Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 120, Number 52, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 24 December 1997 — Page 4

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, December 24,1997

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 DECEMBER 22, 1897 “Catching on bobs” will not be a pastime for the Nappanee boys this winter. The marshal settled this question as concerns this town last Saturday when some 50 boys had made up their minds to put in the day making themselves a nuisance to the farmers and teamsters in general. To paraphrase Mother Goose, two boys with pants and jackets can afford considerable racket. Add several other boys to the number and turn them into the streets to catch onto bobsleds and you have something approaching the danger line for the small bogs. When Marshal Sparklin went after the boys, one of the larger ones questioned his authority, and paying no attention to the order jumped another sleigh. The marshal collared the lad and with a number of other boys as witnesses marched the procession up to Justice McEntaffer’s office. On the promise of the boy to desist from further violations of the order, he was allowed to go without being fined. On account of next Saturday being Christmas day the Ladies Library Association will not keep the library open. 75 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 21, 1922 Exercises at the Municipal Christmas tree erected by the American Legion on the public square will be held Saturday evening under the auspices of the Associated Charities. Santa Claus will be there in all his glory with presents for the kiddies. It will be a gala event and every child in Nappanee and the vicinity should be on hand early so as to receive their share in a happy Christmas arranged for their benefit by the liberal hearted citizens of Nappanee. Owing to increased traffic, the Town Board deems it necessary to prohibit the dangerous practice of hitching sleds to automobiles and other vehicles within the corporate limits of the town of Nappanee. ADV. By Order of the Town Board. 50 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 25, 1947 Almost 700 children were received by Santa Claus and presented with a Christmas treat in the Community Building on Sunday afternoon. Each child received a large sack of candy and an orange. Though the war has been over for a long time there have been several matters still to be considered by the Civilian Defense Council and the last meeting of the executive board was held last Friday afternoon at the State Bank of Nappanee. The last thing to receive consideration by the board was the placing of a sum of money remaining in the treasury after all bills had been paid and the money was disbursed by a motion giving the Nappanee High School Band Account the sum of SIOO and the balance, $117.45 to be made a part of the War Memorial Fund of the American Legion, in recognition

Schedule candidate training The Elkhart County Election Board will conduct a training session for all persons interested in running for political office in 1998, Wednesday, January 7, 78:30p.m., at the Elkhart County Administrative Office Building, Room 104, 117 N. Second St., Goshen. Which offices are up for election in 1998? How can someone become a candidate for office? There will also be a review of new laws, campaign finance and required forms, important election calendar dates and deadlines. Participants will leam where to obtain information, responsibilities of the election board, candidates and their committees, and see breakout presentations by the party chairmen. For further information, contact Randall Yohn, Clerk of the Circuit Court, 219-535-6430, or Stevie Burgess, Election Supervisor, 219-535-6469.

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of the assistance given by the American Legion in turning over the Legion Home to all Civilian Defense Organizations without cost during the period of the war. 25 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 21, 1972 Brian Hoffer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Hoffer, recently won the SSO first place award for his speech in the VFW “Voice of Democracy” contest held December 11. His speech, entitled “My Responsibility for Freedom,” took about six hours to tape. The actual talk too runs about four minutes.

Realty firms announce merger Sam Dashiell and Bob Shultz, principals of B&F Shultz Realty' and Kent Miller, principal of Century 21 Landmark, jointly announced last week that the two firms have merged all brokerage operations. The new company will be known as Century 21 Landmark Realty Group, with Dashiell, Shultz and Miller as three equal owners. This latest industry merger allows the new company to continue to serve its existing client base and provide unequaled opportunities both for its clients and associates. “Simply put, we strive to be the best and have ended up being that—and the biggest,” said Dashiell. “This merger is an obvious outcome of close working and personal relationships between the firms. As our market has consolidated both due to the strong economy and technological advances, we now have the capacity to perform wherever and whatever services necessary to benefit our clients,” he continued. The new Century 21 Landmark instantly seizes an immense lead in market share in each of Elkhart County’s four major markets: Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury and Nappanee. fit 1997, the associates have been involved in transactions serving over 1600 families, and achieved an unprecedented 120plus million dollars in volume. Century 21 Landmark Realty Group will continue to provide the full range of real estate services, including commercial and industrial brokerage, residential sales and relocation services.

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Kent Gwin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Max Gwin, is a among members of Indiana University’s Singing Hoosiers for the 1972-73 concert season. 10 YEARS AGO DECEMBER 23, 1987 Patrolman Mike Anglin was named Officer of the Year for the Nappanee Police Department. Mary Louise Laser retires from Vitco after 41 years of service to the company. North Wood students respond to a call of need by collecting 3,295 cans of food for Open Door. Nappanee Middle School students give a little extra this Christmas season. The student council bought trees and stands, the students decorated and donated the trees to families that wouldn’t have any tree for the holiday season? • - • uo jr.-y* • • FIVE YEARS AGO DECEMBER 23, 1992 Nappanee Board of Parks and Recreation members voted to adopt anew logo for the municipal golf course. The new design chosen will feature in by bold letters: McCormick Creek. Janene Blossers’ eighth grade class create a holiday village. Using graham crackers, frosting for glue and a number of goodies. The ladies worked six activity periods at 20 minutes each. LAST YEAR DECEMBER 25, 1996 Elkhart County Home Extension Club, delivered about 24 bears to EMS Director for the Nappanee EMS Department. The bears will be given to children they are transporting to the hospital. Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce, at a recent meeting of the board of directors, voted to oppose land-based casino gambling in Elkhart County.

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CHRISTMAS DINNER—LocaI seniors shared a Christmas dinner, Wednesday, December 17, at Nappanee's Elder Haus. The senior center will be closed Wednesday through

Rotary report... The Nappanee Rotary Club meets each Wednesday noon, at Ron’s Bakery and , Restaurant. Visitors are welcome. Sara Heigaard, of the Amish Acres Round Barn Theatre, was the speaker at last week’s meeting. She was introduced by Denny Templeton, program chairman. Students of the Month were introduced by Gary Decker. They include Lori Dawn Klotz and James Allen, with their sponsor. Marcia Caldwell. Marie Cleary was also with them. Also visiting was Tom Bjornstad with Carol Fendt.

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Friday both this week and next, in observance of the Christmas and New Year's holidays. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

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TO THE ADVANCE-NEWS: In America, a woman is battered every 15 seconds. According to FBI statistics, domestic violence is the most serious crime in any community, accounting for more injuries to women than rapes, muggings and auto accidents combined. On behalf of the Elkhart County Women’s Shelter, during this holiday season, we would like to take the time to thank all the individuals and agencies that gave of their time, talent and money to help

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combat domestic violence in our community this past year. We could not have done it without you. As federal and state funding decrease, community support has become increasingly important. We wanted to let you know how much your support has and does mean, and to extend a wish of a joyous holiday season and a healthy, happy new year to all. Thank you—it means so much! Elkhart County Women’s Shelter