Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 50, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 15 December 2011 — Page 4

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Choose Christmas trees locally

I remember the special times in December when my family would pack up in the old Chevy and go to select a Christmas tree near my home town. We would walk the hills and select a tree to take home. The memory includes the wonderful smell of pine, hot chocolate, and Christmas lights strung through the trees. There are local "choose-and-cut" Christmas tree farms where you can create memories that will last a lifetime. A.J/s Tree Farm on

EDITOR'S NOTES: Holiday Headaches Part 2

The holidays come with cheer,* bows, hot cocoa, tinsel and loved ones. The latter are a blessing ... as long as you all get along. Nerves are often rubbed raw when relatives come uninvited or for extended stays. Relatives can also cause headaches because of not knowing what to buy for them. The simple task is often difficult, not only because the person may already have everything imaginable, but because that person is ridiculously picky, or because the gift, regardless of how well-intended, will

LIBRARY NOTES NAPPANEE PUBLIC ÜBRARY LEGO club to meet "LEGO Yourself" is the theme at the next meeting of the Nappanee Public Library's LEGO Club Dec. 15. Kids ages five and older are invited to take part in age-group-appropriate challenges and free building time on the third Thursday of every month at the Library from 6:30 to 8 p.m. No registration is required, and parents are welcome to stay and participate. Children younger than eight must be accompanied by an adult, and all materials will be provided. Tour offered Dec. 19 New cardholders and those interested in learning more about library services are invited to a guided tour of the Nappanee Public Library Monday, Dec. 19 at 7 p.m. The library, located at 157 N. Main St., holds the tour the third Monday of every month and by appointment.

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Trout Creek Road (County Road 25) near Bristol, Eb/s Evergreen Plantation on County Road 33 near Bristol, and the Snenk family Christmas Tree Farm on County Road 29, northeast of Goshen, offer both "choose-and-cut" and pre-cut trees for sale. The advantage of a "choose-and-cut" tree over a pre-cut tree is freshness. You know the tree was just harvested and will last a long time with proper care. Pre-cut local trees make the

never impress. Some people you could buy a Mercedes for and they would be unhappy because it was the wrong color. Others are happy with a left-over ham sandwich. In-laws are especially tricky, because regardless of your feelings for them, you have to assure their gifts equal what you're giving your own parents and when you ask your spouse for ideas that will meet his or her approval as well as his/her family, they answer with the always-helpful: "I dunno." Those are the same spouses, that once you race aisle after aisle

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Elkhart County By Jeff Burbrink Extension Educator selection a bit easier and still give you the benefit of buying a local tree. Wilfong Christmas Tree Haven on County Road 40 south of Goshen offers locally grown pre-

mumbling to yourself "Necktie? Hankies? Maybe a gift card no. Too impersonal. Cologne? But what brand? A belt, but one that's not too big. Now, which belt buckle would he like? Okay, okay. Tool section.", and when you bring home that "perfect" gift, asks you,

Holiday hours set The library will close at 12 p.m., noon Saturday, Dec. 24, and will be closed all day Sunday and Monday, Dec. 25 and 26, in observance of Christinas. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Dec. 27 (with open hours from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.). The library will also close at noon on New Year's Eve, Saturday, Dec. 31 and will remain closed through Jan. 2. Regular hours will resume Tuesday, Jan. 3 (from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m.). Fancy Nancy Splendiferous Christmas party Dec. 28 Girls age four to nine are invited to dress up in their most festive holiday attire and celebrate a Fancy Nancy* Splendiferous Christmas Party Wednesday, Dec. 28. Guests will enjoy a craft, story and delectable treat during one of three sessions: 10 to 11 a.m., 12 to 1 p.m., or 2 to 3 p.m. To reserve your space, call the Library at 574-773-7919, or visit www.nappanee.lib.iaus online. Girls do not need to be accompanied by an adult, but space is limited, and registration is required by Monday, Dec. 19. WAKARUSA PUBLIC ÜBRARY Christmas special Dec. 20 "Merry Christmas to You" will be the theme for the Christmas Special to be held Dec. 20 at 10:15 a.m. Children ages 3 to 5 years old may be registered to attend. Mdsic fun Dec. 20 "Name that Tune" will be played Dec. 20 during the Be Creative program to be held at 3:30 p.m. Team members recognizing tunes that are played will help their group get to the winner's circle. This activity will be for students in

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"What did you get him/her THAT for?" Family can also be a headache during the holidays if they are early, late, controlling, indifferent, snoring during church, or telling you how to do everything the RIGHT way. Same goes for inlaws. Some rules of thumb to follow to assure the holiday goes smoothly, at least when it comes to family: • Be a sleuth and pay attention all year long. What perfume are they wearing? What is their favorite color, music group, type of 1 ■ . i,| WOT «mmi. <•.. M* '

My two cents By Angel Perkins Editor

North Wood MVPs Photo provided North Wood High School recently awarded its athletes that were considered Most Valuable Player in their respective fall 2011 sports. From left are: Front row Danae Ehret, Girls Soccer; Heidi Morganthaler, Girls Golf; Devyn Simpson, Volleyball; and Cynthia Medina, Girls Cross Country; and back row Brennan Angle, Tennis; Taylor Anglemyer, Football Defensive MVP; Tanner Roberts, Football Special Teams MVP; and Roman Ortiz-Prather, Bovs Soccer Coy Brown, Football Offensive MVP; Eduardo Salinas, Boys Soccer; and Corban Wyatt, Boys Cross Country were also awarded but are not pictured.

cut Christmas trees. The Stanger family raises trees locally, and sells them fresh cut in the parking lot near the Tractor Supply Store south of Goshen. Caring for a real Christmas tree is easy. It comes down to remembering the tree needs water. Cut off about a quarter inch or more of the trunk before putting the tree up. Place the tree in its stand and fill it with fresh water. Do not let the water level drop below the fresh cut on the base of

grades Kindergarten through fifth. Registration is required. Final winter lapsit set The last winter Lapsit program will be held Dec. 21 at 1( a.m. Library closed for holiday The Wakarusa Library will be closed Dec. 24,25, and 26 ir observance of the Christinas holiday. Dial A Story title selected "Snowball's Christmas Eve" will be the Dial A Story selection for this week. A tiny white kitten helps Santa make his Christmas Eve run. Hear this tale at 574-862-4441. Memorial donations given "Red, White, and Blue Murder" by Jeanne M. Dams is given in memory of Zuleka Anderson by Joy Anderson. "Walking Home: A Traveler in the Alaskan Wilderness, * Journey into the Human Heart" by Lynn Schooler is giver in memory of Greg Nash by Dick Metzler and Carol Miller. "Friends Forever: How Girls and Women Forge Lasting Relationships" by Suzanne Degges-White is given in memory of Jane Mattingly by the Wakarusa American Legior Auxiliary. New children's books added "The Christmas Tree Ship" by Carol Cane "Strega Nona's Gift" by Tomie dePaola "One Starry Night " by Lauren Thompson 'The Christmas Coat" by Virginia Driving Hawk Sneve "Christmas Eve Good Night" by Doug Cushman "Home for Christmas" by Jan Brett "Lighthouse Christmas" by Toni Buzzeo New Young Adult books added "Queen of Hearts" by Martha Brooks "Island's End" by Padma Venkatraman "Away" by Teri Hall "The Auslander" by Paul Dowswell "Flyaway" by Lucy Christopher "Glow" by Amy Kathleen Ryan "The Mostly True Story of Jack" by Kelly Barnhill

the tree! If this happens, the tree will form a seal ana the tree will not take up more water. Trees are very thirsty! Check your water levels twice a day, especially the first few days after you buy tne tree. To extend the life of a tree, do not place it near fireplaces or heating vents or other sources of heat. Turn off all decorations before going to bed and anytime you leave the home.

clothing? Do they complain about something you could replace for them? Note these things and have it ready when it's time to shop. • Be politely dishonest. Depending on how they normally arrive to planned parties and dinners, plan accordingly and tell them 15 minutes to a half-hour earlier or later than everyone else is planning to arrive. READ MORE AND COMMENT AT WWW. THEPILOTNEWS.COM.

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