Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 109, Number 35, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 22 January 1986 — Page 1

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New chief congratulated

Inside... Editorial —4 Church ~ .5 Obituaries 5 Social Pages 6-7 Sports 10-11 Classified 12-13 ...and out Weather experts report a chance of rain today (Wednesday), clearing and cooler Thursday and Friday. Highs today in the 50s. lows In the 40s. Highs Thursday and Friday, 30s, lows Thursday, 30s, and Friday, 10-20. Old photos available The Advance-News office has available a box of unclaimed photographs, which have been used for weddings, engagements, and other stories. You are encouraged to check the box soon for your photos, since those not claimed by the end of February will be discarded. The box Includes only pictures used during 1985 and earlier. Pictures from the past several weeks are kept in a separate file. They should be claimed as soon as possible. Story hour registration... Registration is now underway at the Nappanee Public Library for pre-school story-hour, ages 3-5. Storyhour will begin on Tuesday, January 28 and Wednesday, January 29, from 10-10:45 a.m., and continue through March 4 and 5. All children must be pre-registered, either by phoning the library at 773-7919, or in person at the library. Newspaper pickup... The next newspaper collection by the City of Nappanee will take place Monday, February 3. You are asked to have newspapers tied or in sacks (no magazines, please), and at the curb by Ba.m. Funds from this city recycling program are used to help pay expenses for Nappanee’s July 4 celebration, and all citizens are encouraged to participate. Value Line guide 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 Jndex, 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.

IMAPPAIM EfylAnoflC& Serving Nappanee for over 100 years NEWS

Nappanee Mayor Robert Callander congratulates Capt. John Elliott of the Nappanee Police Department on his recent promotion to the rank of Chief. The appointment was made January 16, when the mayor also announced the addition of a new Communications Centers at the department. Pat Neibert was appointed as Communications Supervisor. Elliott replaces Bruce Thornton on the department. (AN photo by Marie Dobecki)

Muntz re-appointed; services discussed

by Marie Dobecki In the Monday night meeting of the Nappanee Common Council. Mayor Robert Callander announced that he had received a letter from the president of the Elkhart County Council, re-appointing Bill Muntz to the Nappanee Development Commission for another four-year term. The new term is effective February 1,1986 Mayor Callander also announced that the repair work that was done on the South Main Street railroad crossing was possible through money from the Indiana State Highway Commission. He stated that the city may have to pay ten percent of the cost, and that he will clarify the matter. Clerk-Treasurer Kim Ingle submitted the December financial report to the board. They voted to approve the report Helen Yoder, 607 N. Main St., Nappanee, was granted a 1986 Taxi License. Electrical licenses were approved for the following businesses: Dan's Electric, Bremen; Pan-Mar Electric, Inc., Osceola: Shaum Electric, Elkhart: Tom’s Electric, Syracuse; Ingle, Slabaugh. Nappanee; K&S Electric, Elkhart: Robert Om, Nappanee; Parkway Electric, Hollard. Michigan; Shelter’s Heating. Milford; and MICO Electric, Elkhart Mayor Callander announced that it was quite a shock learning of the passing of Betty McKee earlier in the day. Betty had been fighting an illness for quite a long time. She was employed in the Water Department of the city for 15 years. The council offered their condolences to the family. In the mayor’s report, Callander noted that he had met with representatives of Venture Properties and City Engineer John Weaver, to discuss capital services for the new housing project. He said that Venture representatives are making plans to comply with the suggestions made. Among the items discussed included sewer and water lines, and roads and parking areas On January 16, the mayor met with Frank Ryan, area representative of the Indiana Department of Commerce, Dennis Mishler, president of the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce, and Harold Hoffer, executive vice-president of the Chamber, to discuss the Hoosier Eighty-Eight project for Nappanee This is a state-wide celebration of Indiana in 1988. No definite plans have been announced as of yet. Mayor Callander stated that he is always interested in improving the effectiveness of the Communications Center at the police department This is why he appointed Pat Neibert as Communications Supervisor. Pat will be in charge of the work schedules, training, and personnel problems. Because it is a new position, the council approved drawing up an ordinance for a salary rate They agreed to a sum of $750, subject to review after one year's time. City Attorney Brian Hoffer noted that the first of the month the EMS delinquencies were handled in court Judgements were brought against

Nappanee, Indiana 46550 Wednesday, January 22, 1986

several people, and some were reserved In certain cases, some people have attempted to pay their bill, and he is working with those individuals. Councilman Dave Lemler requested a street light be installed at the comer of CR 52 and Farm Valley Place. The council approved the request Bob Coppes, city zoning administrator, and Mayor Callander 1 attended a meeting of the Board of Commissioners of Elkhart County, to discuss the city’s request to use County Building Inspectors for Commercial and Industrial inspections. "Tliis would include everything but J-8 family inspections,” Callander explained. This is a first in the history of Nappanee that county inspectors will be used. The mayor will attend a meeting Indianapolis January 29th. sponsored by the Indiana Department of Commerce. The program will explain the Indiana Main Street program. v

Eyewitness accounts shared

Details were released from the Nappanee Police Department on the train-truck fatality that occured in the city on Wednesday, January 15. The accident occured at approximately 10 a.m., at the B & O Railroad crossing on Jackson Street. According to police reports, the BAO train was westbound on the B&O railroad tracks, approaching the Jackson Street crossing. Apparently the driver of the vehicle. Larry L. Snider, of New Paris, drove north across the tracks into the path of the train. The pick-up was pushed or carried 1,450 feet from the point of impact, stopping 257 feet west of the Madison Street crossing. Snider was pronounced dead at the scene of massive head injuries by Elkhart County Coroner Carl Yoder —: Several eyewitness accounts of the accident were made. The first from police reports was made by Ronald J. Shafer. He stated that as the train approached the Jackson Street crossing, he did not see the truck until the engine of the train was right at the crossing At this time, he stated that the truck drove right in front of the train There was no attempt on the part of the driver to stop, according to Shafer Homer Beery was also a witness to the accident. According to reports. Beery works for Carnation Feeds in Nappanee. This is on South Jackson Street in Nappanee. The property is right next to the south side of the BAO tracks on the west side of the street. According to Beery, he was on the loading dock in the middle of the building at the time of the colli sion While he was in the process of loading a customer's truck with feed, he stated that he heard the train and the whistle of the train about the same time As he looked

Mayor names Elliott

new Police Chief

Mayor Robert Callander released the name of Capt John Elliott as the new Nappanee Chief of Police in a special session January 16. The mayor submitted the following news release on the matter: “The principal responsibility of an elected official is to provide the people of the City with the necessary services as efficiently and as economically as possible. As the Mayor of Nappanee. I try to do this with all City Departments It is my job to set goals and objectives with department heads and work towards achieving them “To carry out the program which I want for out Police Department. I would like to make these changes, effective immediately: 1) I would like to set up a separate department within the Police

Antique Mall coming

by Marie Dobecki Ken and Mary Woodcox of Nappanee. have announced the grand opening date for their store. "Nappanee Antique Mall", as March Ist. The mall will be located in the former G & N grocery store. The couple purchased the store from Dean Guard January 1. who retired after 40 years at the location "In our Antique Mall, we have space for to dealers. " explains Ken. The store will be partitioned off in 12 foot booths, some varying larger. “We will have the dealers all contributing their own selection of antiques," said Ken. Ken and Mary will do all of the selling at the facility. /'This allows the dealers to sell their antiques, without ’minding the

Heart transplant patient, Mast, dies

Nappanee heart transplant recipient Dennis Lee Mast. 21, whom Nappaneeans will recall was also the recipient of much community support and care, died last Wednesday morning, at the home of an aunt and uncle, in Lawrence. Mast, who had responded well to the transplant, received in 1983 at Methodist Hospital in Indianapolis, had suffered from familial cardiomyopathy. a degenerative disease of the heart muscle. He had been given a 50-50 chance of surviv-

up. he stated that he saw Larry Snider drive across in front of the train. Beery stated that he knew it

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Department. This department would be known as the Communications Center. It would be headed by a Communications Supervisor, who would have duties which would include scheduling of work hours, training, and dealing with personnel problems at the Center. I am appointing Pat Neibert to this position I will be asking the Council to pass an ordinance to establish the duties and salary for this job 2) I am making a change in the head of the Police Department by appointing a new Chief. Effective this date. I am appointing John Elliott as Chief of Police to replace Bruce Thornton, who will resume the rank of Patrolman First Class “Bruce has served as Chief of Police for the past six years I want to thank him for the services which

store .” said Ken. "We provide all the selling, collect the taxes, and mail the dealers their share twice a month." he said. Ken and Mary explained that they have been in the business of buying and selling antiques for about 15 years Ken noted that the "one-stop-shop" will allow the consumer a different variety of quality antiques. "It’s not a flea market," he is quick to add. Speciality items that you will find include antique automotive items, primitives, glassware, jewelry and furniture "We’ve already been contacted by several dealers, and there’s no problem with filling up the space by the grand opening," Ken

ing a year without the transplant, and. following the advice of his doctors, including Dr. Walter C. Anglemeyer, Nappanee, the family physician, and his own conscience, he elected to go through with the surgery. Mast had been employed by his uncle in construction, and had returned to the hospital several times for checkups, and for treatment for various problems. He had reported last Monday in Indianapolis. saying he was experienc-

was Mr Snider because he had just loaded his truck with feed. He further stated that Mr. Snider was ac-

A fatal truck-train accident which occurred in Nappanee last Wednesday claimed the life of Larry L. Snider 49, New Paris According to witnesses. Snider had just left Carnation Farm Supply, 358 S. Jackson St., pulled onto the BAO crossing at about 10a.m., where his truck was hit by the passing train. Witnesses stated that the train did sound its whistle and flashing signals were working. Coroner Carl Yoder pronounced Snider dead at the site, of massive head injuries. (See page 5 for obituary). (AN photo by Marie Dobecki)

he has performed for the City, We need him on the department and trust that we will have his cooperation with the new leadership.” According to the mayor, the creation of a new position in the police department should take some of the burden off of the Chief. Thornton was promoted to Chief when the mayor first took office six years ago, and has 13 years with the department. Elliott was Captain before his promotion, and he has 7-1 2years with the force. “I hope to utilize the manpower we have bet ter," said Elliott. "We have good personnel." he added Elliott and his wife Teresa have three children: Tara, who is eight: and twin boys, Trentin and Justin, who are five. They reside on CR 150 in Nappanee.

stated. "It’s most exciting for downtown retailers," Mary said. "The retailers can be encouraged that this will create traffic. 1 feel that we’re helping egch other out," she continued. C '"• Booth aJ»plications\are still being accepted Ain - that would be interested, or; need more information should call Ken at his home number Booth applications will be accepted on a firstcome. first-serve basis. Mary will "pretty much run the store. " according to Ken. who works at WCMR-WFRN radio. Elkhart. The couple has six children and 13 grandchildren "Were really excited about this." they both agreed

ing pain. and. after testing, received medication for "mild rejection." He returned home with his relatives, where he collapsed on Wednesday, at 6a.m. ~ Mast had been enjoying a variety of activities, including softball, and the work in construction. Reporting to an IndianaDolis newspaper last July, he stated, "It was a pretty unique experience-it was a really big step to make for a person my age, but if I had to do it two more times. I would.” (Seeobituary, page 5)

ting normal and that he did not seem to be in a hurry. (Obituary on page 5).

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