Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 36, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 6 September 2012 — Page 2

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1 Advance News • Thursday, September 6, 2012

Annual Resale this Saturday

By Amy Wengek Correspondent BREMEN up to be another bustling weekend at the Wakarusa Missionary Church, although the camaraderie won't be limited to Sunday morning worship. Saturday morning, Sept. 8, the heart of the church will resonate with cheerful banter among friends old and new, as well as the sense of euphoria that oftentimes accompanies a successful quest for bargain hunting. To a great extent, that fellowship symbolizes what the semi-annu-al Children's Resale has become frugality with and for a higher purpose. It's become a pilgrimage for many, quite

literally within a faithful setting, and it truly takes a vil-

lage to carry on. This particular version of the event, which specializes in children's apparel and other family necessities designed for autumn and winter, will take place from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the church, located at 202 W. Waterford St. near downtown Wakarusa. Shoppers will be delighted to find more than 5,000 square feet of items, spanning multiple levels of the church, priced at a mere fraction of what could be bought for retail costs. Among the massive range of goods to be found includes children's and infant's clothing, toys, decorative items, Christian devotionals, books and games, maternity and nursery gear and much more. All of the merchandise is high-quality, gently used and offered by more than 300 area families who aspire to practice their spirit of goodwill to bless and benefit others. The resale even features a twin boutique, as well as one of the latest additions, "The Loop," a special section with a focus on apparel and accessories for teens. There are even dressing rooms to allow young guests to try on clothes they may wish to buy. Visitors are asked to bnng shopping bags or baskets to help easily carry their purchases. There is an incentive to arriving early as well the first 600 people situated in line will receive goody bags filled with trinkets, coupons, and other offerings given by local merchants. The Children's Resale, first instituted locally in 2007, i 7 presented tw r ice a year, once in the spring and then again near the start of the school year. It has become more than simply a way for families to finesse their budgets, it has also been regarded as an exemplary.model for community outreach. The efforts of the vast regional volunteer organization have inspired similar resales in cities and towns throughout northern Indiana. One of the resale's most admirable aspects involves its mission to serve and share with those less fortunate Since

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the event's inception, members of the planning committee have worked closely with dozens of area businesses to help provide a voucher program, through which retailers can offer monetary gifts to be converted into shopping coupons issued by the resale. The vouchers are then provided to local families that have been facing economic hardship, allowing them to shop for whatever items they most need to lessen their financial burdens. Also, scores of clothing and other children's essentials, along with diapers and cash donations, are distributed to entities that specialize in the needs of children and families, such as Family Christian Development Center, Reason Enough to Act, and the Women's Care Center/ BABE Store. Five percent of the proceeds culled from the resale will be channeled to these groups, and potentially others. Ninety percent of the earnings are paid to the participating sellers, with the remaining five percent earmarked for publicity related expenses. "We are so excited to see so many local community members investing in the lives of hurting families in an effort to reach out and do what they can," said Resale coordinator Sarah Freitas. "If we all do a little bit, it adds up to being able to help families that might not have been able to provide needed winter and holiday items for their families." Those who' would like more information are welcome to get in touch with Freitas at 574-862-1628 (home), 574-862-2102 (church) or via email at wakarusaresalel@frontier. com. Another contact is Christy Kulp, advertising coordinator, and she can be reached at 574-606-7343 or through email at [email protected]. A detailed website can also be found online by visiting www.freewebs.com/wakarusaresale. AREA BRIEFS WW OPEN HOUSE SEPT. 13 Weight Watchers will be holding an open house at Miller's Assisted Living in Wakarusa Thursday, Sept. 13 at 4 p.m. Come hear about the program for free on this afternoon and sample a light refreshment. RSVP at or call for more information. CABLE SCHOOL REUNION SEPT. 7 The annual Cable School reunion will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 7 at White Dove Family Restaurant (formerly Country Table Restaurant) located at 1403 E. Market St. in Nappanee. Cable School was located near Nappanee on C.R. 1350 N, one mile east of S.R. 19. The school had eight classes with one teacher in a one-room school house. The school was primitive without electric lights or indoor plumbing. Heating was a coal stove in the center of the room. The library was a small cupboard in the back wall of the room. The school was closed in 1948. Everyone who has attended Cable School is invited.

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COMMUNITY SINGSPIRATION at Community Gospel Church SR 331 3 miles north of Bremen Sunday, September 9 at 6:00 p.m.-? Congregational singing from the hymnal Special Numbers Refreshments Free will offering Questions? CaU 574-546-4927 or 574-546-5680

7* Billy Royce Ashby Sr. Sept. 3, 2012 ELKHART Billy Royce Ashby Sr., 60, of Elkhart, formerly of Nappanee, died at 6:30 a.m., Monday, Sept. 3,2012 at his residence of natural causes. He is survived by his mother, Annie Mae Ashby, Goshen; son, Paul Russell (Paisha) Ashby, Nappanee; daughters, Twila Marie (Marvin Jr.) Kleitz, Elkhart, April Dawn Stuller, Nappanee; three grandchildren; sister, Sherry Lynn (Gary D.) Hill, Elkhart; and brother, Dick Eugene Ashby, Goshen. Visitation was Friday from 12 to 3 p.m. at ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral services followed at 3 p.m. Burial is in Milford Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Billy Ashby funeral fund. Donald D. Hahn Sept. 3, 2012 WAKARUSA Donald D. Hahn, 68, of Wakarusa, died at 12:35 a.m., Monday, Sept. 3, 2012, at Elkhart General Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Linda; a daughter, Lisa Kite, Elkhart; sons, Chad (Amy) Hahn, Wakarusa, Darren Hahn, Goshen; five grandchildren; sisters, Jane Bailey, Middlebury, Mary Hahn Wakarusa, Ruthann Hahn, Elkhart; and brothers, Sam and Dan (Gail) Hahn, both of Nappanee. Visitation was from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa. Memorial contributions may be given to Wakarusa Lions Club. Online condolences may be given at www.tlyfh.com. Patricia Hudson Auf>. 28, 2012 BREMEN Patricia Hudson, 76, of Bremen, died Tuesday, Aug. 28, 2012 at the LuAnn Nursing Home in Nappanee. She is survived by two sons, Eric (Tami) Hudson of Bremen and Todd Hudson of Bremen; a daughter, Debbie (Scott) Campbell of Indianapolis, and eight grandchildren. A funeral was held Saturday, Sept. 1 at 11 a.m. at the Bremen Missionary Church. Visitation was from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31 at the church. There was also one hour of calling prior to the service Saturday. Contributions may be given to Community Hospital of Bremen. The Mishler Funeral Home in Bremen is assisting the family with arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.mishlerfuneralhomes.com.

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ANNIVERSARY

Mills 50th Gordon and Patricia (Struble) Mills celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a dinner in Mishawaka with their family. The couple was married Aug. 25, 1962 in Alma, Mich, by Pappy Tnnkle.

Their children are LeAnn (Eric) Gibson, Lone (Kevin) Eby, and Amy (Bob) Rosa. They also have 11 grandchildren and three great-grand-children. , Gordon is an addictions counselor. Patricia is a nurse for 1U Health Goshen Physicians. Cards sent to their home are welcomed: 52278-4 Ideal Beach Road Elkhart, IN 46514.

POLICE NOTES • Michael F. White, 30, Nappanee, was arrested Aug. 27 by the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department for possession of marijuana or hashish, possession of a controlled substance, driving while suspended and operating while intoxicated endangerment. • Guadalupe Gomez, 37, Bremen, was arrested Aug. 29 by the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department for driving with having no operator's license.

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