Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 136, Number 30, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 26 July 2018 — Page 1

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REUNION FOR NWHS '73 WA-NEE - Members of the North Wood High School Gass of 1973 are invited to the upcoming reunion, to be held on Saturday, August 4 at Dal-Mar Banquet Hall in Nappanee. Call Frank Reed for more information, at 574-354-2193. VISIT LIBRARIES AT FAIR ELKHART COUNTY - Did you know that the public libraries of Elkhart County will have their own booths during the course of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair? During Fair Week, from July 20 - 28, visit Commercial Building E and enter through the north, middle door in the northeast comer. That's where you'll find the booths, including the one from the Wakarusa Public Library, which will be manned by three different staff members supervising giveaways and answering questions. Be sure to stop by, say hello, and support our local libraries! OFFER GIFTS TO NEW STAFF WA-NEE - The Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce would like to ask local businesses to donate giveaway items to welcome new teachers to the Wa-Nee community. The newest educators and staff to join the Wa-Nee family will be welcomed with a luncheon on Thursday, August 2 at Lake City Bank in Nappanee. The Chamber is asking for a minimum donation of 15 items, as the exact number of participants is uncertain. Please help show support and appreciation by contacting die Chamber at 574-773-7812, or send an e-mail to [email protected]. The Chamber hopes to have all donations collected by July 27. MAKE SCHOOL DECOR WAKARUSA-Calling all Young Adults in grades 6 - 8! Join the Wakarusa Public Library on Tuesday, July 31 at 3 p.m. to let your creativity flow before school begins. Participants will have the opportunity to make some cool new things for their room or locker! Registration is required and snacks will be provided, so call 574-862-2465 to register.

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Severe storms rankle Wa-Nee community

■y Amy Lant-Wenger Editor ELKHART COUNTY - When severe storms are looming large and ominous over the Wa-Nee region, folks have definitely learned to take heed of the rapidly changing weather conditions. Even though more than a decade has passed since the terrible EF-3 tornado ravaged Nappanee in the fall of 2007, folia still very much remember. The level of intensity in the skies ratcheted up with astonishing speed on the afternoon of Friday, July 20. Sunny summer weather was soon shrouded in storm clouds, menacing enough to prompt a tornado warning for nearby Marshall County, particularly for the town of Bremen, at approximately 2 p.m.

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Local performers cast in lively Round Bam Theatre production

NAPPANEE - The Round Bam Theatre at Amish Acres in Nappanee presents "Barry Manilow's Copacabana," which begins its run on July 24 and continues through August 26. There will also be an American Sign Language performance on August 25 at 8 p.m. One can safely assume that a musical named "Barry Manilow's Copacabana" has at least something to do with the 1978 hit written and sung by the renowned pop star. But this is not what is sometimes known as a jukebox musical, built around one hit after another. When the legendary Dick Clark asked Manilow to compose a 1985 made-for-tv musical around "Copacabana," Manilow wrote all new songs, great music, and great lyrics with his writing partners Bruce Sussman and Jack Feldman. This is good news, because it means the music is written in Manilow's inimitable style. Few singer/songwriters can boast the number of hits as Barry Manilow. But it's not only die number, but kind of hits Manilow has

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And while there was no confirmed sighting of an actual tornado, the wind speeds of nearly 70 miles per hour were strong and powerful enough to render significant damage. Local broadcast media received word of a bam that was destroyed just north of CR 46, on the west side of SR 19, by around 2:20 p.m. A number of trees fell across roads, while others became ensnared in power lines. Just north of the Bashor Home, at the intersection of CR 30 and CR 15, a heavy tree was toppled, causing a power pole and connecting lines to snap. The resulting sparks created a fire in the wooded area, which was cause enough to summon firefighters from Harrison Township to douse the flames. Traffic in that area was diverted for sever-

created - each song leaves an indelible mark. If you hear a bar or two of a Barry Manilow hit you'll find yourself singing the whole song to yourself. Over the years, "Copacabana" has grown as it became a musical on the London stage, and later, toured America. Right now during rehearsals, the cast has learned what Round Bam audiences will soon discover - this is one wonderful show. Jerry O'Boyle is directing "Copacabana." As he describes it, the musical is about a songwriter named Stephen who's stuck trying to write the words and music for an idea he can't get out of his head. "He's trying to write this song, while at the same time, his wife Samantha is trying to get him to go out to dinner with her parents. But he won't stop trying to write the song." In his mind, it's 1947, and his name is Tony, and in walks a girl named Lola, who looks a lot like Samantha. "It's like an old MGM movie," O’Boyle continued. "No browns, no

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Photos by Amy Lant-Wenger In what was likely the most serious damage reported from the storm, a barn roof was torn off, the walls collapsed, and debris scattered about at a farm just north of CR 46 along SR 19, on the west side of the road.

al hours until the situation was deemed safe enough for traffic to pass. With such a deluge of rain falling in a relatively short span of time, coupled with the dry, parched fields, there were several reports of ponding water across roadways as well. A number of individuals reported that their rain gauges measured anywhere from 1.5 to nearly two inches of rainfall when the storms were at their peak. No reports were received of""any serious 'injuries resulting from the severe weather outbreak.

‘ beiges, it's all in technicolor." The songs sound perfectly in period, like the old movies, but it's recognizably Manilow's style at me same time. There are all the familiar characters: villains, fall guys, the good-hearted cigarette girl, classic clowns, and the boss who runs the theatre. A hero to believe in and a heroine to sigh and die for. "All these classic characters give us a chance to keep the characters real, but also have broad, recognizable characterizations," O'Boyle noted. "It’s a really fun show." There are also several kinds of classic dance styles, from tap to bolero. "It's been great," O'Boyle said of the rehearsal process. "The actors are all very enthusiastic. It's a new show to them, and they're telling me, 'l’m liking this a lot more than I thought I would." As we watch the musical unfold in Stephen's head, we learn a lot about Lola about what his ideal partner would be like. Part of the show's tension is Stephen trying to figure out where Samantha fits into all this as See Cast, Page A 2

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Above, a large tree was upended on the Lincoln Street corridor near downtown Nappanee, directly across the road from Coppes Commons. Left, on CR 32, just a few feet west of the CR-7 intersection, a heavy tree was leveled and debris left in shreds. Artists from across America coming to Nappanee festival NAPPANEE - Nearly 200 booths from 24 states and 157 cities will be converging for the 56th consecutive Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival. The festival continues to gamei national recognition. The festival has risen to the 21st Best Classic and Contemporary festival in America by Sunshine Artist magazine. The event opens on Thursday, August 2 and continues through Sunday, August 5. From Texas to Minnesota and California to New York, art truly does make the world of Amish Acres go 'round during the festival as artists and craftsmen ply their trade and sell their wares around the historic farm's pond. The 2018 roster is filled with distinctive artists and craftsmen from across the nation. The Nappanee Countryside Shoppes Pavilion showcases handmade goods representing over 250 cottage industries surrounding Nappanee, many owned by Amish and Mennonite families. Among the newcomers this year are Todd and Kris Mueller from Altoona, lowa, who will be featuring clocks made from vinyl records. All the way from Magnolia, Tex 3s, Karen Tassell of PDQ Meals will be selling her gourmet food See Artists, Page A 2 Judges are chosen for annual Festival NAPPANEE - Richard Pletcher, founder of the Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival, and Jennifer Pletcher Wysong, Marketplace Coordinator, are pleased to announce the judges for the 56th annual Arts and Crafts Festival. The highlight of Amish Acres Arts and Crafts Festival is the awarding of over SSOOO in cash prizes from entries in the Marketplace. Each year, two judges are selected to pick the prize winners in the two and three dimensional categories. This year's judges come from diverse backgrounds, and will provide unique perspective to the process. The winners are put on permanent display in the Blue Ribbon Art Museum in Amish Acres Bam Loft wine tasting room. The judges are Randall Roberts and Jennifer Shaw. Mr. Roberts is the assistant curator for Midwest Museum of American Art. Mr. Roberts is involved in the management and research of the museum's permanent collection, where he helps to coordinate the development and implementation of exhibition programs. He has been a juror for several art fairs and competitions within the Michiana region, including the annual Chesterton Art Fair and Taste of the Gardens at Wellfield Botanic Garden in Elkhart. Roberts is a graduate from Indiana University and was awarded a Fellowship Grant for research in architectural history. Currently, he is developing a graduate thesis, and will continue his academic endeavors at Indiana. See Judges, Page A 2

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