Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 136, Number 14, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 5 April 2018 — Page 4
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• Advance News • Thursday, April 5, 2018
Hie Big Enchilada Early in their marriage my late, sainted father turned to my mother and said, "You don't cook like my mother." Mom was heartbroken for about five seconds before dad added, "My mother was an awful cook." _
Grandma Mary was indeed not a great cook, as we all discovered whenever she'd stay with us and cook, but
that was okay because Mom is a great cook. That's in the present tense because even as she sneaks closer to ninety she remains a great cook and a fine artist and a talented gardener. I've always been surrounded by great cooks: my wife Jennie, my mother-in-law the late Yvonne Daves, my son Francisco, numerous church members in all parts of the country - and me. I'm pretty good too. I learned a lot about cooking from my mother. I can make Mexican food of all kinds: menudo, pozole (menudo with cubed pork instead of tripe), tacos, refried beans, Spanish rice, albondigas (meatball soup), and some family dish which doesn't have a name but we call Green Chili with Pork and Potatoes. But when it comes to enchiladas I've one-upped Mom. I make them easier, and I think, better. Making enchiladas properly can be a painstaking task. It's also very messy. Enchilada sauce splatters everywhere and doesn't dean easily. I remember how mom would dip com tortillas in hot oil, then in the enchilada sauce, roll them up in a glass pan, sprinkle some cheese on top and add chopped olives. Notice there's no meat. Americans make Mexican food with a lot more meat than we did. Back in the old days we didn't have a lot of money so cheese counted as protein. Anyway, that*s the way I made them for many years. If s time consuming. Mom is an accomplished cook but with eight kids effidency was key. Wasn’t there an easier way? Then I had one of those Eureka moments, when suddenly light shines out of the darkness and the universe makes sense! You see, Mom always made Dad's enchiladas separate from ours, because Mom was from LA and Dad was from New Mexico. He liked his enchiladas New Mexico style. You don't roll the com tortillas. After dipping them in the sauce you stacked them like pancakes, poured more sauce over the top, and plopped a fried egg on top. What if I kept the tortillas flat instead of rolling them up? Why not smear a little enchilada sauce on the bottom of the glass dish, dip the tortillas in enchilada sauce, and arrange a dozen or so flat like a layer of lasagna? Then I could sprinkle cheese, add another layer of tortillas, dump more cheese, then add one more layer of tortillas, with cheese and sliced olives on top. I could stick it into the oven like a casserole, let the cheese melt, and cut out squares like you do brownies! It quickly became one of the most popular dishes I served. It is so cheesy you don't miss the meat. If s a great main dish, or, when you have a ton of company, a side dish. Best of all, it only takes a few minutes to make, and a little longer to bake. Open a can of fat free refried beans and you're a hero! Sorry mom. Everything else you do is fantastic, but when it comes to enchiladas, I'm the king. Frank Ramirez is the Senior Pastor of the Union Center Church of the Brethren.
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County Road Seven By Frank Ramirez, Pastor
Community
Blessed by a deeply meaningful Easter season
Recent weeks have brought time with both of our grandsons, family dinner at my mother's home and periodic sun-filled days and warming temperatures. All have been meaningful features of this beautiful Easter Season 2018. This master recipe was complimented by the ultimate "cherry on top" when my mom announced to us mat she was to be
baptized during Easter services at our church. There are just so many wonderful details surrounding her decision that I must share to complete the picture for you. First and foremost was her decision itself. The Bible instructs us that baptism is a public announcement to the world that we have chosen to walk hand-in-hand with Lord so that witnesses may support us and hold us accountable. Mom has walked this road for a long while and I am so proud of her for reaching this point in her journey. One thing that makes my mom's baptism a little different from those around her is that she is terrified of drowning in water. She has always been an admirer of nautical scenes—both those viewed from on top of the water in a boat, and those featured in paintings and photographs. Yet never has she possessed the desire to enter the water. It terrifies her. So this was something huge to overcome. But as all believers know...nothing is impossible for our Creator. We prayed for her leading into the event. God heard those prayers and she got through it just fine. Even after a small stumble inside the baptismal tank, which caused a second of imbalance, mom's faith did not falter nor panic overcome her. Her commitment ceremony was the highlight of our holiday celebrations. J Something else that stands out in my heart about that evening occurred when we left the church. The sky was dark and ominous when we stepped outdoors.. .quite eerie in fact. As I drove south on County Road 7 a thin line of lightning exploded out of the clouds and wiggled eastward like a snake in the sky. It was like I was watching a horror film and I was the main character driving alone and further into the mayhem.
100 YEARS AGO April 4, 1918 We commence moving Monday, April Bth. Owing to some little delays we have been compelled to postpone our moving just one week. Thus giving you one more week of removal sale. People from 20 miles distance have heard of our Sale Prices on Desireable Merchandise and have come here and taken Bundle upon Bundle of stuff home with them. Men's Opportunity: Hundreds of men have taken advantage of the $5.00 to 410.00 saving offered by us on Absolutely All Wool Clothing. We guarantee you a $5.00 to SIO.OO lower price than you can find any where in Northern Indiana on a good style all wool suit. Now get in on this saving if you need a suit in next 2 or 3 years. The styles are Right, the quality the Best and Prices never so low, even when wheat was a dollar a bushel. Frash Brothers. Supt. Craig of the Bremen schools, his wife and their son, George, while enroute to their home in Bremen from a rehearsal given by students who are to present a play next week, were attacked by a mob of 20 boys ranging from 12 to 20 years, who pelted them with stones, sticks, and other missiles. They were not hurt. The village is all upset over the occurrence and Raymond Ringle, leader of the gang, has been expelled from school. Ringle, it is said, incited the whole thing. Veiled charges are made against the superintendent, but the nature of them is kept secret. It is said many Bremen people who are unacquainted with the facts, took sides in the quarrel and some of them are arrayed against the superintendent.
75 YEARS AGO April 8,1943 During the storm Sunday morning lightning struck a large bam on the Russel Hartman farm/six miles southwest of Nappanee, burning it to the ground. The farm is tenanted by Henry Kaufman. Lightning struck about 8:30 and a call was received by Slim Burnham of the Nappanee Utilities company asking him to come to Henry Kaufman's with the truck. Not finding a Henry Kaufman on the Utilities company lines, Slim picked up Burton, the manager of the company, and they drove out to see what was wanted. When arriv-
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STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ELKHART IN THE ELKHART CIRCUIT COURT 2018 TERM CAUSE NO. 20C01-1803-ES-000011 IN RE: THE ESTATE OF KENNETH L. KAUFFMAN NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATION Notice is hereby given that on the 22nd day of March, 2018, Carolyn S. Miller, was appointed Personal Representative of the Estate of Kenneth L. Kauffman, deceased, who died on February 15,2018. All persons having I claims against this estate, whether or
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not now due, must file the claim in the office of the Clerk of this Court within three (3) months from the date of the first publication of this notice, or within nine (9) months after the decedent's death, whichever is earlier, or the claims will be forever barred. Dated at Goshen, Indiana, this 23rd day of March, 2018. Wendy Hudson Clerk, Elkhart Circuit Court Loren R. Sloat, #363-20 KINDIG & SLOAT, PC Attorney for the Estate P.O. Box 31 102 Heritage Parkway Nappanee, Indiana 46550-0031 (574) 773-7996 April 5,12.2018 AN281227 hspaxlp
Merrie’s Musings By Merrie Chapman, Staff Writer
I knew in my heart the stark differences between the darkness I had just left, and the beautiful light now greeting me, best represented the true meaning of this Easter season... and the difference in our lives represented by baptism. It touched me deeply. The baptism and Easter Service happened Saturday evening. Our family dinner had been held Palm Sunday in recognition of the fact that our family has grown and many have other families with which to divide times of celebration. As a result my Easter Sunday was very relaxing. There were only three of us home that day. We were content to sleep in that morning—watch childhood favorites on satellite—and tinker with projects in the garage. As the morning continued past breakfast we nibbled on a tray of veggies and dip, and later enjoyed a salad at lunchtime. Both served to tide us over until a mid-aftemoon dinner. We enjoyed one another's company, caught up on all that had been happening in our daily lives, enjoyed some good conversation and yummy desserts. There was no rush to divide the morning between attending church and working at the stove. We did not scurry to the feast for a huge meal and leave struggling to walk and not roll from the dinner table. We did not experience any of the usual holiday happenings that we all so eagerly welcome each Easter. Yet the quiet, relaxed day was just what we needed and served as a blessing. My prayer for all who are reading this is that the love and blessings of the Easter season go forward in each of you this spring. May you welcome the coming warmer temperatures, greening grasses and sprays of colorful flowers with renewed spirits and treasure new beginnings.
ing at the farm it was found the call should have been for the fire department rather than the Utilities company truck The large barn was burning and nothing could be done to stop the flames. About 8 tons of hay was in the structure as well as some fodder. Some livestock in the building were released and driven from the building and fortunately there was no machinery inside. A bicycle reported stolen by Blake Widmoyer on Tuesday of last week was recovered on Tuesday of this week, being found by Kenneth Stump in as com field in back of the Hamsher addition. Mr. Stump was raking com stalks when he found the machine. Jacob Mitschelen reported to the police the bicycle of his daughter had been stolen on Tuesday night of this week. 50 YEARS AGO April 4, 1968 The Panel of American Women will present a program in the multipurpose room of Nappanee High School on Monday at 7:30 p.m. This program is sponsored by the Wa-Nee Teacher's Association. Four panelists from the South Bend area, Mrs. Bernard Levatin, Mrs. Leslie Whitcomb, Mrs. Adam Arnold, and Sister Dorothy, CSC, with their moderator, will speak frankly about how their religion or race affects their lives. Mostly mothers, these women feel their children must grow up in a world where all people know and understand each other, not as mysterious members of a far-away group, but as people. These ladies are "just women," not experts in any subject but themselves. A fire caused by a space heater caused considerable damage to the Mose Yoder home north and west of Nappanee Sunday. It burned through the ceiling, caught fire to a mattress, and burned around windows on the second floor. On Monday the firemen were called out to the B & R Building, but it turned out that it was a trash fire north of there, and the reflection appeared to be the building supply company on fire. 25 YEARS AGO April 7, 1993 The Wa-Nee Community School held a morning reception for Joseph M. Sabo, the new Wood view Elementary principal, and elementary counselor Genie Tobias, new administrative assistant at the same school. Sabo's past experience includes teaching sixth graders at Lincoln Elementary, South Bend; fourth through sixth at Madison, South Bend; serving as an elementary summer school supervisor, South Bend; and working as principal at both Booth Tarkington and James Monroe Elementaries. Students at South Side and Union elementaries celebrated a week-long "Hats Off to Reading" program. Top readers from Union Elementary included Peter Rummel, Jolena Miller, Dora Hochstetler, Annetia Hochstetler, Branden Mestach, Dawn Yutzy, Dwane Miller, Marla Miller, Wanda Chupp, and Barbara Yoder. South Side top readers were Kelly Yoder, Josh Bowers, Jolene Miller, Lori Miller, Hannah Bowers, Jolene Miller, LaMar Miller, Cassie Schalliol, Samantha Wylie, and Nicole Carpenter.
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After several miles I turned my vehicle west onto US 6 and headed toward the restaurant where we would celebrate with mom. The moment I made the turn I was greeted by the sky in front of me opening up to reveal the sun peeking out the top of a cloud cluster. Bright beams angled outward in all directions and I was instantly filled with thoughts of the heavens opening to receive Jesus.
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