Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 13, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 27 March 2014 — Page 1

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qOai^tee KIWANIS MEETING TO HOST VINTAGE BASEBALL PLAYER Andrew Hicks will visit the Tuesday, April 1 meeting of the Nappanee Kiwanis Qub to discuss vintage baseball teams in Northern Indiana. In Elkhart County, the team Hicks plays for is known as the Bonneyville Millers The buffet lunch begins at 11:45 a.m. at the Dal Mar Banquet Hall, 159 East Lincoln Street, Nappanee; the speaker begins about 12:30 p.m. and the meeting concludes by 1 p.m. To make lunch reservations, please call Bev Fales at 574-773-7876. LOCAL ARTISTS FEATURED AT THIS MONTH'S SECOND SATURDAYS' EVENT NAPPANEE - April's Second Saturdays in Nappanee will feature a craftsmanship day at Coppes Commons. Art displays from local artists and craftsmen will be located all throughout the facility and many other retail stores in Nappanee. Any type of artist is encouraged to come otH, including quilters, woodsmiths, painters and culinary artists. All types will be considered. Local artists are encouraged to contact Liz Mullet of the Second Saturdays Committee at 574-536-0758 to help set up a free exhibit for their crafts in a local business for the day. NEW WORSHIP SERVICE IN BREMEN BREMEN The Bremen Church of the Brethren would like to invite everyone in the community to attend a new Sunday Night worship celebration at 5:30 p.m. Sundays. This service will be informal and upbeat, featuring contemporary music and exciting and encouraging preaching that deals with real life issues. Worship will be every Sunday night at 5:30 p.m. with a nursery available for young children and a mother's room for babies. Light snacks will be available for social time before or after the worship. KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION BREMEN Kindergarten round-up will be held on March 26. During round-up, the prospective students will be given a developmental inventory. Any questions concerning registration See CALENDAR, Page 10

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‘Bid on a Dream’ theme of Boys and Girls Club 10th Annual Dinner Auction

By Dani Molnar Editor NAPPANEE The Boys and Girls 10th Annual Dinner Auction was held last Saturday. With around 290 guests in attendance and dinner provided by Nelson's Catering, program director James Kramer stated that the night went well. This year's theme was "Bid on a Dream." Future jobs and dreams of the children who attend the club were displayed as center pieces on the tables to remind bidders why they were there. "Last year (set) a record for us and this year went even better," he explained of the donations received. Only three percent of the money earned at the Boys and Girls Qub of Nappanee comes from annual fees. Rather, much of it comes from donations, the dinner auction, golf outing

Changes in county voting system addressed at Kiwanis meeting

By Dani Molnar Editor NAPPANEE Kiwanians learned of the recent efforts of the county clerk Wendy Hudson in last week’s Nappanee Noon Kiwanis meeting. Elkhart County Chief Deputy Clerk Chris Anderson explained that over the past two years the county Ms been working to consolidate it’s six voting precincts mto just four and become a voting center. In Nappanee, voting will take place at the Nappanee First Brethren Church, at the intersec-

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WAKARUSA - Recently, staff members from Miller's Merry Manor presented a check for $25,000 for the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. The donation included the proceeds from the annual Miller's Charity Qassic held this past September at the Trophy Qub in Lebanon, hosted by Miller's Health Systems and Miller's facilities around the State. Since its inception, the Charity Classic, now in its 15th year, has raised well over $200,000. The Classic supports cancer research through the Robert Wallace Miller Chair in Oncology at the IU Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center. The "Robbie Chair", as it has become known, was established in 1995 by Dick and Jane Miller in memory of their son, and is crucial in recruiting a nationally recognized cancer researcher to be named

Children’s resale event to benefit FCDC

By Amy Wenger Advance Correspondent WAKARUSA There are few things more exhilarating to a shopper than snagging a great deal. But what if an opportunity presented itself mat would benefit not only a buyer’s wallet, but was engaged in a higher purpose and a meaningful calling, something that touched lives long after the bargains and the fanfare has passed? That is precisely what transpires twice a year, when the Children's Resale is unveiled in the Wakarusa community.

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and other fundraising efforts. "It's a great tell of how giving this community can be," he stated. Items up for auction included Northwood apparel and food packages in total, 31 items were auctioned off at the live auction. The money raised will go to basic programming costs first, and if there is any additional funds available, a board of directors will discuss how it may be used. Last year's funds helped bring in an additional staff member, contributed to building maintenance and allowed the club to offer students more snack options after school. "This community really supports what we're doing. Without the patrons that support us, we wouldn't even be able to keep our doors open for the kids. There's a lot of people that invest in what we do," Kramer said. "As fun as this night is,

tion of SR 19 and CR 52, however thanks to their efforts, voters may vote at a voting center anywhere in the county from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Elkhart County is now the 14th in the state to be labelled a voting center, rather than requiring it's residents to vote at a specific location based on their address. With the new program design, the county is required to have one voting eewter-iee niery 10,000 voters. In Elkhart County, the requirement would then be 13 centers needed, however 25 locations will be provided, equipped with four clerks, four sheriffs and one administrator in lieu

as holder of the Chair. Under this individual's leadership, significant time and resources are devoted to this important area of study, offering hope to those stricken with cancer. In addition to the Annual Charity Qassic, a variety of events are held throughout the year by Miller's employees around the State, supporting causes such as the American Red Cross, Alzheimer's Disease, Muscular Dystrophy, Multiple Sclerosis, Diabetes and the American Heart Association. Locally, each year Miller's holds (iCommunity event) to support these various charities. Planning for the 15 Annual Miller's Charity Classic, scheduled for September 18 is currently under way. For more information about the Golf Qassic or other Miller's events, please contact A 1 Grossnickle at 574-862-1918 or by email at [email protected]

Now in its 15th edition, this highly anticipated event occurs once in the spring and again in the fall, with this year's spring sale set to take place on Saturday, March 29, beginning at 8 a.m. and continuing until 1 p.m. at the Wakarusa Missionary Church, located at 202 West Waterford Street, just a few blocks west of downtown Wakarusa. It is strongly encouraged that guests arrive early to secure file best placement in line. Visitors should also prepare to dress accordingly, particularly inflight of the fluctuating temperaas may jikely

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it's all about our kids. What we're doing here, it's helping kids gain a greater hope." The Boys and Girls Qub offers after school programming for children ages six years through high

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Making the check presentation are first row from left Meghan McFadden, I.U. Melvin and Bren Simon Cancer Center; Diane Swygart, RSD, Millers Health Systems; Al Grossnickle, HFA, Executive Director, Miller's Senior Living, Wakarusa; Jeri Darkwood DON, Miller's Senior Living, Wakarusa; Patrick Boyle, President, CEO Miller's Health Systems. (Photo provided)

be some time spent waiting outdoors. The first 600 shoppers in line will be the lucky recipients of goody bags, filled with offerings from a number of area businesses and organizations. There will be close to 5,000 square feet of space dedicated to the sale of children's essentials, ranging from clothing, toys, and furniture, to various forms of entertainment and educational media. Various items for expectant mothers can also be purchased, along with a special section for juniors known as 'The Loop." There is also a twin boutitjue and, this

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of the 115 precincts needed to satisfy requirements for all voters previously. In addition to the new voting centers, the county has also switched temporarily to paperless voting. Ballots will be cast through an electronic pollbook. Volunteers at the voting centers can look up a ballot for anyone in the county which allows them to vote only once throughout the county and will hopefully help fire vetit fraud and multiple votings in other locations. The electronic pollbooks ana voting center systems will allow See VOTING, page 2

resale, a snuppmg area wiui specific clothes more suited for activity and casual wear. The latter includes apparel that is ideal for more recreational usage, and is geared toward withstanding the daily rigors of youngsters at play. The inventory is supplied by a tremendous number of contributors, who offer their high-end, gently used merchandise for consignment. The seller total mis season is closing in at nearly 350, and they will receive 85 percent of the profits garnered from their sales. "New sellers bring such a great assortment of items that are

school. They are open until 8 p.m. Monday through Friday during the school year and from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday during the summer with early bird programming available.

bargain priced as each seller works to create some space in their own homes," noted Seller Coordinator Sarah Freitas. "Seasoned sellers know how to price their items remarkably low in order to serve their community, so this sale is always a win-win for everyone." Ten percent of the proceeds will be distributed to worthy local charities that strive for the improvement of family causes and concerns, such as Family Christian Development Center in Nappanee, Reason Enough to Act (RETA) of See RESALE Page 4