Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 110, Number 7, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 13 February 1991 — Page 2

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, February 13, 1991

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BTC MARK A. HOCHSTETLER CPO Mess USS Mahan DDG42 FPO Miami, FL 34092-1260 Mark is the son of Bonnie Hochstetler, Nappanee, and the late James Hochstetler. His birthdate is October 31, 1961.

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CPL. MIKE WOOLLEY American Embassy APO New York 09284 Mike’s birthday is February 26.

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SGT. MICHAEL R. HECKATHORN . " 49484607 B-Co 101 MIBN Operation Desert Storm APO New York 09310

Red Cross chapter helps service families

Elkhart County Chapter American Red Cross is working to help U.S. forces in the Persian Gulf and service families at home as part of the Red Cross’ most extensive military support operation since the Vietnam war. “We are trying to case the pressure of knowing a loved one is in the Persian Gulf by supporting service families every way we can,” said Lou Gillespie, Executive Director. Since U.S. troops began heading for

“Sweet 16” on February 13 Happy Birthday, Amy!

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Saudi Arabia in August, Red Cross emergency communications have increased significantly. American Red Cross relays one message every 26 seconds since the crisis in the Persian Gulf. Families of service personnel have had anxieties and fetus to cope with separation and other issues they face. Counseling is available in the community for families and friends of service personnel in the Middle East. Family Services of Elkhart County Inc. and Choices

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Love, Mom & Dad Cindy, Monica, Alicia, Danny

On Valentine’s Day and always:

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SGT. KEVIN J. KERN 309-84-2984/USMC GSM, Maint., FSG FPO San Francisco, CA 96608-5704 Kevin’s parents are Jeff and Brenda Kern, Nappanee, and he has a brother, Shaun. Kevin celebrates his birthday on February 23.

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P. 0.3 NEAL E. KING VF 74 A/O SHOP USS Saratoga FPO New York 09504-6113

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LCPL KYE WENTZ 304963875 ORD PIT Maint Co BSSG-4 4th MEB Group-10 FPO New York 09503-0044 Kye's birthday is October 15.

Grant are providing free sessions. Also, Oaklawn has help available. “Red Cross chapter across the country are reaching out to their communities, as they always do in times of trouble,” said Wecnoah Bayer, Red Cross chairman of Military and Social Services.” No matter what happens in the weeks ahead the Red Cross will be there.” Elkhart County chapter also provides a biidge to service ipcmbcrs abroad by staffing a 24-hour-a-day emergency communications system mat allows family members to contract service personnel in times of crisis. This service has transmitted some 64,000 messages to and from the Persian Gulf since August 1990, including

you are thought of, and loved - wherever you are serving— God Bless!

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SPC. JAMES P. SNYDER 309-64-7024 7th Corps-Task Force ADA CHawk APO New York 09752 James is the son of Donna and Maury Snyder, of Syracuse, and his birthday is December 10.

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PFC SLUSSER A-CO 1/75 RGBT HAAF, GA 31409-5304 He celebrates his birthday on March 9.

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CAPT. PHILLIP C. BARRICK 6531 Hampton Way, U-16 Columbus, GA. 31907 Phillip’s birthdate is December 31, 1956.

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nearly 3,000 birth announcements for proud parents. Elkhart County chapter also helps ease the burden for service families by providing emergency financial assistance, information, and referral services. Service members and their families who need emergency communications assistance, want to join a family support group, or need referral services should contact their chapter office of the American Red Cross.

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CAPT. TODD BEER 1703 AREFW (P) DO APO New York 09899 Todd, the son of Bernie and Peg Beer, is on his second tour in the Middle East as a refueler pilot. He is a 1982 NWHS graduate, and also graduated from the US Air Force Academy. His birthdate is March 4.

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P.O.IST CLASS William Stouder USS Belknap CG-26 FPO New York 09565-1149

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PFC GINA CULP 311-92-0382 73rd Trans Co. Box 33 Ft. Eustis, VA. 23604-5361 Gina is the daughter of Rex and Pam Culp, Nappanee. Her birthday is June 24.

Oaklawn begins program

Oaklawn has begun an innovative addictions screening and treatment program associated with the Elkhart County Sheriff’s Work Services Program. Located on site at 201 North Cottage Avenue, in Goshen, the work release addictions program (WRAP) is staffed by four Oaklawn professionals who provide chemical dependency screenings for every inmate in the program. As Oaklawn physicians assessed inmates at the county jai| over the years, it became evident that at least 80 percent had identifiable histories of substance abuse. Marsha Meyer, president of the county commissioners, and Sheriff Randy Yohn were instrumental in procuring a grant from the state commission for a “drug-free Indiana” to provide treatment services to work release inmates. The $175,000 grant awarded to Elkhart County is administered by the Department of Mental Health’s

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PVT. TERESA SIMS 310-92-3458 Co. E 795th MP BN Ist Pit. Ft. McClellan, AL 36205 Teresa, a North Wood High School graduate, is the daughter of Tom and Vickie Sims, Wawaka. Her birthday is January 25.

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P.O. IST CLASS JOSPEH D. STOUDER 7278 Navajo Rd. Painefield Annex Everett, Washington 98204

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Division of Addictions Services. The 'state has mandated that the funds be used only for people who cannot afford treatment services. Those who can pay for services are referred to other community treatment programs. After the initial screening, education groups are conducted with persons diagnosed as chemically dependent, and their readiness for treatment is evaluated. An intensive treatment program is offered nine hours a week for males who qualify. Females needing treatment are referred to Oaklawn’s POWER (Positive Options for Women Entering Recovery) program. For more information on these programs, please contact Oaklawn at (219) 533-1234. Rotary report... The Southwest Michigan Speedway, located on US 12 at Mottville, was the subject of the Rotary’s program last Wednesday. Rotary member Merle Holden is the new owner of the speedway and, as the program chairman, he told the club all about his business. The students of the month were introduced by Kevin Miller. They were Tracy Yoder and Joel Allen. Several representatives from North Wood High School will be attending the Rotary World? Affairs Conference to be held in the Nappa nee Rotary’s district in March.