Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 120, Number 47, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 19 November 1997 — Page 2

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Nuppanee Advance News Wednesday, November 19,1997

Winter Weather Awareness Week November 17-21

The National Weather Service is conducting a Winter Weather Awareness campaign the week of November 17-21, to further educate fellow Hoosiers to the hazards of winter weather, and to help everyone be better prepared should severe winter weather occur. Anyone who has lived in Indiana in recent years can recall a snow or ice storm, or severe cold that affected normal activities. Last winter was snowier than normal for most places, and midJanuary 1997 brought 10-20 below zero temperatures. Typically, several significant winter storms occur each year in Indiana, bringing a variety of weather. Lesser events may produce a light coating of snow or ice. All, however, can have a major impact on the commerce and welfare of Indiana residents. Though El Nino is likely to bring Indiana less snow and milder temperatures, compared to average, there is no way of knowing with certainty what this winter will yield. It is important that everyone be familiar with winter weather terminology and safety rules. Heavy snow—snow accumulating six inches or more in 12 hours or less, or eight inches in 24 hours or less. Blizzard—sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35mph or greater and considerable falling and/or blowing snow frequently reducing visibility to less than onequarter mile. Such conditions must last for a period of three hours or more in order for the storm to be classified as a blizzard. While there is no set temperature requirement, freezing temperatures and 35mph winds will create sub-zero wind chills. Winter Storm Outlook —may be issued when there is a good chance of a major winter story beyond the point normally covered by a watch. Winter Storm Watch —is issued to inform the public of the possibility of one or a combination of blizzard conditions, heavy snow, or significant and damaging accumulations of freezing rain or sleet. Winter Storm Warning—is issued when heavy snow, or a mixture of heavy snow, freezing rain, ifreezing, 4f izale is occurring, is wwwnpnt pr is.very likely. Wind Chill Warning—issued when wind chills are expected to {je 35 degrees below zero, or colder. Weather Advisories are issued for winter weather events that are hazardous but not severe enough to warrant a warning. They may include snow, freezing rain, freezing drizzle, sleet, wind chill, dense fog, blowing and/or drifting snow,

nappanee ambulance CALLS

November 11, 1:49p.m. —Justin E. Krohn, P.O. Box 113, Bremen, transported from Vitco to Bremen Community Hospital due to dizziness. November 11, 11:08p.m. — Maijorie Turnbull, LuAnn Nursing Home, transported from her home to St. Joseph Medical Center. November 12, 3:10p.m. Annabelle Evans, 208 East Walnut, transported from her home to Elkhart General due to abdominal pain. November 12, 3:32p.m. George Weldy, 620 South Bth Goshen, transported from LuAnn Nursing Home to Goshen General Hospital due to chest pain. November 13, 2:sop.m.—Arlon E. Miller, Bremen, transported from Ron’s Bakery to Elkhart General due to finger amputation. November 13, 4:16p.m. Joseph Urich Chupp, 8400 N 900 W, Nappanee, required no transport following a choking incident. November 14, 2:47p.m. —John Antonides, 1023 Marigold Circle, transported from his home to Goshen General after passing out. November 14, 7p.m.—Delbert B. Miller, 23166 CRS2, Nappanee, transported from CRS2 (between CRI3 and CRIS) to Goshen General following a truck/horse-and-buggy accident. November 14, 701p.m. — Arnold Miller 23879 CRS2, required no transport from CRS2 following a truck/horse-and-buggy accident. November 14, 7 :01p.m.—Joe D. Borkholder,. 23146 CRS2, Nappanee, transported from CRS2 (between CRI3 and CRIS) to Goshen General following a truck/horse-and-buggy accident. November 15, I:sßa.m.—Cliff Mel linger, HO 1/2 East Market

wind advisory

Have available at home: flashlight and extra batteries, weather radio and commercial radio (battery powered), extra water and food which requires no cooking, emergency heating requiring no electricity (fireplace, wood stove). Have available in car or truck (winterized): survival kit, including blankets, extra clothes, flashlight with extra batteries, first-aid kit, knife, high calorie, non-perish-able food, shovel, booster cables, ice scraper. Keep your gas tank near full to aid traction, try not to travel along, let others know your primary and alternate travel routes, and check the weather ,to avoid getting stranded by a storm.

Local man arrested on domestic battery charges

The Nappanee Police Department received a 911 call November 14, at approximately 6:30p.m., in regards to a domestic fight at 753 North Main — Apartment A, Nappanee. When Cpl. Phil Hahn II arrived on the scene, he found that Pedro Garcia had struck his wife Julie in the head with a beer bottle. The battery resulted in a cut on top of Mrs. Garcia’s head. Pedro was intoxicated and was arrested for domestic battery. He was taken to the Nappanee Police Department where the initial paperwork was completed. He was then transported to the Elkhart County Security Center with a SI,OOO bond. PUBLIC INTOXICATION Two Nappanee women were arrested November 14, after Officer Matt Tice and Reserve Officer Tony Schmucker observed a black Pontiac Grand Prix making an illegal left turn/on a red light. The offense occurred at the intersection of Jackson and Market Streets. The vehicle was stopped and the driver was found to have been drinking. After failing the given field sobriety tests the driver, Norma J. Becker, 42, 71745 CR9, Nappanee, w D)aped wider arrest fbrJieratingwW^iritbXicated. The passenger, Nellie A. Jones, 25, 1651 East Market Street, Nappanee, was interviewed to determine whether she could drive herself home. Jones became belligerent with the officers and was arrested for public intoxication. After being given a breathalyzer test at the NPD, Becker was found to have a BAC of .15%. Both women were transported

Street, Nappanee, transported from his home to Elkhart General following a fall. November 16, 12:30p.m. Elaine Miller, 12490 CR 30, Middlebury, transported from the comer of CR46 and SR 19 to Elkhart General following a personal injury accident. Court News... Robert Vance, charged with expired license plate, paid total fine and costs of $85.50. Vickie Prator, charged with operating while intoxicated, paid total fine and costs of $580.50. Wyman Hochstetler, possession of tobacco by minor, paid total fine and cost of $125.50. Owen Borkholder, possession of tobacco by minor, paid total fine and costs of $125.50. Daryl Borkholder, charged with possession of tobacco by minor, paid total fine and costs of $125.50. Timothy Gladieux, charged with speeding 55mph in a 40mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $90.50. April Hershberger, charged with disregarding auto signal, paid total fine and costs of $85.50. Scott Famey, charged with expired license plate, paid total fine and costs of $80.50. Tasha Beach, charged with possession of tobacco by minor, paid total fine and costs of $100.50. Chad Martin, charged with speeding 60mph in a 30mph zone paid total fine and costs of $105.50. Gloria Yoder, charged with speeding 48mph in a 30mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $93.50.

About 70% of ice and snow winter deaths occur in autos and about 25% are people caught in a storm. About 50% of winter deaths due to exposure to cold are people over 60 years old, and over 75% are males. About 20% of these occur in the home. Twenty years ago, January 28, 1977, two to four inches of snowfall were whipped into road-clos-ing drifts as blizzard conditions developed over northern Indiana early on the 28th. Winds increased to 40mph and gusted to 55mph. Visibility frequently dropped to zero, mainly in open areas. Temperatures fell to 10 degrees below zero, and wind chills were 50-70 degrees below zero. Many travelers were stranded.

to the Elkhart County Security Center. Becker was held on a SI,OOO bond and Jones was issued a SSOO bond. OWI November 12, at approximately 1:48a.m., the Nappanee Police Department received a report of a suspicious vehicle in the area of Northwood Circle. Ptl. Terry Chanley observed the vehicle traveling west on CRS2 and turning north on SR 19. The suspect vehicle was traveling at approximately 20mph below the speed limit and began turning into the North Wood High School parking lot. Ptl. Chanley stopped the vehicle and the driver, Melvin Dean Jr., 49, 848 Willow Drive, Coin, Michigan, showed signs of intoxication. After failing field sobriety tests he was transported to the Nappanee Police Department and given a breathalyzer test. Dean tested .20% BAC and was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated. Melvin Dean was transported to the Elkhart County Security Center and held on SI,OOO bond.

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CONTEST WINNER—Four-month-old Koyln Flora was named the winner of Alco's Cutest Baby Contest. The Alco chain hosts the event each fall to raise money for United Way. Baby's collect votes through monetary donations. Kayln collected nearly $225 to become the winner of a $25 gift certificate

Holiday events shared at conservatory

The Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory, 1100 S. Calhoun St., Ft. Wayne, is offering the following special activities, open to the public. WONDERLAND OF WREATHS—November 26December 7. The conservatory makes a wonderful family visit during the annual Wonderland of Wreaths event. The wreaths, a new, enlarged gift shop with seasonal plants and gifts, the beautiful poinsettia showcase, great photo opportunities, enticing raffles, a kids’ pifiatas show and weekend visits with Santa make this 12-day holiday event appropriate for all ages. The highlight is an inspiring array of over 100 festive wreaths created and donated for the support of the botanical conservatory. Visitors are invited to view the wreaths and submit paper bids throughout the 12-day period. The highest bidders by the end of the wonderland win the right to purchase their selected wreath(s). Proceeds support the facility and <ts programs.

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from the store. The Nappanee Alco began the contest with a goal of raising S3OO and ended with a $743.17 donation to United Way. Pictured from left: Stan, Kayln and Lisa Flora and Alco Manager Bill Mills. Not pictured: Kayln's older sisters Kari and Kacee. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

Live reindeer will also be on hand November 26, 5-9p.m., and Santa visits will take place November 28-30 and December 67, 12-3p.m. Admission is $3 for adults, $2 for students with ID and $ 1.25 for children ages four years-fifth grade. Group rates are also available. A discounted senior price of $2 applies December 1 -2, for those ages 60-over. The “Wish Upon a Star” poinsettia showcase opens November 26, with the fanfare of the conservatory’s grand reopening. In the garden, hundreds of red, pink and white poinsettias glow in a festive setting, perfect for picture-taking. In addition, visitors will find clusters of evergreens sheltering a majestic spruce in the midst of the poinsettias. Twinkling lights reflect in a quiet pool, while stars sway gently overhead. Visitors are invited to write their holiday wish on a star ornament and hang it on the* Wishing tree/ •' Showcase hours are Monday - Saturday, 10a.m.-sp.m. and Sundays, 12-4p.m. During the

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wonderland of wreaths, the gardens remain open until Bp.m. daily. Use the conservatory’s new circle drive on Calhoun Street to drop off passengers, or walk across the skywalks from the parking garage. The conservatory will serve a holiday “Lunch Under Glass,” Tuesday, December 16, at noon. Classic Case plans to cater a menu of roast turkey breast with dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, fresh carrots and cauliflower, bread and butter, and assorted cookies. Coffee and tea are included.

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