Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 20, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 31 October 2013 — Page 2

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Advance News • Thursday, October 31, 2013

death notices ] Gregory A. Masterson Oct. 25, 2013 GOSHEN Gregory A. Masterson, 64, of Goshen, formerly of Nappanee, died at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Oct. 25,2013, at his residence. He is survived by his wife, Libby; daughter, Breea (Alan) Nunemaker, Bremen; son, Batt (Makiko) Masterson, Greenville, N.C.; stepdaughter, Lori Ann (Brent) Wampler, Indianapolis; stepson, Stephen W. (Jeanne) Steele, Goshen; six grandchildren; his mother, Lucille Masterson, Nappanee; and sisters, Pat (Ronald) Elliott, Huffman Lake, Pegge (Norris) Cutshaw, The Villages, Fla., Pamela Lynch, Nappanee. Visitation was from 4-7 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2013 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Funeral began at 7 p.m. Inurnment is in Union Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to The Center for Hospice, Elkhart. Forrest Glen Reed Oct. 26, 2013 NAPPANEE Forrest Glen Reed, 80, of Nappanee, died at 10:30 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 26, 2013 at his residence. Surviving are his wife, Julia Anne Reed; daughters, Rita (Michael) Polston, Lake Wales, Fla., Cheryl (Francisco) Matos, Windsor, Conn.; sons, G. Steven (Yvonne) Reed, Wayne C. Reed, both of Nappanee, William Franklin (Edie) Reed, Haines City, Fla.; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grand-children; sisters, Lucille Matz, Linda (Allan) Corwin, both of Wakarusa; brothers, Lewis "Bill" (Vivian) Reed, Elkhart, George J. Reed, Mentone; and stepsister, Dora Gosbin, Crumstown. Visitation is from 2-8 p.m. Thursday at ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee and for one hour prior to the funeral service which will be at 10 a.m., Friday, Nov. 1, at Nappanee Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in Hepton Union Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to the Nappanee Fire Dept, or Nappanee Church of the Brethren. Lydia Rose Hochstetler Oct. 25, 2013 NAPPANEE Lydia Rose Hochstetler, 1, of Nappanee died at 2:50 a.m., Friday, Oct. 25, 2013 at Riley Hospital for Children in Indianapolis. Survivors include her parents, Wyman E. and Jolene (Schwartz) Hochstetler; a brother, Justin Lynn; and sisters, Marla Jo, LaVerda Kay, and Wanda Jean, all at home. Visitation is after 2 p.m. Saturday and all day Sunday at the family residence (10338 N 1000 W). Funeral services will be at 9:30 a.m. Monday at the Marvin Kemp residence. Burial will be in Cedar Road Amish Cemetery. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

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found nothing. "Dad actually screwed the window shut," Housour explained. "We didn't find anything, but I knew he was in there; I knew he was." While Housour's tale is relatively unknown to much of the community, the majority of adults in Nappanee will likely know a story or two about the ghosts of Coppes Commons. "They had quite a few horror stories there," Doug Rensberger, Nappanee, said. "A lot of them were true."

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NAPPANEE - The Nappanee Public Library's Crafting Hope group will meet for a special no-sew event from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Nov. 7 to benefit Sole Hope, a non-profit organization dedicated to protecting families in Africa from jiggers infestations. The crafting night is open to the pub-

WAKARUSA - The North Wood Middle School is once again hosting a Veteran's Day Celebration. The presentation will take begin at 8 a.m. Nov. 11 and last about 45 mintues

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Workers of the Coppes Brothers and Zook Company told their children stories of men who lost their fingers and entire hands working in the factory, men killed at the factory and men who committed suicide in the parking lot. Of the stories, one reigns above all as the most true. As the story goes, a homeless man got off the train in Nappanee; he was looking for a warm place to sleep and found a place inside the factory for the night.

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cuss the book, "Light on Snow" by Anita Shreve. Registration is required. Contact the Wakarusa Public Library at (574) 862-2465. The Wakarusa Public Library is located at 124 N. Elkhart Street. SCHOOL CHORAL GROUP, CHOIR TO PERFORM AT LERNER ELKHART - Northwood High School's Dawning Generations and Vocal Jazz choirs will be performing at the second annual Choral Tapestry at the Lemer Threajre in Elkhart, which begins at 4 p.m. Nov. 10, along with several other top area high school choirs. i> Although the date for presale tickets has already passed, general admission tickets may still be purchased at the door for $lB. Doors open at 3 p.m. for the event.

"The next day they turned the dry kilns on and they cooked him!" Rensberger recalled of his dad's old story of the accident. Rensberger estimated the event occurred between 1916 and 1919. "There were sightings, like somebody was pushing a wood cart (on the upper floor)," Housour added. "My dad went upstairs once and couldn't find anything."

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COMMUNITY SINGSPIRATION at Community Gospel Church SR 3313 miles north of Bremen Sunday, November 3 at 6:00 p.m.-? Congregational singing from the hymnal led by Randy Hepler • Special numbers Refreshments • Free mil offering Questions? Call 574-5464927 or 574-546-5680

lie. Participants will cut pieces of fabric using patterns. The pieces will then be sent to Africa, where native men and women will assemble them into shoes for a fair wage. Sole Hope will place them on the feet of needy children after foot washing and jigger-removal clinics.

All veterans and their spouses are invited to be honored on this day. The speaker will be local veteran, Judge Evan Roberts and the Indiana Army National Guard will serve as

For more information on Northwood's choirs, contact the Northwood Music Office at (574) 7734127. For events and programs at the Lemer Theatre, call (574) 293-4469. The Lemer Theatre is located at 410 S. Main St., Elkhart First Church of God is located at 72036 CR 7, Nappanee. NOMINATIONS OPEN FOR KIWANIS MEMBERSHIP NAPPANEE The Nappanee Noon Kiwanis is offering something new for community members looking to get involved. Businesses can now designate representatives for membership with the Kiwanis. Representatives can be changed and the designee will have full benefits of membership. The Nappanee Noon Kiwanis meet

Guests are asked to sponsor at least one pair of shoes, at a cost of $lO, which covers shipping and wages for construction of the shoes. Monetary donations are also being accepted to cover the cost of additional shoes that are cut during the event. Those interested in joining in the efforts and would like

color guard. The seventh and eighth grade choir will sing a patriotic selection with our select choir singing the National Anthem. Veterans and family who

BIRTHDAYS

Maxine Tyson - 90 A birthday party will take place for Maxine Tyson from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Nov. 10 in the fireside room of the Nappanee Missionary Church. Tyson will celebrate her 90th birthday on Nov. 21 and the family will be hosting the party in celebration of this momentous occasion. Attendees should enter through entrance A of the church. Tyson requests that no presents be brought. The Nappanee Missionary Church is located at 70417 SR 19. p Marge Shorter - 90 Lake of the Woods Conservation Club will host at birthday party for Marge Shorter in celebration of her 90th birthday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 9 In lieu of gifts, donations to the Food Pantry or the Women's Care Center will be welcomed. Lake of the Woods Conservation Club is located at 8745 N. Shore Drive, Bremen. POLICE WW 1 I t— —— —— : •' . :t ; ' : -S.Heather Michelle Barts, Nappanee, theft under $100,000; possession paraphernalia with intent to introduce. Information in these reports is provided by heal law enforcement agencies. Individuals named in these reports are presumed innocent of charges until proven otherwise in a court of law. Open Thanksgiving Day! 7a.m.-2p.m. Your Choice: Fresh Turkey, m9El| Country Ham, Swiss Steak Free Pie & Coffee! Corner Case 66402 SR 19, Wakarusa » 574-862-7911

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to know what to bring along should visit the Nappanee Public Library website at www.nappaneelibrary.org and click on the "events calendar," search the for the library on Facebook, or call (574) 773-7919. More information on Sole Hope can be found at www. solehope.org.

wish to attend must register by Nov. 8 by contacting Mary Ann Krzyzanowski at (574) 862-2710.

at Dalmar Catering at noon even Tuesday. WAKARUSA ÜBRARY BOARD TO MEET The Wakarusa Library Board o Trustees will meet at 7:45 a.m. Nov. 8 The public is welcome to attend. HOUDAY BAZAAR ON NOV. 9 NAPPANEE - Women's Fellowshif of Union Center Church of the Brethrei will host their annual Holiday Bazaa from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Nov. 9. There wil be bake sale items, bazaar items, a quil to be sold at silent auction, a youtl fundraiser and an array of vendors anc crafters. Morning refreshments and luncl will be available for purchase. Union Center Church of the Brethrei is located at 70535 CR 11, Nappanee.