Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 130, Number 44, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 November 2007 — Page 2

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Advance News • Thursday, November 1, 2007

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Norris D. Balsiey Oct. 24, 2007 NAPPANEE Norris D. Balsiey, 72, of Nappanee died Wednesday, Oct. 24 at 2:02 a.m. at the Elkhart General Hospital. He is survived by his wife: Waneta Balsiey; sons: Kevin Blasley of Nappanee and Jeff (Stephanie) Balsiey of South Bend; three grandchildren; and sister, Doris (David) Gall of Wakarusa.

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We have a lot to be thankful for in Nappanee. Nappanee should be very proud of its leaders as they professionally handled the tragedy of a tornado aftermath. What a terrific job of coordinating the volunteers on Sunday! The coordination of 2,400 volunteers is awesome in and of itself, but the work that got done with few people standing around with nothing to do is remarkable. It just proves there was a well thought-out plan to handle emergencies by our city officials. And to have more than 2,000 additional volunteers that had to be turned away because of the lack of more safe sites proves that volunteerism isn't dead yet. Concern and compassion for others was very evident on Sunday. The Salvation Army, the Red Cross and all the unseen helpers who provided food and services in other ways deserve thanks. The outpouring of help for those who lost their homes or had their homes damaged was very gratifying. Beer and Slabaugh should be commended for their immediate response to the situation. Without their large equipment moving downed trees and debris, clean-up would have gone much slower. Crews from NIPSCO and other utility companies have been working nonstop to restore services. We should also thank the surrounding communities for all of their manpower and willingness to help with police, fire and city services. We wish our local manufacturers and businesses well as rebuild their businesses. We truly do have a lot to be thankful for in Nappanee Bill and Bev Fales

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diers, villagers, wise men, Mary and Joseph and an array of other Biblical characters. Buses leave Bremen High School, 511 W. Grant St., beginning at 6 p.m. Friday and 5:30 p.m. Saturday. The event is sponsored by Bremen area churches. No reservations will be taken and no admission is charged. Participants are reminded to dress warmly. LUNCHEON There will be a soup and salad luncheon Thursday, Nov. 8 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the First Church of God on the comer of C.R. 7 and C.R. 54. Everyone is invited. LUGAR OFFICE HOURS Amy Fumarolo of U.S. senator Dick Lugar's Fort Wayne office will be at the Elkhart Public Library, 300 S. Second St., Elkhart, ThlMfcv/Nov. 1 from 3 to 4 p.m. to meet with residents who myjtohave concerns pertaining to the federal government or wiPlhsh to express an opinion. More information is available at Lugar's Fort Wayne office, 260-422-1505, his Indianapolis office, 317-226-5555, through e-mail at [email protected] or online at lugar. senate.gov. HOLIDAY CRAFT BAZAAR St. Anthony De Padua Parish will sponsor its 15th annual craft bazaar Saturday, Nov. 3 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the school auditorium at the comer of East Jefferson Boulevard and

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Woodview Elementary School art teacher Megan Jones stands near a collection of her students' art. Jones's consistency in posting students' artwork on the Artsonia Web site has earned them the number two position statewide. TWO, continued from front page

Some of her students also have relatives in Australia who are able to view their art. According to Jones, the site has also allowed parents to

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before they begin rebuilding. "We're kind of in limbo now," Bluckner said. Marty and Ted, which sells farm equipment, lawn equipment and skid steers, also known as Bobcats, has been in town 61 years, and will not go anywhere for now, according to Bluckner. "Six months from now, things might look real nice," he said. FRANKUN COACH Franklin Coach owner Rick Abel also awaits word from his insurance company. The fate of his business seems uncertain at the moment. Franklin Coach has been in Nappanee since 1945. However, in the few seconds it takes for a tornado to wreak its havoc, this could forever change. "We've been on the same site 62 years," he said. "Until (that) Thursday." Abel and his brothers, Steve and Don, hope to either rebuild onsite or purchase an existing building and start over. "We won't know until later," Abel said. RESTAURANTS According to the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce, the two major fast food franchises, Dairy Queen and Taco Bell, will rebuild.

Both buildings sustained heavy damage. While the Taco Bell/ Kentucky Fried Chicken complex will most likely remain where it is, the Dairy Queen could upgrade and move to a new site. John Simmons feels damage to the existing building is minimal, which would allow the restaurant to remain where it is, should owners so choose. "I would have to say it seems to be mostly cosmetic damage," he said. "It looks worse than it really is." Simmons and his family were vacationing in Florida when he received a phone call about the tornado. He said that his main concern, however, was not the property but the people who work there. "We were very thankful that it happened when our employees had gotten out of there," he said. "Things can be rebuilt but our employees are like family to. us." Simmons hopes to see the existing employees return after the store is completed. "We are working with them almost daily to work with us when we build the new store," he said. A few potential upgrades include a Grill-N-Chill and enough seating for 88 people. This will make the new store three times bigger than the old one. The timing of the store will make rebuilding difficult until next spring. Simmons

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order gifts containing their students' work. "I've had a lot of kids come in with their artwork on Tshirts," Jones said. "It's really cool to see."

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Not much is left of the exterior of the Taco Bel/Kentucky Fried

Chicken. hopes to begin in either April or May at the earliest. OTHER BUSINESSES Fairmont Homes has also resumed production for the most part.

Missing pet information Those who are still missing pet dogs or cats following the Oct. 18 tornado can call Nature's Way, 269-483-7355. Pets will be kept at the facility for 30 days following their capture. % ■ ■ v/:V\'.f ■ r \'f v •

Other businesses that received damage included Beauty and Body Works, the Marathon station and a number of others.

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