Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 131, Number 1, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 3 January 2008 — Page 3

Court reports

•Kristy M. Bowering, 26, Goshen, driving while license suspended, $209.50 • Adam T. Jenkins, 22, Nappanee, dog running at large, $l6O •Thomas W. Moore, 50, Ligonier, speeding, $134.50 • Heather K. Savage-Maierle, 24, Goshen, driving while license suspended (infraction) $160.50 Dec. 20 •Olalla L. Bueno, 23, Goshen, unreasonable speed, $135.50 •Garv L. Schmucker, 20, Nappanee, expired license plate, ■ $115.50 Dec. 21 •Steven M. Komon, 44, Nappanee, seat belt violation (driver), $25 •Abraham J. Maldonado, 23, Nappanee, disregarding auto signal, $120.50 •Kevin R. Martin, 37, Nappanee, - public intoxication, $161.50 •Elsie M. Stevens, 58, Milford, speeding, $120.50

Nostalgia

Compiled by Margaret England-Neff (120 years to 50 years) and Cari McFarland (25 years to 15 years) 120 Years Ago Jan. 5, 1888 •Our saw-mill men are anxious for more snow. They have acres of saw timber at various places awaiting good sleighing, when it will be drawn to their mills in great processions. •Mr. Ramsy, Nappanee's cigar manufacturer, sold 26,000 of his "Nappanee Nine" cigars since Aug. 20 to local dealers. 100 Years Ago Jan. 1, 1908 John Hartman of Wakarusa and Miss Lillie Kilmer of 5-1/2 miles north of Nappanee were united in marriage in Defiance, Ohio on Christmas Day in a ceremony performed by Rev. J.S. Halfaker of the Christian Church. They will return in three weeks to Locke Township, where the groom intends farming his father's place. The bride is the sister of our townsman, Lemuel Kilmer of Lehman s Furniture Store. 75 Years Ago Jan. 5, 1933 After an illness of but a week the flu claimed Charles Klaus, age 94 years and 10 months, Nappanee's oldest citizen. He was born Feb. 22, 1838 and came with his parents to this vicinity wher 12 years of age. He married Miss Fanny Snively, who died in 1887 and in 1889 married Rebecca Duncan, who survives. One son, Charles Klaus, survives also and three grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Mr. Klaus recently had the pleasure of shaking hands with President Hoover when he visited Nappanee. He also had voted for Abraham Lincoln as a young man. 50 Years Ago Jan. 2, 1958 Kiwanis Club toured the new Eastside High School Monday and showered compliments on the building corporation members. The new school is probably one of the world's best expositions of beautiful cabinetry design, as Nappanee is now the World's Capital of Custom Kitchens. The gym floor cost $16,000 and 500 steel lockers cost $22 each. Gravel and landscaping took SIO,OOO. 25 Years Ago Jan. 5, 1983 •Photo caption: The Wayne Freeds, 508 N. Elm St., Nappanee, had an unusual guest last Tuesday morning. (A) large economy size raccoon climbed the tree near their dog's house, and then appeared to be afraid to come down. •The new terminal at the Nappanee Municipal Airport was placed upon its foundation last week by workers from Beer and Slabaugh. The terminal, constructed by Fairmont Homes, is expected to be in use within a few weeks, as soon as windows arrive and are installed. •Photo caption: The Jim Reed family, Northwood, returned home from a holiday vacation to find their front yeard filled with no-longer needed Christmas trees. The "gifts" were compliments of one of the boys' groups of friends. 15 Years Ago Dec. 30,1992 •Friday morning, Dec. 18, Nappanee mayor Kenneth Walters met with street superintendent Jeff Kern and Supreme Sort Marketing representative George Campbell to iron out the details of an expanded recycling program that will save Nappanee an estimated SIO,OOO. • North Wood’s matmen extended their winning season record to 16-0 with a super dual title at the Panther Pit last week.

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Community

Library programs offered

STAMP CLUB The Ben Franklin Stamp Club will meet at the Nappanee Public Library Saturday, Jan. 12. Local collector Frank Noffsinger leads discussions concerning tips for new and experienced stamp collectors. Anyone in third grade through adult age with an interest in stamp collecting and trading is invited. The club meets the second Saturday of each month at 10 a.m. in the library. WATER AEROBICS A Water Aerobics class for adults will take place each Monday and Wednesday evening at the North Wood High School pool Jan. 14 through Feb. 27. The class, offered through the WaNee Community Education program, will be from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. and costs S3O. GED COURSES GED courses will take at the Nappanee Public Library and the Wakarusa Public Library beginning in January for adults interested in preparing for the GED test administered by the State of Indiana. The course is designed to meet the individual needs of adults in the five subject areas covered in the GED exam (reading skills, social studies, math, science, English). Regular attendance is necessary to receive the maximum benefits of the class. Individual and group counseling will also be provided in preparing resumes, interviewing techniques, and career exploration. Upon passing the GED exam, a high school equivalency diploma will be issued bv the State of Indiana. Classes meet for 10 weeks, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. beginning Monday, Jan. 14, at the Wakarusa Public Library and Tuesday, Jan. 15, at the Nappanee Public Library. A $25 deposit is required, refunded upon passing the exam. NITRO PROGRAM A free informational meeting on tax consequences for tornado victims will take place at the Nappanee Public Library Thursday, Jan. 17 at 7 p.m. Topics will include deductibility of losses, rules for deducting a loss under the Disaster Relief Emergency Assistance Act. Time will also be allowed for question and answer. This program is sponsored by Northern Indiana Tornado Recovery Operations, also known as NITRO. No registration is necessary. "VERY BASIC" COMPUTERS A very basic course on using computers is scheduled for, Thursdays, Jan. 17 and 24, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Nappanee Public Library. The class costs S2O and will be instructed at a slower pace in a familiar, friendly atmosphere. Learn to turn your computer on and off, use a mouse, access and search the Internet, set up an email account and more. INTRO TO INTERNET Nappanee Public Library offers a class for those unfamiliar STORY, continued from front page

want to exclude them. We want to give them every opportunity when they're ready." \ Still, the committee hopes to have the book in print soon, as they plan to donate all proceeds to the Nappanee Tornado Victims Fund. Other items they hope to gather include graphics and visuals. "It’s worth collecting information," Yoder said. "I just think that's an important part of telling the story." The library’s Evelyn Lehman Culp Heritage Collection, on display at the Nappanee Center, 302 W. Market St., now features the beginnigns of a tornado display. The library plans to make the book

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and related stories and photos a permanent part of the center's archives. The committee plans to conduct interviews orally using a video camera or recording device. There will be a series of questions modified to fit each person's story. "We want to make sure the people tell the stories as they experienced it," Yoder said. "We'll just use those (questions) as guidelines." The book will also contain a few excerpts from "Rebuilding Nappanee" special-edition tab that the Advance News printed in December. Copies of the tab are still available at the Advance News office.

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with surfing the Web The next session is Jan. 14 at 7 p.m. at the library. Several ways to search for information on the Internet are demonstrated. ARTFUL QUILTERS "The Artful Quilters," a guild for those interested in new quilting techniques, meets Jan. 10. Membership for the "Artful Quilters" is open to anyone. Bring your own projects to share, check out planned .programs for the coming year, and sign up for trips. Yearly dues are sls and are used for the benefit of the guild. Those interested may attend two meetings to get acquainted before becoming members. Wakarusa GED CLASSES The Wakarusa Public Library in cooperation with the WANEE School Corp. is offering Pre-GED classes beginning Jan. 14 at 6:30 p.m. These classes are offered to help prepare adults to take the GED test. The fee for this class is $25.00 and is refundable with proof of passing the GED test. Registration forms are available at the Wakarusa Librarv. POLAR EXPRESS DISPLAY The West display windows have been decorated with memorable moments from the "Polar Express" bv Chris Van Allsburg. The silver bell, the train and the Christmas tree bring back memories of this wonderful Christmas classic book and movie. Both are available at the library. IN MEMORY "Fire Truck" by Carol K. Lindeen has been placed in the library in memory of Wilbur Bordner. The book was given by Ruth Spicher, Lois Horn, Esther George, the Chas Anglemyer family and the Richard Lmilitner family. DIAL A STORY Dial A Story for this week is "George Washington and the Cherry Tree." This is a retelling of the famous incident involving George Washington. Hear this charming tale at 862-4441. NEW BOOKS "Christmas with Paula Deen" by Paula Deen "101 Great Things To Do With Your Digital Camera" by Simon Joinson "Held" by Leslie Haskin (9-11 Survivor) "Hot Drinks: cider, coffee, tea, hot chocolate, spiced punch, spirits" by Mary Lou Heiss "The Ghirardelli Chocolate Cookbook" "Comfort,and Joy" by Fern Michaels "Mrs. Jefferies & The Feast of St. Stephen" by Emily Brightwell

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Yoder was thoughtful as she contemplated the tornado. ”1 think when you look at the amount of devastation and realize that there were no injuries..." she said. She also pointed out the number of people who do not have basements and rural residents who do not have tornado sirens to warn them. Several did not make it to a safe location before their homes were destroyed, making the total survival rate even less likely. Those interested in learning more or contributing to the book can call Yoder at the Nappanee Public Library, 773-7919.

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