Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 135, Number 46, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 16 November 2017 — Page 4

Advance News • Thursday, November 16, 2017

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Why I don’t leave Nappanee I've lived here almost four years, and one of the nice

things about living in Nappanee is people recognize you. I like that. I grew up in big cities where nobody knew

anybody. I lived in Los Angeles. I can recall only one instance in twelve years when I ran into a friend by accident. So it's nice to live here where run into folks you know all the time and it seems like the ir ost natural thing in the world. But I've discovered something odd. For me it only works in Nappanee. When I head north I become invisible! People look right through me. Let me give you an example. Our local grocery store has a Starbucks. I go there all the time. I order black coffee, pay for it, and get exactly what I ordered. It's a great situation. But if I go to a Starbucks anywhere else in Elkhart County and order something they take my money and then forget about me. They don't pour coffee into a cup and hand it to me. I just stand there and wait. Other people who came after me get their complicated orders involving sugar and spice and everything nice. The minutes pass. The worst thing about my invisiblity is that, unlike a ghost, no one is scared of me. When I try to get the attention of a clerk it doesn't work very well because if you're invisible people don't see you. It takes a while before they finally hear the sound of my voice gently saying, "Excuse mel" They focus their eyes on the space where they guess I'm standing, and ask what I want. I patiently explain that 1 ordered something and paid for it, but it never arrived. I get this look like they're not going to fall for this story, but once I convince them that I'm real and not a ghost they finally give me my drink and say that they're sorry. I've started telling them not to apologize. It's not their fault. I'm invisible. People don't see me. Honest, I'm not being sarcastic. Just truthful. The other day I had earned a free drink so my wife Jennie and I went to a Starbucks elsewhere in Elkhart County and 1 decided to order something different than a simple black coffee. I ordered a case mocha, which has chocolate flavoring, though I did ask for it to be made with skim milk and sugar free chocolate. Jennie got her drink. Other people got their drinks. I finally got the attention of someone working there, told them I was invisible, but could they please make the drink I'd paid for? -»-So they did. Sort of. A couple miles down the road I discovered they'd given me some kind of milk drink without any chocolate at all. No, I didn't go back. No, I didn't write a strongly worded letter to Starbucks. I'm giving up. I'm invisible. Now if only I can figure out a way to use my invisiblity for good. Can't I be part of the Justice League or something? Invisible at Starbucks Man. I'll wear the letters ISM on my chest. That's it. I'll fight crime by becoming some sort of ISM Like Invisiblityism. Frank Ramirez is the Senior Pastor of Union Center Church of the Brethren.

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County Road Seven By Frank Ramirez, Pastor

Community

Grateful for rich military history to pass on for generations

Reflecting upon 2017 my heart fills with gratitude for the countless blessings my family and I have received. Early in the year I was sent to the emergency room with signs of cardiac arrest but was spared from those symptoms worsening into a full blown heart attack. As the year progressed I would again visit the

ER on two more happy occasions welcoming our two new grandsons into the world. There simply are no words to describe those experiences. I still recall the indescribable emotions of love mixed with awe when I first held my own two sons in my arms. Two beautiful gifts from God! I saw in them pieces of their father which would blossom into men who reflected the love of my life and all his good qualities. Now to hold one of their sons and see all of that extended into a third generation is equally overwhelming, yet comforting. It goes without saying that my grandsons top the list of things for which I am grateful this Thanksgiving season. I so look forward to passing on to them habits of being thankful—new traditions we will recreate together each year—and so much more. This past week I have been reminded of more that I want to pass on to my grandchildren. In celebration of veterans my family shared military photos of our kindred. Short descriptions of each relative's role in the armed forces. I found myself filled with pride for the history of military service our family shares. My hope is to pass that pride along to our grandsons. My wish is that they truly understand just how blessed we all are thanks to these, and other, individuals defending our country. May I succeed in making my grandchildren understand that our military heroes came home after risking their lives and developed into strong men of good character—bearing servants hearts to serve family, friends and strangers alike. One great-grandfather on my mother's side, Qaude Lacefield, fought in World War I before returning to his wife and raising my grandmother and her two sisters. He lived a long life and fostered images of what a husband and father should display in character. My maternal grandfather, Donald Gilley, fought under General Patton in World War 11. I've heard tales of grandpa telling a fib on his army enlistment papers by not admitting he was only 16. Mother shared that my grandfather was proud to have served under Patton, and used to say the general was the roughest talking man he had ever known. But it was said with respect and admiration. Shortly after turning 17 my grandfather joined 160,000 allied troops landing on a 50-miles stretch of fiercely protected costal shores in Normandy, France. Now known as "D Day" this was the first great surge our country made toward battling the horrors occurring in Nazi Germany at that time. Grandfather returned home married Betty Jean

100 YEARS AGO November 17,1917 Shively Bros.' hardware store was entered by a burglar one night this week who carried away a good load of knives, watches, silverware, ammunition, and innumerable small sundries. Entrance was gained through a basement window on the side alley by prying the iron bars on the inside loose, then going up stairs in the wareroom and breaking the transom window over the door between the retail store and the wareroom. Knives and ammunition were the most sought for and the burglar carried off a good supply of theses articles. Ten people were severely bruised and a young lady whose name could not be learned may be seriously injured as the result of a collision between two automobiles that occureed about a mile porth of Wyatt Sunday night. One of the machines driven by John Steinch and a party from Bremen was on its way to South Bend when it met the other machine, driven by John Boocher and containing four other passengers. The road at the point at which the two cars met is rather narrow and the machine driven by Boocher was thrown into the ditch beside the road. It is said that the occupants of this car were from four miles east of Bremen. 75 YEARS AGO November 19,1942 $15.00 and costs - this was the words spoken to Stephen Kovac in Justice of the Peace Jesse T. Mitchell's court on Monday, after hb had been pursued, stopped, and taken before the court. Seems Kovac approached the intersection of U.S. 6 and State Road 19, the stop light being against him. Another car driver had stopped at file intersection to wait for the light to turn green. This was no place to stop for Kovac - he simply drove out around the waiting car and continued on down the street. Policeman Fogle pursued the man in the police car and after stopping him, took him before Justice Mitchell. With the registration of motorists for gasoline cards being held this week end and old tires and tubes finding their way to the junk yards of America, it being unlawful for a ration card to be issued to anyone who has more than five tires for his car in his possession. Hundreds and hundreds of tires are being sent out through the local express company and a great many more are being thrown into the receptacle at the square. Just as important as rubber, is that scrap metal which can be found about nearly every home. The steel mills are crying for every bit of metal which can be obtained and while the local junk yard is getting in considerable this is all being hauled away just as fast as it can be sorted and calls are being made for more.

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All Those Years. Ago

Merrie’s Musings By Marie Chapman, Staff Writer

centrated on working hard, loving his family and teaching all ages how to garden, hunt, enjoy nature, treasure time with family and always remember to laugh. In sharing all of this with new generations, I pray these men continue to plant seeds which develop servants hearts, Christian leadership, the importance of heart work, caring for others, and genuine love of family. Thank You Qaude, grandpa, Shon, Ben, Jessica—my (step) father Bob Rogers, and all who have served/are serving/ will serve in any of the branches of the United States Armed Forces! May each of you be blessed tenfold for your dedication to protecting freedom.

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The gentleman in the left photo is my great-grandfather, Claude Lacefield. He served in World War I. The soldier at right is my maternal grandfather, Donald Gilley, who fought in World War 11. There are not enough words to describe his admirable character, love of family, service to others and so much more. This Veterans Day I have been reminded of my family's rich history of those dedicated to serving in the armed forces and the fine examples they became for the generations which followed. These are things I hope to pass on to my children, grandchildren and all who follow. During this season of thanks I salute all who have ever served in the United States military those currently serving and all who will one day wear uniforms in every branch.

- 1 m ' 1 . uiiippi, ——--i----.jit-. 50 YEARS AGO November 15,1967 In July, Dr. Robert Abel asked that a study be made of the possibilities of uniting the two high schools without waiting for the completion of the new high school. The administrative people of Wa-Nee have been studying the matter, and Superintendent James Weddle made his recommendation from that report at the Monday School Board meeting. Weddle said that originally a study was made of bringing 10,11, and 12 of Wakarusa and grades 9,10, 11, and 12 from Nappanee together at the present Nappanee High School building. This was determined to be impractical because it would result in too many students for this building. Dr. Abel, pointing out that original thinking on this idea had been based on a 1968 completion of the high school, agreed that, under the circumstances, the union of the two high schools would be best accomplished in 1969. Lu Ann Nursing Home is expanding. Construction is now underway on an addition on the north side of the building. It will make available more double rooms and bathrooms. The lunge and dining area will be expanded, and there will be more office space. Hopewell Construction Co. is the builder. John Mellinger, who acquired the nursing home in July, 1967, noted several changes which have been made since then and said that future plans call for another building addition to the south of the present one. 25 YEARS AGO November 18,1992 At the Monday evening Nappanee Common Council meeting, City Attorney Brian Floffer reported some proposed guidelines for the possible new dog ordinance, asking council to give their input. In addition to the six foot high fence of specific size, according to how many dogs you have, Hoffer also suggests a concrete floor to keep the canines from digging under the fences to get out. Other concerns were that the chain link fence be sturdy enough to withstand a weight of 150 pounds, to ensure the dog was secure, and accommodating dog owners who already have fences. Lieutenant Governor Frank O'Bannon announced that the Indiana Department of Commerce (IDOC) will provide a $15,000 Local Economic Development Organization Grant (LEDO) to the Nappanee Development Corporation. The corporation will use this grant to help fund a full-time staff for its Main Street program, called Nappanee Main and Market Streets.

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Lacefield—raised four children and inspired soa Michael Gilley; and three grandchildren Shon Gambrel, Benjamin Gilley and Jessica Gilley to serve in the military. Though his injuries suffered during war time brought suffering the rest of his life we were rarely ever aware of it because my grandfather never focused on pain. Instead he con-