Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 113, Number 1, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 3 January 1996 — Page 2

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, January 3, 1996

Police Chief resigns,..

have always liked and respected. In the years that I have worked .with him, I feel we have become good friends (I hope so, anyway). I will always appreciate the time they gave me and the confidence they showed in me. “You do the best you can, and when that’s not enough, you move on. ’ “I do want to assure the citizens of Nappanee that I will continue doing my best for them, in whatever position I hold with the Nappanee Police Department for as long as I’m with it, be it two days or another 10 years.” ' Under the circumstances, Elliott stated that he did not want to return to the rank of sergeant. Mayor Walters said that “it will probably remove him far enough from the new administration that he’ll have time to heal.” Walters later stated that Chief Elliott had spoken to him some time prior to the meeting about resigning, adding that he had “tried to encourage John not to make that decision.” Elliott asked that members of the board approve his request that evening, before the new year, and they did so. Nappanee Chamber of Commerce President Ron Ringenberg and Executive Director Mike McCauley requested that funds be set aside until the spring thaw for a major renovation project needed at the Depot Plaza. Ringenberg stated that the only power currently available in the -plaza goes to the street lights, which is not nearly sufficient during events such as concerts, the Apple Festival and Country Christmas. To solve the problem, a small shelter similar in style to the buggy shelters, with doors, will house two transformers, two meters and three 20-amp electrical sockets. NIPSCO will install a 50KVA padded transformer, which will also control the street lights in the parking lot, and Mel Kemp will

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run service from the pole behind the city attorney’s office to the transformer. Beer & Slabaugh will make a cut in the cement approximately the width of one brick, to run cables under the lot, which will be covered by single, alternating bricks matching those already in the depot. Ringenberg estimated that the total cost of the project would be about SB,OOO, including money to be used for “prepaid electricity” through NIPSCO —credit toward future electric bills—which-is limited to a 30-month payback. This means that a monthly balance will be set for electricity used in the depot, and unless it is exceeded (such as during the next Apple Festival), there will be no bill charged until the amount credited is reached. The board agreed to transfer approximately $6,000 remaining in the 1995 primary fund into the chamberVpromotion fund, but not until after it is determined if the other $2,000 will be available for the project. A contract was approved for Redevelopment Commission Executive Director Larry Andrews foe 1996, at a slight increase of three and one-half percent over the 995 contract. . As 1995 was the only year the 1 ' Commission had ever gone over budget, the board decided not to divide the amount contracted by twelve to limit each month’s spending. The contract covers expenses such as salaries, maintenance costs, grant applications, the planned housing study, postage, long-distance phone service and travel expenses. The board agreed to the Redevelopment Commission's proposal to go through the local Coldwell Banker office to sell four parcels of commercial properly in downtown Nappanee. These include the .former NIPSCO building, the “front of

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Trendmeister’s (the former B & B Restaurant) and two parcels behind Trendmeister. As Meisters have a provision in their lease to purchase the building, board members agreed to the proposal on the condition that anything in the agreement be subject to Meisters’ purchase, and that no commission goes to Coldwell Banker from the sale. Two four-way stop signs will be changed on N. Elm Street, by the former Central School building. A two-way stop sign will be installed crossing Elm on Marion St. (E-W), and crossing Van Buren St. on Elm (N-S).-Out of six bidders, the board accepted a high bid of $4,510 from George Buildings of Nappanee for the Wastewater Treatment Plant’s 1986 Ford pickup truck. An application for a sewer connection was accepted for the Hayes family at 1175 Newcomer Dr. The board approved 1995 water operation claim nos. 604*623, totaling $16,838.41; 1995 sewer operation claim nos. 583-603, at $16,825.26 and 1993 CFF Grant claim no. 26, totaling $23,506. Court news The following cases have been handled through the Nappanee City Court. David Widmoyer is the judge. Dale A. Hawver, charged with operating a vehicle without proof of financial responsibility and expired license plates, paid total fine and costs of $228.50. Michelle L. Hutchings, charged with speeding 62mph in a 45mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $80.50. " Edward A. Short, charged with operating a vehicle without proof of financial responsibility and false and fictitious registration, paid total fine and costs of $228.50. Jeff A. Rienks, charged with false and fictitious registration, paid total fine and costs of $68.50. Poetry club * , meets at library An opportunity to share creative thought in the form of poetry will be available at the Nappanee Public Library Tuesday, January 9, 7p.m. A Poetry Club, under the leadership of Susie Russell, meets the second Tuesday of every month. Participants will read and critique original works, study various authors and styles of poetry, and explore opportunities for getting works published. For more information, please call the library, 773-7919.

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CHRISTMAS DONATION—Susan Robeys' fifth grade class, at Nappanee Elementary School, did something different from the traditional gift exchange for Christmas this year.

Earn incentive awefrds

Supt. of Public Instruction Suellen Reed announced last week that more than $3 million will be shared by 1,068 Indiana public schools through the annual Incentive Awards Program. The program is an annual one in which individual schools are rewarded for showing improvement in at least two of four areas: attendance, mathematics proficiency. English/Language Arts proficiency, and overall Indiana Statewide Testing for Educational •Progress (ISTEP) scores. “This is a wonderful way for schools to begin their holiday breaks, knowing that their efforts to improve attendance, test scores.

Year provides variety,..

skills to the construction of three buggy sheds located in the downtown shopping area, with encouragement from those working to enhance the retail opportunities in downtown Nappanec. Evelyn Bechtel earned special recognition from the Presbyterian Church for her many years of service as church organist; plans were announced for a new business — The Country Cottage—coming to Nappanee later in the spring; Pam Metz earned honors in competition with Brown’s Gym Stars, and Andy Hirschy earned a nomination to the McDonald’s All-American Basketball Team. Hirschy, a standout performer for the Panthers, scored a career-high 37 points in , an 86-69 win over Whitko. Lenore and Lavern Pletcher were honored for their service to the community, in the continuing series featured in the AdvanceNews; NWHS won its first-ever hoys’ basketball sectional crown, topping Goshen, Fairfield and Jimtown; Raymond Martin showed off his hand-crafted grandfather clocks, and Angela Miller, Jeremy Ingalls and Amanda Waters earned art honors. , Arson was suspected in a fire at the former Mutschler factory complex, Sharon Bontrager announced that she had become the new hostess at the East Mafket Street Guest House, weather warning sirens -Were being tested, and Rick Jenkins announced his retirement from -the Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety, due to a move to Tippecanoe Lake. The NWHS academic team won the conference matchup. Matt Bunch and Tom Duncan signed letters of intent to play football at Findlay College, Weaver Furniture celebrated its sixth anniversary, and “Fiddler on the Roof’ played to a full house at NWHS—one of the best~df*rma department offerings ever! APRIL IThis month brings a season of hope, as tulips, daffodils, crocuses and other brave spring flowers nod their heads in warming weather, and thoughts turn to the promise of Easter. Some head for Florida to enjoy a spring Vacation, either as

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In the spirit of giving, rather than receiving, each student brought in a book bag filled with school supplies to donate to Open Door. (AN photo by Christina Hill)

and the proficiencies of their students in English/language arts and mathematics have paid off,” Dr. Reed said. She added, “Rewarding schools for their active roles in improvjng the chances for their students’ success in the future is the right thing to do. Indiana is one of only a handful of states which give cash rewards to schools when they improve. We can all be proud of the Incentive Awards Program.” Cash awards are going to 703 elementary schools, 161 middle schools and 204 high schools. Schools can make their own decisions as to use of the money, however, the Department of Education recommends that a committee be

families, or as special groups of school and college friends. Jack Silvers announced his retirement from the local Wastewater Treatment Plant, after 21 years of service; a benefit for Andrew Stull was held, to help defray expenses from his stay at Riley Hospital; Laurie Sumpter was honored by Hahn. Realty, for her 1994 accomplishment —$3 million in sales, and Jami Heckaman, Megan Newcomer, Josh Miller, Todd Mullet and Andy Hirschy were honored as MVP in their respective sports at NWHS. Local citizens praised for their efforts at Building a Better Community included Street Supt. Jeff Kern, Elder Haus Director Dee Leavitt and her assistant, Sally Stump, and Don Weaver, for work with the park department. -It was announced that Amtrak service to Nappanee would discontinue in September, a Monday ice/wind storm downed trees and lines in the area, spring break found local middle school students enjoying an educational trip to Washington, D.C., and the American Girls Club enjoyed a cake-baking demo at the library. Nappanee earned its renewal as a Tree City USA by the National Arbor Day Foundation, the school board members voted to auction three vacant former school buildings, Dawning Generation presented its annual Soundsations concert, and Jake Sellon and Abigail Zell were recognized as Hoosier Scholars. The Friends of the Nappanee Public Library had one of their famous book sales, the boys’ track team won its fourth straight Goshen Relays title, and a NWMS seventh grade AAU basketball team earned a position in the nationals, held in Tennessee. MAY Mothers receive special recognition in May—a season for remembering all that Moms do throughout the year, as they care for their families, while often holding down full-time jobs, and volunteering for work in organizations in which their children are involved. Thanks, Moms —for all you do—all the time! Elementary school kids planted a tree in recognition of Arbor Day, Amish Acres opened its popular “Plain & Fancy” presentation in the Round Bam Theatre—’’over 15,000 performances,” and NCT offered “Ten Little Indians.” A Sunday dedication was held at the newly-remodeled Nappanee Elementary School, which had come the full circle from high school to middle to grades, Harrison Christian School kids enjoyed an outing at%he Nappanee * . •

established at the local level to determine how best to use the money to sustain improvements and to aid future improvements. Wa-Nee Schools have earned a total of $12,141.20 in awards, as follows: Nappanee Elementary—s4,292.62; Wakarusa Elementary—s3,s24.7l, and North Wood High 5ch00154,323.87. $4,323.87. Improvements for Nappanee and Wakarusa Elementary came in all four areas, while North Wood improved in math, ISTEP and attendance. Woodview Elementary and North Wood Middle showed no measurable gain, and therefore were not granted awards.

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Airport, Cathy Flickinger became the new owner of Cathy Lee’s Collection (formerly Carole Lee’s), and Cpl. Dana Hollar shared safety tips with elementary school children. A plane crash nprtheast of Nappanee left a 69-year-old Fowler man dead, and Joan J. Miller, 58, was killed while riding her bike south of town. Larry Thompson won the primary election, earning the Republican spot on the mayor’s ballot for.the fall election; a new store, Up For Grabs, opened at 154 E. Market St., Cory Yoder announced plans to attend Findlay College, and also play football there; the boys’ track team won its 13th straight Concord Kelly Relays title, and followed with a NLC crown, with Fred Myers announcing his intention to quit coaching, in order to devote more time to his family. Ron Ringenberg was named Citizen of the Year for Nappanee, with Jane Leavitt earning the Jim Andrews Educator of the Year Award, and Ron taking the Harold Hoffer Memorial Award for community service. The honors were presented at the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce annual dinner. Jeff Kern resigned from the street department, and Lynn McClung from Youth & Family Services, NWHS grad Gretchen Hess was named Miss Elkhart County, and moved on to the state Miss Indiana pageant at Michigan Cityt senior art student Coran Russell earned the Best of Show Award at the annual student art exhibit, and Michael Bontrager went 13’ to win the sectional pole vault title. Crystal Bonewitz led the girls’ track team to its second sectional title, and third conference crown, the eighth grade held Its annual honors night; the library organized a Junior Friends Club, and Stacie Yoder graduated at the top of her Manchester College class. * S?m Reschly and Jonathan Schrock led the graduating class at North Wood, as valedictorian and salutatorian, (respectively, and athletic honors went to Chad Newcomer and Michael Bontrager, who moved to the state track competition; Crystal Bonewitz won two regional track events, and Bill Abel earned allNLC golf honors. JUNE Fathers gel a “season” of equal time for appreciation during the month of June, as special family dinners —and » -PRESENTS — highlight local Father’s Day observances. Dads know they are appreciated throughout the year—but Please turn to page 3 _