Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 125, Number 1, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 2 January 2002 — Page 4

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, January 2, 2001

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NEW YEAR—The giant timepiece in Leadership Park (corner Market and Clark Streets) is proof that 2002 is officially underway. The clock also displays

Years Ago... Eby opens art gallery

120 YEARS AGO JANUARY 5, 1882 George E. Eby, lately of Port Elgin Ontario, Canada, has come to this are of the Country and will, establish an art gallery he«f fine artist. 100 YEARS AGO JANUARY 1, 1902 Various Sunday Schools had Christmas Eve celebrations... Brethren Church on E. Walnut entertainment was a special song service by the choir and distribution of fruit and candy; Presbyterians had singing and a talk for the children and Santa came down a chimney. At the Evangelical Church a

Band Aid? Band aids come in all sizes, colors, and shapes. From the wild, to the mild. Like people, like problems, work place, and homes. Can we heal the broken hearts with band aids? No. Or, can we band together, and aid the broken hearted, and the broken homes? Yes. We have seen a great pulling together of many people, from many towns, when we had our first “wake up call.” The Christmas season is here, and soon gone, as will be the ringing in of a new year. Many may have tried to use the “wake up call” wisely, but some, have still to wake up Some are just users, stealing time, love and trust, from their family. Some use people in the work place, to tell their troubles too, or to help them get a job, when they get what

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program of speaking with special music and popcorn distributed, and at the United Brethren the choir sang and there was a candy treat. “75TEARS AOfcl JANUARY 7, 1927 There was a large attendance at the Farmers Institute. Prizes in the com show were: Ist Ira Walter, $10; 2nd Hobart Stackhouse, $7; 3rd Gerald Stahly, $5; 4th John Frederick, $4; sth Harvey Moore, $3; 6th Charles Frederick, $2; 7th A.N. Culp, sl. 50 YEARS AGO JANUARY 3, 1952 Mr. & Mrs. Marvin May announce the engagement of

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they want, or, the person is hooked in because they want to be, makes for a bad thing, and guess who loses? We all do. Some may remember the song, “You always hurt the one you love,” and it goes on to say, “The one you shouldn’t hurt at all.” It’s true, we all do it, some not meaning too, the words just come out wrong, a caring thought not there when it needed to<j3e. I’m sure not perfect. I’ve been hurt, angry, and no, I don’t trust like I used too. Only Jesus can heal this hurt for me, right now, there isn’t a band aid big enough to do the job. Don’t let yourself get into something that you can’t do anything about. Don’t let someone use you to get what they want in the work place, because when they dump you, guess what? You're a loser. You got to involved, too hard, too fast. You broke the trust, and faith.

the 1874 birthday of the communitycan you believe Nappanee is in its 128th year! (AN photo by Mindy Abel)

their daughter, Betty Arlene, to Pfc. Robert Dean Hepler, son of Mr. & Mrs. Ed Hepler. Miss Rosamae Sheets, daughter of Mr. &, \Jrs. Charles Sheets, bedathC the bride of Jerry E. Daveqport of Goshen on Saturday evening in the Church of God on December 29, the ceremony performed by Rev. Clarence A. McGillen, Pastor. (Note —Information for the 120-100 and 75-years ago segments has been researched and posted by Margaret EnglandNeff. The Advance-News staff wishes to thank her for her contribution to the column)

Maybe, just maybe, someone at home is willing to try to help pick up those broken pieces, that still loves you. What color band aid, what size, where at? You cry for what you see on television.. The tragedy of New York. Can you cry for a hurt marriage? A child that loves you? A wife or a husband, whichever the case may be. A trusted friend? Many people can’t say they are sorry, or ask to be forgiven. Some people can’t forgive for a long time, for the hurt was too deep, so unexpected. That great trust and faith taken away. Maybe now is the time, for all of us to take a good look at what we have, who loves us and why. Are we willing to throw it away? May this new year bring to each of us a healing, a peace and a will to take care of the people that love us and to be thankful for those who love us and not just use us. Janet Davenport

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“Youth of the Year.” Lukas Plank was the Student of the Month for the NPD, kindergarten roundup took place, Poppy Days were held and local Christian cyclists held their annual “Run For the Son” ride. MAY In May, donations were sought—and raised—for a Nappanee Post Office tree sculpture (the now-famous eagle), the chamber proposed a beautification award for business, industry, church and residential improvements in the community, NWHS sent four academic teams to state competition, ground was broken for Classic Design Interiors and Arbor Day observances were held. Prom royalty included Travis Hunsberger Lisa Beehler, Kim Yoder and Jon Lechlitner, Kiwanians honored the top 25 NWHS juniors, John’s Butcher Shop earned a state “Half Century” business award, Mark Bradley, Brandie Lengacher and Caleb Shaw were named to the All-State Choir, Sadie Schmucker opened her Creative Designs sewing shop and “Cole” opened at the Round Bam Theatre. Students on Sue Ringenberg’s bus washed the bus as a gift for her, both for Mother’s Day and as part of get-well wishes following her surgery; the NPD helped to shut down an illegal drug lab in Warsaw, Rebecca Thomas, age 13, earned scholarship honors in the Indiana National Teenager Pageant, Pastor Paul and Betty Stauffer arrived as new ministerial family for Nappanee Church of the Brethren, and the North Main Nursery School celebrated its 20th anniversary. May is a busy month —with the local park department

Social Security... 1 File for retirement benefits

Public Affairs Specialist i> , ... Sjocjtf Security Administration, Northern Indiana About 60,000 Indiana residents apply for Social Security retirement benefits every year. Many have the same question...’’When should I file for my benefits? What’s the best time to retire?” It’s a question that Social Security really can’t answer. No one but the individual involved can make this decision. There are a lot of factors to consider. Remember, Social Security is just a part of your retirement planning. So, it’s probably a good idea to see how Social Security fits into your retirement plans instead of trying to fit your retirement

Crime Stoppers presents yearly state ’

2001 has been a successful year for Crime Stoppers. This year Crime Stoppers has assisted in solving three murders, two attempted murders, 31 armed robberies and a total of 313 other felony crimes. Crime Stoppers has recovered over 1/2 million dollars in stolen property and confiscated narcotics and paid out $30,000 in cash rewards to callers.

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WORST FlßE—Although the Nappanee Volunteer Fire Department was called upon a number of times during 2001, this semi truck-trailer accident which occured east of Nappanee on U.S. 6 was the most serious. A passenger

announcing summer plans and positions; Nappanee EMS honored Gale Gerber for 25 years of service, Kiwanis continued its honors programs for most improved fourth graders, Nick Collins held his voice recital at Evansville University, and headed into the Air Force as a navigator; Jan Brown retired from the ministry, Betty Sinclair was honored at an 80th birthday celebration and the community held LOTS of garage sales! The annual garden show featured tours, specials and workshops; the Class of 2001 was led by Andrea Atkinson as valedictorian and by Michelle Houck, salutatorian; Lois George celebrated her 90th birthday, NW athletes earned NLC honors, and student art show top winners included Laura Jacobs and Eric Kaufman. JUNE Dr. Joyce Phillips was announced new. Wa-Nee Supt. of Instruction and NWHS held a June 1 graduation. Underclass awards were presented, as were senior awards and eighth grade honors; Bill Bickel rejoined the NPD as an officer and a K-9 vest was purchased for Ali. Retirees honored by Wa-Nee included Arden Boyer for 37 years and Wayne Haney for 36. Nappanee finally gained possession of the railroad depot, after years of trying, and a town celebration was held “down by the station.” The celebration included tours, presentations, gifts and refreshments. Doug Blosser began the eagle carving at the post office, the Lee Ann Dance School staged a production at NWHS, the first Leadership Academy grads were honored and end-of-year honor rolls announced by all Wa-Nee Schools.

plans into Social Security. *-jZuli JZohj jiTOTirL 'Ji i.p*' Ll"'i , .When can .you afford to retire? If you can’t afford it, you might not be able to retire when you want. Don’t forget that Social Security isn’t designed to provide all of your retirement income. y It will only partially replace your pre-retirement earnings (about 40 percent for an average wage earner). Social Security retirement benefits can start any month after you turn 62. If you take Social Security benefits before your full retirement age (65 to 67 depending on when you were bom), your benefit will be permanently reduced. However, you would get benefits over a longer period of time, which could put you financially ahead.

Since they began in 1983, Crime Stoppers has helped solve 5,637 felony crimes and recovered $10.5 million dollars in stolen property and confiscated narcotics. They have given law enforcement officers over 15,000 tips due to calls. President Bush during his November 8 speech told Americans what they can do to help feel more secure in their everyday lives. Two of his sug-

in the truck suffered serious burns in mishap and died later in an area hospital. The photo is a reminder of the vcjjy ? able services provided by fire, Poland EMS personnel on a year-rouftjg basis, (AN photo by Mindy Abel)

Fred and Ritchardson, Nappanee, their rare Deagon Alumina®') Chimes (shaker chimes) tq^ d Chicago Museum, a Waynfti Dunham memorial tree planted at the golf coutfcflD Kevin Goralczyk was naiftefc assistant principal and athlqtifl j director at NWMS, |bqr.. Nappanee Missionary Chigebq broke ground for a children* and youth ministry and fellfoum ship area and Scott Engbreght was named the new directed for the Boys & Girls Club, m n| JULY ,moq Even during a renovadOnp and construction mess, local library continued its dition of a varied and interqflVi ing schedule of programs, including Dial Story, GoldQY, Matinee, Stamp Club, Bcpk Page. Computer Club andtgpj much more. irtt A Tara Lengacher was new president of the Nappa*e© t Rotary Club, Chad Tener*] known in wrestling circles! B$L the Cosmic Kid, continuednHfc pursue his career in the ringtiM commuity-wide summer s4MO abration included more garage, sales, fish fry, specials, clasatoi car show and entertainmehfcf, Sciencfe Fun Days for Girl Scouts were held at the Beysq & Girls Club, and Nappaaefti Civic Theatre youth presented/! “Sleeping Beauty.” mihis Nappanee Noon Kiwanial celebrated their 80th anni(wfts sary, area churches schedußndj Bible schools, two circus pjfcl formances at Dutch Village included a biiShu/ day party for Maude, a ,45,-j year-old Asian elephant, a»drvintage lamp posts were ersqtrl ed in the historic Madisfrn,; Street district. Lru; The local Boys & Girls Club presented the play* l “Aladdin,” common couihaH and school board memb§{Si worked on new budgets for ar!) Please turn to page 5 no’)

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gestions were join in local Neighborhood Wafa/ organization and participate ill? your local Crime Stoppers frW)-’ gram. Crime Stoppers relies 1 you. When you participate‘W; Crime Stoppers, your donaSaf dollars to go fight crime arrest criminals who terranfV local communities. Support Crime Works.