Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 113, Number 13, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 10 April 1996 — Page 5

Obituaries... Richard Garner Nov. 21,1937-Apr. 3, 19% Richard “Dick” Orvel Gamer, 58,12061 N 900 W, Nappanee, died Wednesday, April 3, at ELkhart General Hospital, where he had been a patient for one week. He had been ill for the past year. Bom November 21, 1937, in Phoenix, Arizona, he was the son of Richard A. and Edith (Clark) Gamer, and moved to Nappanee from Arizona in the early 19605. He married Edith Stewart, March 3, 1962, in Nappanee, and she survives. Mr. Gamer was a U.S. Air Force veteran (1958-1962), and had owned and operated Dick’s Autobody Repair in Nappanee. He is also survived by a daughter, Mrs. Martin (Robin) Clark, Atwood; three sons: Stephen Gamer, Rochester, and Kirk Gamer and Jessie Gamer, both of Nappanee; four grandchildren; five brothers: Leroy, Bourbon; Leonard, Don, Chuck and George, all of Washington, and three sisters: Betty Noel, Rochester, Dotty Stover, Washington, and Barbara Linderman, Fort Worth, Texas. Brad Settle, of Christ Covenant Church of Warsaw, conducted services Saturday morning, at Thompson & Yoder Funeral Home, with burial at South Union Cemetery, Nappanee. Memorials may be made to the organization of the donor’s choice.

Judith Lynch Oct. 1, 1938-Apr. 6, 1996 Judith A. Lynch, 56, 316 Woodies Lane, Bremen, died Saturday, April 6, at the Bremen Health Care Center, following a lengthy illness. Bom October 1, 1939, in Nappanee, she was the daughter of L. Guy and Lola E. (Zinn) Phend. She was a homemaker, lifetime area resident, and member of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bremen. Surviving are two daughters: Mary Cook, and Jenny Sienicki, both of Bremen; two sons: Michael R., Bremen, and Greg, Lafayette; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; two sisters: Betty Stouder, Nappanee, and Marilyn Fetters, Bremen, and a brother, R. William Phend, Argos. She was preceded in .death by two grandsons and a sister, Eleanor Ingle. Pastor Roger E. Rohde conducted services this morning (Wednesday), at Mishler Funeral Home, with burial at Bremen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Workshops help youth with rocketry Soar like and eagle —at one time or another, almost every person has dreamed of doing just that. In the 4-H Model Rocket Project, members discbver the basic flying skills that can bring them closer to that feeling of motion. ' Three 4-H Model Rocket Workshops will be offered for youth ages 10-18 this year. Tuesday evening, April 23, the first workshop will take place at 7p.m., in the Eastern Star Building, fairgrounds, Goshen. Youth interested in building a model should bring all necessary materials. Help will be available for construction and answering questions. Other workshops are scheduled for April 30 and May 7. Youth in the 4-H Model Rocket Project build an 4 launch model rockets. They study primary concepts of flight and thrust. Safety is stressed in all areas, from construction to launch time. For more information, concerning this project, or other 4-H activities, call the Purdue University Cooperative Extehsion Service, 219-523-2216.

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FIELD FlßE—Last Monday, April 1, at approximately 3:27p.m„ members of the Nappanee Fire Department were called to a field fire at CRSO and CR7, at a farm owned by Max Newcomer. The cause of the fire is unknown, although it is believed to have started in a brush pile in the field. Fire Chief Don Elliott stressed at the meeting of the Nappanee 'Common Council that evening that during the dry season, extra precautions must be taken when it is necessary to burn trash or other items. (AN photos by Christina Hill)

Youth present program at Union Center Church

The Union Center Church of the Brethren Sunday evening service, April 14, will be presented by the Junior High Youth of the Beacon Heights Church of the Brethren, Ft. Wayne. The program, which will begin at 6:30p.m., will be entitled “Parables —Pigs Perspective,” by Lorele Yager. The story involves the Jewish people, chosen by God thousands of years earlier, who have many laws forbidding contact with anything or anyone unclean. The priests and pharisees took great pride in obeying those laws, and thus considered themselves superi-

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April 2, 12:45p.m.—David Hostetler, 952 W. Centennial, Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, due to drug overdose. April 3, 10a.m.—Lonnie Helmuth, 536 Beech Rd., Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, due to leg injury. April 3, 3:lsp.m.—Brunhilde Bickel, Goshen, from NIA to Goshen General Hospital, due to shoulder pain. April 3, 4:3op.m.—Smith, 101 Northwood Circle Dr., Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital by Wakarusa EMS, due to possible dislocated knee. April 4, 6:35p.m. —Clara Yoder, 8438 N 600 W, Nappanee, from home to Kosciusko Community Hospital, due to trouble breathing. April 5, 5:45p.m. —Jan Geyer, 302 E. Broad, Nappanee, from home to Bremen Community Hospital, due to eye injury. April 6, 9:25p.m. —Matt A. Poorman, Mishawaka, from site of motor vehicle accident on US6 West to Bremen. Community Hospital. April 6, 9:2sp.m.—Kylee Vogel, Elkhart, from site of motor vehicle accident on US6 West to Bremen Community Hospital. April 6, 9:3op.m.—Polly Schmucker, 1331 Beech Rd., • Nappanee, site of motor vehicle accident on US6 West, no transport necessary. April 6, 9:3lp.m.—Whitney E. Krost, Bremen, from site of motor vehicle accident on US6 West to Bremen Community Hospital. April 7, 11:40a.m. —Betty Cannon, Milford, from 1061 E. Centennial to Elkhart General Hospital, due to trouble breathing. April 7, 12:08p.m.—Clifford Bowling, 1051 E. Marion, Nappanee, from home to St.

or to others. Naturally, animosity developed between those who thought they were favored, and those who were outcasts. In this presentation, pigs symbolize outcasts and sheep represent the Jewish hierarchy. The pig’s family experiences contribute to a change in their faith and attitudes. They are particularly influenced by parables, which they hear Jesus tell. The public is invited to share in this special program and inspiring message. The church is located at the comer of CRII and CRSO. A love offering will be taken, to help the youth defray their traveling expenses.

Mary’s Community Hospital, due to trouble breathing. April 7, 3:slp.m.—Tracy Herr, 702 S. Main St., Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, due to trouble breafhing. Visit library April 14-21 Nurture your imagination. Expand your vision. Visit the Nappanee Public Library during National Library Week, April 1421. The library is celebrating its 75th anniversary throughout the year with the theme “Building a Community of Readers.” As Director Linda Yoder notes, “Good poetry, drama, and literature can enrich our lives. We share the wisdom of the centuries, taste the flavors of all cultures, escape to imaginary worlds, and find our own world explained.” The library is a wonderful resource for raising a new generation of readers. Parents who visit regularly, and are enthusiastic about books, will help build the future community of readers. Keeping a wide selection of reading materials at home, giving books as presents, being aware of children’s reading interests, and building a home library will have far-reaching benefits.

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The Last Word...

By Laurie Lechlitner My sister-in-law Velma threw her shoulder bag over her head like a backpack as she clutched her chubby kitty to her chest. Fanny knew instinctively where she was. She was going for her six-month routine checkup to The Pet’s Vet. Fanny did not enjoy being poked, prodded and stared at. After all,, every feline has her dignity. “Yoowwl,” Fanny cried in alarm from the waiting room as a large brown Doberman sized her up. She felt helpless without her front claws. “Fanny Lechlitner,” the nurse called from the doorway. Velma lugged the squirming black cat into the doctor’s office. The doctor was a young female who had learned many things in veterinary school. She was skilled in animal medicine, dentistry and gyDr. Anna Mallover plunked Fanny down on the scales and gasped, “Mrs. Lechlitner, this cat weighs 18 pounds! She’s out of shape, grossly obese!” “She takes after my husband’s side of the family,” Velma answered. “Do you realize what all that extra weight can do to her joints, not to mention her heart and liver? Look at her listless eyes and sagging chin. Why, that feline is suffering from a poor self-image.” “Golly, I’m sorry. I guess it was that extra Twinkie my son fed her last evening.” “We must do something about this weight escalation immediately. I’m giving you a ten-pound bag of Feline RD Prescription Diet.” She opened the bag. “See those different colored pellets?” \ “Yes, it looks like rabbit food.” “Exactly. The green pellets are lettuce, the orange are carrots, the chartreuse are celery. The brown sprinkles are imitation bacon bits.” • “And the cost?” asked Velma. “The cost is $20.” “You gotta be kidding, Dog. After all, she’s only a cat.” “You need to bring her in 30 days to weigh in. I expect her to lose at least 12 ounces. That will •. keep her ankles from swelling and her blood pressure from rising. She needs to drink plenty of fluids and walk one to two miles daily.” . - The doctor held Fanny ’s mouth open with a tongue depressor. “Do you brush and floss, Mrs. Lechlitner?” . “Oh, yes. Sometimes twice a day. My dentist tells me I have a Pepsodent smile.” “Mrs. Lechlitner, really. I’m not talking about you personally. Do you brush and floss Fanny’s teeth? I see the Plaque Monster attacking those teeth. If left unchecked, she will eventually suffer from gingivitis. She’s already got bad breath.” “What do you expect? She eats mice.” “I suggest a good fluoride toothpaste and a vegetarian diet. After all, we don’t want her to grow into a social recluse.” “That’s where I draw the line!” Velma exclaimed. “After all, she’s only a cat. I refuse to brush a cat s teeth!” Fanny winced as the good docDial Bible stories free Children in the community are invited to call 831 -2220, to hear a free Bible story, free of charge. Stories change on a regular basis, and are sponsored by the Elkhart and LaGrange County Child Evangelism Ministries. This is a non-denominational story line, with stories available on a 24-hour-a-day, seven-day-a-week basis.

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She's only a cat

tor gave her her rabies and parvo shots. “I think this cat needs to get out more, perhaps join the Kennel Club,” suggested Dr. Anna Mallover. “Isn’t the Kennel Club just for dogs?” Velma asked. “Oh, no. Since Women's Lib and the Equal Rights Movement, these organizations cater to both felines and canines. Perhaps if she got out more she’d want to eat less.” “But she’s only a cat.” Velma waited in line to pay her bill, while Fanny squirmed in her arms. “Meow!” she exclaimed (the cat, not Velma). “Be quiet, you chubby bag of fur,!’ Velma replied. “That will be $65,” the receptionist said. ...... “What! We didn’t pay that much to the Waky Clinic for my son’s sprained ankle.” “Animals are special members of the family, aren’t they?” the receptionist answered. At that moment, an elderly man walked over to fanny. He began stroking her chubby head with tears in his eyes. “You know, my kitty looked like that before she went to cat heaven,” the gentleman spoke as tears rolled down his cheeks. “The doctor just told me she couldn’t save Blackie. She’s already through the pearly gates. We had her for sixteen years. She died of old age. The wife and I

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look her on vacation with us each, ■ year. I know she was only a cat, but she was one of the best friends, we could ask for.” Fanny loved the attention, and, was purring rather loudly in, Velma’s arms as the man continued to gently stroke her shiny ebony fur. “You’ll have to excuse me, sir,” Velma said as she lifted the bag of diet cat food off the counter. “I’m in a hurry.” “I’m sorry, I didn’t mean to keeji; you," the man answered, wiping the tears from his eyes with hi6‘ handkerchief. “That’? all right,” * Velma explained. “As soon as I drop Fanny at home, 1 gotta run to - Meijer. I hear they’re having a sale on tooth paste and floss.” (Note —Laurie Lechlitner is a minister and writer who resided in Elkhart. Those wishing to make comments regarding her column may address them to the Nappanee' Advance-News, P.O. Box 230: ' Nappanee, IN. 46550)

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