Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 122, Number 35, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 September 1999 — Page 2

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Three arrested for alcohol related charges

Three local residents faced incarceration last week following jurests for operating while intoxi’pated. August 28, at 2:26a.m., the Nappanee Police Department ;Jeceived two emergency 911 hang ’lip calls from the residence of 853 ‘•JI/2 North Main Street. > Upon arrival, officers found VSylvia Ruiz, 25, and her boyfriend Gomez, 29, had been Involved in a domestic dispute. Further investigation lead to infor.mation that both subjects were driving south on Main Street in two .separate vehicles when Gomez 'accidentally rear-ended the Ruiz vehicle. While Sylvia did not stop at the time of the accident, Gomez •turned around and returned to their residence. Ruiz returned home within minutes, driving through ■the yard of the residence. She ended up intentionally driving into a parked vehicle owned by Gomez. ‘ Because both subjects had caused separate accidents as a 'result of their driving, and it was apparent to officers that both were under the influence of alcohol, field sobriety tests were given. Gomez and Ruiz were eventually transported to the NPD for certified chemical tests which showed Sylvia’s blood alcohol level to be .14%. She was subsequently ’ arrested for operating while intoxicated which resulted in an acci--1 dent. Abraham Gomez refused to submit to a certified test and was charged with operating while ' intoxicated —refusal. It was later discovered that Gomez had a prior 1 arrest for OWI in 1997. That arrest made his current charges a class D felony. Gomez was also charged with resisting law enforcement after he continued giving officers resistance in handcuffing after several verbal warnings. Both subjects were transported to the Elkhart County Security Center. Ruize was held on a $1,500 bond and scheduled to appear in Nappanee City Court, September 1. Gomez was held on a $4,500 bond and scheduled for a probable

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cause hearing in Elkhart County Superior Court. Arresting officers were Ptl. Joshua Hamer and Ptl. Nik Havert. Assisting reserve officers, Cpl. Matt Geiger, Ptl. Sherm Yoder and Ptl. Lee Bontrager. MISDEMEANOR In the early morning hours of August 29, Officer Nik Havert and Reserve Officer Sherman Yoder were sent to Village Apartments in Nappanee to check on a subject who lived there. After speaking with that person, the officers spoke with a resident there, William D. McDougle. Officer Havert noticed that Mr. McDougle’s balance was bad and he had an odor commonly associated with alcoholic beverages coming from his person. According to officers, McDougle admitted to having drank “a little too much,” and he had been seen pulling into the Village Apartments in his truck. William D. McDougle, 45, 1511 Brooks Drive, Apartment 82, Nappanee, failed four field sobriety tests and a chemical breathalyzer test which registered his blood alcohol count at .15%. He was placed under arrest for operating a vehicle while intoxicated —misdemeanor, and transported to the Elkhart County Detention Facility. McDougle was held there on a $1,500 bond. Rotary report... Kristen Carich and Cathy Snyder, Elkhart County Victim’s Assistance, were the featured speakers during the August 25 Rotary Club meeting. They were introduced by Tara Lengacher, program chairperson. Guests included Virginia Sheets with her husband Amos; Greg Doughtery, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, with his father Paul; Gage Dyer with his mother Katy; and visiting Rotarians Jim Malcolm and John Swift, Goshen Club. Rotarians are looking forward to the Apple Festival and will sell chances on the gold coin to be raffled during that event to raise funds for various projects.

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MDA FUNDRAISER—The Nappanee Fire Department held its annual ‘boot drive' for Muscular Dystrophy, August 28. Smokey Stovers collected donations from drivers downtown. Proceeds will be presented to the Jerry Lewis MDA telethon during the upcoming Labor Day weekend. See page four to hear a letter from Jerry Lewis himself. (AN photo by Merrie Chapman.)

Court news

The following cases were handled through the Nappanee City Court. David Widmoyer is the judge. Morgan C. Rowland, charged with a violation of probation license, paid total fine and costs of $85.50. Arturo Centeno, charged with having no operator’s license when required, paid total fine and costs of $85.50. Scott Jacobson Jr., charged with driving while license is suspended misdemeanor, paid total fine and costs of $225.50. Rico Vasquez, charged with possession of tobacco by a minor, paid total fine and costs of $100.50. Lesa Dye, charged with false and fictitious registration, paid total fine and costs of $80.50. Matthew Cook, charged with

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failure to use seatbelt, paid total fine and costs of $25. Ronald Castle, charged with public intoxication, paid total fine and costs of SSOO. Steven Ramer, charged with speeding 57mph in a 40mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $92.50. Adam Cramer, charged with operating without financial responsibility, paid total fine and costs of $175.50. David Orton, charged with disregarding stop sign, paid total fine and costs of $80.50. Nicholas Mitchell, charged with driving while license is suspended infraction, paid total fine and costs of $125.50. Ronald Castle, charged with public intoxication, paid total fine and costs of $225.50.

Ambulance Calls

August 23, 10:38a.m. —Robert D. Stutzman, 13637 N 400 W, Milford, transported from the corner of CRII and CRS2, Nappanee, to Goshen General following a moving vehicle accident. August 23, 11:20a.m.—Dwain Blankenship, Lot 47 Meadows MHP, Nappanee, transported from Fairmont Homes to Elkhart General due to headache. August 23, 2:s3p.m.—Robert Smith, 404 Indiana Avenue, Argos, transported from Newmar Industries, Nappanee, to Bremen Community due to illness. August 23, 10:01p.m. —Homer Wood Jr., 103 Meadows, Nappanee, transported from his home to Elkhart General for medical purposes. August 24, 10:38a.m. —Tim Kujawski, 68623 South Shore, Edwardsburg, MI, transported from the corner of CRII and CRS2, Nappanee, to Goshen General following a moving vehi-

Enter ‘Dumplings’ in apple festival contest

The popular Apple Dumpling Contest will once again be a part of the Nappanee Apple Festival activities, with children in the WaNee School District, ages six months to three years, eligible to participate. Prizes for the contest include a SIOO savings bond for first place, $75 savings bond for second and SSO savings bond for third place. During the festival, photos will be displayed on the “Apple Dumpling” board located near the gazebo in Depot Plaza, S. Main St. Voters may select their favorite

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cle accident. August 24, 7p.m.—Shirley Spicher, 703 West Market, Nappanee, transported from LuAnn Nursing Home to Elkhart General due to chest pain. August 26, 3:2op.m.—Shirley Laßusch, 642 Emerson Drive, Amhurst, NY, transported from Borkholder Dutch Village, Nappanee, to Bremen Community Hospital due to illness. August 26, 2:s2p.m.—Wilma Clinker, 10804 S 1000 W, Akron, transported from 26358 US6 East, Nappanee, to Goshen General after passing out. August 27, 3:osp.m.—Sara Lung, 624 10th, Goshen, required no transport from Nappanee Veterinary Clinic following a seizure. August 28, I:27p.m.—Ruby York, R.R.I Box 20D, Muncie, transported from Fairmont Recreational Area, Nappanee, to Elkhart General due to heat exhaustion.

entrant and vote by placing money in the contestant’s container. It is easy to enter the “apple of your eye” in the contest. Fill out an entry form, attach a wallet-sized photograph, and include the $2 entry fee, or take your information and fee to the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce office, 451 N. Main St., between 9a.m.-noon or 14p.m., Monday through Friday. TTie deadline for entries is Friday, September 10. Winners will be announced Sunday, September 19, as the festival winds down, at Depot Plaza.