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DONATIONS ACCEPTED NAPPANEE - At eight locations, Interra Credit Union is accepting donations for food and supplies to be distributed to nine area pantries including the FCDC and Open Door in Nappanee. Until Nov. 24, the banking institution will accept non-perishable food items, proteins such as canned meat and peanut butter, household supplies and paper products as well as personal care items for adults and babies for its "Food and More" drive. PARTY POLL WORKERS NEEDED GOSHEN Both Elkhart County political parties are still in need of poll workers for Election Day. Anyone interested in working at the polls, or that knows someone who might be is asked to contact: Republican party representatives Dale Stickel via email at dalestickel@gmail. com or call 574-522-7555, or Shirley Snyder via email at [email protected] or by phone at 574-238-5657; and Democratic party representatives Shari Mellin via email at skmellin@comcast. net or call 574-262-4213, or Joe Williams via email at [email protected] or call 574-574-9440. BREAKFAST NOV. 1 The Family Christian Development Center will host a haystack fundraiser breakfast Thursday, Nov. 1 at Dal-Mar Banquet Hall, Nappanee. The hall is located at 159 E. Lincoln St. and the breakfast will take place from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. A freewill offering will be accepted and funds will benefit the ministry in the Wa-Nee community. To RSVP call Idella at 574-773-2149 or email fcdc@fcdc. in.org. BAZAAR/WALK SET FOR NOV. 3 NAPPANEE - Naopanee Church of the Brethren, 301 Mack Dr., Nappanee, will host its 17tn annual craft bazaar and cookie walk Saturday, Nov. 3 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Lunch will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Soup and sandwiches will be available. RENEWAL DAY SET NAPPANEE The Union Center Church of the Brethren warmly invites the public to the church's Spiritual Renewal Sunday, Nov. 4. Josh Brockway, director of Spiritual Life and Disciplesnip for the Church of the Brethren will be speaking during the See Around, Page 4
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By Amy Winger CORRESPONDS Wakarusa The halls of North Wood Middle School resonated with the sounds of laughter and amicable chatter on the night of Tuesday, Oct. 23, although the conclusion of the typical school day had long since ended. The friendly yet frantic pace of folks meandering through the corridors was led by a legion of eager, helpful students, leading their parents and fam-
Miracles at Main and Market Street an evening to build family memories
Bv Angel Perkins Editor NAPPANEE Like the movie "Miracle on 34th Street" the beauty and joy of the Christmas holiday can be experienced at Nappanee's annual Miracles at Main and Market Street. Unlike the film however, the event is less like a personal renewal than a reminder of the meaning of the season and the opportunity to gather with friends and family to build memories that will last a lifetime. The event began five years ago, after a tornado attempted to devastate the celebratory mood of the holidays. Mayor Larry Thompson wanted to bring the community together and celebrate the spirit as well as encourage others to join in festivities with the people of Nappanee. He formed a committee, headed by his wife Linda, to manage the holiday event. "The first two years we held it the first weekend in December," she explained, "but since we moved it into November we've had better weather and a bigger turnout." The day of the event this year Saturday, Nov. 17 Nappanee businesses participate with a contest for kids (that must be accompanied by an adult). Children take flight on foot to each business participating to either play games, partake of delectable goodies and or to collect stickers on a sheet to enter them in a drawing for gift
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By Kacey Wright Correspondent NAPPANEE Although the 2012 Apple Festival had passed, people had until Oct. 31 to reminisce with scenes of the event at the Nappanee Public Library. And what better way to give things a better look than to see them through a child's perspective and in photograph form. Tne library's Knee-High Nappanee assignment was for children ages 5-12. In September, the library provided a photography lesson and a disposable camera to interested children. The assignment was to take pictures of the Apple Festival
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ily members through a journey designed to capture a glimpse of what encompasses a day in the life of a young scholar in Wa-Nee's See Lesson, Page 3 Photo by Amy Wenger Faith Marker and Elizabeth Williams demonstrate the “Quizlet” program to seventh grade classmates and their parents during Mr. Bob Bilinski’s social studies class time at North Wood Middle School during their recent Learning Fair.
certificates (redeemable at area retailers) while parents shop the local deals. Participants of the Miracles at Main and Market Street's Christmas Parade will line up at 6:30 p.m. at the Boys and Girls Club on Marion Street and the parade will begin at 7 p.m. Those that want to watch should line the route from the Club, south down Main Street, to Lincoln Street, where it will turn west and then end. Parade entrants are asked to collect entry forms at Nappanee City Hall, the Nappanee Cnamber of Commerce, or call Linda Thompson at 574-773-41%. Entries should be sent in before Nov. 9 and parade participants can compete in the following categories: Best Commercial Entry, Best Walking Unit, Best Float, and Best of Parade. Thompson explained that this is the first year for judging entrants and that a small panel of community members will bear the difficult task of selecting the winners. "In the past we've had about 25 entries but we're hoping for more," she said. "We have some return groups not from Nappanee, me 4-H Llama Gub and a baton group out of Goshen. Most are from Nappanee of course, but all are welcome." She said what most struck her of the paraders of the past were the little ones involved. "There was a group of nursery school students and they walked the parade route shouting, 'happy birthday Jesus!'; it
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and return the camera to Nappanee Public Library for processing. To celebrate the children's achievements, all of their photographs were on display for the opening reception Thursday, Oct. 4 which included refreshments and a guest speaker from the Apple Festival Committee. People of all ages walked through the hanging photo exhibit recalling, laughing, and enjoying the beloved annual event. Holly Heller, Bremen, is a mother of two children whose works were displayed in the exhibit. "I really enjoyed seeing the festival through the eyes of
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was beautiful," she said. "It just warms your heart." The parade will also feature a live natmty (including a donkey ahd camel) and North Wood's Red Regiment band. Santa's reindeer and Jingle the Elf are expected to return to join in the fun, and Santa Cause himself is scheduled to make an appearance. If the colorfully-lit entrants and displays of goodwill and camaraderie of the parade don't put you in the holiday mood, the candlelight service and entertainment (along with offerings of cookies, roasted chestnuts, and hot chocolate) following the parade (at the train depot parking lot located in the 200 block of South Main St.) surely will. "There's a kid at heart in all of us and families will enjoy Santa and the elves, the parade and the vocal groups and that," Thompson explained, describing the scenes that await participants. "It's something for families and friends and neighbors to gather and usher in the season ... and it doesn't cost a thing." But then there's what she and many others perceive as the highlight of the evening the candlelight service. "It's very moving as the Mayor reads 'The Christmas Stor/ and you look out at the literally hundreds of people with their lit candles singing 'Silent Night.' It reminds us that it's Jesus' birthday and offers the celebration of fellowship with one another. It's just beautiful."
children," she said. "I was impressed with the overall artistry and creativity of the photographs. I also liked the way the library displayed the photos and enjoyed attending opening night of the exhibit." This was the first time the Heller family had participated in the photo exhibit, but when asked if her children might participate in this again next year, they all agreed they probably will. Photo by Kacoy Wright Holly Heller and her son Logan look at the photos he submitted for display at the Nappanee Public Library’s exhibit.
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Veterans to be honored NAPPANEE Local veterans can take advantage of events and specials available to them as a show of gratitude and respect for their service. lit conjunction with the MB's for Vets campaign, The Homespun Country Inn is offering an overnight stay Saturday, Nov. 9 for veterans. Owners Dianne and Dennis Debelak are offering an early check-in time of noon so guests can enjoy Nappanee. Each of the bed and breakfast's five rooms will be reserved for the veterans and their guest and the entire inn will be complimentary that evening. To learn more, visit 302 N. Main St. in Nappanee or call 574-773-2034. Also Nov. 9 Miller's Senior Living Community of Wakarusa is offering a free meal to any veteran between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. that day. Those interested are asked to RSVP as soon as possible at 574-862-1918 for times available. There is also a welcome to stay afterward for the presentation that will honor all veterans. Nov. 12, State Farm Agent Sylvia Benjamin will be offering free donuts and coffee at ner office at 173 N. Miriam St. The Nappanee Kiwanis is inviting all veterans to a complimentary lunch and program in appreciation for their service, mesday, Nov. 13 at Dal-Mar Catering, 159 E. Lincoln St. in Nappanee. Those participating are asked to arrive before 11:45 a.m. and the event will end at 1 p.m. Those that need to depart the event before its conclusion are welcomed to do so. Participants are asked to RSVP by calling (and leaving a message) Bonnie Hochstetler at 574-773-4610 before Nov. 8 so as to have a proper amount of food and beverages. Nine memorial in Bremen NAPPANEE The Nappanee Police Department will hold the annual memorial service for Brant "Butch" Nine who was killed in the line of duty Nov. 3,1988. Sgt. Nine was shot and killed when he and another officer responded to a report of an in individual passing a bad check at a jewelry store. When he entered the store a struggle ensued and the suspect grabbed Sgt. Nine's weapon and shot him once in the chest. As the suspect exited the store, he was confronted by another officer and gunfire was exchanged leaving the suspect injured. Nine was transported to a hospital but died from the gunshot wound. The department will gather at the memorial service held at the Bremen Cemetery in Bremen, at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 3. All who remember the officers, their families, or that simply appreciate the sacrifices law enforcement officers make on behalf of the citizens of the community and country are invited to attend.
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