Nappanee Advance News

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.

Craig is new pastor in town

August 23, 2011

NAPPANEE — Who would have ever thought a dental hygienist would hear God’s call to ministry at the age of 33? That sweet irony was the life experience of Linda Craig, who was recently appointed as pastor of the Nappanee United Methodist Church.
Hailing originally from LaPorte, Pastor Craig has also served Methodist congregations in Culver and Middlebury after receiving her Masters in Divinity degree from United Theological Seminary in Dayton, Ohio.
Her husband, David, is a private home repair contractor and they have two adult children and four grandchildren.

Wa-Nee schools saving money

August 23, 2011

Amy Wenger, Correspondent

NAPPANEE — During the 2010-11 school year, the staff and students of the Wa-Nee School Corporation adopted many practices designed to help the district become more energy-conscious.
Members of the Board of School Trustees were pleased to discover that those habits have translated into a savings of more than $200,000 in just short of 12 months.
At the Monday, Aug. 8 evening session of the board, those in attendance were attentively listening to a presentation from Lisa Streib, local coordinator and liaison for Energy Education, Inc.

Quilts given to honor all who serve in United States military

August 23, 2011

Merrie Chapman, Correspondent

WAKARUSA — What began as an outreach to dear friends experiencing the loss of a son in battle, has become a full-time ministry for Dawn Bechtel.
June 27, 2008, Green Barrett Travis Hunsberger — son of Bechtel’s best friends, Steve and Ronda Hunsberger — was killed in action.
In an outreach of support Bechtel constructed a quilt honoring the fallen hero. Afterward her efforts expanded to create similar military quilts for each member of Hunsberger’s Army Special Forces unit.

Team learns to nurture, bond across borders

August 22, 2011

Angel Perkins, Editor

NAPPANEE — Most summer trips involve sandy beaches, national monuments, historical sites, relaxing, or shopping.
The trip that members of the NorthWood girls soccer team took over the summer involved giving the gift of love to complete strangers in a country seemingly a world away from ours. Former soccer player, golfer and 1998 graduate of Argos High School, Phil Ummel, thought a missions trip would be just the thing to make his players better people, and strengthen the bond between them.

Nappanee’s Yoder is new director

August 9, 2011

The Marshall County Community Foundation and the United Way of Marshall County today announced the appointment of Linda K. Yoder as joint executive director of the two organizations.
Yoder was most recently vice president of Government Affairs at the Electric Motors Corporation of Plymouth, and before that was the director of the Nappanee Public Library where she had been employed for over 20 years, converting a traditional library into a vibrant and creative community center.

Samaritan’s Feet makes its way to Nappanee feet

August 9, 2011

Angel Perkins, Editor

NAPPANEE — An initiative that began 28 years ago in Lagos, Nigeria has made its way to the Bremen and Nappanee area.

‘Bernie’ Beer recognized for 50 years of service

August 9, 2011

Lydia Beers, Staff Writer

NAPPANEE — July 29, Bernard “Bernie” Beer will have been employed by McCormick Motors in Nappanee for 50 years.
“When I first came to work here, I decided this was the best place to work in Nappanee, and it still is,” Beer told friends, family, and colleagues in a speech Tuesday afternoon.
A group had gathered for a surprise ceremony, during which Mayor Larry Thompson presented Beer with a plaque commemorating his 50 years with the company.
Now the president of McCormick Motors, Beer started as a salesman in 1961.

Nappanee says goodbye to native son, friend

August 9, 2011

Merrie Chapman, Correspondent

NAPPANEE — The community joined Saturday to celebrate the life of Brad L. Hockert, better known as “Rocky.” Leading up to the celebration residents remembered the local celebrity online, sharing stories on Facebook.
Through that outlet many banned together, deciding to turn on porch lights all night from Tuesday, July 26 — the day of his passing — through Sunday — the day after his funeral. It was a tribute to the man described as the smiling face who regularly rode down Nappanee streets on his scooter calling out ”hello” and “how ya doin’” messages to everyone he passed.

Personal experience makes for good reference

August 9, 2011

Angel Perkins, Editor

Cindy Owen used her personal experiences as reference for a book giving advice on issues seldom discussed within the Christian circuit — how to fit in as the wife of a pastor. In her recently-released, self-published book titled: "Hello! Is The Pastor Home?" Life in the Ministry Through the Eyes of a Pastor's Wife, she conveys some of the things that women in her position tackle. She and her husband Stan have been married for 32 years but he has been a leader of the faith for only 22. "When he first started, I was scared speechless," she explains.

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Nappanee Advance News

Manufacturers to bring more than 400 jobs

August 29, 2011

Craig is new pastor in town

August 23, 2011

Wa-Nee schools saving money

August 23, 2011

Quilts given to honor all who serve in United States military

August 23, 2011

Team learns to nurture, bond across borders

August 22, 2011

Nappanee’s Yoder is new director

August 9, 2011

Samaritan’s Feet makes its way to Nappanee feet

August 9, 2011

‘Bernie’ Beer recognized for 50 years of service

August 9, 2011

Nappanee says goodbye to native son, friend

August 9, 2011

Personal experience makes for good reference

August 9, 2011

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