Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 110, Number 21, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 22 May 1991 — Page 4

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Nappance Advance News Wednesday, May 22, 1991

Comment and Opinion

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Offers tribufe to American farmer

by Susan D. Kyle Extension Agent Elkhart County It is spring time! Know what that means? Well, to the farm family, it means the begining of another growucs history The United Cancer Services of Elkhart County, Inc. (UCS) is an independent, Indiana, not-for-profit charity chartered in 1958. Throughout its thirty-plus year history, UCS has sought to help the Elkhart County community in the fight against cancer. UCS, formerly the Elkhart County Cancer Society, was originally a chapter of the American Cancer Society, as were most cancer service agencies in the mid-forties. Many service agencies were approved to receive funds from the United Fund (forerunner to the United Way) in the fifties. Not wanting to send United Fund money out of Elkhart county to a national center, a faction of the Elkhart County Cancer Society board chose to withdraw from the American Cancer Society and incorporate as an independent agency. In later years, the American Cancer Society asked Elkhart County to rejoin, but a sound division in service philosophies has kept them separate. The focus of the Elkhart County agency has changed somewhat over the years. In the fifties, only onefourth of all cancer patients survived. Early detection was vital as surgery was basically the only hope for treatment. Chemotherapy was just being discovered, although at that time it only slowed the cancer’s growth, rather than arrresting it. Quackery was a big concern as was the stigma of having the disease. Research and education were paramount at that lime. In the sixties, the agency started a scholarship program for students studying areas of cancer research and treatment. Then in the early seventies the agency began directing more money towards patient assistance and less towards research as more and more treatments became available. A motor pool was also established to transport patients to treatment centers in South Bend and the first Women’s Screening Clinic was offered. By this time, one third of all cancer patients were winning their fight. In 1974, a Goshen office was opened to help the hiknart on ice serve the southern half of the county, and in 1984, the two offices consolidated in Dunlap. The office remains at that site, 23971 U.S. 31 East. United Cancer Services of Elkhart County, Inc., became the official name in 1986. This name reflects the continued trend toward patient service and helps indentify the agency with United Way and not American Cancer Society, whose primary focus remains on research. Currently over one-half of all patients are surviving and patient service is the number one priority for UCS. In 1990, UCS provided cancer patients in the community with over 553.000 in direct financial assistance. Additional emphasis is placed on educational programs focusing on early detection and prevention, as improvements in this area will help increase survivorship.

"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 Post Office at Nappanee Indiana, as a Second Class Mail under the Act of March. 1879, Publication Number 370960 Hi Robert Naren, General Manager Barb Keiser, Managing Editor 'lB 00 Per Year In Indiana H ttYf B *25.00 Per Year Outside Indiana msoomon (Service Perse nne'-College Students Pay Local Rate) NOTICE- Pictures tor publication are welcome, but no picture will be returned by mail unless a seTaddressed, stamped envelope is sent with it. No charge for publishing pictures, news stories or announcements DEADLINES- Display and classified advertising Friday noon sNews & Photos - Monday noon.

ing season-bc it crops or livestock. When you pass a farm, you are likely to see babies scattered across the field, and farmers on their tractors; you will probably see men, women, and children all working together to make this crop the best ever. While they arc hard at work I would like to share a tribute to them. I received this article many years ago, and no longer have its source, but it seems appropriate at this time of year. 1 am only a farmer. I know the sun belter than anyone. And the soil. And the wind. And the rain. I am the man who works with them. Who lives with them. Who loves them. And who sometimes fetus them. I am only a farmer. I am the sower of seeds. I am the lender of stock. I am the reaper of harvest. I am sweat. And tears. And wide. I am only a farmer. I am a man who feeds die young. And the old. The weak. And the strong. I am the black earth of Spring. The green hills of Summer. The harvest gold of Autumn. And the cold white stillness of Winter. I am only a farmer. I am warm memories of the past. The steely reality of the present. And a hopeful dream of the future. I am an optimist. A thinker. A watcher. And a doer. I am only a farmer. 1 live in a complex world. Made of simple things. And they arc my source of joy. And hope. And comfort. I have walked the morning fogs. I have paused for the summer song of the meadowlark. And 1 have savored the breeze of freshly cut hay. I have paused, remembering, by the stream 1 knew as a boy. I have fclt the power of a thousand storms. And rejoiced in the ftesh world left in their wake. I am only a farmer. I am an accountant. Chemist. And doctor. I am midwife. And mechanic. I am seller. Trader. And buyer. I am husband. Helper. And partner to my wife. I am father. Friend. Comforter. And teacher to my children. I am only a farmer. Not a man of riches. But a man of great wealth. ! have learned to treasure life. And all things living. To respect their maker. And my own. I am humbled by the earth’s bounty. And awed by endless rebirth. I am fascinated by the marvelous intricacies of my world. And enriched by their beauty. I am only a farmer. If a man can be truly free, then I truly am. The day. The week. The month. They have been entrusted to me. They are mine to spend. They arc mine to invest. They arc mine to use wisely. It is a solitary profession I have chosen. Or, perhaps, that I have been chosen for. A profession where there are no ccrtantics. Where no guarantees are granted. No promises given. No excuses taken. I have but one man to answer to. One man to depend upon. One man to confide in. And in the quiet of the years I have come to know him well. I am only a farmer. I am perscrvcrancc. And creativity. And courage. I am only a farmer. I am confidence. And ingenuity. And intelligence. I am only a farmer. A seeker of excellence... And 1 will endure.

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100 years ago May 20, 1891 At this time, there is nothing indicating that Nappance citizens will bum any considerable quantity of gunpowder on July 4th. Withal, that is a dangerous day for a town without protection against fire. XXX Boys, and also men, arc hereby notified that they must desist from playing ball on Sunday within the incorporate limits of the town; and also from jumping on moving trains, under penally of arrest and consequences following-Jonathan Yarian, Marshall. XXX There is a fair prospect of Nappanec’s getting a marble cutter who will open a shop here. There is no reason under the sun why this point would not be first-class for that business as well as for any other line that is already here. The fact is, there is no town in Northern Indiana with like advantages in surrounding territory. XXX It is lime the iceman was abroad in the land. XXX The town of Bourbon has put up seventy street lamps and posts. They were purchased from the city of South Bend for 51.75 each. XXX Rev. Guiss, from Ohio, will preach at Hartmans Opera House next Sunday evening, at which time an Evangelical church organization will be effected here. 75 years ago May 19, 1916 At the Monday evening meeting of the town board an ordinance was introduced by Trustee Ulinc which will give the Nappance Telephone Company a new franchise similar to the one now held, but permitting them to place wires, cables and conduits underground. A street light was ordered at the intersection of Elm Street and Indiana Avenue. XXX Seventeen to graduate in annual commencement exercises of Nappance High School. XXX Nappance and vicinity experienced the heaviest rainfall in twenty years, when it began to rain Saturday evening and with the exception of a j few hours Sunday, continued until after midnight Sunday. The heaviest rain and electric storm struck Nappance about 8 o’clock Sunday evening. Lightning struck the belfry of the Evangelical church about 8:30, knocking off a few boards. 50 years ago May 15, 1941 Alfred Stump was elected the first president of the newly organized

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The warm weather that has struck Northern Indiana has made some persons wilt, but the flowers are loving it, catching the sun’s rays with pleasure, no matter where they stand-whether it be in a neatly-manicured garden, or next to a fallen tree. (AN photo bv Sheri Bradway)

J unior Chamber of Commerce at the Coppes Hotel. Other officers elected: First Vice-President, Harry Scchrist; Second Vice-President, Kenneth Stump; Secretary, Maxwell Clouse; Treasurer, Howard Field; Board of Directors, Joe Kindig, Russell Bailey. XXX The Nappance Golf Association elected Fred Lemna president and George Landis vice-president at the meeting held Tuesday evening. The spring organization meeting was held at the Central Barber shop with about fifteen members of the association present. Glen Field was named secretary-treasurer of the group and 1941 membership dues of 50 cents were due and payable. XXX Stauffer Park has been chosen as the site for the 1941 annual camporcc of boy scouts of the Pioneer Trails Area. An attendance of five hundred scouts and scoutcrs from all parts of Elkhart, Kosciusko, and LaGrangc couties is expected. Several hundred tents of various types will be required. XXX Preliminary plans for the observance of the 40th anniversary of the St. John’s Lutheran church were laid at a meeting held on call of the pastor. Rev. Edward M. Miller at the church. The church was erected in 1901, October 30th being the anniversary of its dedication. XXX Somebody broke into the Texaco filling station operated by Vem Stahly one mile east of Nappance sometime between 10 o’clock Sunday night and 7:30 o’clock Monday morning by forcing the lock on the door. SEvcn cartons of cigarettes, six dollars in money and thirty-one gallons of gasoline were among the items missing when Vem Stahly opened up Monday morning. He had locked the station Sunday evening, and in checking the windows before leaving he had found one unlocked. 25 years ago May 19, 1966 The largest class ever will graduatc from Nappance High School-102 graduates. XXX Dunham and Love RexalL Drug Store held a grand opening to celebrate the expanded space made possible by the moving of the Central Barber Shop. XXX The Jaycees have set-up meeting room and office bovc the G&N Supermarket. XXX Valedictorian awards to graduating seniors went to Judy Stoops and Ted Frick; the Salutatory awards to

Frederick Helmuth and Duncan Sinclair. 10 years ago May 20, 1981 President Ronald Reagan and his wife Nancy arrived at South Bend Regional Airport for the president’s commencement address at the University of Notre Dame. XXX Landscape plans for the NorthWood High School additions were among items relating to the Wa-Nee facility expansion projects approved by the Board of School Trustees. XXX The North Wood Panthers almost got a no-hitter from Kevin Riley, and finished their spring Northern Lakes Conference season with a 3-1 victory over the visiting Wawasee Warriors, on the Panther diamond. The weather was cold. XXX Brenda Ervin, North Wood’s lone sectional tennis tournament survivor, was scheduled to continue sectional competition as play resumed Tuesday afternoon at South Bend’s Leepcr Park. 5 years ago May 21, 1986 Indiana Central University christened itself with a new name Saturday. ICU’s name will change immediately to the University of Indianapolis. XXX North Wood’s girls tennis team tuned up for sectional competition by winning all matches in straight sets, four including a 6-0 set on the way to a 5-0 victory over Rochester. XXX The North Wood Panther varisty baseball club split last week, with two wins over Rochester, and losses to Wawasee and Goshen. XXX A SI,OOO donation from Nappance American Legion Post 154 and its ladies auciliary is “going to help” the fire department with the purchase of a new Hurst Tool “Jaws of Life”, according to Nappance Mayor Robert Callander. Last year May 23, 1990 Stephanie Swanson is Miss Elkhart County. XXX Jim Henson, 53, creator of Muppets like Kermit the Frog, died Wednesday, May 26, of complications from pneumonia. XXX Alan Matheny sentenced to death for killing his ex-wife, Lisa Marie Bianco while on a prison furlough. XXX Nappanee Civic Theatre produces “Arsenic & Old Lace.”

News briefs... Father of Year Gen. H. Norman Schwarzkopf, 56, was honored last week as a Father of the Year. The general was among 10 recipients of the annual award for representing what the sponsoring National Father’s Day Committee calls traditional values of American fatherhood. He is the father of two grown daughters and a teenage son. Accept gifts President George Bush and his wife Barbara accepted $22,138 in gifts in 1990, from 84 donors. The gifts were itemized in the president’s annual financial disclosure statement released last week. Included were sports equipment, a toy soldier, flowers, neckties, a needlepoint pillow and pet supplies. Wins Preakness Hansel, the beaten favorite in the Kentucky Derby, redeemed himself in smashing fashion Saturday, winning the Preakness at Pimlico. Hansel, 10th in the Derby, ran the l-3/16th-mile race in 1:54. Miss Universe Miss Mexico, Lupita Jones, was crowned 1991 Miss Universe Friday, during the 40th annual event, held in Las Vegas. She is a 23-year-old lawyer from Mexicali. Miss Netherlands was the first runner-up, while Miss Soviet Union finished third. Miss U.S.A., Kelli McCarty, 21, finished in the top 10.

Crime stoppers... This weeks crime of the week comes from the flies of the South Bend Police Department. Recently, several homemade bombs have been placed on or near government buildings in the downtown area of South Bend. The most recent placement occurred at the St. Joseph County Court House. During the evening of April 17, around 10:00p.m., police believe two young men planted two bombs on the west side of the courthouse. The first bomb was placed on the steps next to the entrance doors. A witness saw the two men running away from the courthouse just before the bombs were discovered. The men were described as Caucasian, in their late teens or early twenties, wearing dark clothing. Other buildings where bombs were located are the LTV Corporation, the Federal Building and the parking lot at Union Stateion. If you know who placed these bombs and call Crime Stoppers this week you could receive a SI,OOO reward upon arrest. Remember, you can call Crime Stoppers about this or any other felony, crime, or fugitive. In Indiana and Michigan, call tollfree 1-800-342-STOP. You’ll be assigned a code number and Crime Stoppers won’t ask your name. Crime Stoppers, It Works! Brown attends luncheon Sally Brown, Nappanee, recently attended a luncheon sponsored by Women for Meaningful Summits, in commeration of the visit one year ago by three Soviet women. An update was given for each of the three, both from letters they had written, and from travelers from Elkhart County to Russia. Galina Negnistuyeve has been able to do some traveling within the USSR, in spite of the chaotic conditions. Larisa Skuratov was appointed to the United Nations Commission on International Health and Human Rights. Valento Matvienko has been appointed USSR Ambassador to Malta. Elena Grazin, a lawyer, whose husband is a visiting professor at Notre Dame, also spoke of the changes in the Soviet Union, saying it was due to Gorbachav that they are having freedom, although she no longer supports him, because he has yielded to political reactionaries. She also agreed with the letters, that things were really bad. She said that mothers have to spend so much time getting food for their children, and then must question the safety of that food, due to pollution. Elina also repotted that the small amount of food aid the government has received is being sold for exorbitant prices. She suggested sending “care packagesa” to individuals, in spite of the inefficient mail service. Most mail that is incoming gets there, but it is more expediant to have visitors drop mail from outside the country.