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Festival has much to offer

September 11, 2011

Angel Perkins, Editor

Event organizers for the Nappanee Apple Festival not only know how much goes on behind the scenes to make the event possible, but also exactly how much the festival has to offer. Visitors of the annual festival may come a dozen times and still not see all there is to see or experience during the four-day event. Kami Bunch is managing the craft booths this year and fell into the role naturally.

VanSchoonhoven is celebrity act for 2011

September 11, 2011

Angel Perkins, Editor

Nappanee’s 2011 Apple Festival has a special guest this year that has an amazing story, one that is as American as … well … apple pie.
Jeremy VanSchoonhoven’s personal tale is one that began in Omaha, Neb. in 1982. While growing up he lived with his parents, out of a van and travel trailer. In 1989 his family moved to Oregon where they lived in an Army tent and VanSchoonhoven and his older brother Josh were homeschooled. Because there were no structured gym classes or sporting events to benefit from, the boys instead, rode their bicycles to keep fit. And so the story goes…

National Anthem Day to be celebrated

September 11, 2011

Amy Wenger, Correspondent

The local men and women of our nation’s military are warmly invited to share in a celebration of song soon to be held at Wakarusa Elementary School. The event is known as National Anthem Day, and it will take place at the front entrance of the school the morning of Wednesday, Sept. 14, beginning at 8:15 a.m.

Annual resale Sept. 10 in Wakarusa

September 11, 2011

Amy Wenger, Correspondent

The morning of Saturday, Sept. 10, the sun will rise boldly and brightly over Wakarusa, a golden beacon against a backdrop of changing seasons, as summer gives way to autumn in all of its brilliance and beauty.
It will become the perfect setting for those awaiting a day of shopping adventures and Christian fellowship, all intertwined with a boundless spirit of generosity.
This is the inspiration that has always been an integral part of the annual Children’s Resale event, which will take place between 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Wakarusa Missionary Church, 202 W. Waterford St.

Professionals offer more

September 11, 2011

Angel Perkins, Editor

When Sheila Losee opened her shop in Nappanee in 2006 she chose a name that said it all, “His Hers & More.” The barber shop/salon also offers facials, manicures and pedicures, beauty products, tanning, and the tastes of Justin Moles (of Elkhart) and now, Misty Lee (of Ligonier).

Local business, regional award

September 11, 2011

Angel Perkins, Editor

The Graber family’s 18-year-old business has persevered through trying times and once again comes out on top.
Graber’s Flooring Studio Inc. recently won dealer of the year through one of its major distributors, Ohio Valley Flooring, Cincinnati, Ohio. The Nappanee business was selected as one of the top eight dealers of the region which includes stores in Kentucky, Ohio and Indiana, many of them much larger.

New owner of Warsaw Buick GMC, excited about changes to store

September 11, 2011

Lydia Beers, Staff Writer

WARSAW — Ted Nine, new co-owner of the GMC dealership in Warsaw, remembers getting into the car business years ago, when his father was a Ford dealer in Bremen.
“I’ve sold cars for a long time,” said the former Bremen resident and graduate of LaVille High School.
Although Nine more recently worked for Zurich, an insurance company, he is happy to be in the car business again with his recent purchase of Warsaw Buick GMC, formerly Petro’s GMC.

Police say ‘be aware’

August 29, 2011

The start of school brings increased bus traffic and children waiting or walking near roadways. The Indiana State Police reminds motorists to watch for children in school zones and waiting to board busses, especially in the early morning hours. Remember, whenever the school bus stop arm is extended drivers are required by Indiana law to stop. Disregarding a school bus stop arm is a class B misdemeanor punishable with up to 180 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. Troopers will have zero tolerance for anyone disregarding a school bus stop arm or speeding in a school zone.

Area youth are ‘Knee Deep in 4-H’

August 29, 2011

Amy Wenger, Correspondent

WAKARUSA — It was a night of celebration for Wakarusa’s “Knee Deep in 4-H” club Thursday, Aug. 11. Several members and their families gathered at the Wakarusa Missionary Church for an evening meal and lively fellowship, culminating in a ceremony honoring another triumphant year.
Awards were distributed to many in attendance, and names were read aloud for those who could not be present due to prior commitments. Representatives including family or friends of the latter collected the honors on their behalf.

Manufacturers to bring more than 400 jobs

August 29, 2011

Angel Perkins, Editor

WAKARUSA — Things may be looking up for those that are out of work or displaced by major layoffs that took place in the area. Monaco RV, LLC. a recreational manufacturer, announced earlier this month that it plans to relocate its motor coach manufacturing positions from Coburg, Ore. to Wakarusa which will create close to 400 jobs — in addition to the more than 250 positions already filled at the local plant — and as soon as 2012.

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Nappanee Advance News

Festival has much to offer

September 11, 2011

VanSchoonhoven is celebrity act for 2011

September 11, 2011

National Anthem Day to be celebrated

September 11, 2011

Annual resale Sept. 10 in Wakarusa

September 11, 2011

Professionals offer more

September 11, 2011

Local business, regional award

September 11, 2011

New owner of Warsaw Buick GMC, excited about changes to store

September 11, 2011

Police say ‘be aware’

August 29, 2011

Area youth are ‘Knee Deep in 4-H’

August 29, 2011

Manufacturers to bring more than 400 jobs

August 29, 2011

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