Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 135, Number 41, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 12 October 2017 — Page 1
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03b y&etr^iee LEAF PICK-UP IN WAKARUSA WAKARUSA - Leaf collection for Wakarusa residents has now begun, and will continue until Nov. 30. East-west roads will be picked up on Mondays and Wednesdays, while those residing on north-south streets will have pick-up on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There will be no service on Fridays. Leaves should be arranged in piles along the grassy parts of the yards, facing the street. Do not pile leaves in the street, and avoid placing grass in the piles, as they clog the vacuum equipment. Limbs should be placed in separate piles. Call 574-862-4314 for questions. DISCOVER MAIN STREET WAKARUSA WAKARUSA - For those who would like to learn more about the new redevelopment organization known as Main Street Wakarusa, there is a perfect opportunity to become involved by attending the next meeting. It will be held on Thursday, Oct. 12 at the Town Cabin, and will begin at 6:30 p.m. Among the topics slated for discussion are the finalization of plans for the annual Fall Party, which has been set for Oct. 28. Keep watching the Advance-News for more details. ! ' ’ ' ■ - - NPL BOOK SALE NAPPANEE - The Friends of the Nappanee Public Library will be conducting a pre-sale to the NPL book sale, which will be open to all Friends, on Thursday, Oct. 12 from 7-9 p.m. Membership can be purchased at any time or at the door on the night of the sale. Cost is $5 for an individual and $lO for a family. Books will be sold by the box. No registration is necessary. This will be followed by the Friends of the NPL book sale from Oct. 13-16, during library hours. Books will again be sold by the box, and prices are lowered each day. Everything is free on Monday. No registration is necessary for this event, either. LIBRARY BOARD SETS MEETING WAKARUSA - The Wakarusa Public Library Board will meet on Friday, Oct. 13 at 7:45 a.m. The public is welcome to attend. See Around, Page A 3
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By Amy Lant-Wenger Editor NAPPANEE - If you've ever taken time to wonder what it would have been like to live in Nappanee during another era, perhaps becoming witness to some of the city's most pivotal moments, there'll be a chance to realize the daydream this coming weekend. After a one-year hiatus, "Night at the Museum" is returning for a resurgence of hometown nostalgia. This year's presentation will be held on Saturday, October 14 at the Nappanee Center, 302 W. Market St., near downtown Nappanee. The production will begin at 6 p.m. and continue to run intermittently until 8 p.m. There is no admission to attend this showcase. As guests arrive at the History Center, they will be escorted along a journey of scenery depicting various milestones J{\at helped to establish the foundation of Nappanee as we know it today. The script for "Night
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Photos by Amy Lant-Wenger Hanna BeMiller is the new proprietor of Chic and Fearless boutique, which has now opened at the former Thai Expressions location in the 100 block of West Market Street in Nappanee. In addition to selling the latest in on-trend fashion and accessories, Chic and Fearless has found ways to bless the community through donations to local causes.
A summer to remember in Elkhart County
ELKHART COUNTY - It's been a fantastic summer, but most of Elkhart County will be bidding farewell to most of the Seward Johnson sculptures while Quilt Gardens are closing down in preparation for another colorful season in 2018. There is one piece of good news. The "God Bless America" monu-mental-scale sculpture will be staying in Central Park in downtown Elkhart until February 2018. The extended exhibit of this sculpture was the result of the overwhelmingly positive reception to the sculpture
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by the city and the surrounding area, according to Paula Stoeke, curator of the Seward Johnson Atelier. The tremendous amount of goodwill around the exhibition made the decision to extend the stay for the monumental sculpture an easy, one, Stoeke said. "We have so enjoyed the many comments and e-mails that we've received from Elkhart County and from visitors to the Quilt Garden this summer. Our thanks to go to everyone on the vast team from each town who helped to make this
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By Amy Lant-Wenger Editor NAPPANEE - What started out as a simple occasion of dining out in downtown Nappanee soon became a serendipitous event for Brock and Hanna BeMiller. They took notice of the fact that the former Thai Expressions storefront on the West Market Street thoroughfare had recently been vacated. "We looked at it and thought it would be a perfect place for a boutique," Hanna BeMiller recalls. Shortly thereafter, they took a look around at the spacious but cozy location. "I had a real peace about it," she said of that time.
spectacular exhibit a reality," Stoeke said. Elkhart Mayor Tim Neese welcomed the decision. "I was pleasantly surprised to learn that the Seward Johnson monumental would remain in downtown Elkhart for an extended period. The sculptures have been an exciting addition to the city's downtown and beyond, and I want to thank the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau for providing this attraction at no cost to the city of Elkhart," Neese said. The Seward Johnson sculptures
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served as director and consultant. Contact the Nappanee Public Library at 574-773-7919 to receive information on how to receive "fast passes" and to also learn how to secure the best time for your time. Cast members for the 2017 "Night at the Museum" event include the following area residents: Frank Ramirez, Hannah Wenger, Randy Rohrer, Ben Fattorusso, Stacey Yoder, Amy Lant-Wenger, Rex Hochstetler, Nolan Myrvold, Charlie Krull, Silas Fervida, Donny Aleo, Denny Miller, Cindy Owen, Arrington Krull, Landon Gingerich, Leah Shelby, Kenneth Schlatter, Daniel Hochstetler, Sam Yoder, Audrey Mather, Emerson Krull, Ayaka Aleo, and Gretchen Fervida. Technical support was graciously provided by the City of Nappanee, the Nappanee Historic Preservation Commission, the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce, the Nappanee Public Library, North Wood High School, and Kamryn Koble.
And as quickly as they were able, they created the business for what is now known as Chic and Fearless. The shop specializes in clothing designed for youngsters through adults. Shoppers can also find seasonal outfits and stylish looks in accessories, shoes, and other novelty items, all hand-selected. "We cater to all tastes, genres, and sizes," BeMiller says. Yet there is more to discover about this charming specialty store. The BeMiller family, which includes husband Brock and young son, 80, are very eager to invest goodwill into the community in which they were raised. One of the ways they have delivered See Store, Page A 4
- which drew countless visitors to the Quilt Gardens as part of its 10th anniversary celebration and the downtowns of Elkhart, Goshen, Nappanee, Bristol, Middlebury, and Wakarusa - are expected to be removed by late October. The Quilt Gardens displays officially ended October 1, although the site managers of each garden may be removing the flowers at different times. Organizers are already preparing for next year's Quilt Gardens, and each location will feature new See Summer, Page A 3