Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 121, Number 43, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 28 October 1998 — Page 1

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FOR HALLOWEEN The Nappanee Police Department has set trick-or-treat hours for Thursday, October 29, 5p.m.-7p.m.. The annual policesponsored Halloween party will follow from 7p.m.-9p.m., at Nappanee Elementary School. This year the Nappanee Boys’ and Girls’ Club will help sponsor the event, which will offer costume judging, prizes and treats for children of all ages. LOCAL SPECIAL WNDU TV Channel 16 will air a special at 10p.m., October 28-29, on the late Janet Kay Richards, who died last week of cancer. Her granddaughter was bom earlier in the month, at the same hospital in which Mrs. Richards was a patient, and the TV crew filmed the baby’s birth as a special for the grandmother. Henri Richards, Sr. and other members of the family are also included in the special feature. PARK BOARD The Nappanee Board of Parks and Recreation will meet in regular session, Wednesday, November 11, 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, November 9, 7:30p.m., in the school administration building, SRI9 North, Nappanee. Meetings are open to the public. BOARD OF WORKS The City of Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety will meet Monday, November 9, 3:30p.m., in the council chambers at the Nappanee Municipal Center, W. Lincoln St. Meetings are open to the public. CHAMBER OFFICE The Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce office, located at 215 W. Market St„ is open Monday through Friday, from 9a.m.-noon and l-4p.m. The executive director, Paul Koepke, is in the office Monday afternoon, Tuesday and Wednesday morning and Thursday. Telephone 219-773-7812. RETAIL COMMITTEE The Retail Committee of the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce will meet Thursday, November 5, at the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce office. Breakfast will begin at 7a.m., with the meeting following at 7:30a.m. All interested persons are invited to attend. COMMON COUNCIL The City of Nappanee Common Council will meet in regular session Monday, November 2, 7p.m., in the council chambers at the Nappanee Municipal Center, W. Lincoln St. Meetings are open to the public. 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. Key Bank —161 E. Market St. NBD Bank—3sl W. Market St. Nappanee Municipal Center — 300 W. Lincoln St. OFFICE HOURS The dffice of the Nappanee Advance-News, 158 W. Market St., is open Monday through Friday, 9a.m.-4:30p.m. The mailing address is KU. Box 230, Nappanee, IN. 46550. The display advertising deadline is Friday noon, with news and photos accepted for the Advance-News until Monday noon, for that week’s edition. All classified ads are due by 4p.m. Friday. The telephone number is 219-773-3127. FAX 773-3512.

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CONSTRUCTION CONTINUES—The CR7 construction continues as the many back hoes, dump trucks and other large equipment attest to passersby. Nappanee Water Superintendent Gale Gerber reported to Nappanee Board of Works members that nine broken water mains have already been

First responders earn ‘Excellence Award’

By Merrie Chapman Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson recognized the local Emergency Medical Services department during the Monday afternoon. Board of Works meeting, held at city hall. The Nappanee EMS received the “Award of Excellence” from Elkhart General Health Systems in July of this year. They were the first department to receive the honor. Local EMTs were nominated because of their life-saving efforts in June when a car accident left one local teen dead and three critically injured. Killed in the car crash along CR7, near CR4B. was Jill Cochran, 16. Goshen. She was drivilng the car when it crashed into a utility pole. She died instantly. Injured were John and Scott Cox, 18-year-old twin brothers.

LuAnn offers treats

Children are invited to trick-or-treat at the LuAnn Nursing Home, Thursday. October 29, from 67p.m., when they will receive special treats. The residents at the

‘Black Ribbon Week’ honors slain officer

Persons associated with the group Concerns of Police Survivors (C.0.P.5.) are asking everyone in the community to wear a black ribbon on your car antenna, November 2-8, in observance of “Black Ribbon Week.' This observance is being held in remembrance of Sgt. Brant “Butch” Nine, of the Nappanee

Consultant targets pool improvements

By Merrie Chapman Marc Hayden addressed several matters concerning the Nappanee Public Pool during the October 21, Board of Parks and Recreation meeting. Hayden owns his own consultant business, Aquatics Management. Plymouth. He is also the park superintendent for the Plymouth parks system. Marc was hired by the Nappanee Park Board in August to do an analysis of the pool and its needs. His conclusions outlined several problem areas. “In the bathhouse walls are cracked and the roof leaks,” Hayden said. He suggested addressing the plumbing and structural problems while taking the opportunity to “spruce it up a little and make it welcoming.” The consultant suggested purchase of a liner for the pool itself.

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replaced in the short distance between the Berlin Court Ditch and US6. Motorists are reminded to travel the area with caution, especially as they travel north and south through the narrow paths located between the workers and large machinery. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

Goshen, and Sean Gibson, 16, Goshen. Nappanee EMS, fire and police members were first on the scene and played an instrumental part in extricating the teens from the vehicle. The "Samaritan" helicopter from Parkview Hospital, Ft. Wayne, was called in to airlift the most critically injured youth. Scott Cox. For their efforts in saving the lives of the passengers, Nappanee EMS members were recognized with the "Award of Excellence." Mayor Thompson officially delivered the plaque to EMS Director Jim Sumpter during the October 26 meeting, thanking him for a job well done. Board member Bill Fales noted that all four teens were involved with the marching band at North Wood High School, and the

nursing home enjoy visiting with the young people, and staff members encourage local youngsters to include LuAnn among their stops.

Police Department, who was killed in the line of duty. November 3, 1988. Persons may pick up black ribbons at the Nappanee Police Department, Nappanee AdvanceNews, or call. Teresa Elliott, 7737879. or Darcey McPheeters, 7737669.

saying “this matter needs addressed in the next three or four years.” Hyden said a liner would be a low maintenance addition that would help protect the concrete walls from the damage of water and chemical deterioration. The major downside to the purchase is the estimated $20,000-$25,000. “It’s a big expense,” said Marc. He reminded the board that the low maintenance aspect of the liner would be cheaper in the long run because without it the city would have to keep repainting the pool regularly, and walls would need additional concreting more often —another large expense. The board took his suggestions under advisement and thanked Hyden for his input. No decision was made for further action, however. members agreed to review the matter at a later meeting.

survivors participated in this year s marching season. "That really says a lot to their credit." said Fales. "They went out there and did it...marched with the band the entire season.” The mayor thanked Jim and his staff for their "continued life-sav-ing efforts both in this situation and the every day stuff.” Sumpter in turn thanked the Nappanee Fire and Police Departments for their help following th'e accident. Citizen Becky Johnson also received favorable news from the board. She attended the October 12, Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety meeting to request stop signs be installed at the corner of Indiana and Vernon Streets to control east and westbound traffic. Her request followed an accident involving a speeding driver who missed the curve in front of her house, cut through the yard and injured her mother, sister and toddler son. Members approved turning the current two-way stop into a fourway stop upon the recommendation of Police Chief Ray Carich. The board also approved •Carich’s requests to add Duane Weaver. Nappanee, to the police reserves; grant a raise to $11.29 per hour for dispatcher Karen Shaw: and seek lease option agreement information from both Eby Ford, Nappanee. and Owen County Bank for up to two new police cars. Fire Chief Brian Huff was authorized to add Brent Warren, Nappanee, to the ranks of probationary members on the local fire department. Water superintendent Gale

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FRIENDLY SPOOKS—The Andrew Otto residence on East Marion Street offers friendly spooks to trick-or-treaters this season. Smiling pumpkins both sit and stand to greet visitors as they look for candy-treasures. Trick-or-treat hours are from 5p.m.-7p.m., Thursday,

Emergency training targets school safety

By Merrie Chapman In an effort to comply with the Indiana Department of Education’s requirement of planing for “Safe Schools and Emergency Preparedness,” WaNce Community Schools will offer several training sessions to its staff during the first semester of the 1998-99 school year. That announcement came during (he report of the superintendent given at the October 26, school trustees meeting. "In light of recent events taking place in schools all over the country. we would like to take this opportunity to prepare the staff here at Wa-Nee should the need ever arise to deal with a crisis situation,” said Wa-Nee Superintendent Jerry Lelle. The first session will take place Tuesday. November 3, 12:30p.m.4:30p.m.. at the Nappanee Emergency Medical Services building. 301 West Lincoln Street. It will he offered to school personnel such as principals, secretaries, nurses, guidance counselors, head custodians and representatives from the central office and bus drivers. It will also be offered to city personnel from both Wakarusa and Nappanee. including: the mayor, chief of police, fire chief and EMS

Gerber was authorized to hire Common Wealth Engineers for the design work of the .water mains involved in Phase I of the bond issuance project. The work is not to exceed $16,800. Gerber informed the board that nine broken water mains had been replaced so far in the CR7 project. Those lines were located in the short distance between the Berlin Court Ditch and US6. Construction along CR7 continues as workers force narrow pathways to allow motorists traveling north and south a crude roadway. Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety meets the second and fourth Mondays of each month. Meetings are open to the public. Help provided for voters Absentee voting at the courthouse in Goshen and at the County Courts Building in Elkhart will end at noon November 2. Persons who need more information regarding absentee voting should call the Election Board: 219-535-6743. 535-6744. 535-6746 or 5356748. All county offices will be closed Tuesday. November 3, General Election Day. Persons who need a ride to the polls may call the Democrat Party Headquarters, 219-294-5358, or Republican Party Headquarters, 219-293-6433 or 219-533-1555. If you have questions regarding where you vote, please call the Election Board, or Voter Registration. 219-535-6774, 5356775 or 535-6776.

October 29. The annual police-sponsored Halloween party will follow at the Nappanee Elementary from 7p.m.-9p.m.. All are invited to participate. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman)

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director. The county deputy sheriff and state police representatives will also be invited to participate. Kenneth Trump, National School Safety and Security Services, will direct the special session. In his report, Lelle states that Trump “will take an overview of lessons learned from the recent national tragedies, new school crime trends, update on traditional threat areas (weapons, drugs, gangs) and an overview of security and crisis related areas (access control, physical security, reducing victimization, overview of assessments. crisis management considerations).” The lesson will be directed toward formulation of a district crisis team to develop specific crisis guidelines. It is expected to focus on assessing school security, and the process and content issues needed in crisis guideline planning. Trump will conduct a second session, Wednesday, November 4, 9a.m.-noon, at the East Noble School Corporation. Wa-Nee staffers expected to attend this session include superintendent Jerry Lelle, administrative assistant Janet Gruwell, Karen Carich, Diane Williams, May BeMiller, Norma Personett, Doris Lewis, Jean Yerger, Anna Mast and Natalie Hochstetler. The third session will take place at the Northern Indiana Educational Service Center, Mishawaka, November 13, 9a.m.3:30p.m.. Principals Peggy Hill, Larry Nafziger, Genie Tobias and Rick Coffin will join Jerry Lelle, transportation director Scott Shafer and NWMS athletic director Alan Thompson at this gathering. To complete the process, two additional sessions will be offered to those attending the November 3 training. Susan Lakes attended the school board meeting with her twin sons John and Scott Cox. She offered praises to the entire Wa-Nee staff for the support they have offered her and her sons since the June accident which left both young men critically injured. “I can’t believe the cooperation they’ve given us every time I’ve needed help with transportation,” said Lakes. “And when I’ve had to call into the school for something I can tell they (the staff) really care.” The board thanked her for her kind words. Members also offered praises for the two young men who have struggled to come so far physically, and remain an active part of the student body both academically and through their continued participation in the band program. Stephanie Reed was approved by school trustees to fill the position of computer clerk at North Wood High School. The Bethel College grad is a 1993 graduate of NWHS. Wa-Nee School Trustees will meet again, Monday, November 9, 7:30p.m., at the administration building, SR 19 North, Nappanee.

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