Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 136, Number 10, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 8 March 2018 — Page 2

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• Advance News • Thursday. March 8,2018

Death Notices

Rev. Marvin Edward Engbrecht November 20, 1922 - March 4, 2018 NAPPANEE Marvin Edward Engbrecht departed this world on March 4, 2018. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee is handling arrangements. William Bellman, Jr. Feb. 28, 2018 NAPPANEE William Bellman, Jr., 88, of Nappanee, died at 9:37 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2018 at his residence. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee is handling arrangements. Jean E. Hardesty Feb. 28, 2018 GOSHEN Jean E. Hardesty, 89, of Goshen formerly of Nappanee, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, at Greencroft Healthcare, Goshen. Arrangements are with ThompsonLengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee. Jeremy A. Hartzell March 2, 2018 NAPPANEE Jeremy A. Hartzell, 35, of Nappanee, died Friday, March 2, 2018 from injuries resulting from an automobile accident. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee, is handling arrangements. Kate, from front als for the "show within a show" format, other problems began to crop up, namely when Bill Calhoun (Mason Mast) has to dodge the mob when his gambling problems seem to overwhelm him. Lois Lane (Ashlyn Romersberger) is the sometimes hapless girlfriend. The twosome are drawn from parallels to Lucentio and Bianca in the original play. For more information on how to obtain tickets, or for more details, contact North Wood High School at 574-773-4127. THE CAST: Fred Graham/Petruchio - Drew Flickinger Lilli Vanessi/Katharine - Alana Hemley Bill Calhoun/Lucentio - Mason Mast Lois Lane/Bianca - Ashlyn Romersberger Harrison Howell - Luke Lingle First Man (Gangster) - Dawson Bley Second Man (Gangster) - Dawson Maugel Harry Trevor/Baptista - Joshua Huynh Hattie - Natalie Gerber Stage Manager - Megan Nunemaker Paul - Otto Schlatter Doorman - Jake Hahn Gremio - Micah Lehman Hortensio - Matthew Lehman Haberdasher - Olivia Feller Nathaniel/Gregory/Phillip - Alex Newman, Isaiah Yoder and Andrew Graber THE ENSEMBLE: Andrew Bailey, Ashlyn Branch, Ashlyn Feller, Courtney Schmucker, Elisa Espinosa, Elle Jansen, Emily Stankovich, Grace Seals, Jessica Kramp, Kelsey Trent, Amanda Foster, Claire Lingle, Kyle Luster, Maddie Bailey, Maya Engbrecht, McKenzie Lincoln, Morgan Berry, Olivia Bley, Olivia Runge, Priscilla Diaz, Sarah Homes, Sidney Hostetler, Sydney Kuhn and Taylor Klose.

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Volunteer Day Photos by Amy Lant-Wenger Volunteers and members of the Wakarusa Historical Society are continuing with their ongoing endeavors in renovating the main building of the facility, which is known as the Memories Building. The latest phase of work involves the construction of a loft, which will ultimately increase storage space and create a more open environment on the first floor to better organize the collections. Springtime is always busy for the Museum, with their annual "Educational Days" just around the comer, on March 21, 22 and 23. Following

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Center, 151 S. Locke St Call 574-773-0002 for more information, or visit www.coppescommons.com. SCOUTS FOOD DRIVE WAKARUSA On Saturday, March 10, the Wakarusa Scouts will be collecting non-perishable food and toiletries for the annual food drive to help needy and deserving families in the community. Please place donations in a bag or box and leave it in visible view from the street prior to 2 p.m. All items will be donated to Family Christian Development Center in Nappanee. Suggested items are macaroni and cheese, canned meals such as Spaghetti-Os, canned meat, Jell-O, canned soup, peas, and com. The most popular items are Ramen noodles, rice, and cereals. Personal care items are also welcome.

• For more information contact Plymouth schools: (574) 936-3115 • Parents interested in having their student(s) attend Washington Discovery Academy (WDA), our Project Based Learning school, please attend roundup at WDA • Interpreters will be available

Community

TODDLER STORIES WAKARUSA Story Hour children visiting the Wakarusa Public Library will hear the tale of "My Friend the Weather Monster" by Steve Smallman on Monday, March 12 and Tuesday, March 13 at 10:15 a.m. The sessions are for children ages 3-5 years old, and they can register by calling 574-862-2465. GAME NIGHT FUN NAPPANEE Local resident Dan Slaven will be hosting Game Night at the Nappanee Public Library on Monday, March 12 from 6:308:30 p.m. Bring your own game, or try a new one. There will be a featured game each month, such as Ticket to Ride, Settlers of Catan, and Tak. No registration necessary. TRACING ROOTS NAPPANEE Come to the Nappanee Public Library for the next meeting of the Genealogy Club on Tuesday, March 13 from 6-8 p.m. Work on your genealogy and discover your family tree. Genealogical forms will be made available for everyone, to help you learn how to use

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closely behind is the 49th annual Wakarusa Maple Syrup Festival, scheduled for April 27,28, and 29. LEFT: Up on the newly created loft of the Memories Building are Craig Spicher and Jon Bontrager, working to install a new railing for the area, while board president Todd Scheets watches to ensure the pieces are level. RIGHT: Wakarusa Historical Society board president Todd Scheets measures a lengthy plank of wood, to be incorporated into a railing for a newly constructed second floor loft in the Memories Building of the Wakarusa Historical Museum. The museum board, volunteers, and Society members are gearing up for a busy spring season.

The various tools available. No registration is necessary. KNITTERS GATHER NAPPANEE - The next meeting of the Knitting Group will take place at the Nappanee Public Libray on Tuesday, March 13 from 6-8 p.m. Bring your own knitting project or get help starting a new one. No registration is necessary. CLAY SCULPTURES NAPPANEE Make polymer clay mini succulents at the Nappanee Public Library during Pinterest Night, to be held on Wednesday, March 14 from 6-8 p.m. The cost is $5 per projetf and children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Registration can be made by calling 574-773-7919 or visiting nappaneelibrary.org. PERFECT SKILLS NAPPANEE Join others who love to crochet or are just starting out by attending the Hook & Wool gathering at the Nappanee Public Library on Thursday, March 15 from 6-7:30 p.m. Bring your own supplies and crochet together. Get help on vour projects or

refine your skills. No registration is necessary. GROUP SESSION ELKHART The Elkhart County Genealogical Society will hold its monthly meeting on Thursday, Marcn 15 at 7 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church, 200 E. Beardsley Ave., Elkhart. Please use the east entrance to the church. Refreshments will be served. The guest speaker for the evening will be Mr. Joe Springer, curator of the Mennonite Historical Library. Contact Penny Bucks, President, at 574-848-1623 or e-mail [email protected] with questions. BUILDING CREATIVITY NAPPANEE The next session of the Lego Qub will be meeting at the Nappanee Public Library on Thursday, March 15 from 6:30-8 p.m. Enjoy building challenges and win prizes. Meetings end with free build time. No registration is necessary. K REGISTRATION WA-NEE Kindergarten Round-Up will be taking place at the three elementary schools encompassed in the Wa-Nee district on Tuesday, March 20 from 1-6 p.m. The three schools that will be enrolling prospective kindergarten students are Wakarusa Elementary, Nappanee Elementary, and Wood view Elementary. Parents are asked to bring their child with them, along with a birth certificate, immunization records, and proof of residency. Questions may be directed to the individual schools by calling Wakarusa Elementary, 574-862-2000; Nappanee Elementary, 574-773-7421; and Wood view Elementary at 574-773-3117.