Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 123, Number 48, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 29 November 2000 — Page 2
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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, November 29, 2000
Police Reports
Nappanee Police arrested Ricardo Guevara, 39, Lot 179 Meadows, for felony possession of marijuana and domestic battery. On November 23, the Nappanee Police Department received a 911 call from lot 179 Meadows concerning a domestic disturbance. Sgt. Brook Germann and Patrolman Josh Hamer responded to the call. At the residence, officers spoke with Mr. Guevara and his wife about the disturbance. While at the residence, officers observed what appeared to be a burnt roach in an ashtray. Officers therefore obtained consent to search the residence. Nappanee police K-9 located several places and containers that contained green plant like substances within them. These substance did field test positive for the presence of marijuana. An approximate total of 2.9 pounds of the plant like substance was confiscated from the residence. Mr. Ricardo Guevara was subsequently arrested and charged with Domestic Battery and Felony Possession of Marijuana. Mr. Guevara was transported to the Elkhart County Security
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Center ai\d is being held on $4,500 bond pending a probable cause hearing. BURGLARY On November 23, between the times of 2p.m. and Bp.m., an unknown individual or individuals broke into McCormick’s Chevrolet in Nappanee. While inside, these individuals went throughout the mechanics shop and stole an undetermined amount of Snap-On and Mac tools. Although there is not yet a precise estimation on the value of tools stolen, it is known that the cost of this loss will come to tens of thousands of dollars. Also, while inside, these individuals were able to obtain keys to a Pewter colored 2001 Chevrolet K 25 four wheel drive, four door pickup truck, which was also stolen. The Nappanee Police Department is aggressively investigating this burglary, and is requesting that anyone with any possible information concerning this case contact the Nappanee Police Department at 219-773-4111.
DRUG BUST—Nappanee Police K-9, "Ali*. located several places and containers taht contained marijuana, which was confiscated from a residence in Meadows Mobile Home Park. See related police report for details. (Photo provided)
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EMS Reports
November 21,12:09p.m.—Pam Tuholski, Etna Green, from Fairmont-Friendship Homes to Elkhart General Hospital, due to ground level fall. November 22, 7:45p.m. Madison Haynes, 1097 Meadows, from home, no transport, due to fall. November 26, 10:05a.m. Blaise Rote, 153 S. Williams, from
Legion Corner...
by Bill Flaugher Past Third District Commander When a person begins talking about the homeless veteran situation, it is usually a hard sell. This is understandable to a certain degree, because of the public concept most persons have about “street people.” This can pretty well be summed up in one long paragraph listing: Winos, drunks, alkys, dopers looking for their next fix, losers that couldn’t hack it, lazy types that would rather be bums than work, buys that deserted their families and argjiiding out, nut cases and guys on the lam from the lawn. The crowning comment most people say when they think of the homeless is, “They wouldn’t be there if they didn’t want to.” The truth in all of that is, there is a lot of truth in those facets of homelessness. However, there is another side to the homeless question—one that most people tend to ignore. That is—a lot of those fellows out there on the streets are veterans who, for one reason or another, just couldn’t cope any more. Sure, many of them suffer from drug and alcohol abuse, but have you ever considered that a lot of them got into that situation because they turned to drugs or booze as self-medication to try to heal their own pain. Also, there is no doubt tat some
home to Bremen Community Hospital, due to cut to head. November 26, 4:ss—Justin L. Velez, 51 Meadows, from home to Bremen Community Hospital, due to laceration. November 26, 9:30p.m. Jimmy Workman, 206 W. Walnut, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, due to medical problems.
of these veterans had instability problems going into the military service. Any veteran reading this will know exactly what I’m talking about. There was always an “Eight Ball” in every outfit, that 10-per-center who didn’t quite fit in, who seemed to have an IQ of 60. And if you think back about it hard enough, what happened to that guy in the rear rank who was a little slow on the uptake> The odds are jn wartime that lie, got zapped, of Worse, he cracked up because he couldn’t take the constant pressure of combat. I’m not saying that all vets who suffer from Post Tramatic Stress Disorder were the odd-balls of the outfit, but you can best believe that some of those guys are now among the homeless population out there on the streets, along with their brother veterans such as those trying to cope with PTSD and other ailments. Do any of these guys walking the streets at night or sleeping under bridges want another chance at life? Do any of them want to shake off the chains of alcoholism and drug abuse? Do any of these homeless veterans have a desire to get their act together, to the point of cleaning themselves up and get a job or better their education? To regain their self-esteem, to become a part of society again? We who work at the lloosier Veterans Assistance Foundation think so, because we’ve got the success stories to prove it! At this moment in time, in the City of Indianapolis, there are 25 veterans who were once homeless and suffered all that went with being homeless, who are now back on their feet and productive members of our community. The Disabled American Veterans (DAV) have a slogan that may say it best: “We don’t leave our wounded behind!” Neither does the Veterans Assistance Foundation.
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Light up your neighborhood:-:
The Nappanee Neighborhood Watch Group is sponsoring a Christmas decorating contest for all citizens of the community. As part of lighting up the neighborhood for crime prevention, the group thought it would be a great opportunity to host a contest for the best decorated residence in the city. The contest would be held on December 19, and prizes would be awarded for the best decorated home. The first place winner would receive a SSO gift certificate to shop anywhere in Nappanee to area Chamber businesses. Second place winner would receive a $25 gift certificate and third would receive a sls gift certificate. A traveling ribbon will be dis-
LIGHT UP THE 'NEIGHBORHOOD "Neighborhood Watch” Outside Christmas Decorating Contest ENTRY FORM NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NUMBER: Please drop off entry forms or mail to: Nappanee Police Department 301 W. Lincoln St. Nappanee, IN 46SS0 You may also call in your information at: 773-4111 (ask for Connie) Decorating outside for the holiday can be fun. 1* Place $50.00 gift certificate 2"* Place $25.00 gift certificate 3 rd Place $15.00 gift certificate
Winners announced
Winners for door prizes were announced after the ribbon cutting for Floral Concepts, 103 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee. They were: Gloria Colvin. Edwardsburg,
Operas to perform Christmas music
~ On Friday,, December 8, Christmas music, arrangements, and compositions by Bethel College faculty will be performed in Ruthmere’s Game Room at 7:30p.m. Pieces will include Victoria Garrett and Buryi Red’s "And Still My Little Boy” from “The 34th Christmas,” Dr. Wishart Assist ‘feathered friends’ Prepare your yard for feathered residents by making a gourd birdhouse with crafter Grant Baugher, Saturday, December 9, 2p.m., at Woodlawn Nature Center, 604 Woodlawn Ave., Elkhart. All materials will be provided for participants to create a birdhouse, using a gourd. Snacks will also be available. Seating is limited, so please preregister by calling 219-264-0525. no later than Friday, December 8, 4:30p.m. The cost is $3 per person, and the class is for persons ages seven years and up.
played for the holiday season to the winners. The ribbon wcfcrid then be used next year as a traveling award, lb enter the contest res' idence may pick up an entry form at the police department, or by cotting the entry form out of the Advance News and mailing it to the Nappanee Police Department do Connie Bellman. You may also pick one up at the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce building located in the 400 block of North Main Street A panel of 3-4 judges will <k) the judging, and the winners would be notified on the 20th of December. If you have any questions about the contest, you can call the police department and ask for Connie Bellman, or contact Bonnie Hochstetler.
Michigan; Mildred Truerx, . Nappanee; Sue Rinkenberg, Nappanee; Mary Cripe, Nappanee; I and Tom Mattem, Nappanee.
Bell’s “Psalm 71,” and Marilynh Ham’s well known arrangements of “O Holy Night" and White Christmas." Performing that evening are 1 Bethel faculty, featuring Victoria 1 Garrett, and a number of awardwinning voice majors including Elkhart’s Brinden Brown. Victoria Garrett has appeared with the San Francisco Opera, the 1 New York City Opera, and Indiana Opera North in roles such as Dort Giovanni’s Donna Anna and The Marriage of Figaro’s Countess. ; Soloist performances include the South Carolina Philharmonic, the Elkhart County Symphony, the South bend Symphony, and the Wisconsin Chamber Orchestra; Miss Garrett is also an accom-’ plished Christian songwriter who has written and recorded a number of works. Admission is $8 per adult, $X per senior, and $4 per child. Thff museum is located at 302 Ease Beardsley Avenue in Elkhart; north of the river and east ot Maim Street. Limited seating is avail-, able. Please call 264-0330 for, reservations or further information. Ruthmere is a member of the Elkhart Museum Association. Crime Stoppers... This week’s Crime of the Week comes from the homicide files of the St. Joseph County Special Crimes Unit. On December 10, 1998, 64-, year-old Fernando Orozco was working inside the LaCorona Liquor Store at 1614 S. Michigan St. Mr. Orozco was the owner of the store. At 9:37p.m., a lone gunman, entered the liquor store and shot, Mr. Orozco. Nothing was takenfrom the store, and it has been determined that robbery was not the motive in this murder. Prior to his death, Mr. Orozco described his assailant as a young black male with a light completion. He was 19-20 years of age. If you know who killed Fernando Orozco and call Crime Stoppers, you could receive a reward of up to SI,OOO, if your information leads to the arrest or indictment of the suspect 4 involved. Remember, you can call Crime Stoppers about any crime, any time. Be a Crime stopper. In Indiana and Michigan, call tollfree. I -800-342-STOP. You will be given a code number, and Crime Stoppers won’t ask your name. Crime Stoppers does not have Caller ID.