Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 1, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 7 January 1998 — Page 1

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FINANCIAL AID North Wood High School will host a financial aid night, Monday, January 12, 7p.m„ in the high school cafeteria. The program will provide financial aid information to high school seniors and their parents, or anyone who plans to attend a post-secondary institution during the 1998-99 school year. Galen Graber, Goshen College Director of Financial Aid, will explain how to accurately complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, which is required by most colleges for financial aid consideration. FAFSA forms will be distributed at the beginning of the meeting. Guidance Director Jim Webster will give a brief update on local scholarships available to North Wood students. The session will conclude with a question and answer session. GARDENING The Elkhart County Extension Homemakers will offer a program on gardening, Thursday, January 8, 7p.m., in the board room on the 4H fairgrounds in Goshen. The speaker will be Debby Fressenden, Master Gardener, who will speak on gardening in small spaces, raised bed gardens, composting, new varieties and her personal interest of flowers and shrubs. The program is open to the public at no charge. COMMON COUNCIL The City of Nappanee Common Council will meet in regular session Monday, January 19, 7p.m., in the council chambers at the Nappanee Municipal Center, W. Lincoln St. Meetings are open to the public. PARK BOARD The Nappanee Board of Parks and Recreation will meet in regular session, Wednesday, January 14, 4:30p.m., in the Emergency Services Building, W. Lincoln St. Meetings are open to the public. SCHOOL BOARD The Wa-Nee Board of School Trustees will meet Monday, January 12, 7:30p.m., in the administration building, 1300 N. Main Street, Nappanee. Meetings are open to the public. BOARD OF WORKS The City of Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety will meet Monday, January 14, 3:30p.m., in the council chambers at the Nappanee Municipal Center, W. Lincoln St. Meetings are open to the public. BLOOD PRESSURES The Elkhart County Health Department will offer free blood pressure screenings, Thursday, January 8, 10-11a.m., at the Elder Haus, 258 E. Market St., Nappanee. TORNADO SHELTERS The following sites have been designated as tornado shelters in the Nappanee area: First Mennonite Church —900 W. Market St. Church of the Brethren —Mack Drive. St. John’s Lutheran Church — 651 S. Main St. Keyßank —161 E. Market St. NBD Bank—3sl W. Market St. Nappanee Municipal Center — 300 W. Lincoln St. OFFICE HOURS The office of the Nappanee Advance-News and Farm & Home News, 158 W. Market St., is open Monday through Friday, 9a.m.4:30p.m. The mailing address is P.O. Box 230, Nappanee, IN. 46550. The display advertising deadline is Friday noon (Wednesday 2p.m. for Farm & Home), with news and photos accepted for the Advance-News until Monday noon, for that week's edition. All classified ads are due by 10a.m. Monday. The telephone number is 219-773-3127. FAX 773-3512.

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ENJOYING THE MOMENT—Horses in area fields take advantage of the recently mild weather to enjoy fresh, crisp air. The rains have brought much standing water to the new year, and some folks have even remarked that ”1

Mayor makes State of the City Address

Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson read his annual State of the City Address Monday evening during the city council meeting. He titled his speech “It’s Time” in reference to the December issue of TIME Magazine which featured Nappanee as one of the top 10 cities in America to live. Thompson referred to the publicity as the “biggest event of the year” in Nappanee. In honor of the article and his speech, Mayor Thompson gave special stone plaques engraved with the article and city seal to each member of the council. His State of the City Address read as follows: Recently featured in TIME Magazine as one of the most attractive communities to move to in America —Nappanee, Indiana. This was not by accident. This acknowledgement began 50 years ago, when in 1947 the Nappanee Development Corporation was founded by 41 downtown retailers and professional people. Some of their earliest accomplishments were housing for post World War II families, purchased the building and recruited the Blue Bell

Council announces 1998 appointments

By Merrie Chapman Members of the Nappanee City Council met in the first session of the new year, Jan. 5. During that time they reviewed the appointments for 1998. Perhaps the most noted change was in the fire department where Don Lehman stepped down to welcome Brian Huff as the new Smokey Stover Chief. Appointments remaining the same include Tom Lehman as deputy mayor, Brian Hoffer city attorney, Ray Carich police chief, Jim Sumpter Jr. EMS director, Phil Hochstetler waste water treatment plant superintendent, Gale Gerber water superintendent, Sam Adams Jr. street superintendent, Dee Leavitt senior center director, Wayne Scheumann park superintendent, and Don Lehman zoning administrator. The Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety will be made up of Mayor Larry Thompson, Bill Fales and Tom Lehman. Lehman will also join chairman Connie Nine and Brian Hoffer on the Committee on By-Laws, Ordinances and Resolutions. Insurance Committee will include Rod Stump and Bill Fales. The duo will also join the mayor on the Salary Committee. Council Liaisons with city departments include the following: Connie Nine —police; Phil Jenkins —park and recreation department; Rod Stump—EMS; Connie Nine —senior center; Phil Jenkins streets; Tom Lehman — fire; and Bill Fales— Redevelopment Commission.

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Company to move here, bought property and created downtown parking for the convenience of its citizens and shoppers. Since 1947, with support of the entire community, we have accomplished many successes which today makes us a time piece. Still working and continuing to build on our heritage for generations to follow. Over the years community organizations were under the leadership of individuals with the corporate support from our utility companies, telephone company, post office, banking industry, as well as other community leaders: As these companies closed the Nappanee leadership shifted from the private sector to the public sector. Today if we are going to continue to be a Time Piece we must be prepared to put our city, our boards and commissions in a position to compete with those around us for industry, downtown revitalization, professional services, and other quality of life services. In the 80s the Nappanee Development Corporation helped initiate the Main and Market Street program which evolved into our

Plan Commission Appointments included Gloria Mason and Ira Phillips. Other appointments included Denise Woody to the park board; Dr. Walter Anglemeyer aviation commission; Ira Phillips Board of Zoning Appeals; Harvey Miller tree board and Economic Development Commission; Don Abel County Emergency Management; and Greg Gessinger Advisor to ADA Coordinator. The committee responsible for the July 4 celebration includes the mayor, Don Abel, Wayne Scheumann and Jim Sumpter Jr. Redevelopment Commission members include Larry Fredericks, James Clouse, Margaret Hoffer, Russell Miller and Don Abel. Ruth Trinkley was reappointed to the library board. In other matters of business the city council approved ordinance 1249 amending the current zoning ordinance involving tattoo parlors. The measure passed on third reading. Members also passed three resolutions including 445 authorizing the clerk-treasurer to borrow and transfer funds; 446 authorizing her to invest monies and funds of the city; and 447 authorizing Ingle to invest the balance of the sale of utility fund and deposit the interest earned in the general fund. Council members will meet again, Monday, Jan. 19, 7p.m., municipal building, 300 West Lincoln Street. Meetings are open to the public.

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Redevelopment Corporation. At the same time, under then Mayor Callander and Harold Hoffer, Executive Director of the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce, and through the cooperation of many individuals, boards and commissions, Nappanee emerged as a leader in redevelopment and more importantly continued to be a great small city to live in, work and raise a family. As the new Millennium draws closer, IT’S TIME for our generation, our administration, to draw from those before us and to make sure we continue to make us Time Magazine material in the future. Three years ago the Walters Administration realized the need for full-time EMS. A year ago we realize the need for a full-time Zoning and Ordinance Enforcement position. Recently our Redevelopment Director

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MEMORY CHALLENGED—Pictured at top: These children tested their attention spans with a game of 'Memory' at the Winter Break for Kids, held at the Nappanee Public Library, December 29. The day was offered to provide children an alternative to sitting at

resigned his part-time position to seek a full-time position with the Elkhart County Plan Commission, leaving us without a director. We continue to be led by a part-time Mayor (A position I support for myself) but I wonder how long, just as our council does, can a parttime Mayor with no staff provide the leadership we deserve. Other City Agencies also struggle with this problem. Our Chamber of Commerce recently hired a parttime Executive Director who lives in Goshen. IT’S TIME we come together with a plan to put our leadership in a position to lead. IT’S TIME we come together in Nappanee and put our future as our priority. W must work together to maintain our downtown. IT’S TIME we acknowledge the thousands of tourists visiting our Please turn to PG. 7

home during the winter vacation from school. Bottom: The Boonzaayer family found a quiet comer to concentrate on putting a puzzle together. From left: Carl 8, John 6. Adam 4, and Carl Sr.. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

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Seuss featured in library story hours for kids Dive into the world of Dr. Seuss during the evening story hour at the Nappanee Public Library, beginning Thursday, January 8, from 6:30-7:15p.m. Children ages 4-5, and their parents or grandparents, arc invited to share in the fan and learning. Dr. Seuss’ classic stories will be the basis for crafts and games that will help the children with their pre-reading skills. Several books included in this series are “The Cat in the Hat,” which is celebrating its 40th birthday, “Horton Hears a Who,” which was first published in 1954, and the over six million copies sold classic, “Green Eggs and Ham.” Please phone the library, 219-773-7919, by Tuesday, January 7, to pre-register. Book Page available at local library The latest copy of Book Page is available at the Nappanee Public Library. Filled with timely articles about many new books on the shelf, this free monthly publication gives reviews and inside information about authors, publishers and industry trends. Read the romance section and find out what book LaVyrle Spencer wrote as her last novel to end her 21 years as a writer. Three new science books, “Stephen Hawking’s Universe,” “A Science Odyssey: 100 Years of Discovery,” by Charles Flowers, and “The Mathematics of Truth and Beauty,” by K.C. Cole, are highlighted as “Science of the most digestible sort.” The newest tax guides are also on display. Meet historical fiction writer Dorothy Dunnett, and find out who inspired her to write her first book. Top it off with a crossword puzzle for an interesting foray into the world of books.

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