Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 124, Number 50, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 12 December 2001 — Page 2

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, December 12, 2001

Court Reports

The following cases have been handled through the Nappanee City Court. David Widmoyer is the judge. Douglas Bitting, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Aaron Brown, charged with possession of tobacco by minor, paid total fine and costs of $129.50. Donald Elliott 11, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Donald Giffels, charged with operating while intoxicated, disregarding stop sign, paid total fine and costs of $329.50. Daryl Kauffman, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of SIOO.OO. Reinhilde Nissley, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $102.50. Brian Ulanowicz, charged

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Looking for assistance

Elkhart Youth Services Bureau is still receiving calls from families who need holiday assistance of food baskets and gifts for children. Many of the families have children from 12 to 16 years and were not eligible for other Christmas gift programs because of the children’s ages. YSB is looking for individuals, clubs, groups or agencies that will adopt a family and provide a food basket and gifts for them. Your sharing and car-

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with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Carol Young charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00; also charged with disregarding stop sign, paid total fine and costs of $84.50. Rebecca Johnson, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Jason Sopher, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Denise Weldy, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Michael Whitaker, charged with operating without financial responsibility, paid total fine and costs of $154.50; also charged with false/fictitious registration, paid total fine and costs of $30.00.

nominate a business will be accepted until December 31. Please reply by sending a letter to the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce, 451 N. Main St., Nappanee, IN 46550, or call at 773-7812.

ing will brighten the lives of many from our local community. If you, or someone you know, can help YSB spread holiday cheer or make this a happier holiday season, please call Info/Helpline at 293-8671. Info/Helpline specialists are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and will gather information to match families with sponsors. Deadline for registration is Friday, December 14.

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DONATES CHECK—Kieth McCuen, Chaplain of the Sons of American Legion, donates a check to Henry Whelan, director of Open Door, to help with their holiday baskets and utility bills. (AN photo by Mindy Abel)

Offers holiday musical

Nappanee Civic Theatre is continuing its annual holiday production “I’ll Be Home For Christmas,” Friday and Saturday, December 14-15 at 7:30p.m. and Sunday, December 16, 2:30p.m. Set in 1941, this is the story of the faith of a family, and a nation on the brink of World War 11. Original music mixed with familiar Christmas favorites form the backdrop for this memorable musical, bringing you both drama and humor in this special holiday show. The music of the show highlights the sounds of the 40s, including swing, lush ballads and big band songs. Also interspersed throughout the show are reenactments of radio broadcasts of that time. Performances are held on the West Park pavilion stage, at 500 N. Nappanee St. Cast members include Angela Jefferies, Dave Kiefer, Jesse Pressler, Julie Stutzman,

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Vicki Karnes, Don Jefferies, Nik Havert, Jimmy Armstrong and Dick Smith. Backing up the cast are choir, members Jeff Lentz, Diana Smith, Marilyn Loucks, Nancy Lentz, Vivian Kane, Kami Gunnoe, Becky Hawn, Joy Gates, Rebecca Thomas, Judy Tobias, Amber Bontrager, Stephen Jefferies, Wayne Hawn, Heidie Chupp and Kendra Lentz. Tickets are available at the door prior to each performance, and are family priced at $4 per seat. Take time out of your busy holiday schedule to treat your family to an uplifting stage show brought to you by your local community theatre group.

Police Reports

Nappanee Police arrested Joseph E. Hille, 25, 956 E. Walnut St., for operating vehicle while intoxicated (felony) and possession of controlled substance. On September 30 at 12:16a.m„ Sgt. Terry Chanley observed a pickup with a defective taillight at Jackson and Walnut Streets. Upon stopping the vehicle, the driver, Mr. Hille, showed signs of intoxication. After failing a portable breath test, he was transported to the Nappanee Police Department for a certified chemical breath test. During an inventory of Mr. Hide’s possession, a brownish rock-like substance was located and it field tested positive for methamphetamine. Mr. Hille also performed three other field sobriety tests and failed all of them and tested .20% brae. Mr. Hille was charged with operating vehicle while intoxicated as a felony due to a previous conviction within five years and also possession of a controlled substance. He was transported to the Elkhart County Security Center and held on a $6,000 bond. A probable cause hearing was held on September 30. DWI On December 1, Nappanee Police arrested Christopher A. Francis, 36, 205 S. Nappanee St., for driving while intoxicated. After receiving a call of a possible drunk driver, a vehicle matching the description was found sitting on the railroad tracks. As Ptl. Bickel approached the car there were two people arguing and trying to get the driver to exit the car. After get-

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ting the two subjects out of the* way Ptl. Bickel got the driver, Mr. Francis, to move the car off the tracks. It was then that Ptl. fotlnd Mr. Francis to have drinking. After failing fidt{£ sobriety tests he was the Nappanee PoliSj,* Department for a breathalyzed test which he also failed testing .12% BAC. Mr. Francis was then arrested for driving while intoxicaj* ed and taken to the Elkh&C County Jail with a bond setjjfe $1,500. : ♦S o.w.i. v£ ♦ Nappanee Police arrestedjej Gary Stillwell, 46, Bremen, folr operating while intoxicated — ■ felony. — 1 At 2:40a.m. on Nappanee Police observed, asilver Chevrolet pickup truck,;: southbound on S.R. 19 from • C.R. 50, that was driving off; the side of the road and thgn • across the road off the otljpr • side. .♦£*; The truck ran three off the road including ya£; Nappanee Police Officer. jAj traffic stop was made and tsi£ driver of the vehicle, Mt. ; Stillwell, was given a Certified Chemical Test which he regis-.; tered a .19% BAC. This was Mr. Stillwell’s ~; second alcohol related offense ; within five years, making this ; a felony operating while intojt-,• icated. .*£•: > Mr. Stillwell was chargec{>v with operating while intoxicjfe! ed—felony and driving center when not permitted. m was transported to the County Detention CenflW?< where he was held on a $3, bond.

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