Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 135, Number 38, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 22 September 2016 — Page 1

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MEMBERS SOUGHT WAKARUSA Do vou know any Wakarusa kindergarten students that want to become Girl Scout Daisies? The opportunity is now. A local leader with eight years of experience is starting a troop this year. For more information, send an e-mail to gkjmmiller7s@ aol.com, either to register a student or for details on how to serve as a parent volunteer. 'BOOK BITES' AT WPL WAKARUSA - "Book Bites" will be held at the Wakarusa Public Library on Thursday, September 22 at 10:15 a.m. Children will hear the story, "Christopher Counting" by Valeri Gorbachev and participate in either a craft or an activity related to the story. No registration is required, and all ages are welcome to attend. LIGHTED WALK TO BENEFIT SURVIVORS NAPPANEE-The Relay for Life of Elkhart County is sponsoring a Luminaria Ceremony, to be held on Saturday, September 24 at the downtown pavilion in Nappanee. For a $lO donation, luminaria bags can be purchased at City Hall, 300 W. Lincoln Street. The event will begin at 7:30 p.m., and from the pavilion, the lighted walk will proceed toward City Hall. All proceeds will benefit Relay for Life. Everyone is welcome to participate in the walk itself, without the purchase of the luminaria bags. For more information, contact the city at 773-2112. FARMING TALES WAKARUSA - Preschool Story Hour at the Wakarusa Public Library will feature the tale of "Duck on a Bike" by David Shannon. There will be two opportunities to hear the story, Sept. 26 and Sept. 27, both at 10:15 a.m. The sessions are for children ages 3-5 years old who are registered from the program. Port-a-pit for trip NAPPANEE Nelson's Port-A-Pit fundraiser for Guatemala mission trip. 11 a.m. - 6 p.m. (or until sold out) at Rite Choice Food parking lot, 1303 E. Market St., Nappanee. Chicken $7, Pork Chop $7, Pit-tatoes $4. Rib tips also available. Credit and debit accepted. LEARN ABOUT COLORS, SHAPES WAKARUSA Beginning Story Hour, ages 18-36 months, will meet with their new fall friends on Sept. 28 at 10:15 a.m. Registered children will learn about bubbles, shapes, and colors, and this week, will hear "Where Is Tippy Toes?" by Betsy Levin. NEW BOOK CLUB FORMING AT WPL WAKARUSA Are you an elementary student that loves a great story? Do you get excited about books? Students in grades K-5 are invited to register for The Grey Spider Book Club, which will meet once a month to discuss books that members have read. ThifctfSKooiyear, dub memMrs will be reading nomiSee Around, Page 3

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By Amy Lant-Wenger Assistant Editor NAPPANEE Just a week or so ago, Superintendent Joe Sabo was leading a press conference, in which he spoke proudly of the innovations

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Meeting the masses Photos by Merrie Chapman Everyone's favorite apple character was in his perfect element last weekend, meeting and greeting the masses visiting the 2016 Nappanee Apple Festival.

Driver training Right: Five-year-old Manoto Serrano enjoyed practicing his skills driving the big rigs during the annual hometown Nappanee Apple Festival. The adolescent automotives were offered by Burton Brothers Amusements. Something for everyone Below: Bailey Marie Gambrel, Nappanee, seems awed by a special find at one of the many craft booths during the Nappanee Apple Festival.

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A tribute to patriotism... in words and music

By Amy Lant- Wenger Assistant Editor WAKARUSA Though his body may be a bit weary, Bob Johnson still knows how to make the crowd laugh. The 97-year-old Wakarusa resident, a decorated World War II Navy veteran, still has the spunk, the humor, and the vitality of anyone a fraction of his age. He kept the audience mesmerized with ms tales of time spent in the service, his recent trip on the Honor Flight, and his affection for the kind nurses. But most importantly, he and the many other veterans and active military members could feel the love and respect shown to them during the annual tradition known as "National Anthem Day," which was held at Wakarusa Elementary School on Wednesday, Sept. 14. The entire student body filled the gymnasium with music, wearing apparel of red, white, and blue, waving flags and chanting "USA!" Led by vocal music teacher Taylor Atkins, flie chorus was melodious in performing such songs as "America the Beautiful," "This Land is Your Land," and "Fifty Nifty United

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that would be coming to the Wa-Nee district next year. Days later, he was discussing a plan of action with staff members in the wake of a fire that affected North Wood High School during

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Photos by Am/Lant-Wengtr Students at Wakarusa Elementary each performed with their respective grade levels in presenting a number of Americana themed songs during "National Anthem Day" festivities held on Wednesday, Sept. 14.

States," among others. Also among ti# featured guests of the day was Steve Hunsberger, whose son, Itavis, died in 2008 while serving in Afghanistan. With his wife, Ronda, looking on, Steve delivered a powerful rendition of "God Bless tne USA." TVavis, who was a distinguished Army soldier in the rank of SSet.. was once a stu-

the height of the Nappanee Apple Festival on Saturday, Sept. 17. At approximately 7:30 p.m. that evening, a custodian discovered smoke in the area of the school's wood shop and called 911. A dust

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Perfect skills Five-year-old Henry Collier (front) releases a perfect shot aiming to sink the little white ball into a cup of water and win a prize. Looking on are his 6-year-old brother, Charlie Collier (middle), and his father Cody Collier (back). Not pictured: wife and mother, Ashlie Collier, watches the three perfect their skills before the four finish their time at the 2016 Nappanee Apple Festival and head back home to Wakarusa.

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Letting off steam Historic steam engine tractors were among the highlights of the Antique Tractor, Engine &Toy Show during the 2016 Nappanee Apple Festival. These classic models are pictured participating in the Sept. 17 Tractor Parade just north of Dutch Village Market, N. Tomahawk Trail, Nappanee.

dent at Wakarusa Elementary. The occasion served as a reminder of how tiie "star Spangled Banner” was created, paying tribute to its creator Francis Scott Key. Key was inspired to write the song while witnessing events from the War of 1812. He completed the song Another poignant moment trans-

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Steve Hunsberger and Bob Johnson reminisce about their recent Honor Flight trip, during which jjjhnson, a World War II Navy veteran was honored.

pired when members of the military and their families were invited to take the floor and form a circle around the American flag, standing in the center. Many in the crowd bowed their heads and removed their caps in a show of respect, to become united in song once the National Anthem began to play.

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