Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 120, Number 52, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 24 December 1997 — Page 2

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Nappanee Advance New* Wednesday, December 24,1997

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ROTARY STUDENTS—LorIDawn Klotz and James Allen were Rotary Students of the Month for December. The pair was honored during a Rotary Club luncheon, Wednesday,

Two arrested by local police

Nappanee police arrested Bruce H. Fields, 42, 1724 Branson St., Marion, December 18, and

Local court handles cases The following cases have been handled through the Nappanee City Court. David Widmoyer is the judge. Gwen Schaffer, charged with having an expired plate, paid total fine and costs of $80.50. Kenneth Bickel, charged with possession of paraphernalia, paid total fine and costs of $125. Anthony Smith, charged with disorderly conduct, paid total fine and costs of $225.50. Dane Bradberry, charged with driving while license suspended, paid total fine and costs of $125.50; also charged with speeding 69mph in a 45mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $24. Andre Prera, charged with disregarding a stop sign, paid total fine and costs of $80.50. James Ball, charged with not having an operator’s license, paid total fine and costs of $80.50. Robert Lewis, charged with speeding 62mph in a 45mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $92.50.

Sprint customers report receiving fraudulent calls

Sprint customers throughout Indiana have recently been the target of telemarketing fraud. Telemarketers have been calling Sprint customers falsely claiming to be a representative of Sprint. These individuals are seeking information about the customer’s local and long distance service, and are offering to combine local and long distance charges onto one bill. The telemarketer will also promise a savings if the customer chooses to change his service. Once the Sprint customer begins to ask questions, the telemarketer often hangs up or responds in a rude manner. Sprint wants to make its customers aware of this type of fraudulent calls. Giving telephone bill information to these solicitors could result in unwanted service

May llis l<>\ nutl Peace I ill )<iar Heart tlii s ( hristmas Season and Throatfliont the ( tuning Year!

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THE WAKAEUSA STAFF whites each of jm a wonderful holiday season. The staff includes, tested from left, Phil Wiens and Vtaa Rudolph. la back, from left, ae Diana GrsybiU, Janet Kimlick, Vicki Miller. Eva Pwcell, Cathy Fox, Abigail Brown, and Tavia Brobacher.

December 17. Congratulations to this two outstanding scholars! (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

charged him with operating a vehicle as a Habitual traffic violator and resisting law enforcement. Off-duty Nappanee Patrolman Joe Kimpel, was following a possible drunk drivfer at approximately 11:55p.m., as the driver headed north on SR 19. An attempt to run the license plate revealed the plate was not on file. Patrolman Terry Chanley was in the area, and made a traffic stop on the vehicle. As the vehicle was stopping, the driver and passenger traded seats. The driver, identified as Bruce H. Fields, Marion, gave the patrolman false information about his name and birthdate. After locating the correct information, it was discovered that he was a habitual traffic violator for life, a Class C Felony. He was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle as HTV for Life, and for resisting law enforcement, for giving the false information. He was being held in the Elkhart County Security Center on a bond of $6,000. * At 12:04a.m., December 20, Officer Nick Havert spotted a red Pontiac Grand Am weaving between the centerline and the fog line on US6, in front of the Nappanee Dairy Queen. The officer followed the car, and

and charges. If customers receive a call from someone asking questions about their telephone bill, they should do the following: Ask the solicitor his or her name and who they represent. If possible, get a phone number. Request written information about the service being offered, then read the fine print closely. Keep personal information to yourself—unless you know the person to whom you are talking. Check your phone bill for any changes to your account. Customers who have questions about a telemarketing organization or would like to report telemarketing fraud can contact the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-800-382-5516, or send complaints to the Federal Trade Commission by writing to Correspondence Branch, FTC, Washington, D.C. 20580.

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saw it cross the centerline in front of Heckaman Homes. The vehicle was stopped and, in talking with the driver, Tammy M. Grossman, discovered several empty beer cans in the vehicle, along with a strong smell commonly associated with alcoholic beverages. Ms. Grossman admitted to drinking earlier in the evening, and was given field sobriety tests, which she failed by registering a blood alcohol content of. 10%. She was arrested for operating a vehicle while intoxicated, and it was then discovered that she had a prior conviction for the same offense in 1996, making this offense a Class D. Felony. She was incarcerated in the Elkhart County Detention Facility, on a $3,000 bond.

Local EMTs respond... UiA lli> December 18, 6:27 p.m.— Theresa L. Bixel, 42A Millstone Dr., Elkhart, from 553 Short Street to Elkhart General Hospital, due to trauma-related injury. December 19, 9:52a.m. Joseph Ludwick, 26814 CRS2, Nappanee, from Fairmont Homes to Elkhart General Hospital, due to diabetic reaction. December 20, s:29p.m.—Doris E. Evans, 330 Pinecroft, Nappanee, from home to Community Hospital of Bremen, due to fall. December 22, 8:59a.m. —Elwyn Brumbaugh, 3925 W MOON, Nappanee, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, due to medical problem.

TRASH PICKUP Due to the Christmas and New Year’s holidays, Nappanee residents are advised of the following changes in the city’s trash collection service. Wednesday collections will be as usual’ Thursday’s collections will take place on Friday, and Friday’s collections on Saturday, for both weeks.

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PICTURE PERFECT—Teenagers at North Wood High School donned their best holiday spirits and picture perfect smiles during the annual school-wide Christmas party, December 19. Photographers were on hand

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ing, at which time it is expected that the working will be acceptable. Historic Landmarks Foundation was approved as the consulting agency for the Nappanee Historic Preservation Commission. The firm has been working with the commission, with the contract extension a formality as the new year approaches. Ingle received permission from the board to continue to participate in the State Student Assistance Grant program, whereby funds are asked for to compensate a college student working either part-time or full-time during the summer, for any city department needing help. The grant amount is SISOO, which accounts for half of the compensation offered. Claims were approved for payment in water operations ($14,757.49), water improvements ($22,708.18), sewer operations

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to capture individuals and groups of all sizes with their favorite holiday backdrop. Best wishes to all for a wonderful Christmas season! (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

($12,768.47) and sewer improvements ($8,061.65). Water Supt. Gale Gerber received permission for he and another employee to attend an annual school/conference in Indianapolis, February 16-19, and to continue the hiring process for a part-time meter reader, with recommendation to the board by the first of February. Sixteen applications have been received. Wastewater Supt. Phil Hochstetler received permission to purchase a heating unit for his plant, at the cost of S7OO. His department will install the unit. Street Supt. Sam Adams will have recommendations for the hiring of a full-time employee for his department in January, and received permission to keep his part-time employee until that time. He has received eight applications for the position.

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Adams also reported that the extensive amount of sand on US A was due to the state’s annual “crack and seal project.” The local street department will sweep the sand off the roadway, and will be compensated by the state for their assistance. Board members expressed their thanks and appreciation to Don Lehman, who was attending his last meeting as fire chief. In a final report, Lehman announced that the department’s new pickup truck should be ready in January, and the new pumper should arrive in Indiana from Orlando, Florida, at the end of January. It will still need “finishing touches” before being placed into service. In his report to the board, Police Chief Ray Carich announced the resignation of Joseph A. Kimpel from his department. See related article on page three for details.