Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 125, Number 43, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 23 October 2002 — Page 2

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Advance News • Wednesday, October 23, 2002

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25 years Don Abel, right, has served on the Nappanee Fire Department for 25 years and was presented a pocket watch by Don Lehman, left, at the department meeting Wednesday night, October 16. Don served the community as fire chief for seven years and has served as an officer from chief to treasurer for 20 years.

Harvest party, trickortreat schedule set by NPD

The Nappanee Police Department has announced that trick-or-treat dates and times for this year are Thursday, October 31, 57p.m. Parents are reminded to accompany all small children and to wear light or reflective costumes during trick-or-treat. It is also a good idea to keep all loose clothing away from feet, and do not wear masks that interfere with vision. Parents are also reminded to inspect all candy and treats before children eat them, and visit house with which you are familiar. Stay with a buddy or with friends. The police reserves will host the annual Fall Harvest Party Thursday, October 31, beginning at 7p.m., after trick-or-treat hours. The party

Host Halloween party

The Boys & Girls Club of Nappanee will host a Halloween Party, Wednesday, October 30, 4p.m„ and everyone is invited to come join the fun. . There will be a number of fun activities planned, for kids of all ages. If you are not a member and would like to attend, you are invited

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will last until approximately 8:309p.m. Children in pre-school through grade six are encouraged to attend the party, which will include candy, prizes, games and costume judging. Parents are also encouraged to dress up along with their children. For further information, contact the Nappanee Police Department at

to come and sign up that day. the party will include treats and prizes distributed in all areas, with costume judging a part of the celebration. Remember—you must b at least six years old to become a member of the Boys & Girls Club—"the Positive Place For Kids.”

Community

Court Reports

The following cases have been handled through the Nappanee City Court. David Widmoyer is the judge. •Dwight Evans Jr., Nappanee, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of SIOO.OO. •Jamie Galbreath, Nappanee. charged with false/fictitious registration, paid total fine and costs of $112.50; also charged with operating without financial responsibility, paid total fine and costs of $225.00. •Martin Sosa, Goshen, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $99.50. •Christopher Wing, Elkhart, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $94.50. •Jared Helmuth, Bremen, charged with illegal window tipt, paid total fine and costs of $127.50; also charged with probation license violation, paid total fine and costs of $35.00. •Janelle Yoder, Nappanee, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. •Lamar Yoder, Nappanee, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $106.50. •Lashaun Gills, Elkhart, charged with no operators' licesne, paid total fine and costs of $82.50. •Phyllis Kulp, New Paris, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $122.50. •Frederico Rivera, Milford, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $94.50. •Joseph Schelstraete, Nappanee, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $106.50. •Jose Trevino Jr., Plymouth,

Wakarusa hosts celebration

The annua) Wakarusa community Halloween party will be held Saturday, beginning at 7p.m., in the downtown area. Costume contest categories will include animals, clowns, miscellaneous characters, patriotic pride, storybook, television and movie characters and witches, ghosts and all scary creatures. Age divisions are children under two years, ages 2-up and adult. Prizes will be awarded in each category and age division. Also planned are hayrides and a cakewalk. Free hot chocolate, apple cider and donuts will be served and free candy com will be given to all costumed participants.

Offer 10 free fall trees

Ten free trees, autumn classics, will be given to each person who joins The National Arbor Day Foundation during October. The free trees are part of the nonprofit Foundation's Trees for America campaign. The ten trees are 2 Sugar Maples, Scarlet Oak, Sweetgum, Red Oak, Silver Maple, White Dogwood. Washington Hawthorn, and 2 Red Maples. The trees will be shipped post-

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charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. •Matthew Anderson, Mentone, charged with possession of marijuana, paid total fine and costs of $132.50. •Joan Mejia. Goshen, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $107.50. •Jason Osborn, Argos, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $96.50. •Jose Rodrigues, Winona Lake, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. •Pedro Simental, South Bend, charged with driving while license suspended-infraction, paid total fine and costs of $132.50. •Merl Bontrager, Nappanee, charged with spending, paid total fine and costs of $102.50. •Janelle Graber, Nappanee, charged with speeding, paid total fine and costs of $99.50. •Dawn Hepler, Bremen, charged with failure to use seat belt, paid total fine and costs of $25.00. •Avery Mullins, Grovertown, charged with false/fictitious registration. paid total fine and costs of $87.50. •Jose Rodrigues, Winona Lake, charged with operating without financial responsibility, paid total fine and costs of $282.50. •David Skaggs, Nappanee, charged with possession of tobacco by minor, paid total fine and costs of $107.50. •Elishia Welch, Nappanee, charged with disregarding stop sign, paid total fine and costs of $87.50.

Festivities will be relocated to North Wood Middle School if weather does not allow for outdoor activities. Boxes for cakes to be used in the cakewalk are available at the Wakarusa Bakery. The bakery offers its services to businesses interested in donating cakes —the cakes can be decorated with a Halloween theme or a business logo. Delivery is available. If you would like to donate a cake, contact Stan Cook of Cook’s Pizza, at 862-4425, the Chamber of Commerce office at 862-4344 or the Wakarusa Bakery at 862-2260. The event is sponsored by the Wakarusa Chamber of Commerce.

paid at the right time for planting between November 1 and December 10 with enclosed,planting instructions. The six to twelve inch trees are guaranteed to grow, or they will be replaced free of charge. To receive the free trees, send a $lO membership contribution to AUTUMN CLASSIC TREES, National Arbor Day Foundation, 100 Arbor Avenue, Nebraska City, NE 68410, by 0ct.31

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PHOTOS PROVIDED ♦ Open house October 15 was open house night at Nappanee Elementary School. Students were encouraged to bring their parents;and visit classrooms and meet their teachers. Pictured at top ivTyler and Austin Sanders showing dad how to use the computer with the help of computer teacher Janaye Schmitt. At bottom, Shelby Strauss shows her parents, Joe and Michelle Stevens and sisters, her art projects.a >

EMS Reports

The following calls have been handled by the Nappanee Emergency Medical Services during the past week. Indiana law prohibits inclusion of patient names. October 14. 11:08, Northwood Physicians, medical call. October 15, 1:20p.m., N. Main Mennonite Church, trauma call. October 15, 4:20p.m., 502 S. Jackson St., medical call. October 16, 8:30, 1007 Meadows, trauma call. October 18, 8:21,9502 W. 1350 N„ medical call. October 18, 9p.m., lot 19 Michael's Mobile Home Park, trauma <sll. October 20, 12:37p.m„ 801 E. Walnut St., medical call. October 20, 6:24p.m., police station, medical call.

Recycling bins availab(e

The recycling drop-off stations for Nappanee and Wakarusa are located as follows:

The 12tli anil filial year! (xperienee the terror'tine last time! THE HAUNTED FARM County Road 7 between U.S. 6 & County Road 52 - N appanee Indiana Open: Friday & Saturday Evenings in October! Oct. 4,5,11,12,18,19 6:30- 10pm EST Oct. 25. 26 6:30 -11 pm EST plus: Halloween Night. Thurs. Oct. 31st 6:3opm to 9pm Special Lights on Night: Oct. 19th from 6 to 7pm only! (for those who would like to experience the haunted house with some light) Admission: Haunted House: $4.50 Young People s Fun Area: $.75 Hayride & Admittance to the Theatre: Free Parking available at the Farm or take the Free Hayride Shuttle Operates between the Haunted Farm and Martin's Supermarket on U.S. 6 Rides arrive and depart approximately every 20 minutes, (first ride leaving Martin s at 7pm last leaving 30 minutes before closing)

lOth Annual Halloween Party Saturday October 26 Diilner Specials: I Prime Rib or T-Bone Cash Costume Prizes - Ist, 2nd & 3rd Door Prize Karaoke by “Big Bobber” Dinner 5-8 pm • Karaoke 8:30-? Costume Judging 9 pm Shortstop Inn Downtown Wakarusa

Nappanee—the parking lot at Martin's Super Market (east, end), just off US6 East. Wakaru sa—C RlO3. The recycling stations,'which include cardboard, newspapers, glass, plastic, aluminum and tin, are monitored by the Elkhart County Solid Waste Management. Questions may be directed to Timothy Neese, 574-293-2269.

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