Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 123, Number 52, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 27 December 2000 — Page 2

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Nappanee Ad\ancc News Wednesday. December 27, 2000

" OPEN DOOR DONATION—The Sons of the American Legion made a generous donation to Open Door last week to help for NIPfcCO bills, food and clothing for families in •i

pood year for agriculture?

jy Jeff Burbrink Jxtension Educator ilkhart County 5 The year 2000 may go down in ne history books as somewhat of a fefleak year for agriculture. We smarted the year with “Roundup fceady” and “Mad Cow” controversies, suffered through low prices all year long, and ended up yith more GMO questions in njgards to Starlink. J Farm income appears to be (fcwn considerably, also. The University of Illinois farm records program, one of the largest sam-

EMS REPORTS

; December 18, s:s2p.m.—Erma K. Zabel, LuAnn Nursing Home, from home to Breipqp Cqfppiunity Hospital, due to fall. - ! December 19, 4:o3p.m.—John Randall, ■ Elkhart,- from JEJ Molding to Elkhart General Hospital, due to head laceration i December 20, 4:17 —Bob E. Averill, 1104 E. Marion, from h|sme to Elkhart General Hospital, dpe to arm pain. ! December 20, 11:47a.m. bean Smith, 9851 Okemas Rd.. fnom Jackson St., R.R. crossing to Ejkhart General Hospital, due to njotor vehicle accident. J December 20, 12:14p.m. Christopher D. Garrison, Auburn,

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plings in the Midwest of farm records, noted that farm income was down to an average $32,414 in 2000, but that without the government assistance, the average would have been less than $17,000. Illinois estimated that 75% of the farmers would have a net worth decline in 2000, with the average being -7.3%. It’s important to note that many of the farms in the report are larger than the average, and might be in better financial position than many smaller farms.

from Jackson St. and CSX Railroad to Elkhart General Hospital, due to train/semi motor vehicle accident. December 20, 12:14p.m.—Jeff B. Kempf, Auburn, from Jackson St. and CSX Railroad to Elkhart General Hospital, due to train/semi motor vehicle accident. December 21, 11:42p.m. —Josh Bonee, 952 W. Centennial, from home to Elkhart General Hospital, due to poisoning. December 22, 6:30a.m. William D. Wilson, 1435 McCormick Dr., from Nappanee Police Department to Bremen Community Hospital, due to chest pain.

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need throughout the community. Pictured at left, Keith McCuen, Chaplain of S.A.L., presents a check to Henry Whelan, Open Door director. (AN photo by Mindy Shearer)

'Xf / watched my sons graduate atuigo on to college (all three started at Ancilla), my desire to take time for myself increased. My mother, who was a member of one ofthe first graduating classes at Ancilla, gave me the courage to enroll. Ancilbi gave me the confidence to achieve a goal while working full-time, volunteering for various projects, and enjoying my family." Linda dippy. Class of 99 Executive Director Marshall Camay Histrmcrd Society/Museuin , ■ c , ' tv •' '-W-'-'-

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Locally, I believe that things might be slightly belter, but not by much. We are blessed with a diverse agriculture, which does tend to spread some of the financial risk out. We also have the benefit of a more-or-less strong economy, which does benefit local farmers by keeping property values higher and allows for some off-farm opportunities for income. In past years, I have worked with a number of farm families on financial planning and decision-mak-ing, and I would be happy to work with your family, if interested. I use a software program called FINPACK, which can help us look at your farm and evaluate alternatives you might be considering. The service is free and confidential. What kind of things can FINPACK help you examine? Over the years, I’ve used it to analyze construction of new livestock buildings, farmland purchases, taking on a new partner or more rented land and refinancing debt, among other things. Typically, it may take a day or two to pull together a FINPACK, but it is often a very interesting experience. If you are considering making some changes to your farm and would like to take a hard look at it, feel free to contact your county extension office. In Elkhart County, the phone number is 6330554.

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Train, semi-truck collide at Jackson St. crossing

The S. Jackson Street railroad crossing, two blocks south of US6, was the site of a Wednesday, December 20 accident involving a semi-truck and an eastbound freight train. The crossing is guarded by a bell and flashing crossing lights, which witnesses reported were working at the time of the accident. There are no gates at this crossing. The incident occurred at approximately 11:46a.m„ and involved a Consolidated Nutrition truck, driven by Dean Smith, Portland, Michigan. According to reports, Smith drove his semi, filled with grain, in front of the train. Following the impact, the lead engine separated from the rest of the train, with the unmanned portion coming to a stop more than a half-mile from the crash, near CR7. The lead engine coasted for two and one-half miles, finally stopping near CR7, according to Nappanee Police Chief Mike Anglin. Smith was treated at Elkhart General Hospital for a cut above his right eye, and released. The driver reported that he was just south of the tracks and pulled onto the tracks, following the lead of traffic ahead. The east bound freight train slammed into the trailer of the truck, which was loaded with bags of feed. The tractor, still attached to part of the shattered trailer, came to rest on its side, on the south side of the tracks, while the trailer was pushed to the north side, with pieces of the trailer and feed scattered to the north and east. CSX crews arrived to shut down the second engine. When the two engines separated, the air brake hose connecting them would have parted, causing the brakes to apply on the rear part of the train, bringing it to a stop. The train’s engineer, Christopher Garrison, and its conductor, Jeffery Kempf, both of Auburn, were also taken to Elkhart General Hospital for treatment of minor cuts, and then released. Following the wreck, railroad personnel informed local authorities that some hazardous materials were on the train. This was checked by the Nappanee Fire Department, with everything checking out OK. The truck’s cab and trailer were both a total loss, and damage to the train’s engine was also serious. The stopped-train blocked one of the two CSX main lines through the city, while debris from the semi blocked the other. Railroad personnel said there appeared to be no track damage, and there was no derailment. Crews worked for

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several hours, cleaning up the debris in order to reopen the tracks for train traveJ.

I*o LI CERE PORTS

On December 19, Nappanee Police arrested William Geisleman, 38, Plymouth for possession of a handgun by a felon. Patrolman Joshua Hamer, along with Reserve Patrolman Sherm Yoder, stopped a vehicle in the 1200 Block of W. Market, as they believed the vehicle had false or fictitious license plates. It was discovered that the owner did not have insurance on the vehicle and it was subsequently impounded. During a vehicle inventory, a pistol was located

COURT REPORTS

The following cases have been handled through the Nappanee City Court. David Widmoyer is the judge. Yoni Ramires, charged with no operators license, paid total fine and costs of $80.50. Ashley Hamsher, charged with disregarding auto signal, paid total fine and costs of $85.50. Elizabeth Turner, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Bryan Carson, charged with speeding 68mph in a 55mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $88.50. Nelson Marmolejo, charged with operating without financial responsibility, paid total fine and costs of $125.50. David Smith, charged with harassment, paid total fine and costs of $126.50. Michael Carper, charged with illegal possession of alcohol by minor, paid total fine and costs of $226.00. Anthony Kaehr, charged with disregarding auto signal, paid total fine and costs of $85.50. Ruben Jiminez, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. John Irwin, charged with seat belt violation, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. David Head, charged with seat belt violation, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Rhoda Borkholder, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Ryan Mast charged with speeding 50mph in a 30mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $95.50. Donna Hunsberger, charged

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under the driver’s seat. Therefore the driver of the vehicle, William Geisleman,. was arrested as he did not have a permit to carry a handgun. It was later discovered that Mr. Geisleman had been convicted of a felony iR the past, and was therefore charged with possession of handgun by a felon, a Class C felony. Mr. Geisleman was transported to the Elkhart County Security Center where he is being held on SIO,OOO bond pending a probable cause hearing.

with seat belt violation, paid totql fine and costs of $25.,00. Misty Jones, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Jerry Farler, charged with seat belt violation, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Steven Weaver, charged with no valid drivers license, paid total' fine and costs of $80.50. Jason Slabaugh, charged with speeding 67mph in a 55mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $87.50.1 Denise Weldy, charged with! speeding 57mph in a 30mph zoife,; paid total fine and costs p3f’ $102.50. T „t Brent Wiseman, charged with* failure to yield right of way, paid' total fine and costs of $85.00. •* Jason Kauffman, charged with) speeding 37mph in a 25mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $87.50. • Christopher Goins, charged - with public intoxication, paid total - fine and costs of $225.50. Larry Blanton, charged with-, failure to use seat belt, paid totalfine and costs of $25.00. Tammy Hinton, charged with) failure to use seat belt, paid totfil*' fine and v osts of $25.00. Tr Bradley Hochstetler, charged*! with disregarding stop sign, paid*! total fine and costs of $80.50. > Lavern Hurst, charged w(£h.) speeding 51 mph in a 30 mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $96.50. \ Henry Barnes, charged with seat belt violation, paid total fine j and costs of $25.00; also charged with driving while license sus-pended-infraction, paid total fine*’ and costs of $125.50.