Nappanee Advance News

Thanksgiving offerings

November 19, 2012

Thanksgiving feast Nov. 22 at Miller’s
WAKARUSA — Miller’s Senior Living Center in Wakarusa is hosting a Thanksgiving Day feast Thursday, Nov. 22 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. On the menu will be fresh carved turkey, fried shrimp, mashed potatoes and gravy, sweet potato casserole, green bean casserole, corn, Belgian Waffle bar, cranberry salad, salad bar, and pumpkin and pecan pies. Cost is $12 per person and all those wanting to attend are asked to RSVP or learn more by calling 574-862-1918.

Methodists serve community feast

Red Ribbon Week leads young lives

November 19, 2012

NAPPANEE — Students across the country celebrated Red Ribbon Week (Oct. 15 through 18) an initiative to spread the message that drug, alcohol and tobacco use is unhealthy and to encourage children to make the vow to commit to a healthy lifestyle.

New life given to old things in Nappanee

November 19, 2012

NAPPANEE — Furniture ages. Seat cushions wear out; tables get scratched up; and doors and windows are replaced. Styles change — so do our tastes — and you end up with something that just doesn’t fit in any longer. You can leave those useless items out for the trash man, stuff them in an attic, basement or garage, donate them or take them to Becky Tice who is bringing new life to vintage items making shabby things … well … chic.

Local athletic icons to be inducted Nov. 17

November 9, 2012

PANTHERS TO BE RECOGNIZED
ELKHART — The annual induction ceremonies and banquet for the Elkhart County Sports Hall of Fame will be Nov. 17 at the Matterhorn Banquet Hall in Elkhart at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are $20 and must be purchased by Sunday.
Tickets may be purchased at the NorthWood H.S. Athletic office open during normal school hours or from Richard Campbell at 574-773-7582, Bob Riley at 574-773-4717 or Jim Loucks at 574-77-4499. The following are being inducted:
Douglas Chokey
Nappanee High School, 1968
Indiana University, 1972