Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 136, Number 47, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 23 November 2017 — Page 2
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Advance News • Thursday, November 23, 2017
Obituaries Judge Lt. Col. Ret Evan S. Roberts September 11, 1965 - November 11, 2017 NAPPANEE Judge Lt. Col. Ret. Evan S. Roberts, 52,
Nappanee, died at 3:30 am, Saturday, November 11, 2017 at Northwestern Hospital in Chicago after a courageous battle with AML Leukemia which was diagnosed in March 2017. He was bom September 11, 1965 in Chicago, 111. to Donald and Phyllis (Wexler) Roberts. He was a graduate of Deerfield High School in Chicago, Purdue University, John Marshall Law School in Chicago and
earned his Master of Laws (LLM) Degree from Georgetown University. He served in the United States Marines in Quantico, Va. Lt. Col. Roberts mentored many new JAG officers of the responsibilities they would face as new officers. On August 4,1990, he married Susan Arch in Bremen. In 1994 they moved to Nappanee from Quantico, Va. He opened his first law office in Bremen and opened his office in Nappanee a year later. On January 1, 2006, he was appointed by Governor Mitch Daniels as Judge of Elkhart Superior Court I. Lt. Col. Roberts was a board member of Family Christian Development Center in Nappanee. He enjoyed mentoring to others and most of all being husband and dad. Surviving is his wife, Susan; daughters, Zoe and Elle, both at home; father, Donald Roberts, Chicago; sisters, Jennifer (Darrell) Dockery, Bowling Brook, 111., Mary (Doug) Frist, Napoleon, Ohio; brother, Adam (Christine) Roberts, Deerfield, 111.; mother-in-law, Linda Arch, Nappanee; sister-in-law, Angie (Andy) Swain, Nappanee; and brother, Chas (Shelly) Arch, Seattle, Wash. He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis Roberts. Visitation was from 2-4 and 6-8, Thursday, Nov. 16, 2017 in the Grand Hall at Nappanee Missionary Church. Military Honor Guard services with Pastor Dave Engbrecht took place at the church. Memorial contributions may be given to Evan Roberts Memorial Scholarship. Envelopes are available at the church, Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, or any First Source Bank location. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Katie J. Yoder Nov. 16, 2017 NAPPANEE Katie J. Yoder, 87, Nappanee, died at 4:20 a.m., Thursday, November 16, 2017 at her residence. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee.
VANDERMARK Ben and Amanda Vandermark announce the birth of their son, Lincoln Cruz Vandermark, bom Nov. 6, 2017 at 8:14 a.m. at Goshen General Hospital, weighing 6 pounds, 3.5 ounces at 17-1/2 inches long. Grandparents are Bruce and Kimberly Rose of Pierceton, and Bruce and Mindy Vandermark of Syracuse. Great-
grandparents are Ed and Judy Hartup, Elaine Vandermark, the late Leander "Bud" and the late Jackie Rose, the late Lester "Bud" Vandermark, the late Jean Rogers, and the late Bonnie (Nine) Whitaker. Lincoln joins brothers Kaden and Lennon Vandermark.
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Photos provided by Amy Beer Members of the nationally recognized Vet Science team from North Wood High School are, from left, Advisor Amy Beer, Taylor Martin, Megan Nunemaker, Brenna White, and EJ. Weirich, who is shaking hands with a representative from Zoetis. The group placed seventh in the country for their work.
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vidual competitor by participating in the leadership development event titled Employment Skills. She filled out an application and created a resume, cover letter, thank you card, and business cards, and then conducted a face-to-face interview, as well as a phone call interview. McCoy ended her run at the National Convention with an impressive ranking of 21st in the nation. The 2017 National FFA Convention hosted more than 67,000 members, advisors, and guests. Chaperones Amy Beer and Lana McCoy led 13 North Wood students throughout the convention that offered information
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donations through the week = SBOO plus 1,953 pounds of food. • North Wood Middle School's "We Scare Hunger" campaign and money drive for FCDC = S7OO plus 1,292 pounds of food. • Nappanee Elementary Pajama Day and Hat Day = $273 to "Feed My Starving Children" and SIOO to FCDC. • Wakarusa Elementary "One Dime at a Time" campaign week = $2,012.14. • Wood view Elementary "One Dime
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Several members of the North Wood FFA chapter embarked on a vintage tractor restoration project, which earned them distinction at the recent National FFA Convention in Indianapolis. From left are teammates Travis Royster, Nate Martin, Brad Hochstetler, Zac Royster, Colton Mast, and Antonio Lopez. regarding agriculture com- panies along with a number of college booths.
Through the Student Council's work with the Student Hunger Drive, there was an additional gain of 971 pounds of food that will be donated to the Food Bank of Northern Indiana. It is amazing to realize that in a little over one week's time, the Wa-Nee School Corporation was able to raise 30,131 pounds of food for the local food banks. With the added contributions of all ten participating schools, there was a grand total raised of over 123,381
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pounds of food for various pantries in northern Indiana. A joint statement released by Student Council sponsors A.J. Risedorph and Brooke Yoder noted, "This was the sixth year for the Student Hunger Drive, and the second year that Wa-Nee Community Schools have participated. This achievement was only possible with the selflessness of our students, staff, and our Wa-Nee community. You are all truly amazing! Thank you so much for all that you do!"
ECSD raffle benefits youth ELKHART COUNTY The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department is assisting the Indiana Sheriff's Association to raise funds for the Indiana Sheriff's Youth Ranch by selling raffle tickets for a 2016 RAM 1500 pickup. Tickets are available to purchase until Nov. 30 at the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department Administration Building, located at 26861 CR 26, Elkhart, during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. Tickets are priced at $2 each, or three for $5, seven for $10,15 for S2O, 38 for SSO, or 80 for SIOO. The winner will be announced at noon on Dec. 15 at John Jones Auto Group, 1520 S. Jackson St., Salem, Indiana. Participants must be 18 to enter, and do not need to be present to win.