Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 110, Number 41, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 10 October 1990 — Page 4
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Nap pa nee Advance New* Wednesday, October 10, 1990
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TO THE ADVANCE-NEWS: I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who helped me in
I: Crime # * Stoppers This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the United States Marshal’s Service. On August 21, 1989, federal authorities executed a search warrant at anew business in the Hamlet Medical Center building in Hamlet. During the search they found 51 year old James J. Sama, standing by a printing press and more than $2.7 million dollars in counterfeit money. In September 1989, Sama was arrested for counterfeiting United States currency. A month later he plead guilty in United States District Court and was ordered to appear on January 23, 1990 for sentencing. Sama failed to appear at the hearing and remains a fugitive from justice. Sama is a white male, 52 years old, six feet tall, weighing 215 pounds, with greyish-brown hair. If you know the whereabouts of Sama and call Crime Stoppers this week, you could receive a SI,OOO reward upon arrest. In Indiana and Michigan, you can call Crime Stoppers toll-free at 1-800-342-STOP. You will be assigned a code number and your name will not be asked. In May of this year, the South Bend Area Crime Stoppers Program celebrated its seventh anniversary. During the past seven years, the program has had tremendous success in assisting area law enforcement agencies in solving serious crimes. Year after year, the program has been recognized by Crime Stoppers International as being one of the best programs in North America. Since May 1983, Crime Stoppers has assisted in solving more than 1,867 felony crimes resulting in the arrest of over 1,400 felony crime offenders and the recovery of more than $4.4 million in stolen property and narcotics. Thanks to you, this paper, other media and law enforcement agencies all working together, the program has made a difference.
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Joins the fun North Wood German teacher Lloyd Brugger joins the fun of tossing eggs (no, they were not hard-boiled!) during last week's homecoming festivities at the high school. The seniors won the competition. (AN photo by Sheri Bradway) “
‘Serving the community tor over 100 years" NAPPANEE ADVANCE-NEWS 158 W. Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550 Ph„ 219-773-3127 A PARK NEWSPAPER Published Wednesday Emr*d at tha Pott Offioa at Nappanaa. Indiana, aa a Sacond Claai Mail undar tha Act ot March. 1879. Publication Number 370980 Robart No ran, General Manager Barb Kaiaar, Managing Editor @ IfYTn ’ lßo ° Per Year in Elkhart Count y zii&Zhi***** if JSf and Adjoining Counties *ssocite *25 00 Per Year - All Others NOTICE- Pictures tor publication are welcome, but no picture will be returned by mail unless a self-addressed, stamped envelope is sent with it. No charge for publishing pictures.-news stories or announcements DEADLINES- Display and classified advertising • Friday noon Late Classifieds - Monday noon News A Photos - Monday noon
my endeavor to obtain a seat on the Wa-Nee School Board. It is important that those of you who supported me in the election be aware of the upcoming school board meetings. On Monday, October 15, 7:30p.m., at North Wood High School, a presentation will be made concerning the possible location for a third elementary school building, future plans for die middle school buildings and high school building. I urge all Wa-Nee elementary and middle school parents and concerned taxpayers to attend this meeting. Our school board has already allocated sl3 million for two new elementary buildings, and over $300,000 for anew administration office. Our taxes are on their way up fast, and now our administrators are talking about raising them again to build new buildings and repair old ones. We must be sure our school board members use good judgement in deciding the future locations of buildings. If economics continue in the present direction, and our enrollment continues to diminish, our working capitol within the corporation will be reduced from the state. There are logical and economical ways to provide buildings in which to educate our children. A feasibility study was completed and presented over three years ago, in which four highly-qualified men studied our situation and problems, and overwhelmingly agreed to an educationally sound and economically efficient solution to our problems. Please join me in attending the meeting on October 15, and also the meeting on October 29, at which the Kublic will be able to speak to the oard. Becky Boston 503 Parkview Ct Nappanee, IN. Blood pressure screening Free blood pressure checks will be offered at the Nappanee Public Library on Tuesday, October 16, from 12:00-2:00p.m. This public service is provided by the Elkhart County Health Department.
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100 years ago October 9, 1890 Prof. C.H. Kabrich, of Sturgis, Mich., who had been giving balloon ascentions in several towns herebouts, wanted to make a date for Nappanee. XXX. Bremen had her big days of the year at the fair. Nappanee continued to have hers every day in the year when anew furniture factory got underway. XXX The Census Bureau gave the population of Indiana as being 2,189,030, and increase of 210,729. 75 years ago October 7, 1915 Another effort was made by the business men in Nappanee to get the postoffice department to give the town of Nappanee free city mail delivery. XXX Frank Neff of Middlebury barely escaped serious injury while driving his horse in the county fair races at Bremen. The Neff sulky was demolished when it struck wreckage caused by a competing horse falling down. XXX Every up-to-date girl was swathing her neck, or preparing to, with a scarf. Called by its good oldfashioned name, it is a muffler, and that is what she is calling it. But the name is the only hint of old-fashion about it Nothing is too noisy in design or color for the muffler. XXX More than 34,000 fans saw Charley Weegham’s Whales put Chicago back into the ranks of champions after an absence of five years. The North siders defeated the Pittsburgh Rebels, 3 to 0, in the ultimate game of the double-header that wound up the 1915 Federal league season. 50 years ago October 11, 1940 The American Legion drill team, under the command of Ralph Sechrist, participated in the band maneuvers at Stauffer Park. They showed marching as is done in the regular fighting forces of the United States. XXX The Nappanee Hi-Y club held its serious initiation of new members
IHITH) 188 KM!t COUPS WORLD WISE PuZzLe ■■■ -■ ■ - * INSTRUCTIONS: The U.S. Peace Corps has volunteers serving in more than 70 nations around the world. By solving this puzzle, you will learn about one of these countries. Solve the four numbered puzzle words and then unscramble the letters in the squares to produce the name of the country darkened on the map. • n< iniel Arap Moi is the President this former British colony 1- The U.S. tuts banned the Importation of this product 2. A unit of measurement 3. Largo lake named after English Queen *4. Capital of this nation *> - vwn *mi r an i p—ll —,iiw“i
On October 13, fire departments from Bremen, Wakarusa, Harrison Township, Foraker and Nappanee will be displaying fire fighting equipment and apparatus at McDonald’s, located at 1540 East Market, Nappanee. Pictured above are, from left, Nappanee Fire Department Training Officer Chuck Mitschelen; Assistant Chief Don Abel; Rick Purcell, owner of the McDonald's restaurants in Nappanee and Syracuse; and Fire Chief Junior Mast. This is the fourth year for McDonald's “Plan to Get Out Alive" program. A smokehouse will be available for tours, and free McDonald’s french fry coupons will be available to those children who tour the smokehouse with their parents between 10:00a.m. and 2:00p.m. on Saturday, October 13. Fire department personnel will be on hand to answer any questions individuals may have. (AN photo by Rebecca Babcock)
Wednesday night at the Presbyterian Church after which Rev. Jones gave an interesting talk. XXX Hitler and Mussolini met at historic Brenner Pass for a discussion of future military and diplomatic adventure. XXX Dr. R.A. Fleetwood, Nappanee doctor, had anew and novel surprise handed to him when following the arrival of a baby at a home in this vicinity he was given a quart bottle of brand new Jefferson nickels to pay for its arrival. 25 years ago October 8, 1965 Candace C. Hockert, Irvin W. Kanode and Duncan Sinclair at Nappanee were honored with Letters of Commendation for their high performance on the National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test. XXX Nappanee firemen were called to the home of Argyl Rowland, Route 1, Nappanee a little before noon Sunday. Apparently sparks from the chimney had started a fire which caught the roof. Firemen were able to put it out before damage was extensive. XXX The new quarters of the Buick, Oldsmobile and Rambler dealers opened for business. Joseph Stillson and John Stahly acquired the business of Pletcher Motor Cos. from M.S. Pletcher in 1961. 10 years ago October 10, 1980 Students at Harrison School had their first meal in the school’s newly completed cafeteria last week. The cafeteria addition was part of the Wa-Nee school facility expansion projects. XXX The North Wood girls golf team placed in the top 10 at the Fort Wayne golf sectional held last Monday at Colonial Oaks Golf Course. XXX Nappanee United Way campaign chairman Robert File reported last week that $1,069 had been collected toward a local campaign goal of $22,000. XXX A recycling program for aluminum and newspapers was started by
the city of Nappanee. A bin was placed for collection of aluminum cans and collection of newspapers was scheduled to begin in the next month. Five years ago October 9, 1985 Rock Hudson, one of Hollywood’s most popular leading men before he was stricken with AIDS, died at his Beverly Hills home. He was 59. XXX In the window decorating contest held during Nappanee’s Apple Festival, Studio Four was judged to have the best decorated window. Oops was named second place winner, and Kid’s Stuff placed third. XXX The Friends of the Nappane Public Library, Inc., were to sponsor a benefit on Saturday, November 9, in the newly remodeled library. XXX Halley’s comet was to be within reach of small amateur telescopes in October as it moved westward from Orion to Taurus, according to Indiana University astronomers. Last year October 11, 1989 TV evangelist Jim Bakker was found guilty on all 24 charges of fraud and conspiracy, in a Charlotte, North Carolina federal courthouse. XXX The Lady Panthers swim team scored one victory this week and one loss. They were victors over Bremen, 93-78, but lost to East Noble, 77-95. XXX The North Wood Junior Varsity football team recorded its third shutout of the season on Saturday, defeating Warsaw, 12-0. Realty sign warning Persons should note that realty signs arc not be moved or stolen from their locations in front of properties. If individuals are caught removing realty signs, they will be prosecuted. Leave the signs where they are and make this Halloween a good one.
News briefs... Fatal crash Stefauo Casiraghi, the 30-year-old husband of Princess Caroline, was killed last week, when be flipped his speedboat while defending his title in a world chamnpionshin race. Caroline, 33, was in Paris when she learned of her Italian financier husband’s accident They have three children, ages six, four and three. " ' I Shutdown President Bush successfully vetoed legislation Saturday to restore the government’s ability to spend money, and presided over the gradual shutdown of non-essential services, in a confrontation spawned by a deadlock over the federal deficit. Included in the shutdowns were tourists’ admission to the Washington Monument, and, closer to home, Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore park. Officials estimated that they turned away thousands of persons at the dunes. Klaus weakens Hurricane Klaus weakened to a tropical storm Saturday, and drifted into the open waters of the Atlantic, after leaving at least six persons dead and 1,500 homeless from flooding in Martinique. Orbiting Discovery thundered into orbit Saturday, with five astronauts and a nuclear-powered sun probe, ending the shuttle fleet’s second-longest grounding ever, and boosting NASA’s battered credibility. The 100-ton spaceship began NASA’s 36th shuttle flight, with the probe to be sent on a 1.86-billion-mile journey to study the sun’s unexplored poles. Church completed One of the world’s last great Gothic churches was formally completed September 29, with President Bush and thousands of others gathering on the grounds of Washington National Cathedral to see its final stone put in place. The final stone is a 1,000-pound piece of Indiana limestone, carved in the shape of a folded leaf or flower. President Theodore Roosevelt watched the foundation stone laid 83 years ago. Ban logging The Forest Service has reported that saving the northern spotted owl from extinction will require banning logging next year on three million acres of the Northwest’s oldest forests. It has been estimated that harvests will tumble to about 2.6 billion board feet. New Justice David Souter, 51, takes his oath this week as a Supreme Court Justice, with the nation watching how he’ll vote on abortion and other social issues. The Senate voted 90-9 last week to confirm Souter as the 105th member of the high court in the nation’s history.
Oaklawn programs planned The following programs are being offered at Oaklawn Hospital during the month of October. “Recovery of Hope,” a program for severely troubled marriages; Saturday, October 13,9:00a.m. until noon, Oaklawn Center, Elkhart “When Kids Party,” led by Katherine Hosier, team leader of Oaklawn’s family, children and youth services; Monday, October 15, 7:00p.m. until 8:30p.m., Oaklawn Hospital, Goshen. “The Jigsaw Parent,” featuring family specialist and author Dolores Curran; Wednesday, October 17, 7:00p.m. until 8:30p.m., Oaklawn Center, Elkhart. “Strengths and Stresses in Today’s Family,” featuring family specialist and author Dolores Curran; Oaklawn Forum luncheon lecture, Thursday, October 18, 12:00p.m.-2:00p.m., Arthur’s Restaurant, Elkhart “Everything a Parent Should Know About Teenage Sexuality, But is Afraid to Ask, led by Steve Wagner, team leader of Oaklawn’s adolescent day treatment program; Monday, October 22, 7-8:30p.m., Oaklawn Hospital, Goshen. For more information about any of these programs, please call Oaklawn at (219) 533-1234, extension 441.