Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 113, Number 3, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 18 January 1995 — Page 2

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, January 18, 1995

Discuss girls' softball program

By Merrie Chapman Reporter Vickie Hutsell represented the Nappanee Little League Association at the Wednesday, January 11. meeting of the city parks and recreation board. She requested an update on what, if any, efforts Jiad been made to begin a separate league for girls. Hutsell told members that her board would like to see one established because they felt too many girls were intimidated by the idea of playing with the boys. She said that such feelings have led to a low level of participation by the girls, ages six to 12, who would really like to play in the baseball program. Hutsell stressed the importance of the girls' league but said that her board could not take on such a project at this time. The Nappanee Little League already serves approximately 300 kids. According to Hutsell there just are not enough volunteers to support another such program. - She suggested using volunteers from the high school girls’ softball -team. as well as parents of the •youngsters who sign up for the program. Bob Waters, Nappanee Sports Association, said that his board could not handle such a project at this time. He did, however, offer to help the Little League with train-' ing umpires and coaches.

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Members asked Hutsell if the Little League Association would be willing to share their current fund raiser with the girls’ league and then give part of the profits back to the new program. Hutsell said she would approach her peers and report back to the board. Currently plans are being made to distribute two separate fliers throughout the Wa-Nee Schools system. They will be color coded so that students know that there is a different sign-up sheet for girls’. If enough interest is expressed to merit a separate league, arrangements will be made to supply shirts and hats to the players and a game schedule complete with umpires present. Waters also talked about the sportspfex meeting, held Saturday, January 7. One matter of concern to those members had been the possible purchase of four scoreboards. Previously the Coca-Cola company had made an offer to supply the boards slightly cheaper in exchange for their logo being promoted on the backgrounds. After looking into matters the sportsplex board discovered that the signs were significantly smaller than those being recommended. In addition, the deal would obligate the city to a five-year contract which would limit the sports complex refreshment stand to use only Coca-Cola products. Waters suggested the park board agree to purchase 16’ X 1.7’ scoreboards from the Ncvco Company at a cost of $20,000. He also recommended that local retailers be approached with the option of advertising their business on the billboards for three years at a cost of $2,500. With space available for only one business per sign, the money earned would only pay for half of the purchase. Members authorized Walters to begin soliciting local retailers to

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see if there was interest on their part. They also requested Waters to see if the scoreboards could support two businesses each. Looking to matters concerning the golf course, the board approved the purchase of a new Jacobsen model greensmower at a cost of $13,362. Members also authorized Jay Taylor to begin getting price quotes for seven inflatable swan decoys to be located on the golf course ponds. The decoys will be used to ward off the many Canadian Geese which have occupied the grounds, damaging and soiling the lawns. Jim Rice raved about the profitable fiscal year for the golf course. The $13,180.96 profit of the 1994 season put to rest the fears of those who saw the $16,088.56 loss of 1993 as a bad omen. Rice identified the two most important things he sees as vital to the continued growth of the McCormick Creek Golf Course. The first was a cart bam. He identified a great need for more carts but said that currently a place to house those already at the course is needed. The golf pro also requested that improvements be made to the parking area. Last summer he submitted a rough sketch of possible parking solutions that would require blacktopping and lines marking parking areas. He stressed that improvements were needed to facilitate more vehicles. The board also held election of new officers for the new year. Dr. Joe Baumgartner will remain president. Fred Hockert was voted as vice-president and Deb Swihart as secretary. The next regular session is scheduled for Wednesday. February 8, 4:30p.m., Nappanee EMS meeting room. West Lincoln Street.

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SUPPORT BOY SCOUTS—To help non-profit groups raise money for youth-sponsored activities, McDonald's Restaurant, Nappanee, has begun a project called "Community Support Night." The program uses a percentage of sales in a designated evening to benefit the community's youth or service organizations. In a recent "Community Support Night' the local Boy

Libraries sponsor discussion series

“The Many Realms of King Arthur” is the theme chosen for the “Let’s Talk About It” book discussion series which will begin, Monday, February 13, at the Nappanee Public Library. The Nappanee and Wakarusa Public Libraries will host this free series with funding received from the Indiana Humanities Council

County parks offer winter programming for families

The following schedule of special programs has been announced by the Elkhart County Park and Recreation Department. Programs are open to the public. Friday, January 20 —Owl Prowl/Campfire. Owl activity is hot and heavy this time of year, as owl breeding activity heats up. The group will be exploring Oxßow County Park, in search of these elusive monarchs of winter. With luck, local wildlife rchabilitator Carrie Russell will bring her Great Horned Owl. Maxwell, for closeup observation. The hike will be followed by a campfire with hot cocoa. Meet at the Oxßow Haus Shelter at 7p.m. Saturday, January 21 —Winter Tree I.D. Do you know what the

Children's mini-series spotlighted at library

Visit the world’s largest creator of perfumes, where a master “nose” is mixing a new scent. Explore the taste sensations of French cuisine, a traditional Mexican meal, or New York street food. Discover why amputees still have the sensation of a limb, or what it is like to hear again after decades of deafness. Visit San Francisco’s famed Skywalker Sound Studio. See the latest 3-D views of the living human brain. “Mystery of the Senses,” a fivepart NOVA series, will be aired on WNIT-TV (Channel 34) on February 19, 20, 21, from 8-9p.m., and February 22, from 8-10p.m. The televised series will investigate the science behind the senses, and how cultural values influence them. * The American - Library Association’s Library Service to

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Scouts were benefited. Friday, December 30, members of the troop visited the restaurant to be awarded a check from owner Rick Purcell. Pictured from left: Will Wilson, Scout Master, Anthony Mantell, Patrol "Leader, Shawn St. Germain, Assistant Sencor Patrol Leader, and Rick Purcell, owner of Purcell Food Services and McDonald's Restaurant, Nappanee. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Over a 10-week period, participants will be asked to read selected books, have the opportunity to hear a humanities scholar interpret the reading, and have a chance to discuss the work with other class participants. Books selected for this series include: “King Arthur and His

Indiana state tree is? What’s the tallest tree in Indiana? The largest? What tree did Indians use for fishing hooks? Give up? Join an expert at Oxßow Haus Shelter at 10a.m., in Oxßow County Park, for more fascinating answers about trees/shrubs, and how to recognize them during winter. Saturday, January 28 —Third Annual Kids Snow Day. Snow is the word for the third annual kids snow day. Bring the entire family to Oxßow County Park, for a day of fun and games. Teams will compete in many events, for fun and prizes. Meet at Oxßow Haus Shelter at 4p.m. Disabled patrons requiring special accommodations may contact the park office, 219-535-6458, if planning to attend a program.

Children has provided short fol-low-up videos and activity guides to the Nappanee Public Library, featuring select and compelling footage from each full-length program. Children ages 9-12 are invited to attend a special after school mini-series at the library on five Tuesdays, from 4-sp.m. The sessions will meet February 28, March 7-14-21, and conclude March 28. Special guests Dr. James and Dorothy Zimmerman, Nappanee, will lead the miniseries, which will explore such topics as why music stirs the emotions, why particular scents invoke vivid personal memories, and why people have such varying food tastes. Dr. Zimmerman is a retired dentist, and his wife Dorothy is a retired music teacher. Please register by Friday, February 24, to attend the “Mystery of the Senses” miniseries at the library. Call 219-773-7919.

Knights,” by Sir Thomas Malory (tales of the. rise and fall of the Round Table, “The Sword in the Stone,” by T.H. White (the story of the young lad Arthur fulfilling the prophecy that he will become King of England), “The Crystal Cave,” by Mary Stewart (the story of Merlin, the man of magic and eventual guardian of King Arthur, told by Merlin), “A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur’s Court,” by Mark Twain (a brash Hartford workingman’s ambitious plan to modernize Camelot), and “Child of the Northern Spring,” by Persia Woolley (the captivating tale of Arthurian legend seen through the eyes of Guinevere). Guest scholars will include Dr. Jim Blodgett, Indiana University of South Bend, Dr. Lew Soens, Notre Dame, and Dr. Tom Vanderven, lUSB. Offered as part of the Wa-Nee Continuing Education program, the series will begin on Monday, February 13, 7-9p.m.. Classes will meet every other Monday, alternating between the Nappanee and Wakarusa libraries. The final session is scheduled for April 10. The registration deadline is Thursday, February 9. Police 10g... Nappanee police were called to the Burger Dairy Store, W. Market St., Nappanee, on January 12, in reference to a theft. Upon arrival, police were given the name of the suspect by witnesses, and the suspect was later seen by police, as he entered his residence. Apprehension was made, and the subject was transported to the Nappanee Police Station, where paperwork was completed and the suspect taken to Elkhart County Jail. Arrested was Louis Jo Thomas, 20, 555 Short St., Nappanee. He was being held pending a $5,000 bond. Police were also called January 12, and advised that several juveniles had been seen entering an unoccupied house at 458 E. High St., Nappanee. Officers responding to the call found Michael Brown, 19, 108-1/2 E. Market St., Nappanee, in the house, along with six juveniles, four of whom were supposed to be in school. They were arrested for incorrigihility and delinquency, and Mr. Brown was arrested for trespass and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and taken to the Elkhart County Security Center, on $2,000 bond. He was scheduled to appear in Nappanee City Court.