Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 106, Number 28, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 8 December 1982 — Page 4

Nappanee Advance-News Wednesday, December I*. 1982

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Comment and opinion All tetters to the Advance News must be signed and must contain the author's address and telephone number. The authors must without exception agree to the publication of their names with their letters. The Advance News reserves the right to edit or reject any letter. 'A Man Called Peter' . outstanding play

TO THE ADVANCE NEWS: I just want to thank the cast, directors and our school board for an outstanding performance of the play “A Man Called Peter.”lt was truly the best play I’ve ever seen. The play brought out high parts of character in Christians’

Thanks from Tri Kappa

TO THE ADVANCE NEWS: The Breakfast with Santa held at Amish Acres last Saturday was enjoyed by over 300 children. The women of Tri Kappa would like to give a special thanks to Dick and Susie Pletcher for their donation of time in preparation

lAAA opposes gas. tax

The AAA-Chicago Motor Club called jspon Congress to reject the proposed ’|ive-cent federal gasoline tax increase inow supported by President Reagan [iecause the proposal deviates from the tser fee principle and proposes sharing ■J portion of the new revenue with mass transportation. E Club President Nels L. Pierson noted {hat the longstanding principle that ipser fees should be limited to purposes directly benefiting the taxpayers on >vhom they are levied would be violated diversion of 20 percent of the new •Revenues to mass transit. % ;• “Since mass transit is a matter of ;bcal general public concern, its sup!port should be met from local general [funds and broadly-based tax levies, not [by unfairly singling out motorists

Not all kerosene 'good'

* jS There’s a “good" kerosene and a “not Sjo good” kerosene. It’s the difference fcetween IK and 2K kerosene And that difference is the sulfur content and how [•leaniy each one burns in your kerosene space heater s IK kerosene has considerably less Sulfur than 2K. And it‘s sulfur that can problems. The less sulfur, the •less problem. * The higher sulfur kerosene, 2K -- J[he“not so good" kind under certain Conditions is more likely to cause throat Snd eye irritation, headaches and Respiratory discomfort. 5 y In addition, high sulfur kerosene can produce smoke, soot and cause clogging in your unvented kerosene heater 5* The problem is that 2K - the “not so L ipur Woodlands:

Chestnut tree may return

By BRUCE WAKELAND r Roasting chestnuts over an open fire & a line from the familiar Christmas Sarol “The Christmas Song,” but how Iftany people have ever seen or know yhat an American chestnut is? 5 There’s a good reason for this lack of knowledge about chestnuts and the American chestnut tree. At the turn of the century, the American chestnut tree was a highly valued tree found in most of the eastern !Bed States. The wood was beautiful, y resistant, durable, and had exnt building characteristics. ie tree grew fast and tall even on er soils. And, as the song indicates, piny, burr-covered nuts were exrnt eating when roasted ■fortunately, in 1904, a blight was tduced from Asia that spread uickly and within 50 years American hestnut was virtually eliminated. Only few isolated trees, some stump prouts, and many standing dead trees till remain today. Our area in northern Indiana is on the orthwest edge of the American

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everyday life such as courage, patience, hope, love, forgiveness, obedience, faith and direction. The enjoyable evening I spent at the play has enriched my life and perhaps many more. May God richly bless you for it. The Rev Paul H. Miller Fairview Mennonite Church

and the use of the building and facilities at Amish Acres. Oh, yes, and a special thanks to Mr. and Mrs. Claus for taking time to visit with our children during their busy holiday season. The Women of Tri Kappa Linda Myers

across tne nation to uear an additional tax burden,” Pierson said. Pierson suggested that before any additional gasoline taxes are proposed, the existing $9 billion in the Federal Highway Trust Fund should be allocated in major part. “It is difficult to justify increases in Trust Fund revenues when such large balances have been permitted to accumulate in this fund,” Pierson said. “If it then is determined that existing revenues are inadequate, additional gasoline taxes should be based on documented needs and should be utilized for highway purposes only.” The AAA-Chicago Motor Club is an affiliate of the American Automobile Association serving 23 million members in the United States and Canada

good ' Kind - can look and smell just like the good kind - IK. It’s very unfortunate that a lot of people who sell kerosene and kerosene heaters don’t know the difference themselves and may tell you that any pure, clear or water white kerosene is good enough. Well, it’s not good enough 2K - no matter how clear -- is not as good as IK. And the IK grade has been established by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) as the kerosene to use in unvented kerosene heaters. So, when you need kerosene, get the one you won’t be afraid to use - IK, it’s the "good” kind. Check for local ordinances regulating the use of unvented kerosene heaters in your community.

chestnut’s natural range, and I know of only a few American chestnut trees around here. One, a dead tree I found in a LaPorte County woodland, made some truly beautiful living room panelling for my home. Because the American chestnut tree has such high value, research to save the species has been going on since the blight was introduced. There is still hope that the blight can soon be overcome and the tree could then be reestablished in tree plantations. Since the disappearance of American chestnut, Chinese and Japanese chestnuts have been introduced as a substitute. Their nuts are nearly as good, but these trees have no timber value, making American Chestnut much more desirable. Asa forester, lam looking forward to researchers solving the blight problem so we can plant American chestnut in the future. I am also hopeful that roasting chestnuts over an open fire will again mean more to us than just a line in a song.

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Senior citizens targets for cons

Senior citizens are often the targets of con men, Attorney General Linley Pearson warns. Since retired people are often home to answer the door or phone, and often possess thousands of dollars in life savings, they are particularly attractive to swindlers who commit theft by deception. This is the first in a two-part series on fraud and the senior citizen. The con man is a thief who steals without violence His weapops are deceit, trickery, and intimidation. Pearson says there is no disgrace in being cheated by a con man. Often victims are too embarrassed to report a scam to the police, and the swindler gets away with his crime. But if con men weren't so good at inspiring confidence in their victims, they wouldn't be called con men, Pearson explains. Don’t be embarrassed to call the police - having a con man arrested is the best revenge, and may lead to your getting your money back Some cons have worked well for many years because they appeal to your instincts. For instance, the pigeon drop appeals to your greed. Someone who claims to have found a bag full of money tempts you into sharing the find.

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The only catch is that you have to put up some of your own money as a good faith gesture. Os course, you never see the bait money or your good faith gesture again. The bogus bank examiner scam appeals to your desire to help the authorities Someone posing as a bank examiner or FBI agent asks you to withdraw cash from your account to test a teller's honesty. After you give the phoney investigator ydur money, he thanks you for your help and disappears. No police agency enlists private citizens to withdraw money from a bank for any reason. You should inform the police and your bank if someone approaches you with this sort of scam. Your physician is the best person to advise you on health care needs. Consult him before you purchase medical products or start any treatment. Items like hearing aids and eyeglasses should not be bought from a door-to-door salesman, as they must be fitted to the prescription of a professional. Pearson says that a sad fact of modern life is that you have to be wary of people who want to take your money. Be skeptical of exaggerated claims, where they concern an arthritis cure or

jS sure-fire investment. f If someone represents himself as an official, for instance, a bank examiner or building inspector, call his bluff. Call the organization he claims to represent and ask if he works for them. If you are in the least bit suspicious, call the police. Most importantly, always seek more information. Never accept the word of a stranger if it will cost you money. A con man will usually evade or refuse to answer your questions, so probe a little to discover how honest he is. Pearson advises you to remember the rule of thumb in fraud cases. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is too good to be true. If it cures cancer, or doubles your investment in 10 days, or involves you in an exciting undercover police operation, it’s probably a fraud. If you have any consumer complaints or questions, Pearson invites you to call his Consumer Protection Division, which investigates without cost to you. The toll-free number is 1-800-382-5516. Senior citizens must keep informed of the risk of fraud and other crime problems which face them. A local senior citizen group can provide information, guidance and companionship. A senior citizen who is aware of fraud is less likely to be a victim of it.

Years ago. . Cash on/y| for goods too YEARS AGO DECEMBER 7,1882 A number of our citizens ha secured the use of Stahly’s Hall fjte church and Sunday School privileges. * XXX The thermometer registered sm degrees below zero this morning A 6:00. XXX Notice! On and after the first a January, 1963, Cowan and Miller wIS sell goods for cash only. By doing si the price of our goods will be greatlj reduced. 75 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 11.1907 John R. Murray fell into a skylight i the roof of a building near the Murri flat and received a severe cut in t( > right knee. XXX At a great expense the managemei t of the Theatorium has secured the “Passion Play” for three days ne* week. XXX The deal for the revival of the Elkhajl County Fair will soon be completed The organization should have a deed fit the Mast Farm southeast of Goshei soon. ;* 50 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 8,1932 Pletcher Furniture Store will hof| opening Saturday. ,5 XXX 2,000 dozen hot dog buns sold 3J bakery Thursday. XXX A dime a day buys gas service f average family. XXX £ Richard Dix and Ann Harding “The Conquerors” at the Faiifj Theatre. 25 YEARS AGO 8 DECEMBER 12, 1957 Church of the Brethren will dedicam their new parsonage on Mack DriwJ Sunday. XXX Union Township School will give tt|| operetta “Mrs. Santa” December 19th?j XXX Nunemakers again has a huge pile v bananas. Last year he sold a ton at 5c j( pound. Same price this year. XXX Several new books have been pufj chased for the library by a gift given fcw the Class of ‘23. 10 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 7,1972 CoaCh Rick Bowen sat through thrfe long games before finding a combing tion that would click. Friday night Igt found it-and 6’4" Roger Evans, w*> came off the bench to score 19 poiw and lead the Panthers to a big 66-61 vijh tory over the Goshen Redskins in t* Panther Pit. XXX Cindy Frederick wins local Junior Miss Pageant. * XXX Tri Kappa Sorority sponsors Christmas tour of homes. XXX Kevin Hand rolls 625 series in Saturday morning Junior Bowling Leaguß. Scores 213,211,201. XXX 1 Sue Sechrist’s German Shepher®, Candy, wins top honors in obedience ring at Notre Dame dog show. XXX Panthers lose, then win, then lose, ft Northridge, 56-57. Controversial de<jsion decides outcome. .5 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 8.1977 Brademas discusses issues with NaMpaneeans at open meeting Saturday. J XXX 1 Cable TV rates approved by Board ip Works. XXX Edgar Pippenger promoted to poa£ tion of Construction Coordinator ft#Home Improvement Division m Borkholder & Cos. XXX Methodist Bible Quiz Team wins $ district rally. XXX Tena Weaver to compete in Stas Junior Miss Pageant at Frankfurt. £ XXX Jeff Lentz in madrigal group a Ashland College. XXX Panthers win “barnburner”. Eda Northridge, 53-52. LAST YEAR DECEMBER 9,1981 The resignation of Jake Mattern fro the Board of Parks and Recreation, ai the appointment of Rick Jenkins to tl City Plan Commission, were announcf by Mayor Robert Callander at tl meeting of the Common Council < Monday. XXX Santa arrived by sleigh at Ami: Acres Saturday morning, for the annu “Breakfast With Santa”, sponsored l the Tri Kappa Sorority. XXX Firemen respond to truck fire : Fairmont Homes. XXX 40th anniversary celebration f< Ernest Mastersons. XXX Rev. Clare: :e A. Stewart di< December 3. XXX Panthers top Penn, 70-66; No thridge. 57-46. (’Share aN ride with a friend J