Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 110, Number 44, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 31 October 1990 — Page 4
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Nappaaee Advance News Wednesday, October 31, 1990
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Stress voting
TO THE ADVANCE NEWS: The Indiana Retired Teachers Association (IRTA) encourages all eligible persons to vote on November 6. The Association would also like to-share the following information wilh all voters. Since 1851, Indian's constitution has included a clause which prohibits the investment of State funds, including pension assets, in stocks. Indiana is the only state with such a Constitutional prohibition. The IBJTA believes it is time to change Needs TO THE ADVANCE NEWS: •When General Mac Arthur saw Hiroshima and Nagasaki, he recognized that we must find a better way oCsolving international disputes. is obsolete. ;The United Nations was formed to-" solve our problems. We must insist that the UN have our full support in eliminating all weapons of* mass destruction from the earth. international law must be obeyed by Saddam Hussein, and by every nation including the U.S. and our allies. We need to strengthen the UN and support it. We just have one chance to provide Peace and Justice and to provide for continued life on
Meeting planned
TO THE ADVANCE NEWS: Lt. Col. “Bo” Gritz, the most decorated Green Beret of the Vietnam era, and the man upon whose real life missions to recover P.Q.W.’s the movies “Rambo,” “Missing in Action” and “Uncommon Valor” were modeled, will host a Freedom Call ’9O meeting in Donaldson, November 17 (near Plymouth). t Jhe meeting will present a strategy to get America back on her feet, while there’s still time. Recently, while in Southeast Asia on a White House sanctioned mission to recover P.O.W.’s, Bo Gritz learned from the overlord of the Golden Triangle (where most of the world’s heroin is produced) that top officials in the U.S. government are the region’s best drug customers! Astounded, Bo returned to Washington, D.C. to report his findings and try to help correct the situation. He was told there was no interest in solving the problem, and furthermore he had better forget what he had learned...or else.... Bo rushed back to Southeast Asia to document his findings on videotape (now available) and quickly produced a
Students receive books
This release is smaller than the average news release because it details the facts of some big generosity in the community to little children through the distribution of some powerful little books. First grade students in local schools listed will all receive a beautiful gift-book titled “My Favorite Book”: Nappanee Central, Union Center, Harrison and Nappanee South. The book is designed and written
Accepting applications
The Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the position of Executive Director of the Chamber. Please send all resumes to the Chamber office, P.O. Box 147, Nappanee, IN 46550, by November 1. Qualifi-
“Serving the community for over 100 years" NAPPANEE ADVANCE-NEWS 158 W. Market St., Nappanee, IN 46550 Ph., 219-773-3127 A PARK NEWSPAPER Published Wednesday Entered at the Poit Office at Nappanee. Indiana, aa a Second Claaa Mail under the Act of March. 1879. Publication Number 370060 Robert Noran, General Manager Barb Kelaer, Managing Editor B IfPsß M 8 00 PBr Year in Elkhart County wy JO and Adjoining Counties associi*jn *25 00 Per Year All Others NOTICE- Pictures lor 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 stones or announcements DEADLINES- Display and classified advertising - Friday noon Late Classifieds - Monday noon News t Photos - Monday noon.
this antiquated practice concerning pension assets. The IRTA recommends that all voters cast a vote for the amendment which will exempt pension assets from this constitutional prohibition concerning stocks. Voters are asked to vote “yes” on this amendment and give all of Indiana’s public employees, including retired teachers, the opportunity to achieve the maximum return on their pension investments. Dale E. Harris Executive Director, IRTA support this planet. If we and all nations eliminate all weapons of mass destruction and greatly reduce all conventional armament we can reap a Peace Dividend. Quickly, we can cut our military budgets into half, balance our national budgets, stop the international arms sales, provide for the needy of all countries including our own. With the Peace Dividend we can begin to seek cures for many physical and social ills. If the United States sincerely leads I believe that the UN can fulfill its mission. E. Paul Weaver Everett, PA
book telling his story. November 17, Hoosiers can hear and meet Bo ourselves. Finally, admitting to himself something has gone seriously wrong with our American government, Lt. Cos. Bo Gritz has now committed himself to a mission to return our America to the Constitutional form of government the Founding Fathers envisioned. He can’t do it alone though. Your strength, voice and ideas are needed. Come join the cause to get America back on her feet. Special speakers will be giving information about George Bush’s “one world order” and how it relates to our Constitution and Bill of Rights, justice for all under our court system, dynamics of the crisis in the Middle East, I.R.S. self-defense, legislation now pending before Congress which would nullify the Bill of Rights and other critical issues. For more information call (219) 942-9439 or write: 1841 East 10th Street, Hobart, IN 46342. Yours truly, Lucy Covington Hobart, IN
to bring positive influence into each of the children’s lives. It illustrates the beauty of their world and the people who are in it-especially themselves. The civic-minded leaders who are sponsoring this program see it as a valuable contribution toward the development of the young people in the community. They include Family Fare, Hair Dimensions, McDonald’s Restaurant and Bee’s Country Splendor Shop.
cations preferred: Ability to coordinate with other organizations, volunteers, and members; skills in public relations, marketing, economic development, festival and tourism activities; and possess excellent verbal and written communications.
Encourage awareness On Tuesday, October 23, the Kiwanis Clubs of Nappanee sponsored special assembly programs at South Elementary School and the other elementary schools in the area. In the top photo, South School Principal Wayne Klotz and a student play The Know Game,” which quizzes the pupils’ awareness of the hazards of drug use and abuse. In the bottom picture, Nappanee Police Chief John Elliott talts to the assembly about each individual’s part in the war against drugs. (AN photos by Rebecca Babcock)
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Ripper stalks London
100 years ago October 30, 1890 The Freese Bros., at the Nappanee Creamery, were building a commodious bam 50x40 feet for the accomodation of their horses and vehicles. XXX The prospects for a large Prohibition vote, locally, to be polled on Tuesday were greater than half the people imagined or were willing to admit, or else the News missed its guess. XXX The prognostications for an open winter were based on the fact of the com husks being thin. Just so long as the prophesy was not based on the com itself, it was reasonable to suppose that the bottom would not fall out of the. winter. XXX The corpse of a murdered woman was found in an alley in London. She was through! to be the victim of “Jack the Ripper.” Her head was nearly severed from the body. 75 years ago October 28, 1915 At the new Methodist church the work was progressing nicely. The Nappanee High School basketball team lost its first game of the season Friday evening to Akron on the latter’s floor by a close score of 13 to 12. XXX The annual Hallowe’en Masquerade was to be given at the Stuckman and Culp roller rink Saturday evening, October 30. Prizes were to have
Crime Stoppers This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the South Bend Police Department. Since August of this year, police believe more than 28 home burglaries have been committed by the same person(s). The areas affected have been in the River Park and the southeast side neighborhoods. One of these burglaries occurred on September 2, at 1131 East Victoria Street During the night, while the family was asleep upstairs, the culprit crawled through a dining room window. As he walked through the rooms downstairs he took a ladies purse containing credit cards, money and keys to the family car. Apparently, when the culprit left the house, he went next door and burglarized the neighbor’s home. A month later, police believe the same culprit returned to 1131 East Victoria Street and used the keys that were stolen during the burglary to steal the victims’ 1988 Oldsmobile. If you know who committed these break-ins and call Crime Stoppers this week you could receive a $ 1,000 reward upon arrest or indictment In Indiana and Michigan, you can call Crime Stoppers toll free at 1-800-342-STOP. South Bend callers call 288-STOP. You will be assigned a code number and Crime Stoppers will not ask your name.
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been awarded. XXX Hot baths are better than cold baths in the opinion of Surgeon General William C. Braisted, U.S.N. 50 years ago November 1, 1940 John L. Lewis, President of the C. 1.0. and of the United Mine Workers of America, indorsed Wendell Willkie, a Republican, in his campaign. XXX Mrs. Glen Gwin was hostess to eight members of the Euchre club at her home. XXX Friday evening, the Nappanee Bulldogs were to open the basketball season when they played host to the New Paris quintet at the Nappanee Community building. XXX Harvey Frederick, of Nappanee, was included on the fall graduation list of Indiana University, Bloomington. Mr. Frederick was to receive the M.S. degree in education. 25 years ago October 29, 1965 The Nappanee Kiwanis Club elected new officers. They were to serve in 1966. Dr. J.O. Lentz was elected president. Elected vice president was Don Nichols, and Wilbur Naylor was to be treaurcr. XXX Trailing 14-6 at the end of the third quarter, Coach Bill Svyantek’s Bulldogs exploded for 19 points in the final period to defeat the Rocl.esl Zebras 25-14 in the Northern Lakes Conference game played in Rochester. XXX Two men were found in a parked car on Rosenbergcr near Market. They seemed to be sick. When the police investigated, they found that the men apparently were suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning. 10 years ago October 31, 1980 With a 35-0 score, the NorthWood Panthers won over Wawasee to tie for the NLC crown and the right to compete in first round action
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Herald Halloween Pumpkins and jack-o'-lanterns have been appearing all over Nappanee recently, as residents prepare for the festivities on All Hallows' Eve. Trick-or-treating will take place tonight (Wednesday) from 5:00p.m. to 7:00p.m. Afterwards, children are encouraged to attend a Halloween party sponsored by the Nappanee Police Department from 7:00p.m. until 9:00p.m. at the Nappanee Middle School. (AN photo by Rebecca Babcock)
of the Class AA Playoffs. XXX Glenna Andrews received congratulations from Supt. William E. Dorsey at a special recognition held for her at the Union Center School. Mrs. Andrews retired after many years of teaching. XXX The Panthers won the volleyball title by beating Concord, 15-1, 13-6. XXX North Wood’s Jeff Strakowski placed 29th at the Fort Wayne cross country semi-state. Five years ago October 30, 1985 The Nappanee Public Library was closed while library staff members and volunteers shelved books and installed and became familiar with new equipment for the reopening. XXX Joyce Riley stopped by to report that son Kevin landed a bit part in the movie “Hoosiers” filmed here in Indiana. XXX The City of Nappanee commemorated its 60th anniversary as a city on November 4. In celebration of the day, the city hosted an open house at the municipal building on Saturday, November 9. Last year October 31, 1989 Children at South Elementary School planted 50 red tulip bulbs as part of their celebration of Red Ribbon Week. XXX Scout pack 733 sponsored by Nappanee Noon Kiwanis Club collected over 1,000 food items for Open Door Pantry. XXX Angela Swanson, Micki Hetka man and Amy Pletcher earned AllNorthern Lakes Conference Honors as elected by NLC volleyball coaches. XXX Pastor Robin Laßue was honoisc for his two year involvement with Friends of the Nappanee Library by a proclamation issued by Mayor Robert Callander.
News briefs... More troops The Pentagon is sending additional troops to Saadi Arabia partly to counter a recent hardening of Iraq's defenses in occupied Kuwait, officials say. It was announced last week that more American Gls-possibly as many as 100^K)0—will be shipped to the Sandi desert to join the 220,000 U.S. forces already in the Persian Gulf area foHowing Iraq’s invasion of Kuwait on August 2. New discovery Astronomers have reported finding the largest galaxy ever discovered, in a concentration of stars that stretches for she million light years, or more than 60 times the size of the Milky Way. Called Abell 2029, tbe galaxy has more than 100 trillion stars. The Milky Way, which includes the Sun and its solar system, has about three billion stars. Finally Congress gave final approval to a record package of taxes and spending cuts Saturday, as lawmakers dashed through a stack of major bills and toward adjournment of their long election-year session. The Senate voted 54-45 to embrace the budget compromise, the centerpiece of a $496 billion deficit-reduction plan-and President Bush said he would sign it into law. State finals In Saturday’s Indiana State School Music Association Marching Band finals, held at the Indianapolis Hoosier Dome, Goshen finished third, behind Greenwood and Homestead. Northview placed fouith, while Concord was rated fifth. Arch is 25 The Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri, marked its 25th anniversary on Sunday, October 28. A total of 64 million persons has visited the famous landmark since the final section of the 630-foot structure was put in place in 1965. The memorial, built to honor Thomas Jsfferson and his 1803 Louisiana Purchase, as well as the city’s role as the gateway to the West, cost S3O million. Chess match
In New York on Saturday, defending champion Garry Kasparov conceded the seventh game of the world chess championship to challenger Anatoly Karpov, leaving the pair deadlocked in their $3 million showdown. The score is tied at 3-1/2, with each player getting a point per win, or one-half point for a tie. Each has won a game-the other five games have ended in draws. The first player to reach 12-1/2 points wins the championship. Predict famine A famine of “biblical dimensions’’ is threatening as many as 11 million people in Sudan, according to top officials. Fatalaties could be in the millions, but relief trains, planes and barges have been prevented from delivering their cargo. Many international relief workers have left in disgust Return visit Humphrey, the humpback whale, swam under the Golden Gate Bridge and out to sea last week, after his latest visit to San Francisco. The 40-foot 45-ton whale has been drawn to the bay a number of times, first in 1985, when he stayed in the area for 25 days. He has returned each year. t Holiday gifts Local Red Cross officials expect to order more than the 4,000 bags available for a Holiday Ditty Bag project with Elkhart County school children. Articles being collected in the schools will be delivered to U.S. troops in Saudi Arabia. Items received by the November 9 deadline will be packed by Red Cross, and taken to Grissom Air Force Base for transportation overseas. Dole resigns Labor Secretary Elizabeth Dole last week became the first member of President Bush’s cabinet to resign, leaving after two years to become head of the American Red cross.