Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 136, Number 39, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 27 September 2018 — Page 1
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GOTTA CATCH rt All NAPPANEE - If you're interested in Pokemon Go, or trading, battling, and discussing all things Pokemon, join the Nappanee Public Library for their next Pokemon Club meeting on Thursday, September 27 from 4 - 5 p.m. Snacks and crafts will be provided while a Pokemon movie plays on the big screen! No registration is necessary. BIG FUN, LITTLE BOOKS WAKARUSA - Book Bites, an informal Story Hour that takes place in the Children's area of the Wakarusa Public Library, will meet on Friday, September 28 at 10:15 a.m. Participants will hear 'The Dot" by Peter Reynolds. No registration is required for this event. BUSINESS EXPERTISE SHARED WAKARUSA - The Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a "Lunch and Learn" event on Friday, September 28 from noon until 1 p.m. The guest speaker for the luncheon will be Indiana Business Advisor Ed Mysogland from Indianapolis. This event is free for Chamber members, and the cost for non-members is just $5. To reserve a spot, or for questions, call 574-862-4344 of send an e-mail to chamber*® wakarusachamber.com. SUPPORT LOCAL MISSIONS NAPPANEE - There will be a Nelson's Port-a-Pit Fundraiser for Missions Trip to Mexico on Friday, September 28 and Saturday, September 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., or until sold out. The sale will be taking place in the Rite Choice Foods parking lot, located at 1303 E. Market Street in Nappanee. Chicken and pork chops are $7.25, barbecue ribs are $8.50, and Pit-Tatoes are $4.25. There will also be an assortment of Amish fried pies for sale, $4 apiece or three for $lO. Credit and debit cards will be accepted. PANCAKES AND SAUSAGE MEAL WAKARUSA - The Wakarusa Fire Department will be offering a pancake and sausage breakfast on Saturday, September 29 from 6-10 a.m. The cost of the meal is $8 - come on out and support the local first responders of the comSee Wa-Nee, Page A 5
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Photo courtesy of Deb Shively Those who were honored at the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce annual celebration held on Monday, September 17 included, from left: Dr. Neal Yoder and Dr. Brent Sonner, both winners of Business of the Year; Jon Flickinger, Friend of the Chamber; Amanda Mehl and Brittney Lechlitner, Educators of the Year; and Lisa and Todd Rhoades of Tri-County Ambulance, another winner for Business of the Year. Wakarusa chamber honors its best of the best
by Amy Lant-Wenger Editor WAKARUSA - It was an evening of festivities and celebration which livened up a joyful atmosphere at Nelson's Banquet Hall on Monday, September 17. The occasion was the annual Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce awards ceremony, designed to recognize honored businesses, citizens, and other individuals who represent the true meaning of community. There were three awards distributed to those who earned the recognition of Business of the Year. Those so named are awarded based upon their diverse support of the Chamber, including longtime membership, committee representation, and event volunteering. The first recipient of the Business of the Year was Dr. Brent Sonner. Sonner has been practicing dentistry
Panther offense shines in victory over Northridge
By Steve Sittler Correspondent NAPPANEE - Bronson Yoder and Nate Newcomer each scored four touchdowns as the Class 4A #2-ranked North Wood Panthers scored on 9 of their 12 possessions in a 63-30 pounding of Northern Lakes Conference (NLC) foe Northridge. Incredibly, the Panthers possessed the ball for just over 12 minutes with all but one of their scoring drives taking five plays or less. The victory improved the Panthers to 6-0 (4-0 in the Northern Lakes Conference) with just three games remaining in the regular season. The Panthers came out sporting gold-numbered 50th anniversary jerseys featuring a Nappanee Bulldogs logo on one sleeve, a Wakarusa Indians logo on the other, and "Black Crunch" on the back and
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in the Wakarusa area since 1979, following his studies at Northridge High School, DePaul University, and the IU School of Dentistry. He and his wife, Kathleen, have seven children: Katy, Samantha, Jaclyn, Kassandra, Nathan, Vanessa, and Cassidy, along with four grandchildren, Aiden, Anya, Bert, and Sophia. Dr. Sonner is a former member of the Lions Club, and the Wa-Nee school board, and has also served as a volunteer for both the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce and the Maple Syrup Festival committee. Dr. Neal Yoder was also bestowed with the honor of Business of the Year. Dr. Yoder moved to Wakarusa in 1985 and formed a partnership with Dr. Sonner, in a dental practice that remains strong and vital today. Bom and raised in Goshen, Dr. Yoder also studied at the
promptly forced a punt on Northridge's first possession. North Wood took over at their own 35-yard line and five plays later, Newcomer caught a 32-yard TD pass from receiver Tanner Feenstra on a trick play for his first score of the night. Yoder caught a PAT pass from Jaden Miller and the Panthers led 8-0 less than three minutes into the game. The Raiders, easily the best offensive team North Wood has faced this season, answered with a touchdown drive of their own, marching 81 yards in 11 plays, with a 41-yard third-down pass completion from Oliver Eveler (try saying that three times fast) to Aidan Berger the critical play. Elever then hit Josh Beard with a 17-yard TD pass, with Beard stealing the ball away from a Panther defender. Nolan Laughlin tacked on the PAT and it
IU School of Dentistry. He and his wife, Leslie, have three married children and two grandchildren, residing in Mishawaka, Fort Wayne, and St. Petersburg, Florida. Tri-County Ambulance Service took home a Business of the Year honor as well. Founded in 1999 by Todd and Lisa Rhoades, Todd had been working for a private ambulance company and saw a need for ambulance services in this region. Building on a foundational promise to Goshen and Elkhart hospitals that he could be on hand in less than 30 minutes, Tri-County was formed. Originally based in Nappanee, TriCounty now has their main office in Wakarusa, and has since added bases in Plymouth and Mishawaka, plus its own dispatch center. In 2017, Tri-County was able to respond to more than See Chamber, Page A 2
North Wood's Bronson Yoder strikes a Heisman-like pose as he races upfield against Northridge. Yoder scored fourTDs, including an interception return, in the Panthers'63-30 victory over the Raiders
was 8-7 North Wood. After an ill-advised onside kick in which Northridge was penalized for illegal touching, Yoder ripped off a 48-yard TD run on the first play from scrimmage
Boys and Girls Club welcomes now leadership
ELKHART COUNTY - The Boys and Girls Club of Elkhart County welcomes Craig Yahne as Chief Financial Officer to their organization. Yahne joins Boys and Girls dubs with more than 30 years of experience in public accounting, where he has specialized in accounting for non-profits and is know for developing meaningful relationships with clients as a trusted advisor and mentor. Before joining Boys and Girls dubs, Yahne was an Audit Partner with David Culp & Co. in Goshen, where he managed the firm's auditing services, staff recruitment, and development. Prior to becoming a Partner, Yahne was a Senior Audit Manager with the firm for seven years. In addition to 20 years' experience in Audit Management, Yahne brings extensive experience as an instructor of public accounting, including eight years with Manchester College, where he served as Department Chair and was granted tenure as an Assistant Professor teaching courses in Governmental and Not-For-Profit Accounting. Yahne is a Chartered Global Management Accountant (CGMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA), and holds a Master of See Boys, Page A 2 Renton to lead spiritual renewal program
NAPPANEE - "Seeing and Savoring Jesus" is the theme Pastor Peter Renton, from the Living Gospel Church in Nappanee, has chosen for the 2018 Spiritual Renewal Services at the Union Center Church of the Brethren on Sunday, September 30. Pastor Renton will preach "Seeing Jesus," based on Isaiah 6:1-8, at the 9 a.m. worship service, and
"Savoring Jesus," based on 1 Thessalonians 2:13 at the 6:30 p.m. service. All are invited to the services. "Isaiah saw Jesus in his glory," Renton said. When we look at Jesus and see him, Renton said, "What kind of response do we have? How do we respond to how he reveals himself?" In "Savoring Jesus," Renton added that he plans to speak about "the importance of the Word of God in our growth." The home text 1 Thessalonians 2:13 encourages us to "receive the Word of God as it is." Pastor Peter Renton grew up north of Chicago and met his wife, Stephanie, while attending Purdue University. After graduating with a BA in Philosophy and Religious Studies from Purdue, he received an M.Div. from Trinity Evangelical See Renton, Page A 2
and Jerson Sanchez' PAT kick made it 15-7 Panthers. The Raiders then ground out a long drive that ate up nearly nine minutes, culminating in a 27-yard field goal by Laughlin to cut the
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North Wood lead to 15-10 with just under eight minutes left in the half. That would him out to be the high-water mark for the See Panther, Page A 2
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