Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 42, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 20 October 2011 — Page 6

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North Wood honors legends Carter and Weaver

By Stkvs Smut Correspondent NAPPANEB —In keeping with the theme of "Senior Night" the North Wood Panthers honored two legendary figures dud have been a part of North Wood football since before the school even existed. Public address announcer Bryan Carter, who has been at die mic for 45 years, and chain-gang member Doug Weaver who spent 50 years on the sidelines, began their careers working for the Nappanee Bulldogs, and both are retiring at die completion of this season. Weaver, known as "Doug the Plug" for his ability to plug holes as an offensive lineman for Nappanee, graduated from high school in 1962 and joined the chain

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Photos provided Twenty-four students were selected from 77 fourth and fifth grade applicants to act on peer mediation teams. They are trained by school counselor, Nicki Wiggins, to help mediate a peaceful

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CROSS COUNTRY (GIRLS) Medina advances at Elkhart Central Regional Cynthia Medina earned an individual berth to the New Ha' ?n Girls Cross Country Semistate with a fifth-place finish at the Elkhart Central Regional Saturday. While Medina advanced with a time of 19:32, North Wood finished two places shy of a team semistate berth with a 179 in seventh place at Oxßow Park, and Bremen's girls finished out their cross country season with a lOth-place 230 score at the Elkhart Central Regional Saturday.

Notice of Verified Petition for Change of Name On September 30, 2011, Major Lee Whitehead filed a petition for change of name in the Elkhart Circuit Court, 20C01-1109-MI-00059. After a hearing in that Court, Major Lee Whitehead will be known as Major Lee Miller. Mr. Whitehead is represented by Megan Meekins, 400 W. Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526, telephone (574) 537-8592. Oct 20. 27. Nov. 3. 2011 AN3385 NOTICE Notice of Filing of Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage On August 15, 2011, Telesforo Garcia filed a Verified Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (cause number 20D01-1108-DR-147). After a hearing, the divorce between Telesforo Garcia and Guadalupe Alvarez will be final. Mr. Garcia is represented by Megan J. Meekins at Just Help: Elkhart County Legal Advocacy Center, 400 W. Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, IN. 46526. (574) 537-8592. Oct 20. 27, Nov. 3. 2011 AN3384 Notice of Verified Petition for Permanent Guardianship Oyer Minor Children On September 2, 2011, Annette and Timothy Priestley filed a Verified Petition for Emergency Temporary Guardianship of Minor Children Pending Notice of Hearing, Oath of Guardian and Verified Petition for Permanent Guardianship of Minor Children in 20D01 -1109-GU-00065. After a hearing on October 27, 2011, at 10:15 AM, In Elkhart Superior Court 1. 315 S, 2nd Street, Elkhart, IN 46516, Annette and Th monthy Priestley will be appointed permanent guardians over Morgann Campbell (DOB

gang die following fall. Tve seen a lot of amazing dungs over the years", said Weaver who was also a beloved local mail carrier fer more dum 30 years. When asked to recall a special memory, Weaver remembered a fantastic catch in a playoff game by Todd Cleveland, hither of current North Wood running back Blake Cleveland. "(Todd) Cleveland just pulled the ball away from two defenders and it was incredible," said Weaver; who was just yards away from die play. Weaver began this season on the chain gang, working the first two home games, but was farced to go on the disabled list before the season ended after undergoing heart bypass surgery. Not to be deterred, however, Weaver bounced out of his wheel-

solution to conflicts that their classmates are having. Above left: Grade 4 team members are (from left): Front row, Natalie Venable, Jenny Ha, Tiara Mitchell, Morgan Conrad, Joshua Ely, and Xavier

The Lady Lions were led by Brooke Bahr in 23rd place, while Sara Slabaugh was 49th, Megan Burchum was 54th, Amy Fanning finished in 62nd and Jorgi Klockow in 66th. Behind Medina for North Wood, Karlie Kratzchmar and Jennifer Hilty finished within two seconds of each other in 28th and 29th, respectively, while Brittani Grover was 56th and Melissa Berger came in 61st. • ELKHART CENTRAL GIRLS CROSS COUNTRY REGIONAL. At Elkhart Team scores: Warsaw 40, Penn 61, Northridge 72, St. Joseph's 115, Mishawaka 150, Fairfield 174, North Wood 179, Wawasee 1%, Marian 214, Bremen 230. Top 20 finishers: 1. Ashley Elba (War) 18:10, 2. Anna

I —Nttmrnntt I nnali —l 8/13/2001), Evelyne Campbell (DOB 01/23/2005), and Bailea Campbell (DOB 05/21/2007). Annette and Timothy Priestley are represented by Megan J. Meekins at Just Help: Elkhart County Legal Advocacy Center, 400 W. Lincoln Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526 (574) 537-8592. Oct 20, 27. Nov 3, 2011 AN347S Notice of Verified Petition for Change of Name of Minor Child On June 2, 2011, Marisol Bar-rera-Dominguez filed a Petition for Minor Name Change in Elkhart Superior Court 1 (Cause 20D01-1106-MI-23). This Petition alleges that her name was listed incorrectly on her son Arturo Hernandez (DOB 10/04/2003)'s birth certificate. It further alleges that Arturo's father was incorrectly listed as "Arturo Hernandez" rather than "Luis Arturo HemandezRamirez. After a hearing in Elkhart Superior Court 1, her name will be correctly listed on Arturo Hernandez (DOB 10/04/2003)'s birth certificate, as will the child's father's. The child's name will be changed to "Arturo Hemandez-Barrera’. Barrera-Dominguez is represented by Megan Meekins, 400 W. Lincoln. Avenue, Goshen, IN 46526, telephone (574) 537-8592. Odobw 1M0.27,20113 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ELKHART SS: IN THE ELKHART COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT CASE NO. 20C01-1106-MMI IN RE HE PETITION OF: Amy Jo Zook FOR THE CHANGE OFNAME OF TAYLOR ANN MCARTHUR

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From left are Diane Carter, Bryan Carter, and their grandson North Wood player A.J. Carter at last Friday’s game.

chair and marched confidently to midfield for the pre-game coin toss, where lie served as an honorary captain with Carter. "I wish

a minor To: TAYLOR ANN SLABAUGH PETITION FOR NAME CHANGE OF A MINOR AMY JO ZOOK, hereby gives notice that she has filed a petition in the Elkhart Superior Court requesting that minor child, Tayor Ann McArthur name be changed to Taylor Ann Slabaugh. The petition has been assigned cause number 20C01-1106-MI-41. Date: June 23,2011 Amy Jo Zook • Petitioner Odobar 20,2011 AN3145 NOTICE OF UNSUPERVISED ADMINISTRATION In the Elkhart Circuit Court Elkhart County, Indiana. Notice is hereby given that SHELLEY R. BOND was on the 22nd day of September, 2011, appointed Personal Representative of the estate of RALPH L. UMBAUGH, deceased, who died on the 20th day of July, 2011. The Personal Representative is authorized to administer said estate wfthout Court supervision. All persons who have claims against said estate, whether or not now due, must file the same in the office of the clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims wM be forever barred. Dated at Goshen, Indiana, this 22nd day of September, 2011. Wendv Hudson Clerk of the Elkhart Circuit Court for Elkhart County, Indiana Christopher G. Waller, Attorney Estate No. 20C01-1109-EU-00028 Odobar 20,27,2011 MOOSE

I could have finished out the year" said Weaver; "but I guess this (surgery) was a pretty good reason for not doing it"

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Rocha; and back row, Anna Stevens, Emilee Bontrager, Caroline Mullet, Blaize Reinhardt, Zachery Miller, and Jacob Wilson. Above right: Grade 5 team members are (from left): Matthew Lehman,

Bearss (War) 18:59, 3. Corinne Cominator (Nridge) 19:16, 4. Lauren Pottschmidt (Penn) 16:30, 5. Cynthia Medina (NWood) 19:32, 6. Kristina Galat (Penn) 19:33, 7. Jennifer Schrock (Nridge) 19:34, 8. Madison Woods (Penn) 19:34.3, 9. Darby Mountford (SJ) 19:40, 10. Brooke Kline (War) 19:40.9,11. Michacla Lewis (Adams) 19:45, 12. Amanda Farrough (Clay) 19:45.6, 13. Kayla Casaletto (Elkhart Christian) 19:46, 14. Kristin Quick (War) 19:46.4, 15. Sierra Moore (Elkhart Memorial) 19:47, 16. Olivia Golden (Nridge) 19:51, 17. Breanna Robinson (Wawa) 20:09, 18. Molly Clark (SJ) 20:10, 19. Taylor Stidham (Fair) 20:23, 20. Creigh Ogle (War) 20:31.2. 10. BREMEN (230): 23. Brooke Bahr 20:38, 49. Sara Slabaugh 21:46, 54. Megan Burchum 21:58, 62. Amy Fanning 22:44,66. Jorgi Klockow 23:10 7. NORTHWOOD (179): 5. Cynthia Medina 19:32, 38. Karlie Kratzchmar 21:18, 39. Jennifer Hilty 21:20, 56. Brittani Grover 22:01,61. Melissa Berger 22:40. YOUTH FOOTBALL White defeats 5/6 Red In week five action for the North Wood youth 5/6 grade football league White defeated Red 134). Scoring for the White were Connor Swihart with a punt return for a TD, and Jacob Chupp with a TD run. Also for the White Rashan Nisly was noted for outstanding offensive line play, and Liam Hammond for ids defensive play. For die Red team Nick Bean was noted for outstanding line play, and Hunter Warren for defense.

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Cartel; who has been the one-and-ortly voice of North Wood football 1* the grandfather of current Panther center A.J. Carter; who was on hand to present his grandpa with a glassencased North Wood football helmet for his many years of service. "I can't tell you how much it has meant to me to be die voice of North Wood High School" said an emotional Carter after the ceremony. "Other than this lovely lady next to me (wife of 52 years, Diane), my family, and of course my Laid and Savior, nothing in my life has meant as much to me as this." Carter, who taught at North Wood for 37 years and remains a legend for his jokes and occasional dancing on his desk, was inducted into the Elkhart County

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Gray defeats 5/6 Black In other 5/6 grade action Gray defeated Black 19-7. Scoring for the Gray were Brayton Yoder with 2 TIYs, and Payton Bear with one TD. For the Gray team were Lane Flowers for outstanding offensive line play, and Dawson Maugel for defense. Scoring for the Black team Landon Gessinger with a fumble recovery he returned for a TD. Also noted for the Black team were Evan Bonne for outstanding line play, and Matt Thorton for defense. White wins over 3/4 Red In 3/4 grade action White defeated Red 13-7. Scoring for White were Brock Flickinger and Xavier Rocha with one TD each. Also noted for White were Dustin Newswange for outstanding line play, and Jason Weldy for defense. Scoring for the Red was Eddie Hildebrant with 1 TD. Also noted for die Red were Bryce Resler for outstanding offensive line play, and Braiden Marshall for defense. Gray wins over 3/4 Black In other 3/4 grade action it was Gray over Black 6-0. Scoring for the Gray team was Ben Mestach with one TD. Also noted for die Gray team was Hayden Behl for outstanding offensive line play, and Trey Graber for defense. Noted for the Blade team were Dylan Rains for outstanding line {day, and Jacob Raasch for defense.

Sports Hall of Fame in 2006 and was also a winner of the Fox 28 Marv Wood Award for dedication to high school athletics. "To any player out there whose name I might have mispronounced, I was just excited and wanted to give them all die glory because they sure deserve it* added Cartel; who also received the only thing he asked for upon retirement, his beloved stool that he set on in die press box. The Advance News joins the entire Wa-Nee community in congratulating Doug Weaver and Bryan Carter for their combined nearly 100 years of loyal service to the football program, and wishes all the best to diem in retirement.