Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 113, Number 14, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 17 April 1996 — Page 4

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, April 17,1996

Exceptional program

TO THE ADVANCE-NEWS: We had an exceptional SIDS program last week, hosted by Mrs. Barb Himes, Indiana State Department of Health SIDS Project. I was sp taken by the presentation that I just didn’t have the WQrds to say to her afterward. Hpwever, I later thanked her through a letter, and would like to share some thoughts with readers. She is an excellent speaker, easy to. listen to and understand. The slides she showed initially were .professional and clear, for drawing information. In my experience, slides can make or break a program. After losing a son to SIDS in 1981, she became an advocate for the SIDS Project, and she offered recommendations and advice for first arrivals at such a scene. I will carry with me such recounts as the . importance to her that her baby was taken from the home, wrapped In a blanket, cradled on the officer’s shoulder—treated with dignity My grandmother died with such dignity in her hospital bed, and whenever I begin grieving, I am comforted by that knowledge that I also saw first-hand. • She spoke of a neighbor’s familiar face, and of his action of simply holding her hand —not necessarily speaking during the early hours of the tragedy. There are no words at that point, but his presence was of comfort to her. She also stated that it bothered her that she did not know where Jake was during the span of time before his viewing and burial. She spoke of those in charge referring to her child’s death as “SIDS” .which went over her head during the shocking morning, and advised technicians and officers to clarify by saying Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or crib death, when your mind is so foggy. I really sat up when she said if you make a promise to the parents, keep it. In this day and age, when ; someone does not follow through, we’re almost surprised. In a SIDS : case, I see the importance of fol- ; lowing through with every detail i that any one of the emergency ; team irresponsible for: hopefully small comforts and appreciations to the family so in need of support.

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It was wonderful to see her supportive daughter sitting feet from where she stood speaking, probably giving her silent support and precious energy waves that only a child could provide. Obviously,' she has love for her mother, and for the brother she never knew, and that must supply her with additional information. We will remember Jake. Her guardian angel pin, which was attached to her lapel, was a shining comfort to look at during this speaking engagement. Special thanks from both the Nappanee Police and EMS Departments. To those desiring more information, contact SIDS Project, Indiana State Department of Health, 2N. Meridian St., Ste. 400, Indianapolis, IN. 46204. Telephone 1 -800-433-0746. Angela Pletcher-Stillson NPD

A time of hope

TO THE ADVANCE-NEWS: April 19! The date has been indelibly etched in our minds, chiseled into our history. But...dare we dwell on the cruelty and crimes—revive and review them each year? Dare we let doubt, cynicism, hatred, violence, distrust, and decadence deplete and destroy us? We are confronted by corruption and corroding cultures, political pitches and the depravity of the past; but we can refuse to be saturated with these evils. We can for good, justice and kindness and public and private areas of life. During the week of April 14-20, I urge you to join me and my committed friends in 36 countries in combating evil with good. Search out people and programs working for human good, and commend and encourage them in your own unique ways. Then find a need YOU can meet. Write a letter, sing a song, give blood, make a video, dig a ditch, cheer an oldster, befriend a child, give money, share a meal, donate time and money. Enlist others to get involved in reversing the negatives of our

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Years ago... 100 YEARS AGO APRIL 15, 18% W. B. Truex, who drives a cream wagon for Geo. Freese’s Sons, was on a route south of Nappanee last Friday, and brought in six thousand four hundred and thirty-two Comment & Opinion The Nappanee Advance-News welcomes the viewpoints of readers on its editorial page. Publication of any letter will be at the discretion of the editor—letters containing personal attacks on individuals, libelous statements, or profanity, will not be published. Editing will be held to a minimum, and will not altar the intent of the letter. Please include your name, address and telephone number. Publication of name and city is required.

time. TOGETHER we can make the week of April 19 a time of rejoicing and hope. All the “points of life” can Give the Globe a Glow. Let’s do it! Betty J. Rosentrater Nappanee Crime Stoppers searching for bank robber This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the robbery files of the South Bend Police Department. On February 12, the Key Bank at 2105 S. Miami St., South Bend, was robbed. The teller was standing facing away from the window, when she heard a voice. As she turned around, there was a man wearing a ski mask pointing a gun at her, demanding all of the 50 and 100-dollar bills. The man was about six-feet tall, wearing a ski mask and a dark jacket. Dye-stained money from the bank was found after the robbery, on Dayton Street, a few blocks away. The South Bend Police and the FBI need your help to identify this bank robber. If you know who committed this crime, and call Crime Stoppers this week, you could receive a reward of up to SI,OOO, if your information leads to the arrest or indictment of the suspects involved. Remember, you can call Crime Stoppers about this or any other felony crime or fugitive. In Indiana and Michigan, call 1-800-342-STOP. You will be given a caller code number, and Crime Stoppers won’t ask your name. Crime Stoppers does not have Caller ID. Crime Stoppers...it works!

eggs—s 36 dozen. He bought them all from farmers direct, none from stores or huxters, and paid 8 cents a dozen for them. The haul by Mr. Truex is accounted a record breaker. On the day following, he gathered from another route 401 dozen. It appears that the hens have attended strictly to business this spring. The marsh gardeners south and east of Nappanee are in the midst of onion planting. There will be about one hundred acres of onions planted. There will, perhaps, be nearly twice that number of acres of potatoes. This is much more profitable than the crop of tamarack that has been raised on the southmarsh for many years. One of those pleasurable occasions fraught with much interest to an immediate family circle, was one which took place last Friday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George W. Emest on East Market street. It was the time when Mr. Emest had rounded his 76th year, and his children and grandchildren assembled within his doors to perpetrate an enjoyable surprise on the venerable father of a goodly posterity. 75 YEARS AGO APRIL 21, 1921 No new road building projects will be undertaken by the newly organized state highway commission until the cost of labor and materials is decreased. Maintenance of existing roads, however, will be continued in “first class shape.” These decisions were reached at a conference of the members of the committee with Gov. McCray on Tuesday. There was a large attendance at the County Sunday School convention at Goshen. Several from Nappanee took part in the interesting discussions. E. J. Rummel has the agency of the O.K. jiant battery, which is manufactured in Gary. This dry, rechargeable storage battery is guaranteed unconditionally for two years, and its manufacturers claim many superior points. Tom Walters of the Walters drug store is driving a new sedan. J. M. Himes has a new Buick touring car. 50 YEARS AGO APRIL 18, 1946 SERVICE NOTES: Receiving honorable discharges this week were: Carlisle Hunsberger, after several months overseas; Criss M. Baumgartner, MOMlc from the Navy at Great Lakes; Ronald Hoover, B2c from the Navy in San Pedro, Calif.; Gerald Bigler, TM2c from Great Lakes, after 32 months of service in the Navy. Pvt. Wayne C. McCuen is now stationed in Germany. R. L. Fairchild Ptr3c is now at the U.S. Naval Base, Boston, Mass. Pvt. Robert Lloyd, Jr. has been transferred from Kessler Field to Chanute Field, 111. weather school. Pvt. Max Bigler has arrived at Marburg, Germany. The annual Good Friday services of the churches of Nappanee will be held on April 19, during the

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SPECIAL GUEST—First grade students at Woodview Elementary School recently enjoyed'a visit from Sarah Yoder, of the Elkhart County Health Department. Yoder presented a program, ‘Getting to Know Your Heart.' Students learned that junk food is a harmful health habit, while eating nutritious foods will help to keep their hearts healthy. From left, Zach Troyer, Yoder, and Jennifer Whitacre. The students are holding healthy drinks of orange juice and white milk.

period from 12 noon until 3 o’clock at the Methodist Church. The program as planned by the Ministerial Association is built around the seven words of Christ from the cross. The local schools will be closed on Friday, April 19 and Mcyiday, April 22nd for their regular spring vacation. Voters will go to the polls and vote on hours set up by law as central standard time, 6a.m. to 6p.m., even though a great part of the state will be operating on daylight savings time on that day. This is the ruling by the state election commissioners. 20 YEARS AGO APRIL 15, 1976 North Wood freshman Laura Stover won the two top awards at last week’s Bremen Psi lota Xi Student Art Show, for “Best Theme” and “Best of Show.” Members of the Nappanee Civic Theatre cast for the comedy “My Three Angels” include Jim Shaw, David Kiefer, Daryl Climenhaga and Jan Charles. The play, directed by Jill Stover, will be presented May 13-15 at West Park Pavilion. Herman Lutes retired last week from Mutschler’s after 49 years on the job, and was presented with a certificate of appreciation and a watch in ceremonies at the plant. Presenters were R. Ringenberg, general manager; Lutes’ foreman, Delbert Yoder and R. Miller, plant manager. Weldy Paint Store, downtown Nappanee, is having a spring special—s 2 off per gallon on all Mautz and O’Brien paints. 10 YEARS AGO APRIL 16, 1986 Rolland Heckaman spent time recently moving equipment and adding more space to Your Flower Shop. It was messy for a few days, but the shop is looking good, and you are invited to stop in and see the changes. This weekend at the Nappanee Theatre, see Nick Nolle, Bette Midler and Richard Dreyfuss in “Down and Out in Beverly Hills.” A group of 25 junior and senior high youth from the First Brethren

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youth group boarded the “Possum Bus” Wednesday night, April 9, to head out'on a fun-filled trip which took them to the Great Smoky Mountains, a Florida beach and Disney World. Freshman Gina Yoder played golf almost every single day last summer, preparing for the 1986 golf season at North Wood High School. Her determination has paid off—Gina is on the boy’s varsity golf team. 5 YEARS AGO ‘ APRIL 17, 1991 Television sports announcers Charlie Adams (channel 22), Chuck. Freeby and Jack Nolan (channel 16) will all be in Nappanee this Saturday, April 20, for the Friends of the Nappanee Public Library Golf and Tennis Outing. f Three North Wood High School trumpet players earned honors in the recent Second Annual Indiana State Trumpet Contest, held at Anderson College: senior Roy .Hill, ninth place in the Senior Division; Mark LafiddS 1 , first, Eighth-Ninth Division; and junior Mike Kerns, second place in the Senior Division. Michelle Bowman, Nappanee Middle School Student and daughter of Dave and Beth Bowman, Nappanee, recently competed in a Northern Indiana Gymnastics Conference at the Elkhart YMCA; She earned a blue ribbon on the uneven bars, as well as two white ribbons for the vault, and two reds, for floor and all-around. LASTYEAR APRIL 19, 1995 Nappanee has been named a ‘Tree City USA” by the National Arbor Day Foundation. This is the second year the city has received the national recognition. Amy Sue Grimm, daughter of Chuck and Carol Grimm, Nappanee, was recently honored at Purdue University, for finishing her third consecutive semester with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. Amy was North Wood High School’s 1993 valedictorian. (Information for the 100-75 and 50-years ago segments has been researched and posted by Mary Knobel. The Advance-News staff wishes to thank her for her contribution to the column)