Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 135, Number 38, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 19 September 2013 — Page 2

• Advance News • Thursday, September 19. 2013

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DEATH NOTICE

Nathan Andrew Hixenbaugh Sept. 11, 2013 WAKARUSA Nathan Andrew Hixenbaugh, 28, of Wakarusa, died at 5:42 a.m., Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 at his residence , He is survived by his mother, Karen Housour, Wakarusa; sister, Tara Hixenbaugh, Bristol, brother, Joel (Lee) Eberiein, Edwardsburg; stepsisters, Renee (Ken) Nisley, Erica (Brooks) Egolf, both of Nappanee, and stepbrothers, Rodney (Beth) Housour, Goshen, and Jason Housour, Nappanee. Visitation was 4-8 p.m., Friday at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Wakarusa. Funeral services were at 11 a m., Saturday at the funeral home. Burial is in Olive West Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to Special Olympics of Elkhart County.

Bremen farm hosts com husking event

Bi Ri sts Nixon St mi Whiter BREMEN The University of Nebraska may call their teams the Comhuskers, but Bremen will be the site of the Indiana's state champion- ( ship in the true sport of Comhusking. The Craig Geyer Farm on Tyler Road near Bremen will be the sight of the state championships for the second straight year on Oct. 5 with registration starting at 9 a m. The winner of the event will move on to the National Championships in Greenville, Ohio on Oct. 19 and 20. "In the past they would hold the state championship near Fort Wayne but last year because of the drought conditions they were afraid they wouldn't have any com," said Clay Geyer, one of the organizers of the event. "We knew we would so we offered to host last year. This will be our second time around." There will be several categories of "Husker" champions including individual men's and women's champions in several age groups from 14 and under to 75 plus. There will also be team champions crowned with the top three in each category moving on to the Nationals in Greenville. "If you w'ant to compete there is a sls charge but people can come out and watch free of charge," said Geyer. "We've invited teams from FFA programs from all over the state, we've had responses from Tipton and as far

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non-resident families do not have the same level of tax contribution to the Wa-Nee district as that of' residents, lessening the impact their taxes would have on increased costs to the schools they seek to attend. Furthermore, the state does not allow the schools to collect any extra fees for transportation usage. In regards to whether each situation could be handled on an individual basis, the board was uneasy with placing that level of responsibility back into the hands of the transportation department, with the worry that it might set a precedent for others to request services, and that it may needlessly create friction among those who were denied bus transportation previously. It was also observed that the bus routes are currently reaching capacity levels as it is. Even so, the concept that families from other districts may choose not to attend Wa-Nee Schools based solely on a lack of bus service was unsettling to the board. "You're in a situation where you can't win in the public's eyes," said vicepresident Don Lehman. "I've been in the public long enough, and I know that people are going to see that bus pick kids up, and they're

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away as Vincennes. Last year the FFA programs at Bremen and LaVille wanted more competition so we're trying to give them that." The rules are simple, it's the task that's hard. "You start either left handed or right handed," said Geyer. "Then you're timed. Some classes have 10 minutes, some have 20 minutes. You move down the row husking (pulling the ear off the stalk and removing as much husk as possible) as much as you can and throwing them into the wagon. Following behind you is what they ..... | .

going to see that bus drop kids off, and they're going to question those empty seats." When asked how many transfer students have inquired about bus service, Zentz replied, "A handful." So it was agreed that for the time being, the policy would remain unchanged, with the possibility still existing that the issue may be revisited at some point in the future. "None of us wants to lose students, and none of us wants to lose out on an opportunity for kids to be educated here at Wa-Nee," said Sabo. He did add that transfer students would be welcome to use bus services for athletic events, extra-curricular activities, and field trips, just as resident students do. In other business, the board took action to implement a new policy on how to address memorials, specifically, trees at the school campuses that are typically planted in honor of the deceased. Sabo explained that the maintenance of those trees has become a concern, and they are also having difficulty finding appropriate places in which to plant new l ones. In an effort to create a more uniform set of guidelines, the idea of placing

Community

90TH BIRTHDAY

Verda Hochstetler Y'erda Hochstetler will celebrate her 90th birthday with an open house from 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22 at Brethren in Christ Church, comer of State Road 19 and County Road 52, Nappanee. No gifts please. Cards wnll be appreciated. The open house is sponsored by her children. Verda is a lifelong resident of Nappanee.

call a 'Gleaner'. You can go back and get any ears that you miss in the time allow'ed but the Gleaner will collect any that you miss and they will be counted against your total." Any husk left on the com counts against the total as well. The winner is the person or team that husks the most weight of com. "It's really a quiet atmosphere in the field," said Geyer. "There's no tractor. The wagons are drawn by horses. It's just the way it used to be years ago. It 7 s a little bit of history." No machines existed to harvest com before the 1920 s so workers and families would gather in the fields with horse and wagon and bring the harvest in by hand. Any com not needed for feed for the farm's animals would be sold to bring in extra money. Those attending this year's event won't have to use the com for sustenance Nelson's Golden Glow will provide a tastier substitute. There is still time to participate in this year's event. Sponsors for the event are also welcome. If you want to try your skill against some of the best Comhuskers in the state or help with sponsorship contact Clay Geyer at 574-952-7197 or email [email protected]. Spectators are welcome, the Craig Geyer Farm is located at 20565 Tyler Road in Bremen. More information on the Indiana State Com Huskers Association is available at www.comhusking.com.

memorial bricks has come about. "Honor Bricks," as they'll be known, can be requested by family members, classmates, and friends of Wa-Nee citizens and alumni who have passed away. To submit a request for a brick, representatives of the family will be asked to meet with administrators and representatives from the athletic department to discuss costs, inscriptions, and other details. The objective is for all of the bricks to feature uniform size and integrity, and any desired inscriptions must be submitted in writing, as well as meet with the approval of school administrators. The new bricks will be situated at Andrews Field Pavilion and the adjacent concession area. After the bricks have been installed, each person will be acknowledged at a home athletic event by announcing the individual's name and the group sponsoring the brick, followed by a moment of silence. Bricks dedicated to others who have previously been honored have also been purchased for inclusion in the memorial. Other business matters acted upon by the board include: i The appointment of

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Matt Jarvis to the Wakarusa Public Library to serve a third four-year term. Jarvis represents Harrison Township, as he and his family are longtime residents of that area. - Approved the hiring of Michael Rand, Elementary Music Teacher at Woodview Elementary; Mellissa Coleman, Headstart Bus Monitor; and Shelby Stutzman, Substitute Bus Driver. - Accepted a resignation from Brooke Casteel as Swim Coach for North Wood High School. - Allowed for the following transfers: Meschelle Davidhizar from PM Route #25 to Full-Time Route #52; Teresa Hamsher from Part-Tune Cafeteria, to PartTime Cafeteria and Bus #ll Monitor; Claude Brown from Substitute Bus Driver to PM Shuttle Driver; Tim Brubaker from Substitute Teacher for Special Ed. Assistant at North Wood Middle School; and Kathy Yoder from Route #52 to Route #3l. The date and time of the next session of the Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees has changed. The board will now meet at 6:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 25 at the Administration Building.

ANNIVERSARY ;

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Jerry and Brenda Bethel were married in Boekerton, Mo., on Oct. 5, 1963 and will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house hosted by their children Saturday, Oct. 5, 2013. All family and friends are warmly invited to attend. The celebration will be held from 1-5 p.m. at the Milford

Community Building in Milford. The couple respectfully requests no gifts. Greetings may be sent to: c/o Cami Mechling, 1054 E. Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550.

ELKHART COUNTY EOMCUgQPS

Jail Bookings •Silas Cable, 23, of Nappanee was arrested for sexual misconduct with a minor. Individuals whose names apear in the police reports section are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law. This information is provided by law enforcement agencies in Elkhart County and surrounding jurisdictions. Amish Acres, Quilt Garden earn awards Elkhart County first in State with two six-time winners ELKHART COUNTY Two Elkhart County events are among an elite group of multiple-time winners of the American Bus Association's (ABA) Top 100 Events in North America. S elected from among hundreds of events throughout the U.S. and Canada, it is the sixth time the Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail and Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival have garnered this honor. The Indianapolis 500 is the only other Indiana event to have earned that distinction. "It's a real privilege to have two Elkhart County events receive the Top 100 Event in North America designation for so many years," says Diana Lawson, the Elkhart County Convention & Visitors Bureau's executive director. "What makes this 2014 Top 100 designation really exceptional is that Elkhart County is the first county ip Indiana to have two sixth-time winning events." She goes on to say that this speaks to these events' shared commitment to quality and verifies the outstanding level of service and hospitality visitors experience in this destination. The 2014 Quilt Gardens along the Heritage Trail showcases 20 eye-popping quilt patterned gardens and 22 handpainted quilt murals in seven communities along the Heritage Trail from May 30 to Oct. 1. The Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival celebrates its 52nd year July 31 - Aug. 3, 2014 in Nappanee, featuring more than 300 vendors from around the nation.

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