Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 37, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 16 September 1998 — Page 3
Huff reports on rash of fires
By Merrie Chapman During the September 8 Common Council meeting, Nappanee Fire Chief Brian Huff told members that one house and three bams were burned between September 5-7. He reported concern over the recent rash of fires in the Union Township area. “Very seldom do you have a bam fully engulfed in that short period of time,” said Huff who sat in disbelief at how quickly the structures burned to the ground. “At this time they are being labeled suspicious,” said the chief. “I believe Elkhart County is calling in the Indiana State Fire Marshall.” The two fires on September 5 occurred within two hours of one another in locations just miles apart. The first was a vacant 1 1/2 story farmhouse located on CRI9 just south of CR46. New Paris and Foraker Fire Departments were called to the scene in Jackson Township shortly before 10:30p.m.. It was reported that several firefighters were treated for smoke inhalation during that incident. Just before midnight Nappanee firemen were called to a bam fire at 69606 CR9, in Union Township. The bam was fully engulfed and Foraker firefighters were called away from the first blaze to help fight the new flames. The structure was part of the Dale Stouder property. Nappanee and Foraker Fire Departments were called on again Saturday evening, September 6, at approximately 11:20p.m.. Firefighters arrived at 70321 CR9 to find Stan Gill’s bam fully engulfed in flames. “I believe Wakarusa, New Paris, Foraker, Harrison and Jackson all helped,” said Chief Smokey Stover Brian Huff. “Bremen trucked in extra water and Concord was on stand-by over at the Harrison station.” A fourth bam in the Union Township area burned to the ground Sunday, September 7. Huff eluded to other matters of what he deemed “funny stuff,” which happened during and after the weekend fires, but refused to elaborate furthef. No further comment was made on the subject. Nor were any suspects named. On a much lighter note, Huff announced that the annual Muscular Dystrophy Association Boot Drive, sponsored by the Nappanee Smokey Stovers, netted $2,159.73 this year. The boot drive was held Saturday, August 29, with proceeds presented to local MDA organizations during the Labor Day fundraising campaign. In other matters of business council members passed ordinance 1257, on third reading. The measure allows for an estimated 4% increase in the elected officials salary ordinance. An amendment was added to ordinance 1258 before it passed third reading. Section 4.7 and 4.8 were revised and added to the ordinance. They name specific regulations for tattoo parlors, adult bookstores and adult entertainment businesses. Restrictions include mandatory distancing of such businesses at least 400 feet from any church building, licenses day care center, public park, school building, school playground, school parking lot, public library, boys’ and/or girls’ club or residential use property. In addition rooms where tattoos or adult entertainment occur, or where materials of sexuallyexplicit or adult natures exist, must be separated and not visible to pedestrians. Business hours must not include any time between midnight and Ba.m.. Exteriot advertising is limited to a sign measuring no larger than eight-foot square. Such businesses would, however, be required to have an additional sign—at least two-feet square—announcing that persons entering the establishment
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must be at least of legal age according to federal, state and local laws. Following a public hearing on the budget, Oridnance 1259 setting the 1999 budget figures passed second reading. Oridnance 1260 served to amend 1160 providing regulations on mandatory sidewalks. The new measure updates the old ordinance. It passed first reading. Additional appropriations were allowed for several departments with the passage of ordinance 1261 on first reading. Among the expenses to be covered are $140,000 to meet the general obligation bond payment; $1,925 for car rental and maintenance in the police department; $1,250 for workmen’s compensation insurance for firefighters; and $5,000 for additional part-time services in the aviation department. Also under aviation were such costs as $2,000 in supplies; SI,OOO telephone expenditures; SIO,OOO building repairs; $7,000 airport operation; and $25,000 for the proposed maintenance building project. Following business matters, city officers made their reports. In his monthly report Fire Chief Brian Huff reported a total of 13 calls in August and a yearly total of 108. Among the calls were reports of fires inside the Goodwill bin, August 8; the dumpster behind Martin’s Supermarket, August 14 and August 18; a truck fire on Franklin Street, August 19; a trailer fire at Lot 1030 Meadows Mobile Home Park, August 21; and the paper bin at Martin’s Supermarket parking lot. In addition firemen answered a call to weather watch, August 24, as well as a gas leak on August 31, and four personal injury accidents throughout the month. EMS Director Jim Sumpter reported 55 calls for his department last month. Among them 26 required advance life support while 19 required basic life support. In addition five were cardiac related; 25 medical calls; 18 traumas; eight responses to motor vehicle accidents; four calls to assist the fire department; and one weather watch. One unique call during the month was to the Anglemeyer Medical Clinic. When EMTs arrived they found a mother had delivered the first of her twins. The other arrived as EMTs moved the mother from the patient room to the ambulance for transport. “At last report both were doing well,” said Sumpter. He told council members that the department demonstrated one ambulance at the Nappanee First Church of God during its annual “Family Festivs.” Members also held a car wash and Amish bake sale; assisted police with security during visits from the Klu Klux Klan; and assisted Goshen General Hospital during a bomb threat. The director attended an inservice for police, fire and EMS in reference to the CSX “Operation Lifesaver” program; 125th Celebration Committee meeting; Mayors’ Round Table at the Boys’ and Girls’ Club. Police Chief Ray Carich’s report outlined a total of 2,728 calls in the communications department; 1,125 citizen assistance or complaints handled in the traffic patrol division; 45 lock outs; and 34 crimes reported to the investigation division. Os those 26 have been closed, four are pending court action and 26 were cleared by arrest. Five driving while intoxicated charges and four drug-related cases were also handled by the investigation division. Elder Haus Director Dee Leavitt |
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reported that Connie Fink was settling into her position as assistant director. “She is taking over very capably under difficult conditions, as I have had health problems and have been gone much of the the time she has been here,” said Leavitt. Her report also made note that Kris Trachsel, taxi driver, resigned her position, September 5. The Elder Haus is looking to fill the vacant position. Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson’s outline of August included meetings throughout the month involving such issues as the Pleasant Acres project, proposed bike and pedestrian path, the city’s 125th anniversary and renovation and expansion of Andrews’ Field. In addition, he attended an art festival press luncheon, on the sixth; a Macog meeting, August 12; city golf tourney, 15-16th; hosted the Indiana Mayors’ Roundtable, 20th; participated in Nappanee Night at the South Bend Silver Hawks game, 26th; and attended the Affordable Housing* Conference in Indianapolis, September 2-3. The Nappanee Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month, at city hall, 7p.m.. Meetings are open to the public.
Paunovich looks forward to senior year at NW
By Merrie Chapman Katarina Paunovich has been in the United States for approximately one month. During that time she has settled into her American home with host parents Dwight and Joetta Madsen, Nappanee. “I fit perfectly with them,” says Paunovich in reference to her host parents. “They are very nice and very funny.”. Originally from Yugoslavia, Katarina toured the US for over a year with her native folk dance
Katarina Paunovich Exchange Student North Wood HS
New library cardholders, invited to tour New cardholders and those interested in learning more about library services are invited to a guided tour of the library Monday, September 21, 7p.m.. In addition to discovering where to find current bestsellers or the latest business information, participants will be introduced to many special services. These include NapCAT (the library’s ized catalog), “Books in Print Plus with Reviews,” “Magazine Article Summaries,” phone disc, computers and typewriters for use in the library and art prints, cameras and compact discs for loan.
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YEARS OF SERVICE—These five employees of Consolidated Nutrition (formerly Supersweet, Nappanee) were recently honored for their years of service. From left are Jim Noffsinger, Tom Mattern, Ron Keiser, At Miller and Stan Huffer. In a letter from John A. Burritt, senior vice-president of Consolidated, he stated, "It is indeed a rare privilege for me to congratulate five of you who are reaching your 30-year anniversary with our company on the same date—September 1, 1998... this is definitely a major achievement in your work careers, and we are happy that you chose to spend those years with us at
group “Abrashevich.” She and her fellow artists seen Seattle, Washington; Chicago, Illinois; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and nearly half a dozen other big cities from coast to coast. She went back home with a desire to see the United States again and possibly finish her senior year here. An organization called AYUSA hooked Katarina up with the proper authorities and she arrived in Nappanee during August. “I had fun at the lake this summer,” says the 18-year-old who looks forward to her 10-month stay. Paunovich thinks language classes and extra curricular activities will provide her the most enjoyment on the academic front. She also looks forward to get-
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these two locations in Nappanee. Miller, Noffsinger and Keiser work at the S. 'Jackson St. plant, while Mattern and Huffer are at the S. Main St. location. Actually, the five represent a total of 169 years in the feed business, with years of service in positions ranging from salesman, plant production operations, driving, maintenance and management. Supersweet took over the firm in 1968 from Nappanee Milling Company, and AG Processing took over in 1991 .The Supersweet name was recently changed to Consolidated Nutrition. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)
ting a part-time job after school and on the weekends. “In Yugoslavia children there do not work,” said Katarina. “So I hope to experience that.” In keeping with her faith, she hopes to tour local Orthodox churches in the Chicago area during her stay here. In her future, Paunovich sees graduating this spring and returning to her homeland to attend college. She hopes to major in languages and use those skills to become a tourist guide. “I love to travel,” said Katarina. “I hope to see France, Germany, Arabia. Turkey and Scandinavia.” But for now she is content to concentrate on her curriculum and meet new friends as she plunges into her senior year at North Wood High School
Welcome, Katarina, and may your stay be all that you hoped! Dial-A-Story features "Thumbelina' Tiny “Thumbelina” has many adventures in a world of people many times her size in this week’s featured Dial-A-Story on the Nappanee Public Library Information Line. The free storytelling service is available on a 24-hour basis and is just one of the options on the information line, (219)773-7920. The story changes on Monday each week to give a.maximum number of children a chance to hear a tale before it changes.
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