Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 126, Number 43, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 23 October 2003 — Page 1

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ADVERTISING AND SUBSCRIPTIONS For questions regarding Advance News classified advertising or subscriptions, please call 1-800-933-0356 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Due to reduced hours at the Nappanee news office, advertisers and subscribers will find more efficient and helpful service by calling the toll-free number and speaking directly to a trained classified or subscription representative to place an ad, start a new subscription, change an address, check on existing accounts and so forth. For story ideas or news questions, contact Kylie Carter, staff reporter at 773-3127 or email [email protected]. To speak to Kylie in person about a news item, her new office hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday, Thurday, and Friday. The office is closed Tuesday. News releases may be placed in the secured drop box outside the office. FAIL BREAK AND HALFDAYS North Wood High School would like to remind parents that this Friday, Oct. 24, is Fall Break and students will not be in school (this includes NWHS students attending the Elkhart Area Career Center). Also, Tuesday, Oct. 28th, and Friday, Oct 31, school will be in session only half the day each day. NWHS students will be released at 11:15 both days and bus transportation will be provided. FOOTBALL. SECTIONAL TICKET SALES Tickets for the first round football sectional game at Culver Academies Oct. 24 will be for sale for $5 each in the North Wood High School athletic office Oct 22 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Oct. 23 from 8 a.m. to noon. Tickets will not be sold Friday, as the school will be closed for fall break. MANDATORY ATHLETIC MEETING There is a mandatory athletic meeting Nov. 4 at 7 p.m. for all North Wood winter athletes (basketball, swimming, and wrestling) and their parents. If the athletes and parents attended the fall meeting, they do not need to attend the winter meeting, however, all the winter coaches will be conducting a meeting with their players and parents after the mandatory meeting at approximately 7:40 p.m. The meetings will be at the high school. FUNDRAISER PANCAKE BREAKFAST The Nappanee service clubs Rotary, Nappanee Noon Kiwanis, and Early Bird Kiwanis, will be holding a fundraiser pancake breakfast to raise money for the Red Regiment’s trip to the Outback Continued on A 2

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Residents urged to return to old haunts

►TB CONCERNS HAVE PASSED By Stacey Creasy For the Advance News NAPPANEE The Elkhart County Health Department is giving the all clear signal when it comes to any concerns about tuberculosis in die area. One active case of TB has been identified.

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Nappanee Missionary Church Sunday School teacher writes book

► Hunt's book focuses ON SPIRITUAL REVIVAL Dw UJL oy noiiy neiier For the Advance News BREMEN Twenty-five years of teaching Sunday school have inspired Bremen resident Jerry Hunt to write his first book and complete a lifelong goal in the process. “It’s been a goal of my life,” Hunt said. “I’ve always wanted to write a book. Over the years of teaching Bible I took some of the concepts I learned from scripture and put it in book form." The end result: “Seasons of Refreshing: The Hunger for Spiritual Renewal.” The book leads readers down a path toward revival through 12 chapters of practical applications. “This is a teaching book on spiritual renewal, or personal revival,” he

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“That person has been treated and is being treated,” said Sarah Burkholder with the Elkhart County Health Department ‘They do not have any contact with die public.” The health department recently completed its second round of TB skin tests in Nappanee. On Oct. 13, 201 individuals had their skin tests read. Of those people there woe another 12 positive reactors. Some of the people tested on Friday may have gone to their own doctor to have the tests examined. A positive test does not mean the person has

said. “I created lessons in each chapter, and each chapter builds on the previous one.” Hunt said the book is an excellent study guide on many levels. “It can be used by Sunday school groups, Wednesday night Bible studies, even for home Bible studies, as well as for home devotionals.” Acts 3:19 reads: “Repent therefore and return, that your sins may be wiped away, in order that times of refreshing may come from the presence of the Lord.” “Many people crave a clean slate,” Hunt said. “In such a fastpaced society, it is often easy to simply maintain a relationship with God, instead of truly connecting with him and furthering spiritual growth." His book leads readers down a path toward revival. He discusses the need for personal revival and also explains how to

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induce this and maintain its effects, rather than slipping back in to the old way of living. He also calls for a national revival of Americans that

begins at the Jerry Hunt local church level. The book ends with a plan of action for Christians to experience a revival in faith. “More and more Christians are hungering for spiritual renewal, yet there are few books that guide people in their own personal quest to feel this rejuvenation. ‘Seasons of Refreshing’ leads readers towards a strenthened journey with Jesus.” The book is set to be the first of a Continued on A 2

TB. “It simply means they have been exposed to the bacteria at some point in their lives,” Burkholder added. The symptoms of TB include a fever or long-term cough, unexplainable weight loss or problems with lung infections. Even though a total of 30 people tested positive, the health department is convinced there is no TB bacteria floating around Nappanee. Health department officials are urging residents to go back to their favorite haunts. There is nothing to fear at any

PHOTOS BY BILL FALES The North Wood High School Red Regiment competed in the ISSMA Regional Marching Contest at Chesterton this past Saturday, and received a Division I rating as well as qualifying for one of the five spots for the ISSMA State Finals this Saturday. This is the fourth time in school history the Red Regiment has qualified for state. Former years were 1991, 1999, and 2000. The Red Regiment will travel down to Indianapolis Friday and will perform in the RCA Dome at the ISSMA State Finals Saturday at 1:05 p.m. Congratulations and Best Wishes to the North Wood High School Red Regiment! ABOVE The band performing at Chesterton. LEFT The look of excitement on band director Barry Houser's face as he congratulates the band on their accomplishment. Pictured with him is drum major Amy Mast (left) and Candi Hines, captain of the flag core

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PHOTO BY KYUE CARTER Savoring Autumn Yes. fall Is here, and its beautiful colors are everywhere you look. Be sure to appreciate its beauty, and also the many seasonal activities. See page A 8 for a calendar of fall fun.

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of the local restaurants, taverns or private clubs. The tests led health department officials to draw two conclusions. The people who tested positive spent hours at some of the affected drinking establishments where the TB victim spent time, or they had prolonged face to face exposure to the person or shared living space with them. Either way there is not a TB epidemic in the Nappanee area. The people who have tested positive have been given chest x-rays and medication to ensure they never become active carriers of the disease.

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Whitacre is J&N Stone Student of the Week WA-NEE Dillon Whitacre is the J&N Stone Student of the Week. Dillon is a senior at North Wood. He is the son of Dennis and Jama Whitacre of Nappanee. Dillon Whitacre represents The Spirit of North Wood Football. As an underclassman Dillon was an important part of

the freshman and junior varsity teams as a running back and linebacker. Despite limited

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playing Dillon Whitacre time this season Dillon has maintained a positive attitude and has found other ways to help the team. He eagerly plays running back for the scout team each week in practice, and he actively encourages and helps those who are playing on Friday night. Dillon is very thankful to be a part of a family that “does not quit.” He credits his parents and his grandfather, Fred Whitacre, for their support and guidance in maintaining his winning attitude. Dillon has had a great wrestling career at North Wood. The s’B”, 155 pound senior has won three NLC and sectional titles while finishing strong in the regional and Semi state levels of the state wrestling tournament. Dillon finished Bth in the state tournament last year. Dillon plans to attend Purdue next year to study pharmacy. He is very interested in wrestling for Purdue. Dillon Whitacre has earned the respect of all who know him. He is a champion! Jack and Nadine Lengacher are proud to honor Dillon with the J&N Stone Student of the Week.