Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 109, Number 32, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 January 1986 — Page 2

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: Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, January 1,1986

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Open Door received two checks on December 93, to help with the Christinas purchases for families in Nappanee. Accepting a check at tbe photo on top is Sel Copeland, left, representing Open Door. The 9500 check is being presented by Larry Brown, representing tbe Sons of the American Legion In tbe photo below, Bonnie Johnston, left,

receives a S2OO check from Wenda Swihart. Wenda represents tbe North Wood student council, which raised tbe money through a penny contest and candy cane messages. The money donated by the Sons of tbe American Legion was raised throughout the year by various projects. (AN photo by Marie Dobeckl)

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1985 review...

District 1-A, by the Associated Milk Producers, Inc., and Terry Smith’s first grade students from Central Elementary School wrote to President Reagan with questions regarding his duties. Area farmers expressed their concerns about the farming dilemma to Congressman John Hiler, when he visited Nappanee on March 2; while kindergarteners from Union Center had the opportunity to learn about those afflicted with handicaps, when “The Kids on the Block” puppets visited, courtesy of The Thursday Club Kenny Schrock, a senior at North Wood, was selected to perform with the Indiana All-State Band; the Derksen land purchase for the development of Nappanee’s park and recreation facilities, passed through the final reading at city council meeting, and members of the North Wood Dawning Generation prepared for their “Soundsation” production. Jim Schafer was honored by McDonald’s, for 20 years of service; Advance-News sportswriter Dallas Bean, retiring for health reasons, was honored at the winter sports banquet at North Wood for his interest in Panther sports, where MVP selections were Scott Crist, basketball; Dave Cutchin, wrestling; Brian Flora, swimming; Kami Gessinger, basketball; Brenda Clouse, gymnastics, and Mike Gongwer. And, March 21st was the 300th anniversary of the birth of composer Johann Sebastian Bach. Also in March~lt was announced that the Apple Festival would be extended to include Sunday; Mayor Callander defeated Sheriff Dick Bowman in a goat-milking contest held in conjunction with Ag-Week festivities; Camp Fire celebrated its 75th anniversary with special local activities, and work progressed on the library building. Dr. Paul Dieterlen was named a “Sagamore of the Wabash” by Gov. Robert Orr. The award is the highest honor bestowed in Indiana by the governor, and Dieterlen was recognized for his leadership in the field of veterinary medicine. A total of 21 Nappanee businesses participated in the annual “Bunnies are Coming” contest; Alphabet, Inc., chose Nappanee for the future site of a new manufacturing plant, creating an estimated 350 or more jobs for Nappanee in the area of wiring harness in a building expected to cost two and a half million dollars. The old livery stable on W. Randolph Street was tom down, due to the poor condition of the building; North Wood bands held their annual spring concert, and Alan Duncan was welcomed as the new superintendent of parks and recreation for Nappanee. APRIL The Nappanee eighth grade girls’ basketball team ended the season on a high note, winning the championship of their conference tournament, and April ended Indiana’s football cluster system, as the I.H.S.A.A. closed-out a two-year experiment with that program. ' Panther trackmen finished sixth in Class B competition at the South Bend Indoor Classic, with Richard Culp, Todd Crist, Chris Manges and Terry Graber bringing home the lone blue ribbon in the sprint medley

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relay. Area businessmen participated in a seminar for senior level economic students at North Wood; Shannon Hoffer, a North Wood art student, had her artwork displayed at an exhibit sponsored by the 1985 Scholastic Awards Program, at Century Center; and remodeling work was completed at the Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home. Mayor Robert Callander designated April 8-13 as Youth Appreciation Week and Clean-Up Week; a computer package was purchased for the new Nappanee Public Library, and the Nappanee Rotary Club sponsored an Easter Egg Hunt, at West Side Park. The state’s EMS Commission agreed to reinstate the Advanced EMT service to Nappanee, as part of a test-pilot program; Federal Communications Commission regulations changed Nappanee to one of 689 cities in the U S. where a new FM radio channel could be assigned; and runway repairs at the airport were listed as a real need. The water utility department purchased a dump truck; a traffic light was installed at CR7, and plans made to repair and widen US6 at that point. Dean Geyer received special recognition from the city for his years of service as park superintendent; “The Singing Hoosiers” of Indiana University entertained those attending the annual Chamber of Commerce dinner, where Larry Wagner was named Nappanee's Citizen of the Year. “Bits of Country” opened in April, in the “back room” at Oops; Todd Weaver pitched a no-hitter for the JV Panthers, in their win over Jimtown, 27-1; and Bee’s Country Splendor opened in its new location at the former Wegmiller building. Six gambling machines were confiscated in Nappanee, following a raid of all local clubs and bars; Future Fitness announced plans to locate in new facilities at the North wood Professional Building; and ground-breaking ceremonies took place for the new sanctuary and foyer addition at the Nappanee Missionary Church. The North Wood Drama Club presented “Cheaper By the Dozen” in April; Dimensional Concepts, a Nappanee Junior Achievement Company, received the 1984-85 Company-of-the-Year honors, and Lucille Wright-Saylor became the newest owner of the Coppes Home, continuing restoration on the house. MAY North Wood trackmen added three more wins to their record to begin May, defeating Rochester, CMA and John Glenn; the freshmansophomore track team won the Tippy Valley Invitational, with eight individual championships and two meet relay records. Local nurses in the community were featured in the Advance-News, as part of the National Nurses’ Day celebration held May 6, and Bobbie Wilson, a member of the board of directors for the Red-Cross, and Wavy Yoder, chairman for the day, encouraged local citizens to participate in 4he Blood Services Volunteer Workshop. Several Nappanee citizens were “arrested” in May, as part of the American Cancer Society’s Jail-a-

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thon, held as a fund-raising effort, while Nappanee businesses were receiving a “facelift” as barrels of petunias were sold as a beautification project by the Nappanee Retail Committee. Also in May, Chris Roose and Angie Whetstone were chosen to attend Hoosler Girls State at Indiana State University; the girls’ track team dedicated the East Noble meet to teammates Tammy and Tina Cassel, who had been killed in a car accident-and they won the meet, 55-54. Panther trackmen won their third straight Concord Relay title, with 106 points; a pet photo display appeared in The Advance-News, in observance of National Pet Wfek; Mike Gongwer won the Best of Show honors at North Wood’s annual student art show, for the junior’s “Give Us Peace O Lord” ink drawing, and Lisa Mattem and Doug Wesolek were chosen Prom Queen and King. Alphabet announced in May that plans had been changed, and an even bigger plant would be constructed east of Nappanee, causing an increase in the bond request to $5 million. Donald C. Kime, pastor at the Nappanee United Methodist Church, was named “Pastor Emeritus” for his years of faithful service; peace ribbons were made by the Turkey Creek Church of the Brethren, for sending to Washington, D.C., as a special project; and several Nappanee dignitaries were given the opportunity to ride the Chessie System’s “Operation Lifesaver Express”, designed to make the public aware of rail safety. May 17-18 were proclaimed “Poppy Days” in Nappanee, by Mayor Robert'Callander; commencement exercises were held at North Wood May 24, with Lisa Hahn and Stephen Besson, as speakers; the Nappanee Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star celebrated its 75th anniversary, and the North Wood Scarlet Guard entertained guests at Cedar Point Amusement Park on May 18. Library Building Project Coordinator Richard Pletcher reported that two obstacles needed to be dealt with, regarding construction of the new llbrary-a drainage problem and a “misplaced” fire hydrant. Three North Wood students recorded perfect 4.0 grade point averages, and were named valedictorians for the Class of ’BS. They were Mel Royer, Lisa Hahn and Doug Wesolek. Kent Dyck, with a 3.956, was named salutatorian. Dr. Jeff King was welcomed to the staff at the Nappanee Veterinary Hospital in May; ground was broken for “Taco Dal”, a Mexican restaurant located on US6 west, and Bruce and Cindy Ganshorn became the new owners of the pizza business on US6 East-“Skynard’s Pizza”. The Nappanee Police Department and the Rotary Club conducted a bike rodeo in May, with prizes awarded to participants; while moat valuable player awards for spring sports at North Wood : went to Kay Husberger, track; Phil Slabaugh, track; Sbaaa Hand, tennis; Carrie Trocchio. track, and Jodie Ketcham, track. The trackmen also won the East Noble Pleas* turn to Pg. 3