Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 120, Number 31, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 13 August 1997 — Page 4

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Nappanee Advance Newt Wednesday, August 13,1997

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 AUGUST 11, 1897 Jacob Mann, once a prosperous Baugo township farmer, now earns his living by turning the crank of a feeble organette of a sidewalk hand organ. The old man is blind. He is usually accompanied by a small girl, and has become a very familiar sight upon the street corners of the business portion of Nappanee. He is a typical Hoosier, his long gaunt form, now greatly emaciated, his harsh voice proclaiming his nativity in an undeniable manner. Years ago, “Blind Jake,” as he is now called, lost his sight by the explosion of a kettle of boiling soft soap. The scars on his face show the marks made by the fiery liquid, and the loss of his sight was due to the boiling hot lye which struck him in the eyes when he poured cold water into the boiling cauldron. After the loss of his eyesight, misfortunes came thick and fast. Big doctor bills and failing crops necessitated a mortgage, and in a few years the farm, his only means of livelihood, was taken from him. Every afternoon and evening nowadays, he can be found on some Main street comer, grinding out a doleful kind of music which tells his mournful tale better than any pen can relate it. 75 YEARS AGO AUGUST 10,1922 Nappanee is sharing in the general business revival, and while our town has been more fortunate than many localities, there having been very little unemployment here at any time during the past two years, a marked improvement is noticed, and business men are looking forward to greatly improved conditions and greater prosperity during the coming months. Two township roads in Jackson ind Locke townships were uapoved by the county commissioners, and September 6 was fixed as the date of receiving bi(b. Both roads will be built of gravel, and the entire expense will be Crime Stoppers seeks South Bend woman's killer This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the riles of the Special Crimes Unit in South Bend. Forty-one-year-old Helen James was last seen alive in the 3700 block of W. Jefferson Blvd. in South Bend, at 10p.m. on June 21, 1995. Investigators are trying to determine how she got to that area, after being seen near her home around Howard and South Bend Avenue. When last seen, Helen was wearing a black and white striped bathing suit and red shorts, and carrying a beach bag-type purse. Her body was found at the end of Packard Road, on South Bend’s far west side, June 22, 1995. Her death was a result of multiple gunshot wounds, and Crime Stoppers needs your help. If you know who killed Helen James, and call Crime Stoppers this week, you could receive a reward of up to SI,OOO, if your information leads to the arrest or inditement of the suspects involved. Remember, you can call Crime Stoppers about this or any other felony crime or fugitive. Bea Crime Stopper and call toll-free from Indiana and Michigan, 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!

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borne by the township. An important transfer of downtown realty was made last week when John Newcomer purchased Dr. C.A. Inks’ office building and lot on the east side of S. Main street Mr. Newcomer purchased the property for the permanent home of his jewelry business. He will put anew front on the building and build an addition on the rear. This will give Mr. Newcomer one of the very best locations possible, as the building is practically anew one. 50 YEARS AGO AUGUST 7, 1947 The first meeting of the enlarged school board, which became effective with the consolidation of the schools of Nappanee and Scott township on August 1, was held at the high school building Monday evening, three new faces being on the board. Trustee Virgil Anglin, Charles Elder of Scott township, and Harter Wright of Nappanee, appointed by the city council to succeed LaMar Stoops, being the new members. Carlyle Mutschler and John Coppes are holdover members. Fire started in the saw dust bin at Coppes, Inc. at noon on Monday, starting with a fierce blaze and then settling into a heavy smoke screen as water was poured upon it and workmen began to move away the dust. A blower system carries the saw dust to a brick bin in the plant, and it is the practice to shut off the oiler, leaving the blower in operation until all dust has been cleared from the pipes, but on Monday, the blower was evidently shut off first, and in a moment fire was carried into the pipes and then into the bin from the boiler. 25 YEARS AGO AUGUST 10,1972 Featured attractions at this year’s Indiana State Fair, scheduled for August 24-26, will include appearances by Sonny & Cher, Mike Douglas, Johnny Cash, Lynn Anderson and David Cassidy. ' Robert Redford, George Segal and company blitz the museum, blow the jail, blast the police station, break the bank and heist “The Hot Rock”...almost. Showing this weekend at the Nappanee Theatre; rated GR Scouts from Nappanee Troop 33 spent last week canoeing in the area around Region 7 canoe base, near Boulder Junction, Wisconsin. They paddled and portaged over 50 miles, carrying all their food, clothing and camping gear. Tom Bolyard, the group’s voyager, went to the canoe base several days early to receive instruction in the special skills necessary for leading the troop through the Northern Wisconsin lakes and streams. Troop 33 is sponsored by the Nappanee Rotary Club. Included in the group were scouts Paul Guckenberger, Rick Bollenbacher, Blain Heckaman, Doug Hirsch and Karl Kindig, with adult leaders Jim Heckaman

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and Kirk Eichenberger, Gary Reed, Voyager Tom Bolyard and party trainer Boyce Dougherty. 10 YEARS AGO AUGUST 12, 1987 “Doc Tommy Scott’s Old Time Medicine Show” is coming to Nappanee! Local merchants will sponsor “Doc” Scott’s show, which promises good, clean entertainment for all members of the family, in the North Wood High

Master Gardener classes set in Goshen

by Jeff Burbrink Extension Educator Agriculture/Natural Resources Elkhart County Applications are now available for the 1997-98 Elkhart County Master Gardeners class. Interested persons can pick up an application at the Elkhart County Extension Office in Goshen, at the fairgrounds, 17746 CR34, or in Elkhart, at the County Courts Building, 315 S. 2nd St. Master Gardeners is more than just a class about gardening. It is a volunteer program dedicated to improving the community by providing information about horticulture to local residents. To become a Master Gardener, you must be selected from a pool of applicants, complete the training program, pass an examination, and volunteer at least 40 hours of public service for the Elkhart County Extension Service. The volunteer hours can be earned in many ways. Some Master Gardeners help organize displays at the county fair or at other events. Others have written articles for the newspaper or organized community garden walks or seminars. Several Master Gardeners have been working in the extension office this summer, answering questions about lawn and garden problems. The classes are taught by Purdue University Extension personnel and local experts. Subjects cov-

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TO THE ADVANCE-NEWS: After seeing the wonderful production of “Anything Goes” at Nappanee Civic Theatre, we want to give a public word of appreciation to John Loucks and all who have worked through the years to keep this organization active. It has been a part of our community for many years, and it has the unique quality of participation by people who work without pay. Their love of good theatre presentations and their own personal enjoyment are the motivating factors for what they achieve. We are blessed with considerable local talent throughout Nappanee and the surrounding area. They volunteer their time, in spite of the fact that rehearsing

School auditorium Wednesday, October 7. Dennis Myers, assistant baseball coach at NWHS for 15 years, was elevated to the position of head baseball coach at Monday’s school board meeting. Diane Frantz of Elkhart, a former Nappanee resident and a 1974 NWHS graduate, volunteered during her vacation time at last week’s International Special Olympics, held at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend. She is the daughter of Gene and Marian Yoder, Nappanee.

ered during the course include soil science, plant nutrition, plant science, pest control, pesticide safety and use, vegetable gardening, woody ornamentals, flowers, indoor gardening, lawn care, fruit production and other topics as needed. The 16 classes comprising the course will begin Thursday, October 2, and conclude in February. All classes will be held from 1-4:30p.m., at the fairgrounds in Goshen. Class size is limited to 36 persons. The cost for the program is $125 per person, which includes a great deal of class material. More details about the Master Gardener program are included with the application form. The deadline to turn in the application form is September 8, 1997. Those accepted into the program will be notified by September 17. True friends subject of dial-a-story “The Bear and the Travelers,” Aesop’s wonderful fable about finding true friends, is this week’s featured dial-a-story on the Nappanee Public Library information line. The story changes each Monday.

must be done after putting in a day’s work on their regular jobs. We compliment all of these loyal participants for their dedication. Over the years, we have watched many of our children and young people learn from fine leadership and the fellowship of these productions. Often we enjoy “thinking back” about the adults we have known who portrayed a certain role. Many have contributed in some way to the growth and continued development of Nappanee Civic Theatre. t We hope it can always be a part of our Nappanee community, and we thank each one of you for terrific entertainment. If you have not been attending, give it a chance! We think you will like it. Dr. & Mrs. James Zimmerman

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HE'S WATCHING—-This farm donkey may look like he's--but you can be sure he knows everything that's going on during the 35th annual Amish Acres Arts * Crafts’ Festival. The four-day event brought thousands of visitors to: the Nappanee community last week, for arts and crafts at their best, and a variety of food and festival entertainment. If he stayed close by the fence, he could be assured of a scratch to his ears, or a pat to the nosel (AN photo by '■ Christina Hill)

Starla D. Graber, MD Obstetrics/Gynecology Starla Graber, MD, received her medical degree from Indiana University School of Medicine and completed her residency at the Women and Infants Hospital of Rhode Island, Brown University School of Medicine. In addition to performing valuable research on post-delivery care of women, Dr. Graber was awarded Resident Teacher of the Year by the Women & Infants Hospital, Dept of 08/Gyn. Dr. Graber spent her formative years in the area and is a Bethany Christian High School and Goshen College graduate.

An lUSB Education Opens Doors... Registration for Fail 1997 lUSB classes will take place Thursday, August 21 from 4:30-7:00 p.m. in IUSB’s Elkhart Center, 1021 N. Michigan St First-time Students: Ask about Smart Start, iUSB’s program that lets you complete your whole first year in Elkhart — and leaves afternoons and . PvggS Fridays free for other commitments! m Where Nappanee’s going f

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River Oaks 08/Gyn Associates Announce the Addition of

River Oaks 2405 West Lexington, Elkhart 219/295-8805 Elkbart General welcomes Dr. Starla Graber to its medical staff of more than 200 physicians representing 30 specialties.