Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 49, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 6 December 2012 — Page 1

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iifc NWFFA AUCTION SET FOR DEC. 8 NEW PARIS The North Wood High School and Fairfield FFA annual Consignment Auction will be held Dec. 8 at 10 a.m. at 72435 S.R. 15 in New Paris at Polk Auction Company. For purchase will be large ag and industrial equipment such as tractors, combines, lawn and garden and farm machinery, as well as construction and industrial equipment. Donations of machinery are still desired and sellers are asked to email Amy Beer at [email protected] or call 574-773-4127 ext. 1615 or Kraig Bowers by email at [email protected]. in.us or by calling 574-831-2184 to learn more. JUBILEE DEC. 8 NAPPANEE - Christmas Jubilee is coming up, Saturday, Dec. 8. Toys or financial gifts in support of Jubilee may be brought to FCDC on or before Dec. 7. Toys may also be dropped off at local businesses nosting Christmas Jubilee / Toys for Tots boxes in the Wakarusa and Nappanee area. All toys placed in these boxes will go to children in the Wa-Nee Community School District. The following Nappanee area businesses are hosting Christmas Jubilee / Toys for Tots Boxes: Ace Hardware, Alco, Aluminum Trailer Co., Anglemeyer Clinic, Ascot Enterprises, Ayr Cabinet Company, Borkholder ' Building Supply, Borkholder Dutch Village, B S Trucking of Nappanee, Burger King, Chiphone Federal Credit Union, Dairy Queen, Dollar General, Evangel Press, Fairmont, Ist Source Bank, Hair Dimensions, Heckaman Homes, Heritage House, His, Hers & More, Interra Credit Union, J & N Stone, Jenkins Automotive, John's Butcher Shop, Key Bank, Kountry Wood, Lake City Bank, L.J. Wagner, Main Street Coffee House, Martin's Super Market, Miller's Merry Manor / Assisted Living, Nappanee Elementary School, Nappanee Family Eye Care, Nappanee Public Library, Persing Tire & Lube, Dr. Brian Topping, DDS, Williamsburg Furniture, Woodview Elementary School. Monetary and toy donations will be accepted until Dec. 7. To learn more, contact the Family Christian Development Center (FCDC) at 151 S. Locke Street, Nappanee, or call 574-773-2149. See Calendar, Page 2

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, Ashley Fischer and Mason Thomas of New Paris wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season!

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Short meeting long on progress

By Amy Wengek Correspondent WAKARUSA The latest session of the Wa-Nee Community Board of School Trustees was a true exercise in efficiency, as the members blazed through a spartan agenda in less than 10 minutes. The first order of business Monday, Nov. 26 was to attend to a small slate of staffing changes, including the following new hires: Stephanie Lechlitner, Prime Time assistant at Woodview Elementary, effective Dec. 3 Sharon Telschow, seventh grade Special

New perspective on gift-giving this season

By Memue Chatman Correspondent WAKARUSA - The 2012 Christmas Season has begun and people are busy making plans for gatherings and lists for gift purchases. Amid all the hustle and bustle one family is focused outside the box of normal gifts and celebrations. Instead of concentrating on purchases from stores, the Steve Hunsberger family encourages everyone who knows a veteran living or diMMtd - who has served in any branch of die United States military to give a gift of honor and love. Inside Memorial Park, Wakarusa, a memorial to their son, Travis Hunsberger an Army Green Beret killed in Afghanistan in 2008 offers the public opportuni-

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Join In reindeer games Photo provided Join in the reindeer games at the next Crafts for Kids day, Saturday, Dec. 8 at the Nappanee Public Library. Materials for a make-and-take reindeer paddle ball game will be available in the children’s department from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. During that time, stop in at the Main Street entrance to visit with Santa while you’re at the library and have a free picture taken with the Jolly Old Elf. From left are Bryson Hanes, Xavier Viera, Dominick Viera, and Serenity Hanes with Santa at the library Dec. 1.

Timeless message in upcoming musical

By Amy Wengek Correspondent WAKARUSA - Imagine a Christmas story that intertwines the inspiration from a classic, beloved musical with die timeless message about the true meaning of the holidays. That is what audiences will be witness to as die magic unfolds during "Nanny Claus,' a production by the fourth and fifth grade students of Wakarusa Elementary School. The musical presentation wifi take {dace Thursday, Dec,.* at North Wood High School, with the curtain firing at 7 pjn.

Education assistant at North Wood Middle, effective Jan. 7 Sarah Chupp, temporary eighth grade Math teacher at North Wood Middle, effective Jan. 7 through May 30 Cathy Schmucker, Title I Interventionist. There was also a resignation, that of Adrienne Phelps as girls track coach for North Wood Middle, effective Nov. 9. The board then approved a number of field trip requests submitted by Stephen Sherk, sponsor for the North Wood Middle School Ski Club. The group will be traveling to three ski resorts in Michigan

Photo by Menie Chapman Steve Hunsberger looks past being a grieving tether to being a proud military tether. He feels honored that his son, Travis Hunsberger, felt called after two years in college to leave and serve his country. SSG Travis Hunsberger paid the ultimate price after walking across an undetected land mine June 27, 2008. Today others proud to know anyone in any branch of the military can Join In honoring •aohef them onperaonalized bricks at a memorial to Hunsberger which is located inside Memorial Park, Wakarusa. The plaque (inset) is engraved with Travis’ photo and service information. See New, Page 4

It is recommended that audience members arrive early to ensure optimum seating. Family and friends of fourth grade performers should plan to sit on the right side of the auditorium to see their children, while those who are planning to Stt Musicii, Page 4 PHOTO Dy Amy wwOnyOf Wakarusa Elementary fifth graders Makenna Perry, Alexis Weidy, Chase Homer, and Morgan Berry work through a scene in the upcoming Christmas musical, “Nanny Claus,* to be held Thursday, Dec. 6 at North Wood High School, beginning at 7 p.m. • yW i-' V- • *.fc-vV- t* 4 * <Bf ■

in the coming months, including Swiss Valley in Jones, Timber Ridge in Gobles, and Bittersweet in Otsego. The trips are being planned to take place on Friday evenings or on Saturdays, beginning in December, and continuing through the winter. Several individuals were given the nod to accept spring special service contracts for a number of seasonal sports. Each will receive a financial stipend corresponding to their position. Those coaches and their assistants will be: - Matt Cox, NWHS Varsity Baseball assistant. - Tom Lane, NWHS

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Junior Varsity Baseball assistant. Jeff Stillson, NWHS Junior Varsity Softball head coach Jeff Biller, NWHS boys Track assistant coach Bill Mitschelen, NWHS girls Track assistant coach Matt Cox, NWMS summer Baseball. Randy Lawson, NWMS Golf coach Jenni Wysong, NWHS girls Tennis assistant Deb Anthony, NWMS seventh grade girls Track Rod Lone, NWMS Bth Grade Girls' Track. Mike Klotz, Junior Varsity Softball assistant. Ana in the evening's final

‘Nite Out’ a community shopping overview * By Angel Perkins Editor NAPPANEE A night out on the town can mean different things for different people. A "Countryside Nite Out" on the town in Nappanee means shopping, savings and a chance to win one of five drawings for S3OO of merchandise credit (Countryside Cash) to help shoppers check off more on their Christmas lists. Individual businesses will also offer store specials, refreshments, and giveaways of their own. Retailers involved in the special hours, contest and savings include: Burkholder Country Store, Burlington Bike Shop, Cedar Lane Bike Shop, Country Home Furniture, Countryside Vendors, Dutch Country Bulk Foods, H-M Harness, JC Fabrics and General Store, L & J Cycle, Little Nook Bookstore, Nappanee Bicycle, Pine Hill Discount Store, Rentown Country Store, Weaver Furniture Bam, and Woodland Variety Store. To take part in the savings and qualify for the S3OO shopping prizes, from 2 p.m. to midnight Friday, Dec. 7 shoppers can stop in six of the following 15 locations and have an entry form signed by the business representatives and leave it with the last store visited. Only one entry per household is allowed and shoppers must be 16 or older to participate. Winners need not be present to win and no purchase is necessary to enter the drawings. To learn more, call the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce at 574-773-7812.

order of business, the board gave an affirmative vote to a recommendation of canceling the second December session, originally scheduled for 6:30 a.m. Dec. 27. The members agreed that because of the Christmas holiday and vacation time, it would be wise to address year-end issues at the first scheduled meeting in January. The next meeting of the Wa-Nee Community Board of School Trustees will take place Monday, Dec. 10, starting at 6:30 p.m. This session features a change of venue as it will be held at North Wood Middle School.