Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 104, Number 34, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 21 January 1981 — Page 2

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Nappanee Advance-News Wednesday. January 21, 1981

'Dollar Sense' program set

Diana Cook, home economist with the Elkhart County Cooperative Extension Service, is presenting “Dollar Sense,” a six-session program for young families. This program will help you to understand some basics of inflation and to learn methods you can use to cope with inflation. If you are a young person establishing your first independent household, a couple with or without children, a single parent, an engaged couple, or a person settling down after your family has grown and left home, you are welcome to attend “Dollar Sense.” Each session covers a particular aspect of inflation. The first one, “The Economy and

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Me,” focuses on the impact of inflation on the family and what you can use to deal with it. “Living With What You Have" helps you take a realistic view of rising prices. “Buying Food and Clothing" deals with the how and why you buy in a time of increaisng food and clothing costs. . “Shelter and Related Energy Costs,” the fourth session, analyzes housing costs and its fastest rising componentenergy “Here Today but Where Tomorrow?" addresses family decisions about insurance, investments, retirement and saving. Guidelines and thought provoking questions are presented so that you can uniquely tailor the infqrmation to your

needs. “Coping With the Challenges of Tomorrow,” the final session, ties the series together. Impelmenting any new inflation-coping-skills requires good communication and organized planning. This sixth segment provides you with specific help in working toward a successful solution to inflation related probems within your family. The first "Dollar Sense session will be held Friday, Jan. 30 at the Elkhart Y.W.C.A. The series will continue through February 6, 13, 20 and 27, with the final session being held March 6. Each two-hour session begins at 1:00 p.m. There is a $1 fee to attend the complete “Dollar Sense” series. Y membership is required. To "register for the class, called the Elkhart Y.W.C.A. at 295-0915.

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Ramp at Elder-haus

A ramp has been installed at the Elder-haus to provide access for the handicapped and those having problems climbing stairs. The ramp was constructed by Randy Yoder using a non-stick, non-slide surface and built to government regulations. Inspecting the new ramp are Elder-haus director Sue Lender. Emily Coyne, Bernice Byers, Opal Theede and S3m Couse. Construction of the ramp fulfills an agreement with the Masonic Temple which rents the building to the city. (AN photo)

Miriam rezoning Com omp9 '

industrial and residential properties east of the city has not been built. Casey replied that the company would post a bond. He explained that leaf-bearing trees would have to be planted in the fall while evergreens would be planted in the spring. Anticipated traffic problems resulting from the proposed supermarket was a major concern of the residents present. Discussion centered on possible extension of Marion and Walnut streets to CR 7. Vance Frederick, a former council member, cited minutes of council meetings in August. 1979 in which he proposed extension of Walnut and Marion streets to-CR 7. Frederick spoke with Kenneth Stump, owner of the property, who said that he didnot favor extension of Walnut but was not closing his mind to the idea. Frederick urged the council to consider expansion of a street to CR 7 to give relief to • traffic in and out of existing businesses in the area. Councilman Bill Dawson also expressed interest in extending Walnut Street and asked Stre et Superintendent Bill Mishler the cost of such an extension. Mishler gave a cost estimate of SIOO,OOO. Faye Welch. 1209 asked if a traffic'study had been made ,to determine the affect of the proposed supermarket, as well as.the municipal golf course, on Miriam Avenue and Walnut and Marion streets. When told by Mayor Robert Callander that no such study had been made. Welch asked if such a study should dot be made He emphasized that the proposed rezoning will change the entire business complexion of

Fire equipment fund approved

Renewal of- a cumulative fire equipment fund for the city was approved by the Common -Council Monday Councilman Bill Dawson recom mended setting a six-cent levy over five years to provide $15,000 per year for a new fire truck. Fire Chief Frank Hartman said that using a cumulative fund is the only way the department has of financing new vehicles. Such a fund has existed for the past 10 years and one expires this year Hartman said that it is necessary to have a fund nearly all the time to replace equipment. He explained that each truck is expected to last about 25 years. The oldest truck at present, a 1956 model, will be nearly 30 yars old by the time the proposed new fund expires with a total of $75,000 collected An ordinance will be prepared to establish the fund. In other fire department business, Chief Hartman presented his 1980 report and expressed pleasure that there were only 63 fire calls in 1980 compared with 71 in 1979 and 86 in 1978 He attributed the reduced number of calls to people becoming more aware of fire through Fire Prevention Week activities and sale of smoke detectors. In other business following over an hour of discussion on a controversial rezoning ordinance < see related 1 story >. the council gave final approval to three ordinances, passed one other on second reading following amendment, and introduced yet another ordinance. Receiving tinal approval was an ordinance establishing rules and regulations for the city parks including an 11 p m park curfew and a ban on alcoholic beverages in the park Also approved was a park equipment fund Receipts from the current aluminum and newspaper recycling program will be placed in the fund and used to puchase playground equipment for the city parks. A final approval was also given to an ordinance establishing a maximum

Nappanee. “It's a piecemeal, block-busting operation," he said “Once you OK this thing, eventually it will all be business. The council should take into consideration: is this what we want to do to Nappanee?” Dean Middaugh. 1208 E. Marion, said that the council is missing the most important factor, that being the traffic pattern of the city. He cited the need for thoroughfares to move traffic from one end of the city to the other “We’re interested in kids and traffic." he said. “You haven't touched on the safety of the kids." ■Dr. James Miller, 1206 E. .Marion, expressed doubt that the proposed Marion Street extension to CR 7 would be residential and also expressed concerns about increased traffic. "Traffic has increased 50 percent (on Miriam) with a gravel road,” he said. “Kids are coming around the park and across the bridge like it was a racetrack “ Kenneth Stump, owner of the property up for rezoning, said that whether or not he could merchandise lots from Miriam Street to CR 7 is his problem and no one else’s. He stated that if Marion Street is extended to CR 7 traffic will increase. “It’s not going to be a soybean and corn field too many years longer,” he said. He added that it would be “stupid" to extend Marion Street unless it would be developed. Randy Yoder said that the rezoning is taking land that could be used for residences and is driving residents from Nappanee. “If this is put through I'll relocate and I guarantee it won’t be in Nap-

hourly salary of $3.50 for a receptionist at the Elder-haus and a maximum hourly salary of $5.77 for ,a police temporary patrolman Passed on second reading was an ordinance fixing new water rates to take effect March 1. Minimum charge per month increases from $2.10 to $2 90 The ordinance was amended to set a tap charge of $285 and a reconnection charge of $8 50 Approved on first reading was an ordinance authorizing city membership in the Indiana Conference on Local Energy Officials to promote energy conservation by the city. Resolutions approved by council allow Clerk-treasurer Elnore Senff to invest city funds, transfer interest from the utility sale investment to the city general fund, and to borrow and transfer sums as needed. Appointments for 1981 by Mayor

Bowen Library benefit banquet postponed

The testimonial dinner to honor Dr and Mrs Otis Bowen scheduled for January 28 in the Indianapolis Convention Center has been postponed due to the death of Mrs. Bowen on January 1 The sl,ooo-per-couple banquet proceeds are to be used to assit in building anew library on the campus of Bethel College in Mishawaka The new $1.5 million building will be named the Otis R and Elizabeth A Bowen Library in honor of the former governor and his late wife The memorabilia of the Bowens' years of public service will be housed in the new library Dr Bowen was happy to share these plans with his beloved wife before she succumbed to the bone marrow disease that had hospitalized her for the last time in October. 1980 Governor Robert Orr is honorary chairman of the committee planning the postponed dinner Charles Cook. Indianapolis, and William Dietch, Elkhart, are co-chairmen of the fund-

panee,” he said. “And I know a lot of others feel the same way.” Following over an hour of discussion the council voted by roll call, usually done only on third reading. Council members were also asked to explain their votes. Rick Jenk ins, the only member to vote against the rezoning, said that he had made a list of the pros and cons of the issue. “I saw too many questions and too many cons to vote in favor of it,” he said He added that residents' concerns over property values and traffic patterns need further study. Bill Dawson commented that if the rezoning would be defeated. Stump would return with other plans for his property which could create traffic problems. Dave Lender said that there are “a lot of things to sort out” and, rather than kill the ordinance, he voted in favor to have another two weeks for consideration until it comes up again. Peg Beer said that she would hate to see the growth of Nappanee stopped in her reason for voting in favor of the ordinance. Wendell Metzler spoke of seeing “democracy in action" and said that he is interested in a good community for the 4.678 residents and 1,907 households in the city. . ; “One permanent aspect of a community is that it is always changing,;” he said. “W in city government have to be masters of change.” ; Metzler seemed to sum up the evening's activities with the quote "Problems are opportunities in work clothes.”

Robert Callander included the naming of Dr. Michael Borger as medicaj director of the EMS Department for one year. James DeHaan was reappointed to the Aviation Commission, Robert Om and Peter Adams were reappointed to the Board of Zoning Appeals and Adams was reappointed to the Plan Commission. , Darwin Hively was named as panee’s representative to the newlyreactivated Elkhart County Civil Defense Advisory Council, Bob Gessinger was named liaison person between Nappanee and the Indiana State Commission for the Ham dicapped. and Bill Dawson was named to the Indiana Conference of Local Energy Officials No appointment was made to succeed Ron Elliott on the Park and Recreation Board.

raising banquet. The new date has not been set at this time. The goal of the banquet planning committee is to raise $500,000 for the library i.' •-> ” 4

Police log . .

Two cars were involved in a January 15. 9-: 25 a m accident, which occurred at the intersection of US6 and SRI9. According to reports received from the , Nappanee Police Department, drivers "bf the vehicles involved were Duane M. Mahler. Millersburg. and Joseph Gingerich. Ligonier. Mahler had stopped his auto in thfe intersection, and was preparing to make a left turn He began the turn, failing to see the Gingerich auto as it approached from the east Gingerich applied the brakes, but his vehicle struclTThe Miller car.