Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 43, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 25 October 2012 — Page 2

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Photo by Merrfe Chapman City police, fire and Paramedic Emergency Medical Services members were out in full force, Oct. 16, collecting rations left on the curbside by Nappanee residents to benefit two local food pantries. The yearly collection is called “Rescue Harvesf. Each year the city distributes Rescue Harvest bags one week before the collection for residents to fill. The estimated 10,000 pounds of non-perishable items collected this year benefited food pantries at both Nappanee Family Christian Development Center 151 S. Locke Street, and Nappanee Open Door, located inside the Nappanee Train Depot, S.R. 19, two blocks south of U.S. 6.

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By Mf.rrif. Chapman Correspondent NAPPANEE Residents throughout the city recently gave non-perishable items to help neighbors in need. The food drive was part of the annual "Rescue Harvest" hosted by the City of Nappanee. Beginning at 6:30 p.m., Oct. 16, fire sirens sounded and collection for "Rescue Harvest" began. City leaders, workers, committee members, and other volunteers were seen walking alongside city vehicles down each city street collecting donation bags. Each year the City of Nappanee supplies "Rescue Harvest" bags one week before the

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scheduled collection date. Residents then fill the bags with non-perishable items to be divided between two local food pantries. One food pantry is located inside Nappanee Open Door, inside the Nappanee Train Depot, S.R. 19, two blocks south of U.S. 6. For hours and other details, contact Nappanee Open Door, 574-773-3820. The second food pantry is found at Family Christian Development Center, 151 S. Locke St., Nappanee. The food pantry is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. It closes from 12 to 1 p.m. each day during the staff lunch hour. Call 574-773-2149 for further details.

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"We appreciate the outreach," said pantry director Ken Woodcox. "It's community helping community, and we are thankful for all contributions." Woodcox reports that an average of 100 families are helped thru the food pantry each week. "That's 7,000 pieces (of food supplies) per month," said Woodcox. All non-perishable food and household items are accepted. Items the pantry regularly runs low on include Spaghettios, breakfast cereals, heavy soups and stews, peanut butter and canned fruits and vegetables. Less toilet paper and

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months or so." He said the fundraiser race will hopefully help the family while his brother recuperates. The race was something Floyd and people he knew came up with, and as a runner himself —he ran his first half-marathon this fall at the Apple Festival at Amish Acres simply made sense. A benefit auction is also being organized and is planned for Friday, Dec. 14, also at Borkholder Dutch Village. The race however will be held Saturday, Nov. 10 and consists of a flat course with a water stop available along the path. Restrooms will be made available near the registration area. Registration begins at 7:30 a.m., the race beginning at 9 a.m. at Borkhholder Dutch Village, 700 N. Tomahawk Trail (also C.R. 101 approximately a half-mile north of U.S. 6in Nappanee). Because the event is a fundraiser, racing enthusiasts should realize, it is not the typical "race." "We're having it as fun run so may not have timing, and if we do, it will be just for general, personal time," said event director Mark Riege. "There will be 5K run and walk, and a 3K as well for those that may not want to run that far. As it is a fundraiser, it's a laid-back, no-pressure event. There are no prizes, no T-shirts given away, and no age categories, but participants will receive a commemorative mug (while supplies last)." Riege said there may be snacks available and door prizes after the race and described how he became involved with the fundraiser.

other household items are given out due to low numbers of donations in those areas. Individuals and organizations are invited to support their neighbors by contributing to the local food pantries. "Rescue Harvest" began five years ago as a result of the national economic downturn. During that period many residents lost jobs, were laid off, or had work hours cut, all of which resulted in decreasing wages and desperate need of food supplies. The annual food drive will continue each fall. Proceeds always benefits local food pantries to help reach Nappanee residents in need.

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Miriam A. Brenneman Oct. 20, 2012 NAPPANEE Miriam A. Brenneman, 96, of Nappanee, died at 8:18 pjn., Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor, Syracuse. Surviving are sons, Pat (Ronda) Neibert, Milford, Jerry (Nancy) Neibert, Syracuse; a daughter, Susan (Albert) Wimmer, Syracuse; three grandchildren; and two greatgrandchildren. Visitation was Tuesday from 5 to 7 p.m. at ThompsonLengacher k Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, where funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial is in Union Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Elder Haus in Nappanee. Online condolences may be given at http:llumnv.tlyflt.com. Lee E. Bricker Oct. 12, 2012 NAPPANEE Lee E. Bricker, 82, of Nappanee, died at 5:10 a.m., Friday, Oct. 12, 2012 at Miller's Merry Manor in Wakarusa. He is survived by his wife, Wilma; daughters, Linda (Gerald) Hepler, Sandy (Mike) Mathews, bom of Milford; sons, Randy (Theresa) Bricker, Wakarusa, Larry (Dee) Bricker, Nappanee; six grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; six great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; sisters, Zelma Weaver, Arizona, Sharon Stuber, Bremen; and a brother, James (Mary)Bricker, Mishawaka. Visitation was Sunday from 2 to 6 p.m. at ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and for one hour prior to the funeral service which was at 10:30 a.m., Monday, Oct. 15 at Nappanee Church of the Brethren. Burial with Military Graveside Services by Nappanee American Legion was in Bremen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Nappanee Church of the Brethren. Online condolences may be given at http./lunvu'.tlyfh.com. Harvey J. Miller Jr. Oct. IS, 2012 NAPPANEE Harvey J. Miller Jr., 92, of Nappanee died Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 at his daughter's residence in Rhinelander Wis. Survivors include his daughter, Becky (Carl) Corey of Rhinelander, Wis.; his son, Kerry (Joanne) Miller of Jamestowa N.C.; his sister, Jean (Bill) Matthews of New Orleans, La.; sister-in-law, Anne Miller of Anacortes, Wash.; four grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; three greatgrandchildren and one stepgreat-grandchild. Visitation was from 12 to 2 p.m. Tuesday at Grace Point Presbyterian Church, Nappanee, followed by funeral services at 2 p.m. Bunal is in South Union Cemetery with Military Graveside rites by Nappanee American Legion. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, assisted the family with arrangements. Evangeline Stouder Oct. 13. 2012 ELKHART Evangeline Stouder, 96, of Elkhart died at Hubbard Hill Estates Saturday, Oct. 13, 2012. She is survived by her daughter; Janalyce Nicodemus (Ronald), Osceola; two grandchildren; two great-grandchil-dren; and two stepgreat-grandchildren. Visitation was Monday, Oct. 15, 2012 from 4 to 8 p.m., at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa and for one hour Tuesday, Oct. 16,2012 before the 10:30 a.m. service at Creekside Church of the Brethren, 60455 CR 113, Elkhart. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Church of the Brethren Indiana District Offices, 162 East Market Street, Nappanee, IN 46550. Carol A. Strang Oct IS. 2012 SYRACUSE Carol A. Strang, 78, of Syracuse, formerly of Nappanee, died at her residence at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 2012 after a short illness. She is survived by her husband, Robert Strang; daughters, Patti (Rick) Huff and Betsy (Chris) Butler, both of Goshen; a son, Scott (Karen) Strang, of Bristol; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Visitation was from 2 to 8 p.m. Sunday at ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. There was also one hour of visitation prior to the funeral service which was at 10:30 a.m., Monday at the First Mennonite Church. Burial is in Union Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to First Mennonite Church or The Center for Hospice. Online condolences may be given at http://ummitlyfli.com.

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