Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 109, Number 32, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 January 1986 — Page 1

Two Sections

Wage adjustments for 1986

by Marie Dobecki In an early morning special session of the Wa-Nee Board of School Trustees, the board moved to accept wage rate proposals for 1986 for custodians, cafeteria employees, the Director of Building and Grounds, and the Director of Transportation. For the cafeteria empolyees. Supt. Jerry Lelle read the proposal that had been agreed upon. The measure called for an increase in sick days, from five to seven; an increase in the maximum accumulated days, from three to five; an increase in the uniform allowance, from $35 to $45; and two paid holidays granted for the cooks, excluding Veteran’s Day. As far as wages, cafeteria employees would earn $4.95 hourly, up from $4.65. Part time help would receive an increase in wages, from $4.20 to $4.50, with the top hourly wage increasing from $4.95 an hour to $5.25. Substitutes would earn $4.95 an hour, an increase of 35 cents. Supt. Jerfy Lelle noted that he had met with all employees concerned, and clarified emergency and funeral leave time. Custodians wages are based on the hours worked, at which school, and position. The base pay was increased from $6.64 an hour, to $7.06, with the top hourly increasing froip $8.31 to SB.BI an hour. Part time workers would receive $4.70 an hour, up from $4. The laundry matron at

Rental revisions for facilities

In the Monday. December 30 session of the Wa-Nee Board of School Trustees, the board moved to approve revisions in the rental prices for the North Wood High School facilities. Supt. Jerry Lelle explained to board members that this was more of a clarification. “The high school is

The year in review...

by Marie Dobeckl and Barb Keiser At a recent meeting of the Nappanee Common Council, Nappanee Mayor Robert Callander reported that he thought 1985 had been “one of the best years the city has had in regards to growth and activity. ” Some persons may disagree, since 1985 was the year in which several businesses closed after many years of service to the community. Others may remember 1985 as a year of tragedy or sadness. Still, there were new businesses added to the community, and new projects are underway. Here, then, is a review of some of the activities which were highlighted through the pages of The Advance-News in 1985. It is hoped that they will remind you of the year just past, and offer encouragement for 1986. JANUARY The Advance-News began the new year with the report that the North Wood Panthers had captured their second straight Goshen Holiday Tournament title, defeating Fairfield, 5M3 Carl Yoder was sworn in as the new county coroner; a Students Against Drunk Driving (SADD) chapter was started at North Wood, and progress continued on the expansion project plans for the Nappanee Public Library, as the foundation blocks were laid. Brown & Brown Construction Company, of

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the high school would receive $5.80 an hour, a 30 cent increase. Street sweepers would receive a 10 cent increase, from $3.70 to $3.80, with the top hourly increasing from $3.90 to $4 an hour. Eldon Yoder, director of buildings and grounds, and Veloris Neff, director of transportation, will receive an increase from $9.50 to $lO.lO an hour. The Board of Trustees also moved to advertise for Tax Anticipation Warrants effective January 1, 1986 through June 30, 1986. This is the same as a temporary loan. One million dollars will be transferred from the General Fund, and another $150,000 from the Transportation Fund. The measure is for cash flow, to keep pace with expenditures. Two conference leave requests were granted by the board. They are for: Gregory Conrad, Wakarusa Middle School science teacher to attend the 16th annual Convention of Hoosier Science Teachers, February 14-15, 1986; and for Dennis Myers, Central Elementary School teacher, to attend the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Clinic, January 24-25, in Indianapolis. The board accepted a letter of resignation from Sharon Tusing, assistant custodian at Nappanee Middle School, effective January 4, 1986 The board approved Rick

rented out a lot, and the rate is not spelled out,” said Lelle. The move will allow for more consistancy. “Our rental rates are lower, and we’re finding that more groups are wanting to come in. It’s been a number of years since this has been looked at. and we’re still less,” said Lelle.

Wakarusa, had charge ~pi the construction project. The new Carriage House Complex, on E. Lincoln St., the former location of the International Gift Shop, opened to the public, offering a variety of merchandise and services. The Wa-Nee Board of School Trustees reported on the use of computers in the school instruction program, and the Panther girls’ basketball team won their own invitational, defeating Penn and Riley for the crown. Nappaneeans saw military transport trucks being driven through town, on their way to the B&O for shipping from South Bend to South Carolina. A pre-bid meeting was held regarding the Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion project contractors. Nappanee was to pay 15 percent, or $750,000, of the three million dollar price tag Dennis K. Mishler was elected president of the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce; the 1985 tax rate for Nappanee was set at 2.344, reflecting a 1.3 increase over the previous year, and Roger Ramer was a sectional champion in the 119-pound weight class in wrestling. The Advance-News received photos from Betty Rosentrator, who was serving in Honduras with the Peace Corps. The newspaper also reported that Fire Chief Don Abel had appointed Brian Huff and Chuck

The resident ducks at the Nappanee Municipal Golf Course stick their heads out for a breath of fresh air. The ducks, a gift from Connie and Jim Thomas, seem to feel right at home in their special shelter,'and “quacked” a welcome to the photographer. (AN photo by Kim Keiser)

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Weldy as a replacement. In other new business, the board authorized the employment of Charles Peachey as Vocal and General Music teacher at Nappanee Middle School, effective January 6, 1986. He is a graduate of Goshen College. Authorization was also granted for the board to file an application for a subgrant under the Emergency Immigrant Education Program. The program is for the two new Cambodian families that arrived in the area, and are being sponsored by the Union Center Church of the Brethren. There are two elementary students, and three high school students involved. This involves education for the students with limited English knowledge, where a tutor is hired to bridge the language gap. The families currently attend classes at Goshen College two times a week. Assistant Supt. John K Miller noted that they will have the tutor regardless if they get the grant or not. To be eligible for the grant, the families must be in the United States less than two years. After the approval of claims, the Board of Wa-Nee School Trustees is adjourned until Monday, January 13, the next regular meeting of the board. The meetings begin at 8 p.m., and the public is invited to attend.

The current rate for the Multipurpose room at the high school is S3O, for an organization within the Wa-Nee district. This will be raised to $45 for the three hours. There are also rules for extended time, and fpr Please turn to Page 4.

One more look at 1985

Mitscheien to the department. Representative- Dean MockElkhart, joined the Nappanee Emergency Medical Service, in lobbying for a change in the Advanced EMT status. He was scheduled to talk with Mayor Robert Callander regarding this issue, with Dr. Michael Borger also working with the EMS regarding the change. FEBRUARY The Panther gals were disappointed when they lost to Bremen in the sectional basketball tournament, 41-33, but Mel Royer, Steph Gall, Kent Dyck and Angie Weldy were delighted to hear that they were winners in the Nappanee Optimist Club’s Freedom Essay Contest. Tammy Jones was chosen to represent Campus Life as runner-up in the “Penny Queen Contest”, and Kami Gessinger and Courtney 1 Blosser reigned as North Wood Sweetheart Queen and King. A meeting of the Nappanee Common Council found the room packed with citizens not satisfied with the TV Cable rate increase proposal. The measure called for a 25 percent hike monthly, and the council did not approve the proposal. Mayor Callander said it “wasn’t businesslike” for TV Cable to remove the ESPN sports channel from the programming schedule, “without warning, without giving us a choice. ” John Blosser was named manager

reAceJj}± The new year brings new \ hope for love and caring * among men. May each day find us a little closer to these ideals.

at the Nappanee Municipal Airport, replacing Brandi Borger, and Elkhart County residents donated $24,359.78 to the county Red Cross chapter, for the African Famine Relief Campaign. In sports, Brian Flora broke the North Wood High School record in the 100 freestyle, in an NLC meet with Plymouth, and the junior varsity basketball team whipped West Noble, 55-28. Daric Gessinger led in scoring with 18 points. Aimee Bricker, a local freelance artist, was chosen to design the cover of the Elkhart County Women’s Directory, and Steve Besson, Harold Miller, Melvin Royer and Doug Wesolek were named finalists in the 1985 competition for the Merit Scholarships. The Panther JV basketball team ended the season with a 12-8 record, while Flora, a senior swimmer, competed in the state swim meet, held in Indianapolis. He was only the second Panther to compete at this level. John Schneider, of TV’s “Dukes of Hazzard, entertained at the Wagon Wheel Playhouse, Warsaw, singing a duet with Nappanee's own Chad Tener, 11. After 51 years of service to Nappanee, Wegmiller’s Sc-sl.oo Store announced it was closing its doors, much to the disappointment of local citizens, and with mixed emotions by Fran and Tom Wegmiller. Eric Gibson and Gary Fuller were named “EMTs of the Year” by Nappanee EMS Director Mike Stull and Physician Medical Director Michael Borger. The school board voted to add two new buses to its line, and Nappanee residents appeared at the Board of Works meeting to express “water woes” with the recent heavy rainfall accumulation. “Friends of the Nappanee Public Library” held their first meeting, to discuss what the group would do to help the library. By-laws and the constitution were being formulated. MARCH March roared in with honors for Kami Gessinger and Shana Hand, members of the North Wood girls’ basketball team, who were selected for Northern Lakes Conference recognition. Senior Brenda Clouse was the lone winner for the Panthers in the Wawasee Sectional Gymnastics tournament. She earned first place <■% ihn all.oprainH pnmnotiHnrf hpln-

March roared in with honors for Kami Gessinger and Shana Hand, members of the North Wood girls’ basketball team, who were selected for Northern Lakes Conference recognition. Senior Brenda Clouse was the lone winner for the Panthers in the Wawasee Sectional Gymnastics tournament. She earned first place in the all-around competitioif, helping the Panthers to a second-place spot at the intermediate level. Fred Hockert will remember March as the month in which he rolled a perfect 300 game, and it was

during the annual city tournament! But the Panthers will remember that in March, the Elkhart Blue Blazers snuffed their hopes for,victory, by topping them second game of the Elkhart Sectional

Board receives bids

by Marie Dobeckl In the Monday, December 23 meeting of the Board of Public Worlds and Safety, Sewer Construction claims were received and approved for the following; Commonwealth Engineers, $2,300 for Operation and Maintenance manual; Supervision, $5,700; Inspection, $4,800; H. DeWulf Construction, $125,000. Mayor Robert Callander was also given approval to sign an Environmental Protection Agency <EPA) payment reimbursement in the amount of $134,000. Bids were received for the 1986 police car, and unmarked vehicle. Jim Moore Motors, Nappanee, bid $224.42 a month for a two-year lease on a 1986 Pontiac Sunbird. This would be for the unmarked car. McCormick Motors, Nappanee, gave an $11,400 figure for a 1986 Chevy Caprice police car, allowing for the 1984 Impala trade-in. They also bid $255 a month for a Chevy Cavalier on a two-year lease. The board agreed to consider the bids and award the contract at their next session. Bids were also received on 1986 petroleum products. Henschen Oil, Nappanee, bid the following figures: For 13,000 gallons of unleaded gas, $.986 a gallon; for 14,000 gallons of regular, $.971; for 3,000 gallons of diesel No. 2, $.897; and for 1,000 gallons of diesel premium, 1.179 a gallon. Christner Oil, Nappanee, was the only other bidder. They bid $.9530 a gallon for the unleaded amount, $.8190 for the regular, $.9016 for the 3,000 gallons of diesel No. 2, $.9316 for the diesel premium amount. They also bid $1.1713 a gallon for 15,000 gallons of aviation fuel with 100 octane. „ The Henschen Oil bid includes tax, whereas the Christner figures do not. The board will also consider these bids, and make their announcement of the award at their next meeting. Mayor Robert Callander requested that the companies supply the board with an octane rating in written the decision is reached’ )

tournament. Bert and Elaine Egging, Nappanee, were chosen “Outstanding Young Dairy Cooperators”, for Please turn to Pg. 2

In new business, the board moved to approve an agreement with the Elkhart County PACT Community Service Restitution Program. This is a work agreement with the city, for those ordered by the court to complete community service. He noted that Weaver would like to make a few changes, and that he will be working out these changes with the builder. Fire Chief Don Abel announced that there will be three men retiring from his department at the first of the year. They are Russ Ervin, 17 years with the? fire department; Cecil Fitzgerald, 25 years; and Warren Freed, 29 years. Captain Don Miller of the Nappanee Police Department stated that $135 was needed to pay for the police training at the South Bend Regional Academy, for 1986. It was approved. Wastewater Treatment Plant Supt. Phil Hochstetler stated that the drying beds at the sludge plant were not complete, and that sludge was needed to be removed. , Hochstetler stated that he was given a verbal okay from Bremen, to use their drying beds and later pick up the sludge with their truck in tbelate spring. “Bremen doesn’t use their beds in the winter,” stated Hochstetler. “If the weather is good, our beds might be done by the end of January, but we need to move some sludge now.” Hochstetler was given a SBO an hour quote for the work, from Municipal Services Inc., Wanatah. Nappanee’s drying beds are not done because of the fall rains leading to worsening weather. The board approved the S6O an hour figure, with the understanding that the work be complete in 20 hours. Clerk-Treasurer Kim Ingle announced that she has three new block grant specifications in her office, and that she will be receiving bids at 4 p.m., January 6, at that location. After the approval of claims, the Board of Public Works and Safety is adjourned until their next meeting, Janaury 13, at 4 p.m. The meetings are open to the public.

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