Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 125, Number 1, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 2 January 2002 — Page 5

-2002, local young people and adults flocked to die Elkhart County 4-H Fair, and many earned fair awards for their special projects. The Park Board planned renovations at the municipal pool, House of Clothes opened at 251 W. Market St. and earned the chamber’s Beautification Award, and Pyramid Productions’ summer company Was hard at work on their annual musical. - Barry Housour was named new NWHS band director, just in time for band camp and fall competition rehearsals, and a quilt walk was set for August, as'well as a commemorative staittp celebration —in Nappanee. ,<i:h AUGUST -■The 39th annual Arts & Crafts Festival was set at Amish Acres, with the quilt stamp block unveiled on the festival’s opening day. Union Township Schools held their 26th annual reunion at the Stuihp Homestead, McCormick Motors earned the GM Mark of Excellence Award and schools set registrations, scheduling and opening activities. YThe Common Council passed its noise control ordinance on the first reading, Rich ahd Betsy Kauffman announced plans to leave in January for a mission trip to Zimbabwe, Africa, the girlsA golf team opened its season, Joan Biever, former Nappaneean, was named graduate dean at Our Lady of the Like University in San Antonio, Texas, and Josh Fattorusso returned from an ambassadors trip to Scotland and England. - 'Dick and Susie Pletcher and Freeman and Margaret Borkholder, all of Nappanee, received tourism awards from the Elkhart County Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Cole cousins visited the musical production “Cole” at the Round Barn Tlfjatre, Rev and Mrs. Robert Fftkds celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary, and a “Meadows Coalition” was forrhed, in an effort to gain fair treatment for tenants at the local mobile home community. Construction was underway at Heritage Farms, CR7; the fall Leadership Academy session began, water towers received attractive new paint jobs, Neighborhood Watch held' its annual block party on W. Reed St., and Linda Miller, assistant superintendent of the Indiana Department of Education, visited Wa-Nee Schools. As August drew to a close, tragedy struck Christopher Brown, a 2001 NWHS graduate, when he was killed in Goshen, after an argument over drugs. Nappanee Civic Theatre presented the Ethel and Albert Coipedies, Elisha Weaver graduated from basic training as, Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri, new apple festival eyents were announced, “This Wopden O,” the book on the histdry of Amish Acres, was, published by Richard Pletcher aid., Frank Ramirez, the Nappanee High School

Wakarusa kicks off Sesquicentennial events

.Over 100 carolers took part in the recent Wakarusa downtown open house and singing ground the Christinas tree, held Pecember 11, according to the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce. The program was fed by a musical group from (he • Wakarusa Missionary Charch, under the direction of st£ye Dahlgrtn. ; flowing luminaries led the wajto a live nativity presented Holdeman Mennonite dwell, and Shear Adventure tested hot chocolate and cookab,- while carriage rides traveseft from downtown to nearby raSstmas lights and neighbormls aglow with luminaries, ■’’aanta Claus was present to distribute candy canes and listepio Christmas wishes, and a towering Christmas tree was the center of events. The tree was put up by the volunteer fije department, and will remain on display through the early part of 2002. ' The town will kick off its Semicentennial Year with a “Calendar Party” Monday, January 14, 6p.m. The event is

Alumni Banquet drew over 250 persons to celebrate Bulldog experiences and the Panthers dominated Bremen, 34-0, with Ben Lehman scoring twice. SEPTEMBER Mayor Larry Thompson announced plans to host coffee hours on selected Saturdays, at Teakwood Gourmet Coffee shop, with special guests to accompany him, and the general public invited to attend. Concord topped the Panthers 23-15 in a conference football game, Jake Yoder returned for the Rose-Hulman football team as a senior leader, NWHS senior, Derek Young, was fatally injured in a September 7 auto accident, with three classmates also injured, and winners in the annual city golf tournaments were named, including Rob Stats, Dee Bricker and Norm Murphy. Although the September 11 terrorist attacks in New York, Washington, D.C. and Pennsylvania took over news headlines early that day, life continued...and continues, although literally everyone has been affected by the tragedy and its aftermath. Helicopter rides were added to the list of activities for the upcoming apple festival, “Damn Yankees.” opened at the Round Barn Theatre, the Panthers stomped Goshen, 4014 and Jeremy Greenlee and Stephanie Etsinger were named NWHS Homecoming King and Queen. It was found that Nappanee native Todd Beer was flying Air Force One for the presidential party when the terrorist attack took place, and other local connections soon became apparent. And—schools, organizations and individuals began projects designed to earn funds for those directly affected by the attacks. Memorials were held, moments of silence occurred before almost all activities and poems and stories were written by many. The Gale and Sarah Gerber family were among those hosting LiLi, a Rotary exchange student from France, Nick Homish and Joy Gates thanked their sponsors for support, in their People to People trip to Australia, the Homestyle Furniture Shoppe opened on US6 West, and Coach Rich Dodson guided the Panthers to what was to be his 100th career football win, as NW, topped Wawasee 42-16 in a conference outing. The volleyball “Red Slam” won its own invitational tournament. The 29th annual Nappanee Apple Festival was a success, in extremely cooperative weather, as Ron Teleschow debuted the popular giant apple pie, contests and exhibits were enjoyed and Maynard and Tammy Miller served as parade marshals for the festival parade. Joy Gates was named Apple Blossom Queen and Heather Martz princess. OCTOBER Present and past members of the Nappanee Volunteer Fire Department met for dinner and presented 25-year awards, while reminiscing about expe-

the first in a year-long celebration, planned to commemorate Wakarusa’s 150th anniversary. The calendar party will be held at the Wakarusa Elementary School, with 12 tables, arranged month-by-month, to fill the cafeteria. The host for each table will provide decorations and refreshments along that month’s theme. Each table will seat eight, and tickets are priced at $5 per person. All proceeds will benefit the Sesquicentennial Celebration. For ticket information, or to host a table, contact the chamber at 862-4344.

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riences as a department. Dylan Barr and Harley Juarez spent a part of their weekend operating a lemonade stand, with proceeds sent to New York for terrorist victims. Emergency personnel were special guests for lunch at Nappanee Elementary School, in appreciation for their many services. The Nappanee High School Class of 1936 met for its 65thyear reunion at Triple A, North Wood topped Elkhart Memorial, 26-16, in the conference’s “Day at the Dome” in Indianapolis, Jake Yoder set a football record at RoseHulman, with 15 pass receptions and 183 yards in a game, and former resident Stan Noffsinger headed the Church of the Brethren disaster efforts and children’s care in New York. Dedicated Nappaneean Jim Clouse, whose planning and talent shows in many developments throughout the community, died after a long illness, Phil Evans was installed as Noon Kiwanis President, Nappanee Civic Theatre sponsored its annual Haunted Farm project, Elaine Stull won a motorized mini-race car in a drawing, the Blue Lion Electric Cat Coffee House opened at 105 E. Lincoln Street and Dr. Robert Abel was honored by area communities for 50 years of medical service. Senior Panther Jesse Fink scored five touchdowns in a North Wood football win over Plymouth, on senior night, and in the regular-season finale. The new Nappanee clock was installed in Leadership Park, at the comer of Market and Clark Streets, the downtown master plan was unveiled, including plantings, brickwork, lighting and uniform signage designs, Market Street Studio opened, the Red Regiment earned a first division rating at regional, but did not score high enough to advance to state competition. Girl Scouts dedicated a Peace Pole/Garden area at Derksen Park, the football Panthers blanked Whitko, 490, in sectional competition, the Red Slam volleyball girls fell to St. Joseph’s in semi-final action of the LaSalle Sectional, a large “drive sober” billboard, featuring the photos of victims, the late Jim Lentz and Chuck Stump, impacted local residents from its location just north of town, and annual flu shots were made available locally. West Noble became the second shutout victim, 55-0, as NW progressed through the sectional tournament, Radio Shack held its grand opening celebration at Country Center, and Brenda Ervin, Dick Campbell and Jerry Lambert were inducted into the Elkhart County Sports Hall of Fame. May Hawkins retired from Bank One, after 35 years at the same site, although bank name changes were many. NOVEMBER The chamber’s beautification award for the quarter went to Junior Mast at Market Street Auto, the Kiwanis Club announced its annual citrus fruit sale, Halloween costume winners in the annual police department-sponsored festival, were named, and the Panthers shut out Marian to win the sectional tournament title. The Black Crunch defense was praised for allowing no scoring during the entire sectional tournament. Area libraries, including Nappanee, sponsored an auction of computer equipment, furniture, etc., Psi lota Xi sponsored its annual House of Holly, with the Leavitts as hosts, National Family Week was proclaimed by the mayor, Please tum to page 6

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HOLIDAY SPIRIT—Many local residences were ablaze with Christmas lights of all sizes, shapes and colors as Nappanee came alive with holiday spirit. A drive through the community during evening hours provided viewing

Senior center offers activities

All senior members of the community are invited to become active in the many programs of Nappanee’s senior center, Elder Haus, located at 252 E. Market St. The center is open Monday through Friday. Births... Mitchell and Jaime Hollar, Nappanee, son, Logan Todd, December 23, 3:30p.m., at Goshen General Hospital. Logan weighed in at 8 lbs. 9.9 oz. and is 19-3/4 inches long. Paternal grandparents are Steve and Doris Peach, Nappanee; Stan and Sandy Hollar, Milford and greatgrandmother Marie Hollar, Milford. Maternal grandparents are Tom and Nancy Levemier, Milford; greatgrandparents Dan and Mary Helene Levemier, Milford and Bill and Bethel Barth, Milford. Schedule annual meeting The 60th annual meeting of the Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District will be held January 24, at Das Dutchman Essenhaus, Middlebury. You may attend the business meeting without purchasing banquet tickets. This annual meeting is an opportunity for the SWCD to present awards to those who have excelled in conservation accomplishments in 2001. The district will also share highlights of the past 60 years, and there will be historical speakers, as well as a presentation by Cornelia Sawatzky, of J.F. New, regarding the diagnostic study that has been done on Dry, Solomon and Whitton Creeks in 2001. For further information, call 219-533-3630, ext. 3. Club Notes THURSDAY CLUB The Thursday Club will meet January 10, at the Nappanee Public Library, with Missy Cleveland, Dorothy Greene and Phyliss Lentz assisting. The program, “What’s Cooking,” will be presented by Linda Yoder and Ruth Trinkley, and roll call will be “Your most-trusted cooking utensil.” HOMEMAKERS GUILD Homemakers Guild will meet Thursday, January 3, lp.m., at the Elma Mishler home. Roll call is “What do you do to brighten someone else’s day?” The lesson will be presented by Dorothy Anglemyer.

Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, January 2, 2001

far superior to most TV programs. Thanks to those residents who took the time and effort to share their decorating skills with the rest of the community. (AN photo by Mindy Abel)

The telephone number is 7732424. All kinds of games are available, including Uno, Skip-80, Rook, Yahtzee and Dominoes. A jigsaw puzzle is always in the works. Come join the fun. Quilting takes place all day on Monday and Friday. You are invited to bring a sack lunch and stay all day. There is a microwave available for heating soups and sandwiches. Pinochle is enjoyed at lp.m. Mondays (and also on Wednesday, December 26), and Euchre and other games at lp.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays. Friday is “Volunteer Day,” with opportunity given for cutting stamps for recycling, and for quilting and visiting. Chair exercises

Capt. Miller retires

Mindy Abel, AN Staff Reporter During a shortened City of Nappanee Bbard of Public Works and Safety meeting Monday morning, December

Police Reports

Nappanee Police-arrested Larry D. Brunner, 42, Mishawaka, for operating while intoxicated. At 11:30p.m. on December 21, police made a traffic stop on a blue 1988 Chevrolet pickup truck at U.S. 6 and C.R. 9 for having faulty brake lights. Police noticed an odor related to an alcoholic beverage on Mr. Brunner’s breath. Mr. Brunner agreed to taking field sobriety tests, which he failed. Mr. Brunner was then given a certified chemical test which he also failed with a .16% BAC. He was charged with operating while intoxicated and transported to the Elkhart County Detention Center where he was held on a $1,500 bond. He was issued a citation for open container and a written warning for faulty brake lights. DWI On December 12, Nappanee Police arrested Christopher L. Justice, 20, Granger, for driving while intoxicated-felony. Patrolman William Bickel stopped a vehicle for a no right tum on red violation. After approaching the vehicle it was found that the driver, Mr. Justice had been drinking. After failing field sobriety tests and testing .11% BAC at the stop, Mr. Justice was taken

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are offered Thursdays at 10a.m. Friday is also the day when “Gifts From Andy” are prepared, beginning at 10a.m. Anyone who would like to share in this, please come by—patterns and yam are available at the center. If you would like to have your name added to the mailing list, to receive the center’s monthly calendar of activities, please call 773-2424. The center also provides taxi service, for needed trips to the grocery, doctor, etc., as well as for visiting friends. Please do not schedule appointments on Mondays or Thursdays between 11a.m.lp.m., since the taxi is used for trips to Real Services meals at that time.

24, it was announced that Captain Don Miller will resign on January 3 after 32 years of commitment and service to the Nappanee Police Department.

to the Nappanee Police Department for a breathalyzer test. Mr. Justice also failed that test with .16% BAC. It was also found that Mr. Justice was only 20 years of age and had a previous DWI charge making this a Class D felony charge. Mr. Justice was placed under arrest and taken to Elkhart County Jail with bond set at $3,000. DOMESTIC BATTERY Jonathon C. Tromblin, 36, 1032 Meadows Mobile Home Park, was arrested for domestic battery. On December 23, at approximately 8:37p.m„ the Nappanee Police Department received a 911 call stating that there was a domestic fight at 1032 Meadows MHP. Patrolman Josh Hamer and Patrolman Tony Schmucker responded. Upon officer arrival, it was found that Mr. Tomblin was intoxicated and had been fighting and had also pushed and struck his girlfriend, Teresa Richie. Mr. Tomblin was arrested on the charge of domestic battery and taken to the Nappanee Police Department. He was later transported to the Elkhart County Security Center where he awaits on bond and an arraignment hearing.

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