Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 8, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 20 February 2014 — Page 2

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Advance News • Thursday, February 20,2014

Nila Jean McElheny 90th

A reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. Saturday, March 1 to celebrate the 90th birthday of Nila Jean McElheny, at "The Family Life Center", Grace Point Presbyterian Church, located off North Main Street on Northwood Drive, in Nappanee. Friends are invited to attend and celebrate with Jean and her family. She and her husband, Edwin have been married 62 years. They have a son, Jeff and wife Debbie living in Goshen. Daughter JoEUen

and husband Steve Lee live in Columbus, Ohio and have two children, Kaitlin and Nathan. A birthday cake will be served. The family requests no gifts.

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STORY HOUR Story Hour will be held at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 24 and Feb. 25. Children ages three to five years will hear stories about many different kinds of birds and do an activity. Registration is required to attend. TODDLER TIME Toddler Time will meet at 10 a.m. Feb. 26. Children and their caregivers will hear a story about a bear. A mouse stick puppet will be created. Registration is required for children ages 25 months wanting to attend this program. YOUTH ADULT BOOK DISCUSSION "The Watsons Go to

ARRESTS

ARRESTS The following arrests have been made by officers in Elkhart and Marshall Counties: Brooks Alan Nash, Nappanee, leaving scene of accident; operating while intoxicated. William Joseph Singer, Nappanee, operating while intoxicated. Dustin James Wise, contempt.

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Birmingham" will be discussed at the Young Adult Book Discussion to be held at 3:30 p.m. Feb. 27. Come prepared to talk about the book and how it compares to the movie. Registration is required for students in sixth through eighth grade. BOOK BITES Children will hear a story and have a craft or activity during Book Bites at 10:15 a.m. Feb. 27. Children ages three to five years are invited to attend. No registration is needed. DIAL-A-STORY 'Valentine's Day" will be the Dial-A-Story selection for this week. Hear this story at 574-862-4441.

Rodolfo Serna, Jr., Bremen, operating a motor vehicle with a B.A.C. of .15 percent or more, ing scene of accident; operating while intoxicated. William Joseph Singer, Nappanee, operating while intoxicated. Dustin James Wise, contempt. Rodolfo Serna, Jr., Bremen, operating a motor vehicle with a B.A.C. of .15 percent or more.

Community

Nappanee organization to help the homeless this weekend

NAPPANEE Chicaeo and Michiana Five for the Homeless, Inc will be traveling to Downtown Chicago this Saturday Feb 22 to distribute a hot meal to approximately 100 homeless people in need. Chicago and Michiana Five' travels twice a month during the winter to pass out food, clothing, toiletries, drinks, hand warmers, coats, blankets, thermal socks, hats, scarfs and more to about 75-100 people living on the streets of downtown Chicago. Back in October 2012 John Shafer and Rodney Rabel realized how hundreds of homeless were sleeping on the street and as winter

Master Gardeners plan vegetable growing classes

ELKHART-The Elkhart County Master Gardener class of 2013 will be offering 3 workshops on vegetable growing this winter. Topics to be discussed include now to plant, grow and care for vegetable plants, and combatting pests and diseases. The first workshop will be held from 10 a.m. noon Saturday, Feb. 22 at the Middlebury Public Library, 101 E. Winslow St., Middlebury. The workshop will be

Artists sought for - craft bazaar T_ j WAKARUSA —Miller's Senior Living Center in Wakarusa still has openings for crafters of vendors wishing to participate in this year's 14 annual Spring Craft Bazaar. The event will be held from 9 a.m. March 29. Cost is $25 for table. Call 574-862-1918 for more information. Calendar, cont. from front page ed over $28,000 which translated into 28 scholarships for North Wood seniors in the Class of 2013. The money donated through this year's Phone-A-Thon will enable many 2014 graduates to receive monetary support that otherwise will not be available. North Wood students will be calling from 6 p.m. 9p.m. Feb. 25 and Feb. 27 from NTA in Nappanee. All donations are tax deductible. NELSON'S CHICKEN FUNDRAISER BREMEN The Bremen Missionary Church's Men's Group will be hosting a Nelson's Golden Glow Chicken Sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 1 at Klinge Ace Hardware. Cost is $6 per naif. To purchase pre-sale tickets see any member of the Bremen Missionary Church Men's Group or the church office Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. p.m.

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approached they focused on regular trips to Chicago to pass out blankets on cold nights and as it got colder. Since then they have become Incorporated as a non profit and grown through the networking of Facebook (www. facebook.com/ chicagofiveforthehomeless). They have distributed clothing to every Shelter in Michiana and estimates helping over 1000 people living homeless in downtown Chicago. They have been featured on every Local TV Station and in every local newspaper including several Front page stories of their work to aid the local shelters and the street homeless. The group will leave

repeated on 10 a.m. noon March 15 at the Reith Interpretive Center, 410 Plymouth Ave., Goshen, and on 10 a.m. noon April 12 at the Elkhart Environmental Center, 1717 E. Lusher St, Elkhlfrt. There is no cost and no preregistration necessary to attend. For more information, you can contact the Purdue Extension Office of Elkhart County at 574-533-0554.

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The photo shows John Shafer of Chicago and Michiana Five for the Homeless at a trip in June passing out supplies for the homeless community of Chicago. Michianathis Saturday to The group is based in feed the homeless in down- Nappanee. town Chicago.

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LEGO CLUB MEETING The next meeting of the Nappanee Public Library Lego Club is scheduled for Feb. 20. Kids ages five and up are invited to take part in age-group-appropriate challenges and free building time on the third Thursday of every month at the Library from 6:30 8 p.m. This month’s building challenge is "Pet Parade." No registration is required, and parents are welcome to stay and participate. Children under eight must be accompanied by an adult, and all materials will be provided. For more information, call the Library at 574-773-7919, or go to www.nappaneelibrnlmti ' -TOUR * New cardholders and those interested in learning more about the Library are invited to a guided tour of the Nappanee Public Library at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24. In addition to discovering where to find current bestsellers; a favorite cookbook, or the daily news, participants will be introduced to many special services. These include the library’s online catalog, computers and copiers for use in the library; framed original art, CD's, DVD's, and many other materials for loan. The library, located at 157 North Main Street, usually holds the tour the third Monday of every month and by appointment. This month's tour is held on the fourth Monday, due to the Presidents Day Closing, r't For more information, call 574-773-7919, or go to www. nappaneelibrary.org.

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RAINBOW LOOM WORKSHOP The Nappanee Public Library is getting in on the latest craze among creative kids! Join special guesl instructor, Kamryn Koble, 13, for a Rainbow Loom workshop ar 4 p.m. Monday, March 3.Koble will help "loomers" age six through eleven weave fun, colorful jewelry using a rainbow oi rubber bands. Registration is preferred, but not required. WINTER STORYTIMES NAPPANEE —Encourage a love of reading from the start with storytime at the Nappanee Public Library. Storytimes for children age 3 f and and MarcPuwS two sessions to choose from: 9:30 - 10:15 a.m., or 11:3C a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Children will enjoy stories, crafts, songs and games with daily themes. Babies through age twc and their caregivers will meet for "Move & Do" on Thursdays from 10 - 10:3C a.m. for music and movement, stories and hands-on projects. This group will meet March 6 and March 13. For more information oi to register for any of these programs, go to the online calendar at www.nappaneelibrary.org or call 574-773-7919. BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING NAPPANEE—The Board of Trustees of the Nappanee Public Library will meet in regular session at 7 a.m. Thursday, March 20 at 157 North Main Street. The public is invited to attend.