Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 104, Number 32, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 7 January 1981 — Page 4

Nappanee Advance-News Wednesday, January 7, IMI

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Comment and opinion

'Thanks' from nursing home

TO THE ADVANCE NEWS: Another Christmas has just passed as well as a whole year and again the folks at Lu Ann Nursing Home wish to thank each organization, the community churches, and many, many individuals who helped the residents have a more

TO THE MAYOR AND THE ADVANCE NEWS: Why can't the city clean the streets and make a path also parking places

Kiwanis Club expresses thanks

TO THE PEOPLE OF NAPPANEE: On behalf of the Nappanee Noon Kityanis Club I want to thank the following people for helping us in our Christrhas Tree Fund Raising project: George Buildings for the building, Big

Information report to consumers

Q My husband just retired and we’re thinking of selling our larger house and moving into a condominium—but we're afraid we’ll make a bad buy. What questions should we ask before we buy? A When buying a condominium—as with buying anything—it's best to ask every question that comes to mind. There's 'no such thing as a silly question even if you do feel sheepish now and then, it’s best to feel that way now and not after you sink your money into a bad investment. Talk to your attorney, an accountant, or vour local real estate broker Get their adyice. And then head out, remembering the following: —Don't sign a subscription and purchase agreement or any other form of sales contract until you have received and read a copy of all the rules, regulations, and agreements that

Last week . . .

OPEC hikes rates Gasoline and heating oil will cost Americans more in 19&1 due to another round of price increases by members of OPEC. The increases of as much as $4 a barrel could boost U.S. gasoline and heating prices as much as 8 cents a gallon. Libya increased its price for a 42-gallon barrel of oil from $37 to the new OPEC ceiling price of s4l The move was expected to be matched by Algeria and Nigeria The three nations supply 12 percent of America’s oil. U.S. replies to Iran , Algerian intermediaries delivered anew U.S. message to Iran last week which was expected to bring a resolution to the hostage crisis if the Iranians are acceptable. . The message wan in response to Iran’s demand for $24 billion in financial guarantees before the hostages are released. Also last week an aide to Ronald Reagan said that Reagan's statements calling the Iranians “barbarians” had the informal blessings of the Carter administration. Poles threatening ... Polish farmers threatened to strike last week unless the Polish Suprerpe Court upheld their demand for an independent union. Unlike most Soviet bloc countries, an estimated 4.5 million private farmers control about 80 percent of the country’s farm land and account for threefourths of its agricultural production The Soviet Union has accused trade unions of harboring “antisocialist elements” and increased its troops along Poland’s borders : Space shuttle ready America’s space shuttle headed for the launching pad lastweek for what officials hope will be a mid-March lift-off A March 14 target date has been set for the much-delayed first launch, three years later than the original date. The program has already cost SB.B billion, well over the original $5.1 pillion forecast Much of the past year has been spent attaching and repairing thousands of tiny, heat-resistant

pleasant holiday season. There were so many goodies, fruits and gifts brought to the home. Even Santa Claus and his “Rain Bow” girl helper “Friday” gave them a surprise visit on Christmas Day to pass out gifts and let them know- he didn’t forget.

Parking at Elder-haus

for the people at the Elder-haus. They at least need the support of the city. We helped people on New Year's Day go for a meal and they couldn’t find a

N for the electrical hook-up and storing the cash-box, Curtis TV for the loan of a TV. and McDonald’s for the coffee. We also want to thank the many people who bought trees from us. With your help we will be able to use the

pertain. Sales contracts and subscription agreements normally contain a clause that mandates that you receive such documents. —Don't make a downpayment until you are sure of your mortgage loan, unless the-purchase agreement states that the downpayment will be refunded if you are unable to get mortgage credit. —Ask about settlement costs. —Ask for a budget. Each prospective owner must be aware that the cost of condominium living is not limited to the price of the unit. There will be monthly bills to cover maintenance and expanses of the common grounds ana recreation areas. Find out before you sign S-eontract. —Find out if there is a master hazard insurance policy, insuring against loss by fire and other perils. —Make sure there is enough liability coverage for the entire condominium

tiles intended to protect the craft and the astronauts from the heat of re-entry to Earth. Census count official The nation’s population as of last April 1 was set at 225,234,182, or 21.4 million more than in 1970, as the 1980 census count became official last week The Supreme Court overturned an order by a federal judge in New York that would nave blocked certification. The government said that the New York ruling would have delayed reapportionment of Congress. It* is expected that about 16 seats in the House of Representatives will be affected by population shifts in the past 10 years. Indiana is among the states expected to loose a seat in the House Revenue sharing OK The federal revenue sharing * program for local governments was extended for three years in legislation signed by President Carter last week. Carter signed without comment the measure which will provide $4.6 hillion in annual aid to local governments through the 1983 fiscal year It also authorizes $2.3 billion a year for state governments in fiscal 1982 and 1983. Nappanee used revenue sharing funds-in 1980 to fund operation of the Elder-haus older adult center, to purchase telemetry equipment for the EMS Department, and to provide a down payment for anew street sv eeper. U.S. wants Mickey Uncle Sam wants Mickey Mouse to register for the draft, but at age 52 the World War II veteran is well over the draft age A letter from Washington arrived at Disneyland last week informing “Michael M Mouse” that he had failed to comply with the federal draft registration law The Selective Service System said that the letter was the result of a prank. Cold survivor A 19-year-old woman rested in a Minnesota hospital last week after surviving six hours in 22below zero temperatures Doctors said that Jean Hilliard was literally frozen stiff “like a

Again we say “thanks very much” to each and every one for the many kindnesses shown and may you all have a good year in 1981. Sincerely, Edna Hunsberger, activities director, Lu Ann Nursing Home.

place to park or anyplace cleaned off for the older people to get around. DeVon Weaver

money for helping youth and others in our community. May 1981 be a good year for all of you as we help to build a better Nappanee. Gene Hipskind President

development. Make sure that each unit owner is named, individually, in the policy. —Ask whether your developer plans to enlarge the condominium by adding more land and units —Discover whether there are any restrictions on your right to re-sell. Do you have the right to sell your condominium on the open market, or must you first offer it to the condominium association for a stipulated period of time’’ —Finally, are the expenses underestimated 0 Look at the operating budget and determine whether or not the items listed for maintenance realistically compare with actual maintenance costs. If the initial budget 's underestimated, it could mean an increase in assessments sign after you move in. Be sure the seller isn’t understating operatirtg expenses just to> expedite sales.

piece of meat out of a deep freeze” when she was found in the snow. When she arrived at the hospital her skin was too hard to pierce with a hypodermic needle or to reveal a pulse. He said temperature was too low to register on a thermometer. At worst she may lose a couple of toes following her ordeal which began when she left her snowbound car and began walking to a friend’s home two miles away. Top stories named The defeat of 3rd District Rep. John Brademas by Republican challenger John Hiler was the top news story in Indiana for 1980. Associated Press editors and broadcasters included the defeat of Sen. Birch Bayh by Dan Quayle, along with the defeat of Brademas, as their choice for the top Hoosier news story of the year. Other top stories were the shooting of Vernon Jordan in Fort Wayne, the Ford Pinto trial, approval by the state of loans to Chrysler and the economy. Veto overridden The Elkhart City Council voted last week to override Mayor Eleanor Kesim’s veto of legislation to pay attorney fees as part of a settlement of a police controvers v. The council voted 6-2 in favor of overriding The mayor The same six members had voted earlier to pay $52,000 to complete an agreement to end a controversy over disciplining police officers. Mayor Kesim maintained that payment of $1 would satisfy terms of the agreement. Cock fight stopped Elkhart County and state police arrested nearly 100 persons for alleged involvement in a cock fighting operation at a Girl Scout camp near Middlebury. The arrests last week capped a three-month probe into the operation Eight persons were charged with being professional gamblers and an additional 88 were arrested on charges of cruelty to animals. Police confiscated % fighting cocks and about $1,300 in prize money The cock fights had been occurring without the knowledge or consent of the Girl Scouts organizations.

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Snow removal

It was a busy holiday week for the Nappanee Street Department as workers were faced with the task of clearing city streets following several snowfalls last week. Eight inches were reported in Goshen which resuited in a record nine inches on the ground on Dec. 31. (AN photo)

Government spending has gotten out of hand. It seems that our finely tuned bureaucracy strives hard to come up with new ways to spend our hard earned monies. Recently the taxpayers’ dollar was spent on studying “singing” cats. I’ve always thought of cats as fussing at night but the government prefers to call it “singing” so I’ll abide by their choice of words. I will be the first to admit, however, that this recent study may save a lot of farmers’ money. Especially Wisconsin farmers who just might Be in for flimflam of a deal. It appears that a flim-flamer in Wisconsin has come up with anew invention called a “cat teaser,” which is supposed to cause cats to cease singing on wooden fences. This invention consists of a three

Police report The Nappanee Police Department’s monthly report 1 for December, presented by Chief Bruce Thornton to the Common Council Monday, is as follows; COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION (Police Department only) Telephone and on Station Calls 910 Complaints Handled by Operators 33 Radio Messages Received and Transmitted 2,709 Teleprinter Messages Received 97 Teleprinter Messages Requested 26 Alarms Received 26 Court Cases Handled by Operators 6 TRAFFIC PATROL DIVISION Traffic Arrest 22 Non Traffic Arrest 9 Warning Tickets Issued 44 Parking Tickets Issued 22 Assistance to Citizens and Complaints Handled 110 Accidents Investigated 10 Number of Vehicles Involved 19 Personal Injury Accidents 2 Fatal Accidents 0 Total Amount of Vehicle Property Damage $11,550. INVESTIGATION DIVISION (Not available) Elder-haus report The Nappanee Elder-haus year-end report, presented by Director Sue Lemler to the Common Council Monday, is as follows: The Elder-haus, center for older adults living in the Nappanee community, opened July 1, 1980. Since that date 185 persons have attended the center, either as a drop-in or for meetings, activities or programs, (unduplicated number). This number does not include persons attending the Open House or the Color Tours. Regular* activities have included: exercise classes, film programs, dancing, craft projects, and table games Special events were planned for each month: September: Forum on Aging to collect information for the 1981 White House Conference on Aging; October: Color Tours, Open House, program by the United Phone Corn-

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cornered piece of tin, nailed to the top of a wooden fence, which presumably keeps the cats off the fence. And if they can’t sit on top of the fence, surely they won't be able to “sing” there at night, when jou’re trying desperately to sleep! Thank goodness the government has released these statistics in the nick of time—so-that this con game can be nipped in the bud. It’s about the first good thing the government has done with our money in years! Statistics show, according to recent findings, that cats indeed climb up on wooden fences, or fence posts, but not to sing, as the “cat teaser” inventor claims. The cats climb up there to meditate, and look around. What they’re looking for is anyone’s guess. My guess is they’re keeping an

pany on home and personal safety; November: Elkhart County Health Department: home health care for older adults; December: Holiday open house. Monthly out-of-town trips have been a popular activity. We have had trips to the county and state fairs, South Bend to the Century Center, Notre Dame, shopping trips to the malls, antique car museum and Home Center in Grabill, Indiana. Our last trip was December 27 to attend the Festive Frolic at the YWCA, Elkhart. The Tuesday Matinee film programs have been entertaining and educational; we have toured many countries, from England to Burma, enjoyed nature films and slides, especially the slides of Mt. St. Helen; visited the circus by film in Peru, Indiana; and recently had a series of American Short Stories from the Indiana Committee on the Humanities. Volunteers are very much a part of the Elder-haus. They help with phoning, serving as host and hostess, providing snacks, helping with cleaning, doing seasonal yard work. Six persons helped in December collecting information for the Block Grant project. Another important program is the information service. 140 persons have used this service in the last six months. Many of these persons needed the services of county agencies and referrals were made to a variety of organizations-programs. We have had donations made to the center: movie screen, craft supplies, games, bulletin boards, plants and flowers, books, journals. Our Christmas party at the Elderhaus was in many ways the best event yet; 21 brave persons came out in very bad weather to celebrate together Building report The year-end report submitted by Nappanee Zoning Administrator John Kuhns to the Common Council Monday is as follows: The office of zoning administrator issued 40 location permits in 1980. Breakdown of the permits issued are as follows: For commercial structures, 2,

eye open for brother dog, or another good lookin' cat! Although any guess is mere conjecture. The statistical study reveals that when the cat, or cats, are ready to begin “singing” they will climb down off the fence. Most of the time they head for a bush, or your bedroom window. Preferably a bush next to your bedroom window. Then they begin. It seems they like duets very much. Rarely do we find one cat singing alone, according to the government findings. And I challenge any cat scientist to disprove these government findings. As to the Wisconsin slim-slam man with his “cat teaser” invention, farmers in Indiana, avoid it. Pay it no heed. Don’t even be curious about it. For curiosity kills the cat, and if you aren’t carefulwill bankrupt the farmer.

$551 For public structures, 2, 3,035,000. For residential structures, 36, 1,403,030. Totals, 40, $4,989,230. Revenue generated by the issuance of the above permits totaled $285. Street report The Nappanee Street Department’s monthly report for December, presented by Superintendent Bill Mishler to the Common Council Monday, is as follows: Seven Sewer Calls Swept the city once Plowed snow twice Sanded the streets three times Cleaned the down town of snow Repainted 42 stop signs Installed street signs on Miami Street Repair work on equipment Fire report The Nappanee Fire Department’s monthly report for December, presented by Chief Frank Hartman to the Common Council Monday, is as follows: December 1, 12:03 p.m. Daisy Gall residence, CR 850 W, Kosciusko County. Gas odor. No fire. 18 men responded. 15 minutes on scene. December 5, 9:36 a.m. Richard Huffman house, CR 50, Union Township. Extensive damage resulted to the house. Total loss to the contents. Fire was caused by an overheated woodburning furnace. 22 men worked 1 hour December 5, 11:23 a.m. David Tompos residence, 27205 CR 52, Union Township. Minor fire caused by hot ashes. 19 men spent 10 minutes December 14, 8:12 p.m. Ramer Farm. Shed fire. SR 19 4 SR 119, Union Twp. Mutual Aid call received from Wakarusa. Fire started from overheated wood burner. 19 men responded and were on the scene for 1 hour. December 17, 5:24 p.m. Dale Schertz residence, CR 48 at SR 19, Union Twp. Overheated wood burner. Minor smoke damage. 21 men were on the scene for 10 minutes. December 21,1:56 a.m. Lynn Ganger residence, 605 South Main St., Nappanee. Ceiling & roof fire caused by wood bihjiSng stove. Minor damage. 22 men were bn tjie scene for 30 minutes. December 22; 7:31 a.m. Bev Ritter residence* *163 S. Rosenberger, NappaneeTßmoke coming from furnace. No fire, nq damage. 20 men responded. 28 minutes on the scene. December 22, 10:27 a.m. Levi Miller home, CR 1350 W of SR 19, Scott Twp., Kosciusko County. Chimney fire resulted from wood burner. No fire damage, smoke in the house. 18 men spent 36 minutes at the scene. December 27i*4i32 p.m. Newmar Industries, Industrial Park West. A.D.T. alarm. All units responded but received a signal 9 before arrival. (Not a fire. Broken sprinkler activated the alarm).