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Prosecutor: Third of four home-invaders sentenced to 60 years

May 24, 2013

By
Staff Report

On May 20, 2013, Judge Stephen Bowers, of the Elkhart Superior Court 2, sentenced 16 year old, Tievon Nichols, of Elkhart, Indiana, who was one of four charged burglars of a West Jackson Blvd. home on July 25, 2012, according to the Elkhart County Prosecutor's Office. During the commission of the crime, the Defendants entered the house that was occupied by two adult females and two children, ages 3 and 6, while brandishing a firearm.

Principals receive music award

May 24, 2013

By
Amy Wenger

NAPPANEE — For NorthWood Middle School’s departing principal, George Roelandts, his career in education is approaching a coda.
The musical metaphor is fitting, in light of news that Roelandts, along with vice-principal Bart Rice, have both received an award from the Indiana Music Education Association.
The announcement was made during the May 13 session of the Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees.
 A trio of music instructors from NorthWood Middle School was on hand to present Roelandts and Rice with the honor.

Annual Heroes Walk draws donations

May 24, 2013

By
Merrie Chapman

NAPPANEE — An estimated $1,080 was raised during the 2013 Nappanee Fallen Heroes Walk.
Sixteen individuals participated in the Saturday, May 18, event which featured walkers, joggers and bicyclists committed to traveling a four-mile route and raising money for the Indiana Police and Firemen Memorial in Indianapolis.
Those collecting the highest dollar amount in donations were awarded. Peggy Stover raised $575 to earn first place for the prize a $50 gift certificate from Newcomer Jewelers, Nappanee.

Woodview school mentors honored with luncheon

May 24, 2013

By
Staff Report

Community members who volunteered to mentor Woodview Elementary School students pose for a photo. The mentors visit their student weekly at noon for an hour.  An appreciation luncheon was held for them on May 15. In back, from left: Ruben Chupp, Bart Shaw, Deb Marsh, Tom Myers, Lois Cook, Tom Schiefer, Randy Spitaels, Don Guckenberger, Kelly Mikel, Sam Bennett and Byrl Shaver. In front: Rachel Titus, Doris Chokey, Ann Heckaman, Beth Huff, Ashley Stouder, Ann Williams, Janet Homan, Julie Dijkstra and Pam Geyer.

A vet’s tale of Terror

May 24, 2013

By
Steven P. Sittler

NAPPANEE — Monday is Memorial Day, when all Americans pause to remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice to keep this country the land of the free.
But it’s also a time to thank those who did make it home to friends and family after battling tyranny, repression and just plain evil around the globe.
As we move farther into the second decade of the 21st Century, the opportunities to honor those who fought in World War II and lived to become the Greatest Generation are getting fewer and fewer.

Rice named principal for NWMS

May 24, 2013

By
Amy Wenger

NAPPANEE — The search for NorthWood Middle School’s next principal has ended, with the path coming full circle and leading right back to Wakarusa.
Current assistant principal Bart Rice was chosen to be the successor to outgoing principal George Roelandts during the Monday, May 13, evening session of the Wa-Nee schools board.
Rice will be committed to a two-year contract, which begins on July 1 and extends through June 30, 2015.

Rice named principal for NWMS

May 24, 2013

By
Amy Wenger

NAPPANEE — The search for NorthWood Middle School’s next principal has ended, with the path coming full circle and leading right back to Wakarusa.
Current assistant principal Bart Rice was chosen to be the successor to outgoing principal George Roelandts during the Monday, May 13, evening session of the Wa-Nee schools board.
Rice will be committed to a two-year contract, which begins on July 1 and extends through June 30, 2015.

Letter of intent

May 15, 2013

By
Staff

Photo provided
Letter of intent
Heidi Morganthaler, daughter of Pat and Carla Morganthaler of Nappanee, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play golf at Indiana Weslyan University in the Fall of 2014. Heidi has earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. Heidi is the two-time NLC Girls Golf Tournament Champion (2011, 2012) as well as the 2012 Goshen Invitational Champion. Heidi has 21 top 10 tournament finishes in three years.

Letter of intent

May 15, 2013

By
Staff

Photo provided
Letter of intent
Heidi Morganthaler, daughter of Pat and Carla Morganthaler of Nappanee, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play golf at Indiana Weslyan University in the Fall of 2014. Heidi has earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. Heidi is the two-time NLC Girls Golf Tournament Champion (2011, 2012) as well as the 2012 Goshen Invitational Champion. Heidi has 21 top 10 tournament finishes in three years.

Letter of intent

May 15, 2013

By
Staff

Photo provided
Letter of intent
Heidi Morganthaler, daughter of Pat and Carla Morganthaler of Nappanee, has signed a National Letter of Intent to play golf at Indiana Weslyan University in the Fall of 2014. Heidi has earned a perfect 4.0 GPA. Heidi is the two-time NLC Girls Golf Tournament Champion (2011, 2012) as well as the 2012 Goshen Invitational Champion. Heidi has 21 top 10 tournament finishes in three years.

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