Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 17, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 23 April 2015 — Page 3

librarians serve dual roles during ‘Spring Into Art’

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An artist known only as Cha featured her unique craft during last weekend's Spring Into Art event which took place inside Coppes Commons. Blooming Books by Cha recycles books in a very unique manner-using pages to creat dimensional wall art, popup designs made of pages extend- ' ing from their original covers, 3-Dimensional bouquets of flowers created from printed pages, and other original art forms using printed materials. Spring Into Art was hosted by the Nappanee Public Library-where Char is currently employed. See related article for details. (Photo by Merrie Chapman)

Mayor receives award

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Nappanee Legals Notice of Filina of Petition tor Name Change On 11/13/2014, Letizia Ortiz filed a Petition for Name Change (cause number 20D01-1411-MI-283). Ms. Ortiz is requesting that her daughter’s name be changed from Emily ■ Noemi Cortes (DOB 08/15/2004) to Emily Letizia Ortiz. Any person has a right to appear at the hearing and to file objections. After 30 days a final hearing will take place in Superior Court 1 in Elkhart County and at that time a ijudgment would be entered. Ms. ’Ortiz is represented by Rose Rivera at the Center for Legal Justice at 121 S. 3rd St. Elkhart, Indiana, 46516. Ph (574 J-333-2037. April 16,23,30, 2015 AN1264 hspaxlp STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ELKHART IN THE ELKHART CIRCUIT COURT 2015 TERM CAUSE NO. 20C01 -1503-ES-19 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF BERTHA MAY WEAVER

119 Nappanee Legals NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on the 24th day of March, 2015, Grace A. Kauffman was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Bertha May Weaver, deceased, who died on March 4, 2015. All persons having claims against this estate, whether or not now due, must file the claim in the. off Ice of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent’s death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Goshen, Indiana, this Ist day of April, 2015. Wendy Hudson Clerk, Elkhart Circuit Court Loren R. Stoat, #363-20 KINDIG & SLOAT, PC Attorney for the Estate P.O. Box 31 102 Heritage Parkway Nappanee, Indiana 46550-0031 (574) 773-7996 April 16.23,2015 AN1362 hspaxlp

Community

By Merrie Chapman Advance Correspondent NAPPANEE Visitors from throughout Michiana visited three showrooms of artists and their uniquely crafted pieces inside Coppes Commons last weekend as the Nappanee Public Library sponsored the annual Spring Into Art event, April 17-18. Among the featured artists were two with special ties to the event because each work for the library. One of those playing the dual role of artist, and library staffer, was a woman known simply as Cha. Her business, Blooming Books by Cha, featured artworks using actual book covers and pages to form images. The 3-D affect gave a very different look and depth to her pieces. The Blooming Books display area featured everything from book covers opening to present popup images, to framed 3-D images projecting multiple pages that could be individually turned as if still reading the content. One artwork offered cut and shaped pages in the form of a curved lamp base with a working light and shade. Roses specially designed from book pages didn't need painted color as the swirl of print provided the perfect accent. On a bigger scale Cha used the roses as a center for a larger "sunflower" wall hanging. Others were used for actual bouquets of roses standing in vases...others popped out of books. This unique art form was a pleasant, and welcome, surprise which invited visitors to step out of the box in terms of normal images of art and art shows. RETURNING ARTIST Spring Into Art visitors were treated to beautiful displays of oil and water color paintings. One artist who shared her passionate paintings was Jessica Flores—one of Nappanee Public Library's very own staff members, and a returning artist. While the two-day event found Flores manning her own booth and sharing her art, onlookers were witness to the fact that you can take the girl out of the library but you can't take the library out of the girl. Examples of this came as the young artist paused from her role overseeing her booth, and instantly went into her role from the library of answering questions and guiding people

YEARS OF SERVICE HONORED Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson (right) was recently honored during the Lincoln Day Annual Republican Dinner hosted by the Elkhart County Republican Central Committee. In his absence at the event, Bobbie Wilson (left)--Nappanee resident and member of the republican party who has helped organize campaigns locally, and at county and state levels-brought the Eagle shaped award back to the dty and presented, it to the mayor during the April 20 Common Council WCiling. The eagle was given in honor of Thompson's 20 of service to the Elkhart County Republican Party. « Photo by Merrie Chapman

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to their destinations. Flores could be seen throughout the art show answering general questions about the event, and pointing visitors toward specific areas to find the artists and art forms sought. She could also be seen rushing to the aid of coworkers as needed to help keep things moving along smoothly. BACK TO WORK Both Cha and Flores were able to share their art, and meet visitors from throughout northern Indiana and southern Michigan, during the two-day event Alas all good things must come to an end. After Spring Into Art ended both women prepared to return to work at the library—still seemingly proud of their roles there as well. LIBRARY HOURS The Nappanee Public Library, located at 157 N. Main Street, is open: • 9 a.m. to 9 p.m, Monday to Thursday • 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Friday • 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday • Ip.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday BLENDING OLD AND NEW One of downtown Nappanee's oldest buildings, the library has undergone many rounds of expansion to keep up with the ever growing needs of the community, and undergone restoration work to preserve rich history found in the original facility. An entire lower level is devoted to children's books and activities. Adults can find various sections for all their reading, hobby and research interests. In keeping with society's ever changing trends cardholders can also check out DVDs centered around all ages and interests, and spend personal time manning a computer inside a special room designated for such work. In addition, the city's rich heritage is preserved and displayed throughout all levels of the multiplex building, and activities for all ages are offered year-round. For those seeking a space for special business meetings, or to host classes for special interest groups, meeting rooms are also available to reserve. For more information contact Nappanee Public Library, 574-773-7919, visit www.nappaneeUbrary.org , or friend Nappanee Public Library on FacebooK.

OBITUARY

Kenneth E. ‘Kenny’ George April 11, 1932 - April 14, 2015

EDWARDSBURG, Mich. Kenneth E. "Kenny" George, 83, of Edwardsburg, Mich, passed away on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Elkhart General Hospital. He was bom April 11,1932

in Nappanee to the late Wyman and i Ailene (Shelton) George. On Dec. 5, 1954 in Ft. Wayne he married Wanda E. Hoff. She preceded him in death on Oct. 10,2010 in Edwardsburg, Mich. ' Surviving are two children, Renae Davis of Knoxville, Tenn., Brian (Deb) George of Nappanee; five grandchildren, Brandi (Justin) Bailey, Brandi Davis, Heather Fortune, Brandon (Tabitha) Davis, John George; seven

great-grandchildren, Braxton and Bradley Bailey, Baylaa and Bayden Duncan, Grade, Sawyer and Reagan Davis; a brother, Donnie (Nancy) George o and a sister, Karen (Larry) Meister of Bourbon. Kenny was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea from 1952 -1954 as a tank sergeant. He loved flying model airplane and was a member of the Sky Knights. He was always smiling and joking and was loved by everyone. Kenny retired from CTS Corp., in Elkhart. A celebration of life service was held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2015 at the Walley-Mills?Zimmerman Funeral Home. Friends visited with the family for one hour prior to the service. The U.S. Army Honor Guard and the Elkhart DAV rendered military honors. Memorial contributions may be given to the Wounded Warrior Program.

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3 hank y#u The family of Karen Neeley extends our heartfelt appreciation to the extended Bremeacommunity

for the countless acts of caring shown during her twentytwo month illness and eventual passing. Whether it was meals delivered, cards mailed, fund raisers organized, rides provided, prayers offered, or visits shared, the support demonstrated by the people of Bremen and beyond was incredible. With no family in the area, our family relied on our Bremen friends and the members of the Nappanee Missionary Church to support us through Karen’s long, difficult battle with cancer, and “thank you" can’t begin to express our deep gratitude. Appreciation is also extended to the wonderful staffs of St. Joseph Hospital of Mishawaka and the Michiana Hematology Oncology Center for their compassionate and skilled care, with special gratitude to Dr. Bilal Ansari, Dr. Mohamed Homsi, and Dr. Michael Savitt. The final weeks were eased by the valued assistance of the Center for Hospice Care, Pastor Dave and Mishler’s "funeral Home. Karen joined heflord on March 18,2015 £pd celebrates &r ultimate victory over her disease. >SL / y Never give up!" ' Sincerely, Kyle, Greg, and Jessica Neeley

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