Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 52, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 27 December 2012 — Page 3

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DAT photo From left are: Front row Manager Miriam Rangel, manager Miriam Rangel, Hilary Lechlitner, De’Yahnna Styles, and manager Haley Schultz; second row Tis Alexander, Morgan Olson, and coach Steve Neff; third row Albert Gongwer (filmer), Haley Roe, and Taylor Stutzman; and fourth row cOaqh Adam Yoder, Ashley Yoder, Jordyn Frantz, coach Gene Zercher, Savannah Bley, and coach Brad NewcomerWter losing the 2011 sectional final by a single point, the North Wood High School girls basketball team, who lost just one player from that squad, was on a mission to regain the top spot in 2012, and rode a 13-1 first-quarter advantage to an easy 62-28 win over West Noble to capture the Class 3A sectional title. It was the 22nd sectional championship for the Black Swish under Hall-of-Fame coach Steve Neff and propelled Class 3A #3-ranked North Wood into a showdown with Class 3A #l-ranked Norwell in next weekend’s Bellmont regional. The Panthers advanced to the final with a hard-fought 51-43 victory over Fairfield, easily the best game of the tournament.

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NEFF ONE OF SIX CfTED AS IBCA GIRLS COACHES OF THE YEAR INDIANAPOLIS - Six Indiana high school girls basketball coaches have been chosen as Bob King Coaches of the Year by their peers in the Indiana Basketball Coaches Association. Steve Neff of North Wood,

LOCAL DOG PARK NOWAREAUTY NAPPANEE The community saw a need for a "free-reign" area to be offered for dogs and once a committee was formed and three fundraisers were held, the community stepped up to make the dream a reality. The new dog park is on C.R. 7 (Oakland Ave.) adjacent to both the Nappanee Nature Center and McCormick

NAFZIGER GIVEN EMOTIONAL SENDOFF WAKARUSA - For as long as most folks of Wakarusa can likely remember, Larry Nafziger has been a formidable and respected pillar of the community, a congenial man whose weekdays have typically ended in quite the same general

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SEVENTH GRADE BASKETBALL PANTHERS WIN BIG 11 CHAMPIONSHIP NAPPANEE The North Wood Panthers seventh grade "A" basketball team defeated the Northridge Raiders 35-34 in the Big 11 Championship at Northside Gym. The Panthers were up 2 when Nick Yoder, of Northridge, connected on a 3-point basket with seven seconds remaining. The Panthers in bounded the ball quickly, Brant Mast attacked the basket and

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Amy Govert of Merrillville, Jeff Knoy of McCutcheon, Eric Thornton of Norwell, Mark Holt of Barr-Reeve and Greg Werner of Southridge were recognized through voting that occurred from late January through midFebruary. MAN ARRESTED FOR METZLER ROBBERY NAPPANEE Larry

Creek Golf Course. CHIEF DUKSTRA WINS STATE AWARD INDIANAPOLIS The group overseeing injury prevention activities in Indiana recognized Nappanee Police Chief Julie Dijkstra on Friday for her career accomplishments. Chief Dijkstra received the Automotive Safety Program's 2012 Child Safety Advocate Award.

fashion. MANY QUILT KINDS FOUND IN MANY PLACES IN COUNTY ELKHART COUNTY There are a plethora of places in Elkhart County that one might find a quilt, but there are only 19 places where one can find them made from living things ...

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Dean Quinlan 11, Nappanee, was arrested March 30 after an investigation into a robbery at Metzler Shoe Company (111 S. Main St.). Shortly after noon that Friday, authorities were called to a report of an armed robbery in progress. NEW TRUCK HAS SPECIAL NAME NAPPANEE Nap-

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HOT HEADZ SALON, SPA NOW OPEN WAKARUSA - Until quite recently, the western edge of the building that houses Richmond’s Feed and Service was (the former) Grandma's Pantry. Visitors to the Wakarusa locale today will find that an incredible transformation has taken place. The atmosphere has been rejuvenated by a sleek, modem, sophisticated

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and buried in dirt. Flower petals and the leaves from their plants make up the live, patterned displays in the communities of Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Nappanee, Shipshewana and Wakarusa which consist of fresh blankets ranging from 800- to 2,500-square feet, and made up of roughly 115,000 annu-

for the Panthers were Brant Mast with 11, Caleb Lung 8 and Caleb Glick 6. The Panthers worked very hard

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panee has a new fire truck, and wJiile that's pretty special in itself, even more special is the engine's name. Normally the Nappanee trucks are numbered or "named" by the year the vehicle was ordered but the new fleet addition was dubbed "Engine 343" to honor the 343 firefighters that lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks.

decor, a most ideal backdrop for the newly-unveiled Hot Headz Salon and Spa. GOODBYE TO 30-YEAR NPD VET NAPPANEE—The resignation of Ptl. Tim Stouder was accepted at the May 16 Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety meeting. His retirement will begin June 14 after 30 years of service to the local police department.

als. RISE AND ROLL NOW IN NAPPANEE NAPPANEE At the new Rise and Roll bakery of Nappanee, the tantalizing aroma of baked goods drifts toward the parking lot and lures guests through the doors long before they make their first purchase.

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Advance News • Thursday, December 27, 2012 •

Ancilla College believes in you Ancilla College is offering a free college course to first-time students as part of the "We Believe in You" program. Designed for adult learners, 21 years and older, who have never attended college, We Believe in You allows a student to

take a class with up to three credit hours at no cost (free tuition and fees). In additioa all students in the program will have an academic advisor to assist them with every aspect of attending college for the first time, including help with the registration process, filing a financial aid application, choosing education opportunities and more. We Believe in You was originally created in 1988

by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, the religious order that sponsors Ancilla College. Since then more than 140 people have taken part in the program to explore college education options and in many cases, launch a successful degree program. Many of the new students have gone on to take more classes, taking advantage of the opportunity to restart their education. Several working adults began with the free course and continued as parttime students, eventually earning degrees after their own children had finished a college degree. Adult students can use the 'We Believe in You" grant on top of other financial aid from federal and state programs to launch a college degree. We Believe in You could serve as the Mission Statement of Ancilla. Ancilla operates with a yearly infusion of optimism as we greet our students and guide them through the college process. Many of our students are first-generation college students and some parents cannot help their children through the process of preparing for college such as completing the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid). Taking a college course in writing, communication, or computer technology can jump-start a college degree at any age. Faced with a tough jobs outlook today this program is unique in offering more students across Northern Indiana to take that first step in college and receive up to three credits of coursework for free. As a two-year co-educational, liberal arts college, Ancilla focuses on the growth and development of each individual student. With a cadre of excellent faculty accessible to students, the College provides seventeen academic programs and a strong general education curriculum. From free tutoring and advising to career development to classroom technologies, Ancilla students are surrounded by teaching and learning professionals who focus on students as the top priority. Understanding the varying needs of individual students, Ancilla provides day, evening, online and Saturday classes for both traditional and adult students. Ancilla classes begin Jan. 14, 2013 at the school's campus near Plymouth. For more information on 'We Believe in You', please contact the Ancilla College Admissions Office at 574-936-8898 or go online to www.ancilla.edu.

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