Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 113, Number 4, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 25 January 1995 — Page 2

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, January 25, 1995

•EMTs answer emergency calls January 16, 11:30p.m. —Linda Higgins, j 5908 King Road, Plymouth, from Fabwell Corp. to Elkhart General Hospital, following industrial accident. January 19,5:15p.m. —Zackerie Rollins, 175 Meadows, Nappanee, from home to Community Hospital of Bremen, due to trouble breathing. January 20, 1:41a.m. —Charles J. Robinson, Carterville, Illinois, from site of semi rollover at SR 19 and CRIOOON, to Elkhart General Hospital. January 20, 2a.m. —Tonya Purcell, 601 N. Locke St., Nappanee, from home to Kosciusko Community Hospital, due to medical problem. January 20, 11:26a.m. —Pauline

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Dehne, 106 North wood Circle, from Colonial Boutique, S. Madison St., to Elkhart General Hospital, due to abdominal pains. January 21, 9a.m. —Tiphany Kovach, 2114 Hjlltrail, Bremen, site of accident at Miriam and US6 East, no transport necessary. January 21, 9a.m. —Teslyn Delancey, 2114 Hilltrail, Bremen, site of accident at Miriam and US6 East, no transport necessary. January 21, 9a.m. —Regina Christner, 71923 SR 19, Nappanee, site of accident at Miriam and US6 East, no transport necessary. January 21, sp.m Phillips, Warsaw, from site of accident at SRI9S and Community Center, to Kosciusko Community Hospital. January 21, sp.m Cave, Warsaw, from site of acci-

dent at SRI9S and Community Center, to Kosciusko Community Hospital. January 21, 9:lop.m.—Delores Henderson, 451 W. Market St., Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, medical problem. * January 22, 9:29a.m.—Debra Richardson, 755 S. Locke SL, Nappanee, from home to Goshen General Hospital, medical problem. TAX TIP Q. I was recently called for jury duty. I continued to receive my pay from my employer while I served, but my company required me to turn over to them the jury duty fee I earned. What are the tax consequences of all of this? A. You must include in income both your wages and the jury duty pay. You may deduct the amount you turned over to your employer, however. What’s more, you can deduct this amount even if you do not itemize deductions. Information provided by H&R Block.

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Building a better community... Leads new wave of fire fighting

By Merrie Chapman Reporter Don Abel has been an overwhelming part of the Nappanee Community throughout his life. His dedication to the safety of his neighbors has been unending. Abel has been a member of the Nappanee Fire Department for 17 years. During that time he has served as treasurer for four years, chief for six, and assistant chief for the past three terms. When he first joined the Smokey Stovers in the fall of 1977, Abel says he was approached with the idea of trying a new method of fire fighting. Until that time he says the general strategy used against fires was to throw water on top of the flames and douse them. When Don joined the Smokey Stovers team a new wave had hit the fire fighting circuit. People wanted to battle flames from inside the burning structures. To some the idea of walking into a burning building was hideous. To those in favor of the theory the plan seemed to be a better strategy. Abel agreed to wear the new airpacks designed to fit on the backs of firemen and provide them with oxygen as they entered crimson areas to fight the (lames from their base. Of the men who first tried the new method, only Don Abel and Jr. Mast still serve the department. In 1977 there were only four men willing to try the new fire fighting methods. Today 18 Smokey Stovers are trained to enter burning structures armed with airpacks and hoses. Abel says training for firemen has also changed “for the better.” He says that when he received word that the department had voted to make him a member, Don was handed his gear and told to respond when the alarm went off. He is glad to see that training requirements have changed drastically. Now firemen have to undergo what he calls “a more structured" program. New members have to face 24 hours of seminars and training before the can even

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DEDICATED SMOKEY STOVER—Don Abel has dedicated 17 years of service to the Nappanee Fire Department. During that time he has watched the department grow in both size and standards. See related article for more information about this community-oriented individual. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

respond to a fire. In addition they have to spend six hours learning how to use smoke packs. When Don became a Smokey Stover there was no state certified training. Now it is available and most members eagerly volunteer to participate in it. Abel says that the changes have better equipped firefighters to do their job. “The fire department has been a large part of my life” says Abel. He also expresses pride at having taken part in the safety of his friends and neighbors —a task he takes seriously. His commitment to the community's safety has lead Don to become active in the Elkhart County Emergency Advisement Council six years ago. He still holds his position as representative of Nappanee and recording secretary for the group. In addition Abel has been a member of the local Emergency Planning Committee since 1988. He currently serves the group as chairman. His devotion to the community does not stop there. Abel has been a member of the Redevelopment Commission for the past two years. He is glad to see the work at the train depot, former B&B Restaurant and NIPSCO building, become a reality. He has also been co-chairman of the annual Fourth of July celebration for the past four years. As an avid golfer he takes great pride in his role in the Butch Nine Memorial Scholarship Tournament held each year. The golf outing provides those who love the sport a chance to remember a local police officer killed in the line of duty while benefiting North Wood High School seniors with money for college each year. As a supporter of the youth, NOW LEASING SELF STORAGE Fenced, lighted. You keep the keys. - Lowest Prices Size sxlo, 10x10, 10x15, 10x20, 10x30 Also fenced in area for outside winter storeage for motor homes, cars, boats, trailers, etc. NAPPANEE SELF STORAGE Highway 6 West Nappanee, IN 46550 Office located in brick house next to Storage Sheds 773-5561

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Abel is also active in the Dollars for Scholars program. Another group who awards scholarships to local high school students each spring. Don visits Wa-Nee schools each year with fellow firefighters to teach fire safety and prevention. Abel’s personal life is filled with pride for his two sons, Jim and Christopher. The first has left home to seek higher learning opportunities and the latter is a senior at North Wood High School. In addition, Don is in charge of the purchasing department at Franklin Coach. His father, Paul, joined Raymond Martin as a partner in the company jn 1945. Later Martin sold out to the senior Abel and the business became family owned and operated. Don’s brothers, Steve and Rick, are also part of the management team at Franklin. Abel says his fathpr recruited him straight out of high school in 1964. He accepted his position and watched the family business grow. In the early 70s Fratiklin had grown to employ 200 employees. Following the severe gasoline crunch in the later half of the decade, the Abels faced large amounts of employee layoffs. Now they are a smaller version of the days of 200 employees. But that has not affected their appeal to buyers in the travel industry. Don says, “we lake pride in our craftsmanship and do a fine job.” “We also have the ability to alter or change the product to accommodate the customers,” he boasts. Whether serving the community’s needs in the travel industry, teaching youngsters good safety habits, or saving lives and fighting fires, Don Abel is truly an asset to the community. Thank you Don for your years of serves and dedication to the Nappanee community- % BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Nappanee Public Library Board of Trustees will meet in executive session, Thursday, January 26, 7:30p.m. A regular session will immediately follow the executive session. The public is invited to attend the regular session.