Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 24, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 11 June 2015 — Page 2

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Greg and Valerie Haviland, Nappanee, rescued a baby bird May 8 after the tree holding its nest fell to the ground during a spring storm. (Photo by Merrie Chapman)

ANNIVERSARY

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Stover 60th Robert and Jill Stover celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary June 9, 2015. i Robert Stover and Jill McLean were married June 9, 1955 in Hillsdale, Mich. Their children are Julie Stover of Kalamazoo, Mich.; Laura (Eric) Basset of Los Angeles, Calif; and Sallie (Tim) Hanson of New Carlisle. Their grandchildren are Isabelle and Robert Hanson of New Carlisle; and Luc Basset of Los Angeles, Calif.

LETTER TO THE EDITOR

aa> i- ' Voting thanks I would like to take this opportunity to thank the following people voting process May 5. , Tom Schiefer, pastor of the First Brethren Church for hosting the Vote Center. The' lovely ladies of the church who provided cookies coffee and water to the voters. The Poll Workers Betty Slagle Phil Livengood Keith Knepp Char Stepp Loma Harp PHI Berkey Karen Clipp Tim Stouder Betty Farrell Kelly Mikel

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These men and women who man the polls put in a long day assisting voters in casting their ballots. Their service is and always will be appreciated. Last but not least the citizens who exercised this important privilege and voted. I I also extend my appreciate to Merrie Chapman, Her articles in the Advance News informing the citizens of the candidates views and reasons for running for office. 1 Bobbie Wils9n Vote Center Director

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as the "tree" inside the sanctuary. He had already taken the Starling outdoors for brief periods but the cage was built to now house the bird outdoors full time. Inside his new home Indigo continued to grow learning to bathe in a water filled pizza pan, fly from the ground up into the floral covered shrub, hop from branch to branch and watch the world around him all while listening to other birds in the neighborhood. The Havilands still came out to feed, and visit, the rescued bird. MAKING NEW FRIENDS The next step was to introduce their feathered friend to life outside his cage. At first Indigo stayed close to his human hosts as he explored the yard and trees. Then he began visiting neighbors. The Havilands warn that Indigo likes to fly to people and nest on their shoulder or head momentarily as he's getting to know them.

OBITUARIES

Bryan Jarvis Carter April 30. 1933 - June 4. 2015 NAPPANEE Bryan Jarvis Carter, age 82, of Nappanee, died on Thursday, June 4, 2015, at his home together with

his loving wife. He was bom April 30, 1933 in Rutledge, Tenn., to Conley and Bessie (McElhaney) Carter. He lived most of his lifetime in Nappanee. Bryan was in the United States Army and served in Germany. He was a graduate of Bourbon High School and a graduate of Manchester College, and also he received his Master's degree from Indiana University. He was a retired North Wood High School business teacher, where he taught for 40 years. He was the "Voice of the North Wood Panthers" for 50 years. Bryan was also

in the Elkhart County Sports Hall of Fame, and was the fouhder/ former member of the Optimist Club in Nappanee. He was a member of Union Center Church of the Brethren where he served as a deacon. He played Santa Claus for many school, church, and special events, and for friends. He and his wife were winter residents of Mission, Texas. He married Diane Smeltzer on Aug. 23,1959. She died with him on June 4, 2015. Surviving are a daughter Shelley (Troy Finefrock) Bond, Nappanee; sons Tracy (Sandra) Carter, Nappanee, Stacy (Sup) Carter, Elkhart; foster daughter, Deborah (Cesar) de Molina, of Colorado; grandcJiildren, Cassandra Graber, Gabrielle Graber, Andrew Jarvis "AJ" Carter, Dylan Carter, Travis Carter, and Branston Finefrock; sist*r Frances Berkey of Bourbon, and brother Kyle (Bev) Carter of Etna Green. He was preceded in death by granddaughter McKyla "Kylie-K" Finefrock. Friends and family called on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee from 2-8 p.m., and from 9:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service on Wednesday, June 10 at Union Center Church of the Brethren. Rev. Frank Ramirez and Rev. Rhonda Dom officiated. Burial followed at Union Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to The Galilean Children's Home (712 South Fork Church Road/P.O. Box 880, Liberty, KY, 42539). Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

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Class Colors Tiffany Blue/Silver, and Class Flower White Rose The class motto was: "A journey begins not with the first step but with the desire to go where you have never gone." - Beth Merde Conny. Featured speakers were Monica Jones —who achieved Distinguished

Elkhart Jazz Fest workshop develops young talent as future musicians

ELKHART "Hoagy's Workshop," aTwo-day experience for youth involved in school jazz programs, will take place June 17 to 18 at Elkhart Central High School. The educational program is managed by 1 a committee of the Elkhart Jazz Festival, which strives to help voune

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It's temporary and the bird doesn't attack or hurt anyone. He simply examines them, and has been known to briefly examine hair with his beak as the Starling gets to know the people upon whom he has perched. One neighbor happily reported that wJule seated in his backyard enjoying warm spring weather, Indigo came to rest on his lap for a visit. "We just want people to know that about Indigo," said Valerie Haviland. "We don't want anyone to hurt him, or think he's going to attack them. Right now he just thinks everyone is his friend ." Another fear is that because the bird is so friendly someone may want to take him in as a pet. "We don't want him to wind up in a cage as somebody's pet," said Greg Haviland who pointed out that Indigo has already been introduced to his natural habitat, and it would be both cruel and hard for him to adjust to life

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musicians become better, especially with solo and ensemble work. For more information, visit HoagysWorkshop.com or contact Van Young through Downtown Elkhart Inc., 574-295-8701. Students and parents also may find out more from their band directors. Elkhart County students may attend the workshop at no cost, thanks to a supporting grant from the

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Diane K. Cartel - Sept. 24, 1939 - June 4, 2015 NAPPANEE —Diane K. Carter, age 76, of Nappanee, died on Thursday, June 4, 2015 at her home together with her

loving husband. She was bom Sept. 24, 1939 in New Paris, to Wayne and Mary (Mishler) Smeltzer. She was a lifetime area resident. She retired from Supersweet (A.D.M.) Feeds in Nappanee, where she worked for over 25 years. She was a member of the Union Center Church of the Brethren, where she served as deaconess, the former secretary, and was a part of the Jail Ministry. She also enjoyed singing for

many church engagements. Diane was a volunteer at the Nappanee Public Library. She and her husband were winter residents of Mission, Texas. She was the "best" mom in the world. She married Bryan Jarvis Carter on Aug. 23, 1959 in New Paris. He died with her on Juhe 4, 2015. Surviving are a daughter Shelley (Troy Finefrock) Bond, Nappanee; sons Tracy (Sandra) Carter, Nappanee, Stacy (Suzi) Carter, Elkhart; foster daughter, Deborah (Cesar) de Molina, Colorado; grandchildren, Cassandra Graber, Gabrielle Graber, Andrew Jarvis "AJ" Carter, Dylan Carter, Travis Carter, and Branston Finefrock; and sister Donna (Larry) Herr of Nappanee. She was preceded in death by granddaughter McKyla "Kylie-K" Finefrock, and brother Lynn Smeltzer. Friends and family called on Tuesday, June 9, 2015 at Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee from 2-B ( p.m., and from 9:30 a.m. until the 11 a.m. funeral service on Wednesday, June 10, at Union Center Church of the Brethren. Rev. Frank Ramirez and Rev. Rhonda Dom officiated. Burial followed at Union Center Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to The Galilean Children's Home (712 South Fork Church Road/P.O. Box 880, Liberty, KY, 42539). Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.

Elkhart County Community Foundation. Tuition for out-of-county students is $75, but will include professional instruction from members of the 2015 EJF All-Stars: • Randy Reinhart, trumpet/ cornet • John Allred, trombone • Harry Allen, iyeds •Terry Lower, piano • Howard Alden, guitar • Frank Tate, bass • Eddie Metz, drums • Edye Evans-Hyde,

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inside a cage fulltime. THE BIRD'S FUTURE While the Havilands call the bird Indigo, and continue to feed it when it returns, their goal is for the Starling to live as it was intended to live "just being a bird." While they refer to Indigo as 'Jiim' Greg Haviland reports that no one will know what sex the bird is until it grows older and they see whether or not the male marking associated with European Starlings will appear. As of June 6 Indigo had been gone three days the longest period since he began adventuring beyond his sanctuary. Area residents have reported seeing him as far away as Williams Street and it is assumed he will continue traveling further and further. It is hoped that Indigo will both return home for visits and find a flock of birds to blend into. The backyard sanctuary remains open to welcome the Starling home each and every time he might come home for a visit.

pursue their dreams with her speech entitled, "The Time Is Now". Stillson had heads nodding in agreement with his recollections, followed by moments of laughter, throughout his talk which was titled, "Survivor: North Wood Island".

vocals A free concert by the allstars at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 18, in the Central auditorium will conclude the workshop, i Along with the Elkhart County Community Foundation and DEI, Ludwig, Elkhart Community Schools and Martin's Super] Markets sponsor the workshop. i

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