Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 120, Number 35, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 27 August 1997 — Page 4

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Nappanee Advance New* Wednesday, August 27,1957

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 25, 1897 After some discussion as to the feasibility of such action, the town board concluded to put up two additional arc lights, one at the corner of Randolph and Elm streets, and one at the comer of Nappanee and Locke streets. In addition to these new street lamps, die board concluded to experiment with the incandescent lights for street lighting purposes at certain places. Marshal Sparklin was instructed to require bicycle riders to conform to the six-mile-an-hour ordinance, and to “pull in” all scorchers on sight and without notice. 75 YEARS AGO AUGUST 24,1922 The deed for Frevert’s grove, which was purchased by public subscription for a public park, was presented to the town board on Monday evening and was formally accepted. A resolution was passed declaring the tract a public park, and giving it the name of Community Park. Mrs. Florence M. Gribble, a missionary on furlough from Africa, will speak at a parlor meeting on Thursday afternoon at 2:30 at the home of Mrs. Harold Wegand. At 7:30 in the evening, Dr. Gribble will speak at the First Brethren Church. 50 YEARS AGO AUGUST 21,1947 Only three members of the city council answered to roll call at the Monday night session, those present being Pletcher, Ulery and Tbbias. A request was made for a street light to be placed at the intersection of North Jackson and John street, and this was ordered installed when equipment was available. Petitions were presented to have John street and Broad avenue extended eastward to Jackson sheet, and for sewers tribe built by property owners from Jackson street west on the proposed extensions of the two streets named to the first alley east of Hartman street. These extensions were accepted subject to the approval of the city engineer and city planning commission. A request was made for the extension of water mains on West Randolph street from Nappanee street, so as to give more fire protection to the industrial plants located there, as well as to the neighboring residents. A large bam burned to the ground Thursday afternoon of last week at the farm of Eli Helmuth after being struck by lightning. One horse, about ten tons of hay, wagon, harness folks, shovels, etc. were burned. 25 YEARS AGO AUGUST 24,1972 At the recent Nappanee City

Seek clues to 1995 teen murder This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the files of the Goshen Police Department. On Mayß, IW. the body of 17-year-old Jessica Zbras was found along Rock Run Creek, on Goshen’s near north side. Police believe that Jessica knew her killer and went willingly to the location near the creek. Jessica lived only about five blocks away, with her family, and the police found her car parked near the location where her body was found. It appears as if there was a struggle outside the car where she was killed. Investigators say that the cause of death was asphyxiation, and they need your help to solve the case. If you have information regarding the death of Jessica Zbras, and call Crime Stoppers this week, you could receive a reward of up to SI,OOO, upon the arrest or indictment of the suspectfs) involved. Remember, you can call Crime Stoppers about this or any other felony crime or fugitive. In ladfrma and call toll free, 1-800-342-STOP. You will be given a code number, and Prime CriimTstoppers does°not have Caller ID. Crime Stoppers...it works!

Town board to install two more arc lights downtown

Council meeting, City Attorney Maynard Shrock reported that the old City Hall building has been sold for $7,000 to David Deisch. Deisch had told the council members previously that he would fix up the vacant building, where he plans to establish a gun shop, Deisch Firearms. This weekend the Nappanee Civic Theatre will present “Dirty Harry,” starring Clint Eastwood. Rated R. 10 YEARS AGO AUGUST 26,1987 Paul Dougherty has recently received the Paul Harris Fellow medallion from the Nappanee Rotary Club. This is the club’s highest honor. At the - Come-N-Dine Restaurant, a 191-pound watermelon has been on display. Delton Shrock used the four and a half foot melon for the restaurant’s salad bar. Staring October 4, direct home service will be offered connecting the Midway Airport to O’Hare Airport. Larry Thompson and John Leavitt, both of Nappanee, have been accepted to run in the New York City Marathon, scheduled for

School menus NAPPANEE ELEMENTARY Thursday, August 28—beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, applesauce or peaches, bread and milk. Friday, August 29 —polish sausage sandwich, broccoli with cheese, strawberry mousse or pineapple, peanut butter finger and milk. WAKARUSA ELEMENTARY Thursday, August 28 —beef and noodles, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables, applesauce, peaches, bread and butter, milk. Friday, August 29—fish sandwich, broccoli with cheese, pears, grapes, ice cream sandwich and milk. Monday, September I—No1 —No S<*9fcl4bor Day. Tbasday, September 2—chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, gravy, apple, sherbet, brownie and milk. Wednesday, September 3—pepperoni pizza, green beans, strawbetties, peaches and milk. NORTHWOOD HIGH Thursday, August 28—(Choose one) sausage gravy and biscuits, grilled chicken sandwich, cold sub sandwich, salad bar or yogurt; (choose two) peas or asparagus, tossed salad, applesauce, cantaloupe or fresh fruit basket. Biscuits, white or chocolate milk. Friday, August 29—(Choose one) fiestada, Chicago style hot dog, peanut butter and jelly sandwich, salad bar or yogurt; (choose two) baked potato wedges, kosher dill spears, tossed salad, frozen yogurt cups, sliced peaches or fresh fruit basket. Biscuits, white or chocolate milk. Tuesday, September 2 (Choose one) chicken nuggets, pizza burger, chicken salad pita pocket, salad bar or yogurt; (choose two) scalloped potatoes, raw veggies with dip, tossed salad, pineapple tidbits with Mandarin oranges, pears or fresh fruit basket. Buttered bread, white or chocolate milk. Wednesday, September 3 (Choose one) Salisbury steak with mashed potatoes and gravy, tenderloin sandwich, bologna and cheese sandwich, taco salad bowl or yogurt; (choose two) com, tossed salad, strawberry yogurt dessert, sliced peaches or fresh fruit basket. Buttered bread, white or chocolate milk.

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November 1. The Nappanee First Church of God will be holding Bible School August 4-6 in a market place setting, to learn the ways of life in the year 29 AD. 5 YEARS AGO AUGUST 26, 1992 Wood view Elementary School is ready to begin its inaugural school year. Keith Goodman will be heading the local drive for United Way. Dave Deisch has been honored by the Michiana Photo Club as the top winner for the 1991-92 season

Remembering Tom

TO THE ADVANCE-NEWS: Teresa Elliott and Tara Holdeman walked five miles in July, in the Crime Stoppers Moonlight Walk, which was held in South Bend. They were helping to raise money for the Tom Rohr Memorial. Tom’s death is unsolved, and has been shown on Crime Stoppers. He was shot and killed

New service allows toll-free calls in area

William Langford has announced the formation of his new telecommunications company, “Express Line.” The business provides an enhancement to patrons’ regular telephone service, with Langford quick to assure “It doesn’t replace your regular telephone service.” Express Line, home-based in Osceola, is offering Nappanee telephone customers the opportu-

Toddler Story Time to begin Toddler Story Time will begin Wednesday, September 3 from 1010:30a.m. at the Nappbnee Public Library. Parents, grandparents, or sitters are invited to bring a two-year-old for fun with finger plays, stories, songs and a simple craft. The Toddler Story Time series will continue Sept. 10,17 and 24 at 10a.m. Please call the Nappanee Public Library at 219-773-7919 by Friday, August 29 to preregister. Cancer information available by phone The word “Cancer” can be frightening, and often causes many concerns and questions. The Cancer Information Service, sponsored by the National Cancer Institute, is an agency of the United States Government. For free information, dial 1-800-4-CANCER (1-800-422-6237). Information is available in both English and Spanish, and includes free publications, certified facilities and information specialists. Call Monday through Friday, from 9a.m.-4:30p.m. Most of the information is available simply by using selected numbers on your touchtone telephone, however, persons are also on call for special needs.

MARKET REPORTS The following market prices were being quoted by Supersweet Feeds, S. Main St, Nappanee, on Monday: shelled com $2.68, soybeans $7.16.

competition. Heather Smith of Nappanee has been named to the 1992-93 University of Toledo (Ohio) basketball roster. Keri Stump recently won the Western Pleasure class at the Indiana State Fair, also receiving a first place win in showmanship. Keri and Star also took the Grand Champion award in halter. Chris George received the award for Grand Champion Overall in the Nash Wether Invitational, which was held at the Indiana State Fair.

in Mishawaka, August 28,1985, at the Nunemaker Coin Shop. Tom also had served as a Nappanee Police Department officer and as police chief. Tom will always be remembered by our family—the family of Officer John Elliott. Please remember Tom and his family. John Elliott Family & Friends

nity to place area calls toll-free, eliminating many toll charged without having to change long distance carriers. For a $lO monthly charge, customers may place up to 100 phone calls (unlimited time), to South Bend, Mishawaka, Granger, Elkhart, Goshen, Bristol, Middlebury, Wakarusa, Dunlap, Nappanee and New Paris. Calls not used in that month may be carried over, and added to the 100 allowed for the following month, and so on. Users will dial a Wakarusa number, which is already toll-free for Nappanee, enter a “pin” number and then their caller number. Langford also has a S2O monthly offei>wjth unlimited calls. -1 ' ~, Inspired by the recent publication of “The Best Book,” which provides local residents with listings for many area cities and towns, Langford is striving to make calling area numbers as economic as possible to his customers. “Your usual telephone payment probably goes out of state,” he states, “but my service is helping to keep more money local.” He also stated that customers who refer someone to him receive a rebate, and that those who mention their church affiliation will have 10% of their monthly charges turned over to their church, as a gift from Express Line. For further information on this new service, see the Express Line ad appearing in this week’s issue of The Advance-News, or call Langford at 219-675-7575.

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WELCOME TO NAPPANEE—The Nappanee Rotary Club was happy to welcome Rotary Assistant Governor Terry McKay,Elkhart, right, to the club's August 20 meeting, held at Ron's Bakery & Cafeteria. With the visitor is club president, John Moore. McKay is assisting Rotary Governor Albert Alazraki, Freemont, with club visitatioa making five club visits in the 59-club district. McKay will also step up to head Rotary as District Governor for the 1999-2000 club year.

LAST YEAR AUGUST 28,1996 Nappanee native David Millbum is returning to his hometown to star in “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat” at the Amish Acres Round Bam Theatre. The North Wood High School girls’ golf team fell to Tippecanoe Valley in a meet played August 20. The Panthers then followed with a win over Whitko August 22. Ally Heeter, daughter of Mark and Jenny Heeter, Nappanee, won top honors in Tide’s Dirtiest Kid in America contest this year.

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