Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 120, Number 2, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 8 January 1997 — Page 4

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, January 8,1997

Years ago... (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) 100 YEARS AGO JANUARY 6, 1897 A pleasant social event for the young people of Nappanee at the close of the year was the brilliant party last Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coppes. The party was given by their daughter, Miss Bessie, and her cousin, Miss Della, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel D. Coppes. There were over half a hundred guests present, and the new year by them was ushered in with a most delightful time. The spacious rooms below gave evidence of additional beauty that could be added by the liberal decorations of similax, palms, and cut flowers, imported for the occasion. Add to this picture buoyant spirits * and smiling faces of budding womanhood and manhood, and it is one worth the while. Berlin Post 402 and the Women’s Relief Corps held a public joint installation of officers in the Corps room on Monday evening. It was memorably ■& pleasant occasion, not only for the G.A.R. men and the ladies of the Corps, but to the number of visitors invited to witness the beautiful and impressive installation ceremonies, and be present at the “aftermath.” 75 YEARS AGO JANUARY 5, 1922 The Kiwanis club opened the New Year with a delightful social function on Monday evening, when they entertained the ladies at a dinner at the Coppes hotel. Charles Bryner of Goshen, the new county road superintendent, has appointed Joseph Geyer of Nappanee deputy superintendent in charge of the improved roads in Locke and Union Townships. The Advance News would like a young man to learn the printing trade. An exceptional opportunity for a young man who desires to leam a good trade.

Serving in Korea

(NOTE —The following letter was written to Mr. and Mrs. Carl Yoder, Nappanee, at Christmas time, by their son-in-law, Don Reed, who is serving as Deputy Commander CSCT #3 Combat Support Coordination Team, Combined Forces Command/TROKA, in Korea. It is being shared with readers at the request of Mr. Yoder) I suppose it’s only natural at this time of year to reflect on what we are all about. It seems all the more appropriate for me now, being as far from home as I am. One of my duties as the Deputy Commander of Team #3 is to speak to our new soldiers during our monthly Newcomer Orientation, and explain some of the do’s and don’ts of being assigned in Yongin, Korea. Recently, one of our new soldiers asked me during the orientation simply, “Why are we here?” It’s a valid question, and I felt it deserved a good answer. I told him all the right reasons. That we are here to deter war between the North and South Koreans, to protect South Korea. That it serves U.S. foreign interests to maintain a stabilizing influence in the Pacific rim of Asia. I told him that we are all America’s ambassadors. He accepted* my answer, and has been rapidly integrated as a member of our team. I have occasionally observed him since, and he is doing fine. But the more I have thought about it, the more I feel that my answer fell short of what he was asking. He is one of America’s sons and daughters, and he wanted to know why we have deployed him so far from home, and have asked him to take a year out of his life and make the sacrifices that go with being stationed at a remote site in Korea. He just didn’t put it in those words. As I look around, it’s not hard to see the good things that our sons and daughters have done here. For most of the early part of this century, Korea was an occupied land, its people in virtual slavery, and its land stripped of its natural resources, which were shipped abroad. Then came the Korean War, and following it, total devastation and abject poverty and suffering for the Korean people. ’ Our presence has brought first

Young Coppes ladies give year-end party

The Nappanee Maccabeje lodge had a social evening with refreshments at their hall on Tuesday evening. There was a good attendance, and all reported a fine time. 50 YEARS AGO JANUARY 9, 1947 A report of the police to the city council for last year included: Police colls answered. 611 Complaints received, 411 Accidents investigated, 86 Property damage from accidents, $6,7 i 2 Personal injury from traffic accidents, 8 Arrests speeding, 5 Arrests reckless driving, 5 Failure to stop for stop sign, 8 Driving over fire hose, 2 Leaving scene of accident, 4 Following fire truck, 2 Improper license plates, 1 Operating motor vehicle with beginner’s permit without being accompanied by operator, 1 Permitting unlicensed minor to operate a motor vehicle, 1 Operating horse-drawn vehicle without light, 1 Driving under the influence of intoxicating liquor, 2 Public intoxication, 16 Arrested in other departments, 2 25 YEARS AGO JANUARY 6, 1972 City Clerk Elnore Senff administered the oath of office to Nappanee’s new mayor, James E. Newcomer, during ceremonies held Saturday, January 1, at the Nappanee Municipal Center. Hear the NAPPANEE HOUR on WRSW Radio 1480 AM/107.3 FM, every Thursday from Ip.m.2p.m., with your hostess Rita Price. See “The Andromeda Strain,” showing this Friday and Saturday at the Nappanee Theatre. This week at Thornburgs Walgreen Agency, pick up a 3oz. bottle of “Silence is Golden” cough formula for only 830. It’s an old fashioned honey-lemon formula, with modem D-Methorphan added. 10 YEARS AGO

freedom, then peace and stability such as the Koreans have not known in generations. We, as Americans, have not had to live under the very real threat of invasion from countries around us, who would force their ideology upon us, or who would strip us of our freedom and our land. The Koreans have. Every day I see their appreciation for us in the Korean people I encounter. Their smiles, their handshakes, their interest in us as Americans. Asa result of our presence, the Koreans have managed in a single generation to transform themselves from an impoverished agrarian nation into a rising industrial and technological power in Asia. In recent years, they have enthusiastically moved away from military rule and have embraced democracy. I would tell our young soldiers to look around them, and before long they will understand why we are here. For their part, our soldiers don’t ask for much in return for their sacrifices. They want to know that there is a reason for their being here. They want to be treated fairly and decently, and they want to know that their sacrifices don’t go unnoticed. A simple pat on the back, a handshake, or a thank you are often all it takes. As an officer, I find it pure pleasure to lead (hese sons and daughters of America' It’s not difficult at all, in fact, it’s rather simple. Many of them arenot much older than my own daughters, and I simply treat them as I would want Carla and Shannon to be treated should they ever find themselves in a similar situation. Today is Christmas, and there isn’t one among us in Team #3 who would not rather be home with our families. But I don’t see them moping. We are celebrating Christmas in American tradition, with chapel services, caroling, gift exchanges, traditional dinner, and many, many “Merry Christmas” greetings to each other/ And, in the tradition that is uniquely American, and the spirit which symbolizes ail that,* is Christmas, we are reaching out to the Koreans and helping a people who have been less fortunate than ourselves. That is why we arc here.

•JANUARY 7, 1987 Richard A. Best was sworn in as a Common Council member at last Monday’s meeting. Best is replacing Connie Stillson, who has moved from the district, and thereby became ineligible. Jim Deardorff, Nappanee, along with his partner, Cindy Peterson (formerly of Nappanee),is a National Amateur Champ of his division in the National Amateur Roller Skating Association. Police Chief Don Abel reported that a car owned by Fred Hockert, Nappanee, caught fire while it was being warmed up for his wife early in the morning on January 5. 5 YEARS AGO JANUARY 8, 1992 Students in the North Wood High School Business Department have accepted the reality that computers have arrived, and are preparing for their futures by learning the various computer languages and terminology associated with the world of business. Keyboarding and Word Processing are taught during separate semesters. The First Brethren Church of Nappanee recently announced the beginning of its radio ministry on WLRX 95.7 FM. Beginning Sunday at 10:30, listeners can worship each week via radio broadcast. The Wa-Nee Waves won their first meet of this season, 196-192, in a close battle with the Cole Center YMCA Bluefins of Kendallville. LAST YEAR JANUARY 10, 1996 Monday, January 1, swearing-in ceremonies were held at the Nappanee Municipal Center for Clerk-Treasurer Kim Ingle, the common council, and newly-elect-ed Mayor Larry Thompson. The appointment of Ray Carich as Nappanee’s new police chief topped the list of actions taken during the January 3 meeting of the eommon council. -

A final note. I teach a weekly English class to senior Korean officers. Last night, at the conclusion of the class, the Korean officers presented me with a Christmas card and gift, for which they had pitched in, in recognition that it was Christmas Eve, and I’m a long way from home. Then they each shook my hand and wished me Merry Christmas before we departed. Christmas is a holiday in Korea, but not as it is in the United States, so it was simply their way of saying thank you. I hope your Christmas is enjoyable. I’m sure that the house is full with Raye and June, and Carla and Shannon there to liven things up. I am with you in spirit, if not in person, and although it’s not my choice, I know that my being here in Korea is a good thing. So there is a purpose for it. Merry Christmas, Don IX6 advertisement Pain may be eliminated for millions (SPECIAL) -- A drug that is exciting researchers in the treatment of pain has been formulated into a new product known as "Arthur Itis," and is being called a "Medical Miracle" by some, in the treatmentofdebilitating conditions sue! as arthritis, bursitis, rheumatism, painful muscle aches, joint adhes, simple backache, bruises, and more Although the mechanism of action is unclear, experiments indicate that Arthur Itis, relieves pain by first selectively attracting, and then destroying the messenger chemical which carries pain sensations to the brain, thus eliminating pain in the affected area. Arthur Itis, is an odorless, greaseless, non-staining cream and is available immediately without a prescription and is guaranteed to work or your money back. 6 I Wft. Stellar Health Products Inc UM Only as directed AVAILABLE AT: Park Pharmacy 175 N. Miriam, Nappanee 773-7343

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SPECIAL APPEARANCE—Santa Claus made a special appearance during the holidays, as the North Wood Panther basketball team hosted Penn. The Panthers kicked off the Christmas vacation with an upset win over the visiting Kingsmen. Santa says—when you've been g00d... North Wood opens the 1997 portion of its season Friday, January 10, with a trip to Northridge for Northern Lakes Conference action. (Ron Keiser photo)

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