Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 43, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 27 October 2011 — Page 2

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EGH named one of America’s top 10

ELKHART A report released by HealthGrades®, the nation's most trusted, independent source of physician information and hospital quality ratings, ranks Elkhart General Hospital No. 1 in the state of Indiana for cardiac surgery and among the top 10 percent in the nation for joint replace-

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together and we think it's pretty awesome." Lengacher said that the park has only had two incidents in the past when park property was vandalized (with spray paint) since the park opened in 1997 and this is the third time in the 34 seasons she has been involved with offering a local ballpark, for the community to enjoy that someone has disrespected a property. While the investigation is still ongoing, Lengacher said she thinks children were involved, youth that are not a part of the summer leagues. "Some of the

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ment. "Quality of care is our top priority at Elkhart General," said Gregory, W. Lintjer, President of Elkhart General. "Providing our patients and families with the best care possible is inherent in our mission, vision and values. Being recognized by Health Grades is an honor

things they did were what kids would do," she said. "I don't think it was anyone that plays here. Those kids respect the park and take ownership in it." Newcomer said she wanted to do something to help with cost and spoke with Lengacher to make sure she didn't mind, and then with Joanne Schrock and Carmen Snider, other parents of players, to see what they could do. "We do have a couple other things in mind (for fundraisers) and hope to do Something in May," Newcomer said. "...Every year the park has America at

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for our employees and physicians." Kerry Hicks, HealthGrades chief executive officer said, "We commend Elkhart General for its superior quality and support of consumerism and transparency in the South BendElkhart market."

the Ballpark, a fundraiser for the park but I feel now is the time for parents to step up and help out." She also encouraged anyone that has information about the vandalism to step up by notifying the authorities. "There has to be someone out there that knows something," she added. Anyone with information regarding who might be responsible for the crime should call 574-862-4200. To donate to the park, send by mail to P.O. Box #442 Wakarusa 46573.'

City-wide food drive in November

NAPPANEE- It all began in 2001 as part of "Reaching Out Together* (hiring the 40 Days of Community. Nappanee United Methodist Church (301 E. Market St) held a city-wide food drive and called it the Million Can March. Volunteers didn't collect a million cans of food, but ended up with a total of 9,033 cans of food. The

Celebrating at Cider Haus Photo provided Elder Haus and REAL Services teamed up to celebrate the Council on Aging’s, Active Aging Week with an entire week of scheduled speakers and activities. Monday there was a sing-along after the meal at REAL Services with trumpet music provided by Rev. Robert Fields. Tuesday Elder Haus had a vertical yoga instructor come in to give a free lesson and at lunch had Max Bigler give a brief presentation telling funny stories and jokes. Wednesday a licensed massage therapist came in and offered free massages. Thursday there was a presentation during lunch on the Silver Sneaker exercise class offered by a local gym. Friday ended the celebrations with Red and Black Day in support of the North Wood Panthers and Red Regiment. There was also a balloon release. Elder Haus Senior Center and REAL Services Nutritional Site are both located at 451 N. Main St. Nappanee. REAL Services serves lunch Mondays through Fridays at 11:30 a.m. Seniors 60 and older can call 574-773-2424 or 574-993-2945 to make a lunch reservation. Participants of the celebratory week’s festivities included (front left): Front row, Miriam Brenneman, John Stahly, Mary Lou Deßolt, Donna Fisher, Leßoy McDiarmid, and Thyra Reiser; and back row, Rod Stump, Dean Price, Maribeth Stump; Judy Robinson, Chris McCemmon (REAL Services Site Director)/ Wendell Fisher, Clafrence Mishler, Mary Lord, Miriam Heath and Marge Knowles.

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project was so successful, it's now an annual event in November: Alt empty grocery bag is placed on die door of each home in Nappanee. With each bag is an attached a note explaining about the Food Drive and asking die household to fill the bag with non-perishable items and return it to their porch the next Saturday to be

picked up. All of tte fbod collect-*} ed is Jtari to the OperS Door Nod Pantry housed! in the old train station af® Depot Plaza. The congregation, young and old, joins together to collect boxes : and boxes of food to show,w the love of Christ Jesus i%, Nappanee. Visit wwwnappaneeumc.com online tp£ learn more.