Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 43, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 25 October 2012 — Page 7

VOLLEYBALL Panthers runner-up at Penn 'NorthWood finished runner-up at the Penn Volleyball Tourney last Saturday. The Panthers beat Homestead 25-22, 25-15; Southwood 25-15, 25-16; and lost to Lake Central 25-16,25-22; and Penn 25-21,25-13. Hanna Stump finished the tournament with 33 kills, 26 digs, and four aces for the Panthers, while ADie Mattingly contributed team highs with 76 assists and four aces. Also for North Wood, Savannah Key added 28 digs and 14 kills, and Morgan Olson amassed eight blocks. PENN TOURNEY At Mishawaka Scores: North Wood 25-25, Homestead 22-15; Southwood 25-15, 25-16; Lake Central 25-25, NoithWood 16-22; Penn 25-25, NoithWood 21-13 NoithWood tourney stats wf* Aces: Allie Mattingly 5, Hanna Stump 4 Assists: Mattingly 76 Digs: Savannah Bley 28, Stump 26 Kills: Stump 33, Bley 14 Blocks: Morgan Olson 8, Jana Yoder 4 Record: NoithWood 26-7 JV VOLLEYBALL

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McDaniel, great-great granddaughter of Frank Coppes; her daughter, Janet Schieber; and grandson, Ethan Groves. The former kitchen cabinet production site, now known as Coppes Commons, is located at 401 E. Market St., Nappanee. The historic building has been renovated and filled with a variety of businesses. It houses countryside shops, a bookstore, bakery, market and deli, an ice cream shop, a tea room, a banquet room upstairs and the new Nappanee Kitchen Cabinet Hall of Fame. Traditional Coppes cabinets are still being made in a facility adjacent to Coppes Commons. The company name has become Coppes Nappanee Cabinets. LOCAL BUSINESS, NATIONAL ICON McDaniel was pleased to represent her family's strong history as pillars of the community, and a strong business base which contributed to Nappanee being discovered around the world. "I only have a few good memories of all this," said Barb McDaniel. "1 was so young when my family was still doing this but I loved coming here." Still McDaniel says she was fully aware the cabinets were very popular beyond Nappanee. Her family was widely respected for the quality products that were built there. Started in 1890, Coppes kitchen cabinets became well known as one of the finest quality, sturdiest and longest lasting products available on the market. By 1920, two million Coppes cabinets had been sold. The business has remained successful. In an

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Panthers finish third in NLC North Wood's JV volleyball team turned in a third-place performance at die NLC Tourney last Saturday. North Wood beat Plymouth 25-17, 25-22 and Wawasee 25-9, 25-14 before falling to host Elkhart Memorial 25-16, 22-25, 15-10. The Panthers bounced back with a 19-25, 25-13,15-14 victory over Concord in the consolation round. For die tourney, Sunce Selcuk led die Panthers at die net with 25 kills and three blocks. Katie Rohr served up a team-best 10 aces and pounded out 11 kills, while Blakely Lengacher added eight aces, 21 digs, and 17 kills. Also for North Wood, Nancy Rice dished out 55 assists, and Cassy Searer collected a team-best 37 digs. NLC TOURNEY At Elkhart Scores: NoithWood 25-25, Plymouth 17-22; NoithWood 25-25, Wawasee 9-14; Elkhart Memorial 25-22-15, NoithWood 16-25-10; NoithWood 19-25-15, Concord 25-13-14 North Wood tourney stats Aces: Katie Rohr 10, Blakely Lengacher 8, Cassy Searer 6 Assists: Nancy Rice 55

effort to remain up-to-date with the needs of today's buyers, the company has expanded from the traditional one-style-fits-all to instead offering custom made products to fit the needs of buyers. Each is still based on original designs but also refined with details requested by those who purchase the cabinets. The wood cabinets have a history of being recognized both nationwide and worldwide. The strong, quality-built cabinets have even caught the

eye of presidents, and other well known public icons and stars, who made purchases for their own homes. CLAIMS TO FAME Production of Coppes kitchen cabinets has not ceased since the company first opened. The business welcomed in the 20th Century employing 200 workers, and even survived the Great Depression. Among the most well-known Coppes creations is the Dutch Kitchenette whicn combined the needs for storage of both recipe staples and items used to make and bake them in. The single cabinet which developed saved time in preparation, and space in the kitchen. The popular "Lazy Susan" turntable device was also invented by the Coppes cab-

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Digs: Sever 37, Lengacher 21, Morgan Resler 16 Kills: Sunce Selcuk 25, Lengacher 17, Katie Rohr 11 Blocks: Selcuk 3. Ashley Yoder 2 Record: NoithWood 22-7 FRESHMAN VOLLEYBALL NW ninth finishes strong North Wood capped off its freshman volleyball season with a 25-18, 25-14 win over host Goshen, and a 25-10,25-11 win against Clay. In file Goshen match, Sydney Wysong finished with six kills and five aces for North Wood. Abby Adams handed out 15 assists for the Panthers, and Taylor Troxel and Kelsey Roe contributed five digs apiece. Against day, Adams tallied seven assists and three aces, while Roni Hochstetler came up with six digs, Taylor Troxel pounded out a team-best three kills, and Breanna Troyer added three aces. North Wood ended the season 14-10. FRESHMAN FOOTBALL North Wood falls North Wood's freshman football team

inetry team. President John F. Kennedy is just one of the historic figures impressed by the local cabinets enough to invest in them for his own home. FOND MEMORIES Former 20-year employee, Wilma Weldy, said she worked almost every department inside the Coppes operation. "We all started on the wiper line," said Weldy. "Tnen most of us went to sanding, then wherever they needed us." Weldy remembers each individual department feel-

ing like a loving and bonded family. "We all got along you know," said Weldy whose husband, Steven Weldy, also worked at Coppes. "We laughed together, we had fun, and we got done what needed done." Pat Egoef has worked for the company for 45 years alongside her brother Mike Egoef. The pair began under the leadership of Coppes Incorporated known as the Second Generation Coppes team. Both have continued making the historic cabinets through five transitions of leadership, and decades of product development. "I started here with raw lumber, and then we used the kiln to finish it," said Steve Weldy reflecting on how he prepared the wood before it was ever cut and used to construct the cabinets.

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ended its season with a 30-0 loss at New Prairie last Thursday. Jeremiah Hilty rushed for 70 yards on 11 carries to lead tne Panthers. Zach Chupp piled up a team-high 10 tackles for North Wood followed by Marshall Schafer, Jalynn Borkholder, and Clayton Sheets with eight tackles apiece. North Wood wraps up the season 4-5. Panthers lose North Wood dropped a 28-8 decision to Warsaw in a freshman football game at Andrews Field Thursday, Oct. 11. Chad Sellers hit Zach Chupp for an 82-yard touchdown pass for the Panthers' sole score. Sellers connected with Alex Tindle for the two-point conversion. Jeremiah Hilty ran for 75 yards in 21 tries for North Wood. Defensively, Tindle and Matt Pippenger each recovered a fumble, and Marshall Schafer and Jalynn Borkholder finished with seven taddes apiece.

Long before Weldy readied the wood thru the kiln, vintage Coppes products were made to meet the needs of American families, and be affordable to them. While no full cost estimates were given, Coppes Historian Bill Warner, did note that in the early 1900 s Coppes cabinets could be purchased for $2 down and $1 a week. CHANGES IN DESIGN Former employees agree that the basic styles remain true to the original products. The only differences are small details in how eacn piece is made. "The only changes have been simple stuff like going from a flat door to a raised panel door," said Mike Egoef, a 48-year Coppes employee. It was also noted that side panels have gone from hardwood to plywood. Different tints of stain are also offered according to the taste of buyers. CRAFTMANSHIP CONTINUES The local "National Hoosier Cabinet Day," featured fliers claiming The Tradition of Nappanee craftsmanship continues. That theme will continue to promote the entire wood crafted business base throughout the Nappanee area. Those wishing to visit the new Nappanee Kitchen Cabinet Hall of Fame, or many businesses inside the historic building, are encouraged to visit http:/j www.coppescommons.com. Space is currently still available to lease inside the fast growing melting pot for today's successful businesses. Call 574-773-0002, or visit the website to learn more.

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