Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 109, Number 33, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 8 January 1986 — Page 1

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First baby Debra Krull holds her new son, Adam John, the first baby born this year in Community Hospital of Bremen. Debra and her husband, Wade, reside at 251 E. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Adam Joins sister, Jennifer, 11, and brother, Alan, 5, in the Krull household. The baby, born at 12:05p.m., January 1, weighed in at nine pounds, one and one-fourth ounces, and is 21 inches long. Debra and Adam were dismissed from the hospital on January 3. (AN photo by Kim Keiser)

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Mayor Robert Callander released the following appointments for 1986 in the Monday, January 6 meeting of the Nappanee Common Council: City Attorney, Brian Hoffer; Fire Chief, Don Abel; Physicial Medical Director, Dr. David Van Ryan, M.D., Elkhart General Hospital (replaces Dr. Michael Borger); Liaison person for the Indiana State Commission for Handicapped, Robert Gessinger. Appointed to the Elkhart County Civil Defense Advisory Council, Darwin Hively, (reappointed for a three-year term); and Ira Phillips was reappointed to the City Plan Commission for another four-year term. Phillips will also retain a spot on the Board of Zoning Appeals for another four-year term.

Re-election of officers... Softball fee instated

:• by Marie Dobecki ; The first order of business for the -Nappanee Board of Parks and Recreation in their Thursday, '-January 2 meeting, was the election :of officers for the 1986 term. President Denny Templeton, Vice President Barney Stouder, and •Secretary-Treasurer John Kindig - jvere all re-elected. ;*• In the minutes of the December 5 ;Park Board meeting, Jay Taylor, ; Nappanee golf pro, asked the board About the private cart usage and • fees. Taylor is still in charge of com'.ing up with the rules. Golfers will ;pay an annual fee of SIOO for the : right to use their private carts, and extra riders in the cart will be • Charged $1 per nine holes. Taylor I stated that he will draw up more .rules on this procedure. He also stated that he has purchased two reconditioned carts for the course. Bob Waters, president of the Nappanee Softball Association, thanked the board for working with them the past year, like the 5-6 years before. Waters was granted permission to operate for another year. Waters stated that there were plants being made for a scorekeepers building on the men’s diamond. He * stated that the Lion’s club is supplying the funds to start the building in mid-March. He is planning on soliciting businesses to supply the material to construct the building. President Denny Templeton asked if the structure could be moved in the future. Waters replied that it fc would be built with a frame con-

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Deb Swihart was also reappointed to the Park Board for another fouryear term. Robert Schmeltz retained his position on the Aviation Commission. The Common Council appointment for the Economic Development Commission was Bill Muntz. His term expires on February 1, 1986, and he will be reappointed pending approval from the county. Harvey Miller, the mayor’s appointee, will also serve another four-year term on the commission. Library Board Trustee Evelvn Culp received reappointment for another four-year term. Standing committees for the city council were also made. In the finance committee, Wendell Metzler will chair, with Council members Richard Jenkins

struction, making it movable. Supt. Alan Duncan noted that he had spoke with Waters, and that they are happy with the design. Denny Templeton asked for the estimated cost to insure it beforehand. Supt. Duncan talked about a nonresident fee for softball players for league participation. Duncan stated that he talked with Waters about this. President Denny Templeton stated that the “townships are not pulling their weight. Nappanee citizens pay 66 cents on SIOO for their park department, and the townships are paying...you might say nothing.” He noted that Union Township gave the department SSOO last year. It was estimated that out of the 650 people enrolled in the program, 50 percent live outside the city limits. The $5 charge for non-resident ball players would be put in a fund for a future ball complex, and used only for softball. The board approved the fee. In his report to the board, Jay Taylor asked about the liability on golf cart accidents. Taylor stated that he had seen a few close calls on > the course. Taylor was asked by Templeton to talk with the city’s insurance agent, and find out what is specifically covered in the plan. The board also approved a transfer of funds from Equipment to Lease-Purchase accounts. The money, $3,353.52, is the 1986 payment for the greensmower at the golf course, which is being pur-

Nappanee, Indiana 46550 Wednesday, January 8,1986

Council resumes activities

by Mule Dobectt In the first council meeting for 1986 Monday night, Common Council members heard Mayor Robert Callander’s forecast for the new year ahead. (See related article). They also approved the rezoning ordinance for the Kenneth Stump property, northeast of the city, in final reading. Stump is planning to use the land for construction of apartments in the city. Rules were suspended to bring the ordinance appropriating monies for repayment to the Nappanee Development Corporation up for third reading, after the council voted in favor of it on second reading. The monies will be used to repay the company for runway improvements at the Nappanee Municipal Airport. The money was loaned interest-free to the city. The city’s 1986 salary ordinance was amended, allowing payment for a part time patrolman position in the

Housing 'key-issue' in 'B6 forcast

by Marie Dobeckl “The big thing in 1986 will be housing,” was Mayor Robert Callander’s opening statement, as he presented his forecast for the new year at Monday night’s meeting of the Common Council. “And it’s not speculation,” he continued. The total of new housing in 1986 will be 250, according to Mayor Callander. Rental projects contributing to that figure and currently under construction include: C k R Development-Carl Plummer and Ray Schuster are developers of the 40-acre annexation into Kosciusko County on south Jackson Street. They will make 40 family duplex rentals available. Venture Properties-The former

and Dave Lemler also serving. The committee on by-laws, ordinances and resolutions will be chaired by Connie Stillson, with Robert Araott and City Attorney Brian Hoffer on the board. Robert Arnott will be chairman of the Insurance Committee, with Connie Stillson also serving. Deputy Mayor will continue to be Wendell Metzler in Mayor Callender’s absence. Liaison persons representing city departments were also chosen. They are; Police Department, Rick Jenkins; Fire Department, Rick Jenkins; Park Department, Robert Arnott; EMS Department, Wendell Metzler; Airport, Wendell Metzler; Senior Center, Connie Stillson, and Streets and Sanitation, Dave Lemler.

chased on contract. Paste Design, Elkhart, has agreed to do a feasibility study of the West Side Pavilion for $750. The study will consider the condition of the structure and the life remaining, the cost of winterizing it with heat for yearround use, and making the facility handicapped accessible. The Park Board voted in favor of the measure, if bids can be let through the resulting drawings. Alan Duncan said that he met with Board member Debbie Swihart about buying playground equipment. He noted that they will be able to purchase more equipment than they first thought, because of saving money earlier in the year. After approving claims in the amount of $11,964.31, the Nappanee Board of Parks and Recreation adjourned until their next meeting. The board meets regularly on the first Thursday of the month, at 6:30 ip.m. The meetings are open to the public. New service available Value Line Investment Survey is now available for patron review at the Nappanee Public Library. The investment guide contains three sections, including ratings and reports, a summary and index, and selection and opinion articles. Value Line is just one of the many new services available at the library. For more information, call 773-7919.

Nappanee Police Department. The measure passed the council in second and third readings, as rules were also suspended. Yearly resolutions allowing the Clerk-Treasurer of Nappanee, Kim Ingle, to invest monies and funds for the city, to borrow, transfer, and temporarily advance sums to maintain sufficient working balances in the funds; and to transfer the interest earned from the receipt from Sale of Utility Fund to the General Fund were approved. Mayor Robert Callander stated that the investment on a regular basis provides sßttsooo-$90,000 yearly for the city. He noted that this helps keep the tax rates lower in Nappanee, adding up to a difference of 20 cents on assessments The city invests in short-term certificates of deposit, he said. 1986 Electric Licenses were approved for the following companies: Barnes Electric, Inc., South Bend;

Gertrude Schalliol property development on the west side Of SR 19N will yield an additional 90 units. Nine buildings will house ten families each Callander noted that Tuesday he will discuss sewer, water and stotm drainage with the developers, as progress continues. Occupancy is expected within three to four months, according to Callander. Sterling Construction-Their development, Bison Ridge Apartments, located immediately east of Farm Valley Place Apartments, began first. A total of 50 units will be available when the project is complete. Callander said the builders wanted to have 25 complete for occupancy by the end of January. Callander also stated that he sptifee with Kenny Stump about his . of developing land on the west SKjpdr'Clt 7. Stump said that he hopes to move ahead on the project in 'B6, with 56 more family rentals planned. Callander estimated 14 more units will be available through other construction, making the pro-

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First day's actjvities

Banner Electric, Inc., Plymouth; Lee’s Electric, Nappanee; Baugo Electric, Inc., Elkhart; B & G Electric, Goshen; Lechlitner Plumbing and Heating, Wakarusa; LaPlace Electric, Mishawaka; Vitreous Steel, Nappanee; Dave Gall, Wakarusa; Ginter Electric, Warsaw; Jones and Sons Electric. Elkhart; Derry Electric, Warsaw; Doty’s Electric, Culver; Jim’s Electric, Nappanee; Weaver Electric, Mishawaka; Cecil’s Appliance, Goshen; Spicher Electric, Nappanee; Revell Electric, Mishawaka; Elwyn Brumbaugh, Nappanee; Wenger Mechanical, Elkhart; GFaber Electric, Goshen; Garber Electric Corporation, New Paris; and Paul R. Becker and Son, Ligonier In the report of city officers, EMS Director Mike Stull reported 27 calls made in December, 350 for the year. Of those 27, 18 were handled in Nappanee, two in Nappanee rural route

jected yearly total 250. Effects of this housing increase on the city were outlined by the mayor. He estimated a population increase of 725. The figure is derived by multiplying the 250 projected housing rentals by 2.9, the average number of people per household in Nappanee according to the last census. The assessed valuation in Nappanee will jump to a million and a half dollars, according to the mayor. Callander noted that with this population hike in the city, city services will also have to increase proportionately. Another area of concern will be school enrollment. “The schools are concerned with this already,” said the mayor. “They’ve already spoken with me about this.” On the positive side, the increase of population m Nappanee should boost the retail sales. “Local merchants should notice an increase in sales, ”he said. Another plus for the city in 1986 will be the park and recreation

There was lots of activity during the first HEAD START claas, January 6, at the Nappanee Church of the Brethren. In the photo on top, teacher Mrs. Phillies Stem stirs the Imagination of bar students during play. Assisting Mrs. Stern will be Mrs. Sheila Shaw. The class has 12 students enrolled, with a class limit of 15. The program is designed to help limited income children better prepare for their school. For more information on this program, you may call the Church of the Brethren at 773-4044 or the South Bend HEAD START office at 234-2150. (AN photos by Marie Dobecki)

two, one in RR 3, one in RR 4, and five calls were made to other cities. Statistics for the year in his department include 20 E.M.T.s on the department, four of them Advanced Life Support trained (A.L.S.) and one paramedic. Of the 350 calls made, 260 were in Nappanee. The squad made 211 trips to Elkhart General Hospital, 20 calls were taken to a doctor’s office, and 53 calls were “no transport." Stull reported 218 calls were made in the daytime hours between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m, with Thursday being the heaviest day. The hours of 9-12 a.m. were the busiest time of the day. There were also 98 heart calls, 45 car accident calls. 32 home accident calls, and 30 industrial accident calls. Fire Chief Don Abel reported 11 calls for the month of December, with the biggest fire in two years ocPlease turn to Pg. 2

development. Callander praised Supt Alan Duncan and members of the park board for their hard work in securing a 3100,000 grant to develop the first third of land of the Derksen property. The money will be used for developing a 58 acre Wildlife and Environmental Education area. The city currently possesses an option to buy the 156-acre parcel, taking possession on January 1,1968. “It will be a long process,”, said the mayor. “We can’t tell the public we’re building nine more holes of golf right away...maybe within ten years,” explained Callander. Another focus of attention in the coming year will be business and industry development. Callander noted that through working with the City’s Planning Consultant and the City Plan Commission, areas can be identified for future growth. Downtown redevelopment needs to be worked on to stimulate the ap- ; pea ranee of the area. The mayor Please turn to pg. 2

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