Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 36, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 9 September 1998 — Page 4

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, September 9, 1998

Years ago... (Note —Information for the 10075 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 SEPTEMBER 7, 1898 Last Friday evening, in the glare of the electric lights, two men riding wheels came together on Main Street, and for a moment nothing could be seen but a pile of men and wheels. Rev. Wm. Northam was

Another chance...

TO THE ADVANCE-NEWS: To all my friends and relatives—my life has been changed since May 23, 1998. That night, at two o’clock in the morning, I faced the enemy of death and stopped breathing in my sleep. Ruth awakened and found that I was no longer breathing. I was dead. The 911 number brought the police and the emergency squad to our home, and the police revived my still body that had turned blue. I was taken by ambulance to the Elkhart Hospital, with my friend, Ron Golden, and other EMTs administering oxygen to my revived body. I awoke in the intensive care unit and wanted to get out of there as soon as possible. I would tell everyone that came that they should go to Goodwill and buy me clothes so I could sneak home. I was not in my right mind, and the nurses were having some good laughs over my actions. The doctor says that Ia a real miracle, because if God had not helped me and I was not a strong individual, I would not be alive today. I was in the cardiac care unit for nine days and another two in a semi-private room. My outlook on life has changed considerably, knowing that any one of us is only a breath from eternity. I now appreciate my family more and I have an increased appreciation for my church, Northwood Chapel, and others in the fellowship of the family of God. Sometimes I marvel at the goodness of God, for giving me this unique experience, as it has made me and tried me till I have grown spiritually in my relationship with God. I have attempted to maintain a positive attitude in this time of trials and temptations. I state with Paul that in whatever state find myself, in that I am to be content. I also know that God is in control and will not give me a trial or temptation that I cannot handle, and that He will always be with me, never leaving or forsaking me. I must confess that this trial is a real test, but I am sure that God will make me and my family stronger in the faith. I am amazed at the goodness of God’s people. The church has been such a blessing and the family of God at Northwood Chapel has blessed us over and over again, as I’ve walked through this fiery time of my life. God said that He knows all about our needs and even the hair on our head is counted (He now has more hairs to count, since I am Tom and Traci Shields, daughter, Brittani Nickole, August 25. Kevin and Charissa Cureton Russell, twins, daughter and son, August 26, Memorial Hospital of South Bend. Korey Lucy and Marie Valencia, daughter, Aiyana Rae (5 lbs. 14 oz.), August 27, at Greeley, Colorado. Proud grandparents are Todd and Tina Stutzman, Etna Green Steven F. and Danielle (Hartzell) Patterson,. Jr., daughter, August 29, St. Joseph Community Hospital of Mishawaka. Beech and Sylvia (Eaves) Howard, son, September 1, St. Joseph Community Hospital of Mishawaka. Intro to Internet offered monthly Interested in a basic introduction to the Internet? Nappanee Public Library Director Linda Yoder meets the second Monday of every month, with those who would like to become familiar with the Internet. The next session will be held Monday, September 14, 7p.m. Several ways to search for information on the Internet wilf be demonstrated.

Cyclists crash on Main St.

wheeling along slowly when he noticed a man coming toward him on an 8-mile clip. When he pulled out to the right, this confused the other rider and turning to the left, he struck Mr. Northam’s wheel. It seemed strangely lucky that neither men nor wheels were injured severely. The excuse the man offered was, that the electric light bothered him. At the meeting of the board of trustees, Dr. J.S. Inks, secretary of

growing my hair back). He has proven to be true to all of our, needs during these last three months. God uses people to fulfill His promises on this earth, and sometimes He uses a miracle. We have been blessed with food and money to help pay our bills. Some of you have helped clean strawberries, can peaches and pears. We have had our upstairs railing fixed, new steps laid on our staircase, people driving us to the doctor, and various other places, to do things that were necessary. Someone fixed our tires on our car and installed anew starter in our van. Someone supplies us with goat milk each week. These are only some of the blessings we have received. There were numerous phone calls, cards and people sacrificed their time to visit, trying to keep me encouraged in the faith, praying for me and anointing me, so that God would heal my body. God has healed my body to the point that the doctors are amazed at my progress made thus far, and the continuing progress being made each day. Words are so inadequate to say that we have appreciated your help through this time. I can only say a big “Thank You!” and trust that some day, when you are in need, I can come to your assistance. God Bless You All, Marvin Willman

Investment in future

TO THE ADVANCE-NEWS: As we send our children back to school, we send them with our hopes and expectations that their education will prepare them for productive lives and good jobs of the future. We all want what’s best for our kids—safe and modem schools that are wired' for the t chnology of the 21st century, small classes, and qualified teachers. But the reality is that too many of our children will be returning to buildings in serious need of replacement or repair. Here in Indiana, more than half our school buildings need to be upgraded. Our children deserve better. A clear connection exists between student achievement and behavior and the physical condition of buildings. The better the school, the better the learning. And. the better for the entire community. The vast majority of Americans support our national government’s effort to help states and local communities in modernizing their public schools. I strongly urjc .oters to ask their members of Congress to support the Public School Modernization Act, which would help states and local communities make their school buildings safer and better able to support today’s technology, while relieving the burden on local property owners. The legislation would help

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the board of health, reported having examined a number of premises where a number of complaints had been made—naming that of Dan Culp —and found them in fairly good sanitary condition. In fact, throughout the town, cleanliness was generally observed on the outward premises. The principle objects of sanitary wrath were the privy vaults and open wells. The secretary thought that the people should be instructed in the different effects of poisonous gases arising from straw piles, pig pens and privy vaults. The open, shallow well was the disease breeder and every one ought to be condemned where the city water was within reach of the people. 75 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 6, 1923 Nappanee’s annual Home Coming and Fair opened Wednesday noon, under most favorable auspices. The weather was fine, the exhibits and displays were all that could be hoped for and everyone was kept busy greeting old friends and acquaintances of bygone days, who had come to renew former friendships and to see what the old town had to offer in the way of a genuine greeting. The Ringenberg-Lape dry goods company has enlarged their ready-to-wear department and their stock of fall and winter goods is now being placed on display. Nappanee’s second annual open tennis tournament was held Sunday and Monday, with contestants participating from Logansport, Kokomo, Goshen, Elkhart, South Bend, Wakarusa, North Manchester, Mishawaka, Decatur, Wawasee Lake and Cassopolis, Michigan. Owing to the heavy rains, the courts at the East Side Park could not be used, and the contests were held on the Irving Coppes and H.J. Rickert courts. 50 YEARS AGO

finance more than $22 billion in school modernization and construction in all 50 states, including over S3OO million in our state alone. As we continue to seek ways to improve the education of all our children, let’s not overlook the buildings in which that education is taking place. Modernizing our schools is an investment in the future. Sincerely, J. David Young, President. Indiana State Teachers Association

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SEPTEMBER 2, 1948 Students of grades 7.-12 are urged by Mr. Roose to rent their books and pay dues and fees at the school book store before Tuesday morning, to avoid standing in line for hours. Registration for men between the ages of 18-26, under the selective service system, is now going on at the legion home at Nappanee, as headquarters for the men in this vicinity >SVe been setup there and the work is being done by members of the Legion Auxiliary, under the direction of Mrs. Georgia Andrews. So far reports from the state highway department show an increase in traffic every month over corresponding periods of last year, over US6. A constant stream of cars pass both day and night. 25 YEARS AGO SEPTEMBER 6, 1973 Panthers-Lakeland lose 12-0 to Plymouth-Wawasee, in football jamboree. About 2,000 fans present at Memorial Field. School budget of $3,454,416 (tax rate $6.38) approved at Monday meeting. Construction progress underway on six, eight-unit apartment buildings on the southeast comer of SR 19 and CRS2. Ground broken on five and one-half acre site in July. Units should be ready by first of year. At Hollar Market—home made ring bologna $1.29 pound, fresh cut up fryers, 59 cents pound, honey loaf $ 1.49 pound. King Brothers Circus performs Wednesday in Nappanee. Marvin Millers honored August 26, at open house, celebrating 25th wedding anniversary. Pam Sheets, Tammy Adams win doubles championship in park program’s beginner tennis program.

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Rotary Report...

The speaker at last Wednesday’s meeting of the Nappanee Rotary Club was Tim Weaver, who talked about the Andrews Field Pavilion project. Also present was North Wood High School Athletic Director Todd Sheets. They were introduced by the program chairman. Dale Tobias. Members shared a birthday cake

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supplied by Katy Dyer’s father, although she was not present. Merle Holden announced that the commemorative gold coin to be raffled off during the Nappanee Apple Festival has arrived, and tickets are being sold. Nappanee Rotary meets each Wednesday noon, at Ron’s Bakery & Restaurant. Visitors are welcome.