Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 125, Number 2, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 23 January 2002 — Page 2

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Nappanee Advance News Wednesday, January 23. 2002

Court Reports

The following cases have been handled through the Nappanee City Court. David Widmoyer is the judge. Angela Ashkins, charged with disorderly conduct, paid total fine and costs of $125.00. Clayton Lane, charged with expired license plate, paid total fine and costs of $5.00; also charged with operating without financial responsibility, paid total fine and costs of $179.50. Douglas Barr, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Kimbert Crafton, charged with motor bike —no helmet, paid total fine and costs of $84.50. Barbara Harper, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $50.00. Steven Mark, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $94.50. Robert Roan, charged with speeding 65mph in a 45mph zone, paid total fine and costs of $154.50. Lewie Vegso, charged with disregarding stop sign, paid total fine and costs of $84.50. Troy Cox, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Alan Krull, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Timothy Miller, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Thomas McClung, charged with dog running at large, paid total fine and costs of $129.50. Derrick Schmucker, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Daniel Trofimchuck, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $125.00. Christopher Wilson,

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charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $96.50. Glen Yoder, charged with no operators license, paid total fine and costs of $5.00; also charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $102.50. Mary Yoder, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $107.50. William Jones 111, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $91.50. Jerri Jones, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Timothy Miller, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Adam Mishler, charged with disregarding stop sign, paid total fine and costs of $84.50. Laurence Smith, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $99.50. Rita Winkelman, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. Anderson honored at Tri-State Jennifer L. Anderson, Nappanee, has been named to Tri-State University’s President’s List. Anderson is a senior in chemical engineering at TriState. To be named to the President’s List, main campus students must earn a 3.75 GPA or better, while carrying at least 15 credit hours. Tri-State University is a career-oriented, comprehensive institution, granting over 40 associate and baccalaureate degrees in a variety of programs.

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BEST SPELLERS—Brandon Williams, won the spelling bee at Woodview Elementary School last week while Jill Foot was runner-up. Brandon, in Mr. Nafziger's fifth grade class spelled 'intolerable,' and Jill, in Mrs. Olson's fifth grade class stumbled on the word 'hesitant,' which placed her as runner-up. Congratulations to both students. (AN photo by Mindy Abel)

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Saturday Morning and does regular “Connecting With Kids” features. He also does regular “Making a Difference” features, which focus on inspirational people in the area. He has written two books: “Travels With Charlie,” which focused on a three-month stretch of life in local TV news, and “I Didn’t Know You Were So Tall,” recalling stories from his two decades in broadcasting, including candid thoughts on Notre Dame and former IU Coach Bob Knight. A company in Los Angeles recently purchased the option to market the two books as film concepts. If a movie ever gets made, Rick Mecklenburg wants Brad Pitt to play him in it! Adams also gives motivational talks throughout Michiana. and recently teamed up with Brett Eastbum to give motivational seminars. Eastbum. of North Liberty, was bom with almost no arms or legs, yet does not consider

himself handicapped. Beginning this year, the two will launch their seminars. Information on dates can be obtained at 219-935-4054. Contact the local chamber office for ticket information. Kids can dial story A sharp fox capitalizes on a chicken’s bump on the head in “Henny Penny,” this week's featured Dial-A-Story on the Nappanee Public Library Information Line. To hear the story dial the Nappanee Public Library Information Line, (219) 7737920 thenr press 1. The free storytelling service is available on a 24-hour basis. The story changes on Monday each week to give a maximum number of children a chance to hear a tale before it changes.

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Police Reports

Nappanee Police arrested Nelson Robert Stats n, 26, 601 E. Lincoln St., Apt. A, for driving while intoxicated and leaving the scene of an accident. On January 12 at approximately 12:39a.m., the Nappanee Police Department received a call of a hit and run accident at the Ice Box Liquor Store at 151 E. Lincoln St. After getting a description of the vehicle which was parked at 601 E. Lincoln- St., Patrolman Bickel checked the damage as Mr. Stats came out of his residence and admitted to leaving the scene of the accident. Mr. Stats also admitted that he had been drinking. After doing field sobriety tests, which he failed, he was taken to the Nappanee Police Department for a breathalyzer, which he also failed by testing .19% BAC. Mr. Stats was then arrested for the above charges and taken to Elkhart County Jail with a bond set at $3,000. 0.W.1. On January 14, the Nappanee Police Department arrested Lynn R. Yoder, 37, 755 Locke Court, for operating while intoxicated. An off-duty officer, coming into town from the west, contacted the police department and reported a small red car traveling at a high rate of speed and driving recklessly. Sgt. Matt Tice was close to the area and located the car. After noticing the car was crossing the center line, Sgt. Tice stopped the vehicle. After an initial interview, it was determined that the Mr. Hochstetler had been drinking. Officer Matt Geiger arrived on the scene and assisted Sgt. Tice with the stop and administered field sobriety tests and a portable breath test, which Mr. Hochstetler registered a .12% BrAC. Mr. Hochstetler was taken to the Nappanee Police Department for a certified chemical test in which he failed by registering .09% BrAC. He was transported to the Elkhart County Jail with a bond of $1,500. POSSESSION Robert R. Curtis Jr., 31, 208 1/2 E. Market St., was arrested by Nappanee Police for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and maintaining a common nuisance. On January 15, the police department was called to 208 1/2 E. Market St. by Officers from the Marshall County Drug Task Force. Officers located drug parapher-

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nalia inside the residence and a search of the residence was conducted. After the owner’s consent fc search, several items of paraphemt lia and marijuana residue were located. The owner, Mr. Curtis, was arrested and then taken to the Nappanee Police Department. After a criminal history was run on Mir. Curtis, it was discovered that he had a prior charge of possession of marijuana, making this a charge a class D felony. Mr. Curtis was also charged with a class D felony maintaining a common nuisance and misdemeanor possession of paraphernalia. After initial paperwork, Mr. Curtis was transported to the Elkhart County Jail with a $9,500 bond and a PC. Hearing was held the following day. SHOPLIFTING ”» Nappanee Police arrested Richard C. Newman 111, 23, Plymouth, for conversion. ~ On January 15, Martin’s Supermarket called the Nappantfe Police Department to report that they had caught a suspected shoplifter. Mr. Newman had been found taking items from the store withoyt for them. Upon officer ' arrival, Mr. Newman was taken into custody and was released on, ;a promise to appear in the Nappanpe City Court on November 16, at sp.m. 0.W.1. T On January 20, Nappanee Policje arrested Rodney E. Miller, 35, Goshen, for operating while intoxicated. At 12:26a.m., police observed-a 1998 green Saturn southbound on Oakland Ave. at a high rate pf speed. As police caught up to tlje vehicle, they observed it crossing the centerline by half a car width in the 400 block of N. Oakland Ave* A traffic stop was made at 16JX) E. Market St. The driver, Mr. Miller, had an odor related to an alcoholic beverage on his breath. ; He agreed to take field sobriety tests, which he failed and a certified chemical test, which he also faiSW with a .13% BAC. Mr. Miller was placed under arrest for operating while intoxicated and was transported to tlfe Elkhart County Detention Center where he was held with a $1,500 bond. ,i Mr. Miller was issued citations for exceeding the posted speed limit and driving left of center.