Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 20, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 10 October 2013 — Page 2

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Advance News • Thursday, October 10, 2013

Secretary of State stops in Nappanee

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Secretary of State Connie Lawson

Guest speaker planned for church’s fall meeting

NAPPANEE— North Main Street Mennonite Church, in Nappanee, will hold ffall meetings Oct. 13-14, led by Michele Hershberger. Hershberger brings a passion to everything she does. As Chair of the Bible and Ministry Department at Hesston College, Hesston, Kansas, she continues her ministry with youth and young adults. She has devoted her adult life to serving the church as pastor, writer, speaker and college instructor. She is married to Del Hershberger and has three children. After teaching at the high-school level,

‘Night at the Museum’ event returns to Nappanee Oct 12

By Amy Wegner Advance correspondent NAPPANEE One wouldn't need to spend much time in Nappanee to realize that it's a city that embraces its heritage and history. And there are those who would love the chance to stroll about the stately older buildings, perhaps glimpsing in the windows, wondering what life might have been like for the earliest residents of the community. Now there's an opportunity to live out that experience for one memorable evening. Once again this year, the Nappanee Public Library, in conjunction with tne Nappanee Historic Preservation Commission, will be hosting its "Night at the Museum" tours on the night of Friday, October 11 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event will be located at the Nappanee Welcome Center, 302 West Market Street, and is free of charge for all who wish to attend. Guests who arrive at the Center will be escorted through various rooms, in which vignettes depicting integral scenes and char-

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By Amy Wengek Advance News Correspondent NAPPANEE Nappanee was just (me of many stops along the recent journey of Indiana's Secretary of State Connie Lawson, as she dropped by the city on Wednesday, Oct. 2. Lawson's travels took her to various points in both Elkhart and St Joseph counties over a two-day time span, and on the afternoon of her visit to Nappanee, she offered a brief presentation to members of the Nappanee Rotary Qub. The Rotarians gathered at the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce and its adjoining showcase of items from Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Center for their meeting, relocating to a more historically picturesque setting in anticipation of Lawson's arrival. The purpose of Lawson's trip was to further acquaint the public about the various responsibilities her office oversees and maintains

Michele began an official ministry as a youth pastor in Oregon with husband Del. While there, she also served as Conference Youth Minister for the Pacific Coast Conference of the Mennonite Church, and worked as Head of the Bible Department at Western Mennonite School. From there the family moved to Elkhart, Ind. where Michele completed a Masters of Theological Studies in Bible at Associated Mennonite Biblical Seminary and worked as Project Associate for The Giving Project. Preaching is another passion of Michele's. She has served as renewal speaker for such

acters from Nappanee history will be shown. Much of the items displayed throughout the various settings are provided courtesy of the Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Collection. Among the moments that will be witnessed include an introduction to a local rocket scientist, a day in the life of a famous choral conductor, and a conversation about the influence of World War II on the workforce and on the home front. Adding to the evening's intrigue will be an illuminated display of Nappanee's Fall Flower Carpet just beyond the entrance of the Welcome Center in the 100 block of North Locke Street. The display, which features approximately 7,000 mums, has an arts-inspired pattern, and can be viewed between October 1 through October 12, with cooperation from the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau. More information about the design can be found at http: / / www.fallflowercarpets.com/. For more information about the 3rd annual "Night at the Museum" production, call 773-7919 or search the Web at http://www. nappaneelibrary.org/. Inquiries can also be

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within the state level. "Our mission is to educate people about the services our department offers," she said. Before opening her discussion, Lawson did take a moment to congratulate the community for currently landing among the leading regions for job growth, as observed by several national media outlets. Elkhart County recently placed third in the country for this achievement One of those categories includes the Securities Division, which assists investors with such topics as protection of their assets and shielding them from manners of securities fraud. Since this program was launched in 2002, this organization has convicted nearly 75 criminals, resulting in excess of 580 years in jail sentencing and the restitution of more than $30.6 million to victims. The Secretary of State's office also supervises Dealer Services, working with auto, boat, motorcycle, and RV dealers

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to ensure proper sales practices, titling, and investigation for possible liens. Another division, Business Services, handles the origination of LLC, non-profit, and corporation businesses and other related necessary paperwork. Indiana Investment Watch is another integral amenity that the state has implemented to enlighten people about financial literacy. Lawson also serves as the Chief Election Officer, which helps to carry out the execution of fair, legal, and orderly election practices. At the website http:/ /www. indianavoters.com/, residents can explore the variety of ways that the state provides free resources to Hoosier voters. Lawson noted that there is currently a multistate consortium in place, which includes Indiana, that is making it a goal to "clean up" voter records and purge the system of fraudulent registrants, a process that hasn't been accomplished since 2006.

diverse groups as the United Presbyterians of Canada and the Lutheran Foundation, as well as for numerous Mennonite groups. She was a featured speaker at seven Mennonite Youth Conventions and wrote and directed the dramas for six youth conventions. With the overall theme of: Will the Real Jesus Please Stand up?, the fall meetings will begin at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. The topic is: Setting our minds on things divine, the purpose is to "help the congregation recognize how they don't want to see a suffering Messiah and ask God to help them re-set their minds," according to Hershberger.

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CELEBRATE CITY'S CRAFTSMANSHIP LEGACY The Nappanee Public Library will join with other local businesses and organizations Oct. 12 to celebrate the city's long history of woodworking craftsmanship during the secondannual National Hoosier Cabinet Day. Visit the Nappanee Center (302 W. Market St.), home of the Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Center, during the month of October to

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With energy costs rising every day, the tour is designed to give consumers an idea of how to lower their costs while conserving resources. "Energy costs rise and average of three and a half percent a year and we're hearing that energy costs are going to rise even faster over the next 10 years," said

Betty J. Chokey Feb. 1, 1927 - Oct. 1, 2013 Betty J. (Bartman) Chokey, age 86, of Nappanee, died al 2:18 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2013 at Elkhart General Hospital after a brief illness. Betty is survived by her husband, Leßoy; daughters, Pamela Reed, Syracuse, Patty Fortier, Nappanee, Penny Cripe, North Webster; 7 grandchildren; 19 great grandchildren; nine great great grandchildren; and a sister, Carmer Bickham, Rochester. She was preceded in death by a great great granddaughter; brothers, Donald, James, and Harold Bartman; and sisters, Colleen Herrick, Shirley Ellis, and Ruth Filley. Family and friends called from 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. A at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and 1 hour prior to the Funeral Service, which were at 10:3C a.m., Saturday, Oct. 5, at the First Brethren Church. Rev. Tom Shiefer and Rev. Bart Shaw officiated. Burial was in South Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given tc the First Brethren Church.

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Arrests/Jail Bookings •Earl Dean Schwartz, of Nappanee was arrested on Oct. 1 for driving while suspended. •Natasha N. Beach,3o of Nappanee was arrested on Sept 27 for theft, burglary and fraud. •Cabrina N. Blessing, 20 of Wakarusa was arrested on Sept. 30 for minor consuming an alcoholic beverage. •Jud J. Stillson, 43 of Nappanee was arrested on Sept. 28 for theft, fraud, burglary. •Jeremiah A. Wimmer 29, of Nappanee was arrested on Sept 26 for operating while intoxicated. This information is provided by law enforcement agencies. Ah individuals named in these reports are presumed innocent until proven otherwise in a court of law.

The second topic will be presented at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13. Snake on a pole will encourage people to trust the "One who went to the pole for their sakes." The final program will be presented at 7 p.m., Monday, Oct. 14. In this presentation, Hershberger will relate her comments to the topic, "Blinded by the Light, in which the congregation will be encouragedto admit their blindness, especially their ties to beloved systems. The North Main Street Mennonite Church is located in the 500 block. Call 574-773-4558 for more information.

see a special exhibit entitled "Nappanee Kitchens: A Well-Crafted Legacy." See a permanent collection of 25 models made by the Coppes and Mutschler companies and several other manufacturers. Tour the exhibits from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m on Saturday, Oct. 12 and chat with an actor portraying a Coppes factory worker from 1-4 p.m. Children can join in the celebration too by making a free mini pie at Coppes Commons (401 East Market St.). Nappanee Public

Homan. "Solar systems have become more affordable and practical and have a lifespan of 50 years. Most consumers see a payback on their systems in 10 to 15 years so you can see the savings. "And as long as the good Lord see's fit to keep us on this earth, the sun is going to come up in the morning and go down at night."

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Library volunteers and the Nappanee Bakery will help from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. INTRO TO INTERNET OFFERED Nappanee Public Library offers a class for those unfamiliar with surfing the Web on the second Monday of each month. The next session is scheduled for 7 p.m. Oct. 14. Several ways to search for information on the Internet are demonstrated. For more information, call (574) 773-7919.

The tour is free and open to the public but those interested are asked to register if you plan to be a part of the guided tour as seats are limited. To find out more information about the tour and how to register, please visit www.sesindiana.com or call Solar Energy Systems at 574-773-0546.