Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 36, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 8 September 2011 — Page 3

Event deadHnes vary for Nappanee Apple Festival

TRACTOR AND IVUCK PHI SET FOR SEPI 10 There will be plenty of excitement with billowing smoke, loud engines, crowd roar and die occasional shout 'it's a full pull' at the Callander Sports Complex Saturday, Sept. 10 when the third annual Nappanee Apple Festival Tractor and Truck Pull gets underway. ! Viewers will enjoy five classes of pulls: 13,000 pounds and 16,000 pounds pure farm stock; 10,000 pounds and 12,000 pounds Illinois Stock Pullers Association; 13,000 pounds and 15,000 pounds stock appearing farm stock; 4x4 diesel only street trucks; 8,000 pounds trucks 4x4 modified. - Gates open at 3 p.m. with the pull getting underway at 4:30 pm. Admission is $5 per person (children 12 and younger are free). Grandstand seating is first come, first serve; lawn chairs and blankets are welcome. No outside food or beverage is allowed. Concessions will be available. The truck pull is a prelude to the Nappanee Apple Festival weekend starting Thursday, Sept. 15 at 5 p.m. and wrapping up at 5:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 18. For a complete schedule of events visit wwwnappaneeapplefestival.org and review the 2011 Apple Festival brochure. APPLE DUMPUNG DEADUNE SEPT. 10 Sept. 10 is the deadline for application and entry fee for the Nappanee Apple Festival "Apple Dumpling Contest." Forms can be downloaded online at www. nappaneeapplefestival.org, or picked up at the Chamber of Commerce office, 305 W. Market St., Nappanee. The contest is open to the first 29 contestants. ' All children entered must live in the WaNee School District and be three years or age or younger as of Sept. 30. Prizes will be awarded to the first three places. Contest viewing and voting will take place at the Depot Plaza

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of 2002, when the idea first came to fruition, there were 50 sellers. Now the seller list stands at approximately 300, with more than 170 volunteers and 50 committee members, all of whom work continuously to ensure that each event is a resounding success. The resale is presented twice annually, once ■ in the springtime, and again in the fall. "We really start planning for the next resale as soon as one is over," says Donna Love, advertising coordinator and longtime volunteer. "It is an ongoing year round process to organize and plan for a sale this size. We nave a group of leadership that works on this year round, a committee of about 50 women that ;helps advertise, fundraise .for our voucher program, and work the week of the sale, and then we have about 180, three-hour volunteer shifts that are used to put this sale on." The town of Wakarusa and its environs have experienced some of most difficult economic circumstances in recent history, something which is certainly not lost ■on those who organize die event And while there ■are gjtimpses of optimism and nope among the stories of recovery, there are still many famines that are grateful for the benefits the resale provides financially, spiritually, and otherwise. * "We have definitely seen increase of attendance die last couple of sales," Love notes. "The sale itself is getting much bigger now, «nd so I believe it is drawing more people because

and winners will collect their prizes at the NIPSCO Entertainment Tent Sunday, Sept 18 at 5:45 pan. APPLE CRITTERS CONTEST (CUTEST PET) DEADUNE SEPL 10 Entry forms and requirements are available on the website www.nappaneeapplefestival.org, for tne Apple Critters Contest (cutest pet). Deadline for entry is Sept 10. Contest viewing and voting will take place at the Depot Plaza and winners will collect their prizes at the NIPSCO Entertainment Tent Sunday, Sept. 18,5:45 pan. FURRY FRIENDS DEADUNE SB>X 10 The Furry Friends Fashion and Talent show will have delightful darlings wagging their tails down the runway at the CenturvLink Stage (across from Lake City Bank) at 5 pm. Saturday, Sept 17 in fashion attire. Entry deadline for the event is Sept. 10. The registration form is available online at www. nappaneeapplefestival.com. Prizes will be awarded for most original, most obedient and best of show. • GRAND MARSHAL RECEPTION SB>ll2 The ceremonial kick-off of the 2011 Nappanee Apple Festival will open Monday evening, Sept. 12, Nappanee Welcome Center, with the official introduction of Will and Bobbie Wilson, 2011 Grand Marshals along with event sponsors, city officials and the Apple Festival committee. The Wilson's came to Nappanee in 1978. They brought with them the desire and service heart to work for their community. Will started with the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce and eventually served as board member and president. Bobbie with her extensive list of service credentials spent three years as the Nappanee Apple Festival chairman nearly 30 years ago. "Today's festival... wow! Hard to believe! It touches

we have such a variety, but also the need is so much greater in our community right now. I have talked to so many shoppers that are really shopping for needs and not just wants. This sale has become a tangible way to clothe and supply needed items for their children at such affordable prices." One aspect of the resale that is reflective of the community's desire to embrace the goals of those involved at me heart of the event is the collaboration with area retailers. Several merchants, practitioners, and enterprises have willingly given monetary donations, which enables the resale committee to fund a voucher program. The vouchers are then given to local families in need, allowing them to shop for items at no cost to them. The monies raised by the partnership program, along with budget allocations within the resale's existing funds, amounted to more then $5,000 in vouchers this past spring. "We nave been greatiy appreciative of the generosity of local businesses," says Sarah Freitas, co-coordina-tor. "We helped more than 70 families in die spring, and hope to provide assistance to over 100 families for die fall sale. Local businesses have been so supportive of die ministry, and seem to really grasp the mission behind the resale and see how it benefits our small town." Among the retailers and other businesses that have pledged their support indude Dr. Greg Adams of Wakarusa Family Chiropractic, Dr.

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my heart to see so many people involved," says Bobbie, who had only one helper when she was at the hdm. The official opening of the festival takes place at 5 pan. Thursday Sept 15. The evening's showcase will indude craft, commercial and food booths, two stages of entertainment including the Miss Apple Blossom Pageant, Ultimate Video Game Challenge, and the ever-popular kid's puppet show with Grandpa Cratchet along with carnival rides. Thursday morning the public is invited to witness the assembling of the famous 7-foot apple pie at La Fogata Restaurant. The pie goes into the oven midafternoon and pieces are on sale Friday morning. THEME IS'JOHNNY APPLESEED'S AMERICA' One of the most exciting events of the Nappanee Apple Festival is the Saturday morning parade that traditionally features more than 100 units. This year's parade will use the universal theme of "Johnny Appleseed's America Landmarks and Historic Sites of America." Entries into the parade are asked to decorate or somehow tie into the theme with their floats/units and to utilize apples in the design wherever possible. Entries will all be judged based on originality, costume/dress, appearance and performance. Cash prizes and ribbons will be awarded for first and second place in each category between 10:15 and 10:30 a.m. in the parade staging area. Parade entries must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 14. Forms and complete information is available on line at www.nappaneeapplefestival.org. Return entry form to Nappanee Gty Hall, 300 W. Lincoln Street, P.O. Box #29, Nappanee, IN 46550. For questions, call Tiffany at 574-773-2112 or email ctdeputytiffVyahoo. com.

Brent Sonner and Dr. Neal Yoder of Wakarusa Family Dentistry, Yellow Creek Daycare and Preschool, The Tax Man, Mom & Me Floral Jeanette's Fabric Boutique, Cook's Pizza, ProIT Solutions, Countryside Insurance, Napa Auto Parts, Richmond's Feed, The Dented Can, Wakarusa Dime Store, Larimer Furniture, Studio 119, Wakarusa Nutritional Supply, Subway, McDonald's, and Wakarusa Pro Hardware. As to what compels these volunteers to dedicate so much of their time and expertise to this cause, Love says, "It is all about the ministry to the community. Right now, our community needs this sale more than even and all the man hours put into this is all volunteer noun from people who are committed. It is a fun ministry to be a part of." Freitas adds, "Working together, supporting each other and the community, is what small towns are all about." For more information on the Children's Resale, including how to be added to the waiting list of potential sellers, folks can visit the website at www.freewebs. com / wakarusaresale. To get in touch with Freitas, her e-mail address is wakarusaresaleiefrontier.com, and her home phone number is 574-862-1628. Love can b# reached at capturedbylovephotographyOyahoo. com, or by calling 574-875-3446. Love's cell phone number is 574-612-1976, and Freitas can also be reached through the Wakarusa Missionary Church at 574-862-2102.

NAPPANEE ÜBRARY QuOters meet "The Artful Quilters," a guild for those interested in new quilting techniques, meets the second Thursday of each month at the Nappanee Public Library. Members will meet at the library next Sept 8, from 630 to 830 p.m. Membership for file "Artful Quilters" is open to anyone. Yearly dues are sls and are used for the benefit of the guild. Those interested may attend two meetings to get acquainted before becoming members. For more information, contact the Nappanee Public Library at 574-773-7919, or go to www.nappanee.lib. in.us. Internet class offered Nappanee Public Library offers a class for those unfamiliar with surfing the Web the second Monday s of each month. The next session is scheduled for Sept 12, at 7 pm. at the library. Several ways to search for information on the Internet are demonstrated. For more information, call 574-773-7919. Tour offered New cardholders and those interested in learning more about library services are invited to a guided tour of the Nappanee Public Library Monday, Sept 19 at 7 pm. In addition to discovering where to find current bestsellers, a favorite cookbook, or the daily news, participants will be introduced to

St Raufs Lutheran School has new teacher

BREMEN - St. Paul's announces the addition of a new teacher to its team. Lee Anna Smith will be joining the staff this year in the second/third-grade classroom. Smith replaces outgoing teacher Ruth Schian who moved to New York with her husband Aaron, as he takes on tiie role of pastor at Zion Lutheran Church in Owego, N.Y. Smith is originally from

Autupfn GOLF SCRAMBLE Saturday, Sept 24,2011 Proceeds will go towards the purchase of Surgical Equipment Time: Registration 11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 12:00 p.m. Place: Sprig-O-Mint Golf Course 9425 U.S. 6, Bremen, IN 46506 Format: 4-Man Florida Scramble Entry Fee: S2BO per 4-man team For more information contact Lon @ 574-546-0500 or Debbie 6 574-546-8009 Make checks payable to: Community Hospital of Bremen Foundation Mail to: Community Hospital of Bremen Foundation P.O. Box 8, Bremen, IN 46506 Contact Address: City: St: Zip: Phone #_ Team Entry 0 S2BO $ Hole sponsor SIOO $ Donation $ Total Enclosed $ VISA, MASTERCARD, AMERICAN EXPRESS Card# Expiration date: CWCode

Advance News » Thursday, September 8,2011

many special services available including NapCAT (the library's computerized catalog); computers and copiers for use in the library; art prints, CDs, DVDs and many other materials for loan. Patrons can also check out a portable die-cut machine or electricity use monitor or craft patterns or jigsaw puzzles. The library, located at 157 N. Main St, holds the tour the third Monday of every month and by appointment For more information, call 574-773-7919, or visit to www.nappanee.lib.in.us online. WAKARUSA LIBRARY Board meeting set The Wakarusa Library Board of Trustees will meet Sept. 9 at 7:45 a.m. The beginning of the meeting will be a public hearing on the proposed 2012 budget. The rest of the time will be the regular Library Board meeting. Preschool story hour set Children attending Preschool Story Hour Sept. 12 or Sept. 13 at 10:15 am. will hear stories about what it takes to make a friend. The participants will design a ball during craft time. Children must be pre-regis-tered to attend. A "Sneak Peak" session will be held during the After-School Special Sept. 13 at 3:30 pm. Students will get the opportunity to look through or read some of the new books being added to

Salmon, Idaho, a small town in the northeast border of the state close to Montana. Smith's desire to be a teacher was fostered at an early age, and has followed through with a degree in Lutheran elementary education from Concordia University Wisconsin. She is looking forward to working with her new young students.

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the library collection before they are available to our patrons. Children in grades K through fifth may register for this program. GED classes starting Calling all GED students, there is still time to register for the pre-GED class. These sessions will begin Sept 19 at 6:30 pm. Anyone 17 years of age and older may finish their education by obtaining their GED. These classes are designed to prepare students to be successful on the GED test. The cost is $25 and will be refunded with proof of successful passing of the GED test. For more information or to register contact the Wakarusa Public Library at 574-862-2465. Memorial donation made "Collegiate Atlas of the World" is given in memory of Wayne Shaum by The Wakarusa Public Library Staff. Dial A Story title chosen E>ial A Story is "The Coyote and the Bear." This story is about a coyote that learns a lesson about farming. Telephone 574-862-4441 to hear mis tale. New books available "Your Moon, My Moon" by Patricia MacLachlan "King Jack and the Dragon" by Peter Bently "Dream Something BIG: the Story of the Watts Towers" by Dianna Hutts Aston "The Twins Blanket" by Hyewon Yum

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