Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 135, Number 50, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 15 December 2016 — Page 1

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FAMILY FUN NIGHT AT WAKY LIBRARY WAKARUSA Join the Wakarusa Public Library for an evening of holiday cheer during the Family Program event on Thursday, Dec. 15 at 6:30 p.m. Have your family photo taken and create a frame to preserve the memory, welcome our Elf on the Shelf, "Dewey," and don't miss Michiana's very own "The Roz Puppets" as they present a holiday puppet snow sure to entertain even the biggest kids! Registration is required for this eyent, and children must be accompanied by an adult. Call 574-862-2465 for more information.

CUPCAKE CRAFTS NAPPANEE Did you know that Thursday, Dec. 15 is National Cupcake Day? The Nappanee Public Library is inviting young patrons from infants to older children to stop by the library anytime between the hours of 9 a.m.-9 p.m. to create their very own cupcake craft. No registration is required. NOTRE DAME SALUTES WA-NEE REGIONAL Wa-Nee Community Schools and the Notre Dame basketball program are joining forces to present a special "Wa-Nee Day" on Saturday, Jan. 7. On that day, at 3 p.m., the Notre Dame men's basketball squad will be competing against the Clemson Tigers, and those from the Wa-Nee community who make advanced reservations will be admitted for just $lO per ticket. The game will take place at the Joyce Center on the Notre Dame camI pus, and registration forms can be obtained by con- ! tacting North Wood Middle I School at 574-862-2710. Ticket order forms must be received by the NWMS office by Friday, Dec. 16, and families will be expected to provide their own transportation. The tickets will be delivered to the school and sent home with students on Tuesday, Jan. 3.

INDULGE CREATIVITY AT "THE CUBE" NAPPANEE Visit "The Cube" during their hours at the Nappanee Public Library for a chance to catch up on some holiday gift wrapping, or dabble in a respite of adult coloring. All ages are welcome between Dec. 16-24, See Around, Page A 3

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City operations winding down to final weeks

By Merrie Chapman Staff Writer NAPPANEE Members of the Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety met Dec. 12 to finalize six orders of business as they wind down the year of city operations. The first three measures were in keeping with contracts held in 2016. The fourth measure was needed to complete a portion of the North Main Water Retainage project, and the final two were in regards to needed vehicles within city departments.

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Photo provided Radiance, a contemporary Christian band, has only existed for two years but is already up and coming as one of the most sought after performance teams in Indiana and neighboring states. Pictured from left: Marsha Yoder, bass guitar; Sara Stayton,electric guitar; Krista Smith, keys; Amanda Bough, lead vocals; Catherine Rumfelt, drums; and Karen Hoover, acoustic guitar. This all woman band seeks to travel the country sharing the Christian message with both church audiences and the public arena. They also welcome opportunities to be featured during special programs and events.

Professional vocalist reaches out to Christian audiences as both soloist, band member

By Merrie Chapman Staff Writer WA-NEE COMMUNITY - If you are one of the many Wa-Nee residents who attends Grace Community Churdh, Goshen, you have likely already heard about the amazing Amanda Baugh and her all-female Contemporary Christian ißand "Radiance". Those who do not attend church services there and have not yet been entertained by Baugh as a solo artist or with her lead singer role in the band would be most impressed by her beautiful, truthful story leading to her success. All in her audiences are

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equally entertained whether hearing her beautiful artistry alone, or dancing in the isles to the energizing sounds of the Radiance band. Baugh's story is one considered a Christian testimony which she will openly share individually and with crowds when invited to do so. But her story also serves as a strong inspiration to all on overcoming life challenges and heartache, achieving goals and growing stronger both as a person and in your faith. Beginning at age 4 she was singing in church, where her father was in charge of the sound system, and her mother was a vocal coach. As she looks back on that time,

In the coming year the City of Nappanee will again use the services of Borden Waste-Away for city trash removal. That contract total was outlined as costing the city an estimated $298,080. As part of the agreement Nappanee residents are allowed two large trash items to be picked up each month. The only requirement is that residents call the Borden Waste-Away number as it appears on monthly billing statements and schedule the pickup. In other matters, the City of Nappanee will again offer support to the local Boys and Girls Club in the amount of $95,000 to be used for oper-

Snowed in Photos by Merrie Chapman LEFT: Four legged adventurers took advantage of their thick furry coats to explore paths forged in the drifted snow that hit Michiana over the weekend. RIGHT: By mid-afternoon Sunday, snow was drifting high enough to threaten some CR9 residents with being caught up inside their homes. Luckily the winds pushed the white mounds onto the north side of homes as it whisked flakes off the southern sides leaving snow only as high as ones foot or mid-calf. BELOW: Irt an attempt to keep access to* roads open local residents could be seen doing snow removal periodically to keep snow drifts under control.

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ational expenses. The dty will also pay out an estimated $587 each month to Kosciusko County Animal Welfare League for help handling stray animals picked up within dty limits. City Attorney Brian Hoffer updated board members on the unfinished work regarding the SRI9 North Water Main Retainage projed. The attorney described the current contrador had failed to produce requested documentation to the dty and had incurred damages through recent work on the drainage projed. Board members See Final, Page A 3

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Baugh says she now understands that her family was simply going through the motions for none had yet connected to a higher spiritual power/ creator/God. As she grew up Baugh loved sharing herself in song and greatly developed her vocal talents to the point of being a preteen featured in teen and adult musical performances at a church in Kissimmee, Fla. It was there that the minister's wife, Janis Smith, connected with the young singer and nurtured her. Throughout it all no one ever suspected the abuse which was hapSee Vocalist, Page A 3

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Setting the pace for 2017 By Amy Lant-'Wenger Assistant Editor WAKARUSA Checking off the remainder of the 2016 "to do" list and paving the way for 2017 to begin, members of the Wakarusa Town Council made swift work of the last town council meeting of the year, held on Tuesday, Dec. 6. Members reviewed four proposals for the 2016 Roadway Improvement Project. This work includes a stretch of West Waterford Street, along with a reconfigured storm sewer near D & M Automotive, which will be rerouted to Olive Street. Resurfacing will also take place from Ward Street to Maple Lane. The lowest bid was submitted by Beer and Slabaugh, with a projected cost of $189,984.58. Other firms seeking consideration were Niblock Excavating, $215,230.20; Rieth-Riley, $306, 241.80; and Selge Construction Co., $309,861.25. The contract was unanimously awarded to Beer and Slabaugh, based upon the fact that they submitted the best estimate, and they have previously done See Pace, Page A 3