold the leprechaun's coins between 10 a.m. and noon at the library. Then carry the pot and visit the participating retailers in search of Larry's gold coins. Return to the library before 3:30 p.m. to count your coins with Mrs. Myers. If the luck of the Irish smiles upon your pot of gold coins, you will be given a gold $1 coin. Library tour available March 21 at 7 p.m. New cardholders and those interested in learning more about library services are invited to a guided tour of the library March 21 at 7 p.m. In addition to discovering where to find current bestsellers, a favorite cookbook or the daily news, participants will be introduced to many special services. These include NapCAT (the. library's awrvr, puterized catalog); computers and

Investigation of hit-and-run needs help Elkhart County Sheriff's deputies and investigators are investigating the death of 16-year-old Elkhart Central student Alan Hess, who was found deceased along side of the roadway on SR 120 west of CRI9. While examining the scene, investigators including patrol, detectives and members of the department's accident reconstruction team gathered evidence which indicated Hess was struck by a vehicle that left the scene. Evidence collected showed strong possibilities that the vehicle in question could have been a Chrysler- or Dodge-style vehicle with front-end damage. Investigators are asking that if anyone has information concerning this crash, the vehicle in question, or any other vehicle that they believe may have been involved in this crash, to contact the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department as soon as possible. On weekdays, contact the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department directly at 574-891-2100. On weekends, call the Elkhart County Dispatch Center at 574-533-4151.

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That was one conversation I had hoped to avoid. Dad was died-in-the-wool Church of the Brethren. I just knew he would attempt to convince me that I needed to stay where I'd always been. In the next several weeks, I mulled over some arguments I drought might work. I even considered just forgetting my plan altogether. Though my father had never appeared unapproachable, I knew he would not like me leaving my church home. Several weeks had passed before I had another opportunity to spend time back home. Casually, Dad asked if I

copiers for use in the library; art prints, CDs, DVDs and many other materials for loan. Did you know you could check out a portable die-cut machine or electricity use monitor? How about craft patterns or jigsaw puzzles? There are more than books at the library. The Nappanee Public Library is located at 157 North Main St., and holds the tour die third Monday of every month. For more information, call 574-773-7919 or go to wwwnappanee.lib.in.us. WAKARUSA Friends drive is this month March is the month for the Friends of the Library fund drive. The Friends group is dedicated to giving not only financial support to the library but volunteering their services in any way needed. Yellow ribbons have been placed around the library to indicate items purchased by die Friends. Their financial support comes from dues, contributions and the annual Friends of the Library book sale during Maple Syrup weekend. Forms are available at die front desk for contributions, dues tuhea. volunteer. fv’ • # .1

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would like to go with him on a hike into the woods. At first we just walked and talked about ordinary filings. Then I started to share some of my feelings of where my life was really headed. I needed space to grow. "Go ahead," he affirmed. "See what's out there, to better understand who you are .... get it all settled in your own mind and heart" He strongly encouraged me to pray about this and any other important decisions I would be facing in the future. I still relive mat experience, 30-some years ago, when Dad's quick smile birthed a new freedom within me to broaden my horizons. Dad made sure I knew he trusted my ability to think for myself. I was empowered by his confidence in my decisions. And it wasn't long until I did, in fact, return to my roots. Thus began a journey that continues to appreciate all faiths and be grateful for my heritage.

Story Hour is March 14,15 A little chicken wants her dad to read her a bedtime story in "Interrupting Chicken" by David Ezra Stein. This will be die featured book during Story Hour March 14-15 at 10:15 a.m. Chicken puppets will be created. ‘Silly Goose* is March 16 Toddler Time theme "Silly Goose" by Nancy Tafuri will be the theme for the Toddler Tune program March 16 at 10 a.m. The activity will be sharing time. Books given in memory "The Carnival of the Animals" by Jack Prelutsky, "The Cazuela: That die Farm Maiden Stirred" by Samantha R. Vamos and "You Can Be A Friend" by Tony Dungy are given in memory of Faustine Miller-Moore by Mr. and Mrs. Earl Wiggins. Dial-A-Story has St Patrick’s Day motif "St. Patrick's Day" is the story for this week. This is the tale of how St. Patrick's Day became a holiday and . why we .celebrate it. Hear this Story at 574-862-4441.

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among GM dealers in the region. Since receiving a bailout from die United States government in 2009, GM has been on the road to recovery. "We want to commend our whole dealer body for sticking with us through die tough times," Montgomery said. "We've now paid back the majority of the loans we

received from the government and we're on the upside. Our local businesses made it through with us and now are reaping the rewards. Our sales were up 46 percent for February, so we're looking forward and we're exdted about die future." GM will soon decide if its future includes the return of its medium duty line.