Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 110, Number 53, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 January 1992 — Page 3

-1991... Cont. from pg. 2 ~~Batt~Mastcrson, diving; Craig Croy, wrestling; LaMarr Lakins, basketball, and Steve Purcell, swimming. APRIL The second annual Old Timers’ Basketball Sectional brought crowds to the Panther Pit in April, with players and cheerleaders alike returning to action, and special awards presented to those who have contributed significantly to each participating school’s program. Nappanee’s award winner was “Ike” Phillips. National Library Week activities in Nappanee included a magic act, “fractured” fairy tales, health screenings, cooking demonstrations, and a service representative speaking on Desert Storm, with hundreds of participants, all ages, joining the action. Forty-four library volunteers were honored at a special breakfast. I Anew slowpitch softball season ropened at Stauffer Park; the annual Forsythe table tennis tournament winners were Jerry Slabaugh, Tim Miller, Lynn Yoder and Jim Huff; Panther golf teams opened with wins over West Noble at home, and the ; NW baseball team topped Jimtown in * its initial outing, 7-1, with Tony Mast •just missing a shutout. Rotary continued its Student of the :Month recognition, with Tina iNewcomcr and Lori Holdcman : recognized; Hope Watkins landed a ! 4-3/8-pound bass; Future Farmers of ; America presented awards to Ryan Eby, Bob Metzger, Rod Bradway and Scott Fervida, and Scouts sponsored a bikeathon to raise funds for St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. McCormick Motors donated a van to the Elkhart Area Career Center; Shoestrings opened under the managership of Troy Andrews, and the Nappanee Frields of the Library presented “Day in the Park” activities, refreshments, and awards. MAY In May, the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau honored Jim Clouse and Don Miller for their contributions to the tourism program of the county, at a special awards/dinner held in Elkhart. Republicans Ken Walters and Peg Hoffer squared off in the May primary election, with both seeking the mayoral position on the fall ballot. Walters pulled 1096 votes, to 505 for Hoffer, while Kim Ingle defeated Peg Hunsberger for the clerk-treasurer’s slot, 977-622. Choir, drama and band awards were presented at the annual NWHS Performing Arts Banquet, with Mary Kauffman named Singer of the Year, Sam Brown named Best Thespian, and Janae Wenger earning the John Phillips Sousa Award. Jane Lelle’s kindergarten students enjoyed a “Pet Day;” senior art student Amy Krider earned Best of Show honors at the Wa-Nee Art Show, and Goshen and Nappanee Camp Fire offices announced plans to merge. In sports, Panther trackmen earned the Kelly Relays crown at Concord Tor the ninth time; Mike Williams, Jamie Prenkert, Brian Cleary, Riley Snook, Thad Hahn, Jason Schafer, Nathan Wiggins, Jason Miller and Rod Bradway earned NLC track awards; Nicci Miller was the lone girls’ track winner in the NLC, running the 400 in 60.7 and earning IAII-NLC recognition, and Shelly JCindig was named All-NLC in jennis. * MVP awards for spring sports went to Eric Patterson, golf; Rod Bradway, Track; Missie Bemiller, softball; Bart) Filley, trainer; Nicci Miller, track, 2nd Shelley Kindig, tennis. * North Wood named Susan Dieterten as valedictorian of the Class of 791, with Brent Hochstetler, Robert Metzger and Stacie Yoder, named salutatorians. During National Police Week, the : memorial flag was flown at the Nappanee Municipal Center; local Memorial Day observances included a parade and service, and FBI personnel supervised new weapons training for the Nappanee Police Department. After a 35-year music teaching career, 25 at Nappanee Middle

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School, Jim Lentz retired his director’s baton. Ben Hahn and Lori Holdcman were named North Wood Prom King and Queen; Nappanee Rotary planted a tree at Stauffer Park, in an Arbor Day observance; Kiwanians organized their annual soccer league for community kids; spring concerts took place for both high school and elementary students and parents, and Susan Dieterlen was named one of 40 Indiana Academic All-Stars. The month closed with a severe thunderstorm hitting the area, with lightning causing extensive damage to bams. JUNE Nappanee’s NIPSCO office closed in June, consolidating with the Goshen office. During the same month, Nappanee Civic Theatre announced plans to present Neil Simon’s “Plaza Suite,” and Ruth Jones was named new principal at South Elementary School. Advance-News photographer Sheri Bradway was called to the Tracy Newcomer home, to record the presence of six bam screech owls, and everyone was invited to the Nappanee Public Library, to see the exhibit of Ypsi baits developed by J.O. Kantz and Frank Lehman, Nappanee, in the 19205. George Sheets, 94, talked about his journals, with entries spanning 82 years, and the Nappanee Amateur Radio Gub talked about its upcoming annual 24-hour field day, with drills taking place at North Wood High School. In sports, Brian Cleary jumped 6-9 to finish second in high jump at the state track finals. Missie Bemiller, Heather Beck and Sigi Pederson were named to the NLC softball team; Ted Doty and Thad Ramer earned AllNLC baseball honors and Ramer was named MVP for the Panther team. The Wa-Nee Waves hosted 100 swimmers at a Saturday invitational. Darrell Hartzler was named to the Nappanee Police Department; Wilma Metzler retired from NIPSCO after 27 years, and the Nappanee Missionary Church broke ground for anew SIOO,OOO Youth Ministry Center. JULY Families joined the fun at Stauffer Park July 4, for the annual holiday festivities, and anew attraction-the wedding, on the pitcher’s mound, of Sue Hochsteder and Terry Sechrist. McDonald’s Restaurant hosted an extremely successful “Cruise In,” with cars from the 50-60 era taking center stage. McDonald’s also donated soccer balls for the Kiwanis soccer program for young people in the community. Summer enrichment class experiences included the “Wackadoo Zoo,” for second and third graders, with Chet Walters as the professor, and a “Walk Like an Egyptian,” study for another group. Work began on an additional nine holes of golf at the Nappanee course, and development in the Derksen Farm area, by the park department; George Newkirk won the men’s city golf tourney, and the Nappanee Noon Kiwanis celebrated its 70th anniversary with a family picnic at the Larry Wagner “ranch.” The Nappanee Lions Club spent an evening at the South Bend White Sox’ Coveleski Stadium; volleyball and basketball campers earned awards at the girls’ camps held at North Wood; Jeremy Martin, recovering from a two-month stay in the hospital, thanked friends and fellow students for remembering him, as he began intensive physical therapy, and civic theatre continued plans for the young people’s production of “Alad-

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din and the Wonderful Lamp.” Roy Borkholder resigned his school board seat, and moved his family from the area; NWHS cheerleaders competed at the county fair, Kendall Burkholder, age 12, landed a 22”, 3-3/4-pound small-mouth bass, while members of the Wa-Nee Waves swim club participated in the White River finals. Nappanee residents were encouraged to use water sparingly for lawn sprinkling, due to extremely dry weather conditions. Children were encouraged to attend the United Methodist Church’s vacation school classes, following a theme of “Sonward Ho.” Junior golfers continued lessons, and were encouraged to work at improving their golf games. Nappanee’s new Welcome Center opened on W. Market Sl, with Billie Pippen taking charge of welcoming and informing visitors to the community of local sights and businesses. Veloris Neff retired after 27 years with Wa-Nee-20 as a bus driver, and seven as Wa-Nee Director of Transportation. Fellow workers honored him with a special dinner and award. The Nappanee Public Library listed 3,448 “missing items,” and offered a grace period for the guilty patrons who would return them. North Wood hosted the annual 4-H Fashion Revue, with Kristi McGowen winning overall grand champion honors and advancing to the state competition. Folks came from “far and wide” to see the old-fashioned threshing event at the Amos Sheets farm, with oldtimers reporting things just like the good old days, with the exception of “the whistle and the stack.” AUGUST Homeowners in Nappanee’s Historic Neighborhood expressed concern about procedures taken regarding requests for making home improvements; Nappanee police and EMS units moved into their new emergency services building, and four-year-old Star Watkins joined the ranks of the “big fishermen,” landing six fish measuring a total of 32”, to earn a prize from Lunkers. The 29th annual Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival brought thousands of persons into the community, and awarded prizes to craftsmen, as well as offering wares, entertainment, and tasty treats to patrons. Former pastor Alvin Shiffletreturned to Nappanee First Brethren to give the message at Rally Day activities; local volunteers continued plans for the MDA Labor Day Telethon, and the Nappanee Police Department attempted to recover stolen bikes through a “Bike Watch” column printed in the Advance-

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The Indiana Concrete Council recognized Chiphone Credit Union, Nappanee, for Outstanding Concrete Construction of a Commercial Building at a recent awards ceremony. The council initiated the program in 1983 and annually presents awards for outstanding concrete construction projects throughout the state. Award plaques were given to (pictured from left): Kevin and Duane Bontrager, representing Bontrager Concrete; Randy Yoder, R. Yoder Construction Company; and Keith Burckhart and Tim Miller, Fidler, Incorporated.

turning out for a rally at Wakarusa. SEPTEMBER In September, Kim Ingle, Nappanee’s clerk-treasurer, earned a state award for financial management. John Mishler was named anew member of the Wa-Nee School Board, replacing Roy Borkholder, and the North Wood Scarlet Guard hosted its first-ever marching band invitational. Popular motivational speaker Bill Sanders made an appearance at North Wood High School; Jeff Schrock broke the Panther cross country course record, with a time of

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