Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 127, Number 4, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 22 January 2004 — Page 3
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Continued from front doubt in our mind the knobs on those doors were turned by His hand,” David says. Upon the Smith’s permanent arrival to Nappanee, they spent some time with the Richard and Judy Pede family. Like the Smiths, the Pedes had moved to the region from California. “They have been a true blessing to our family,” David declares. ‘The prayers, support, and encouragement from them and their extended Nappanee family are gifts we truly treasure.” In recent weeks, the Smith family has been busy getting assimilated to their new home, and they also have magnificent goals on the horizon. “We plan on operating an inn and a second business, possibly a restaurant,” David says. Husband and wife also bring with them an impressive list of credentials - David has amassed more than 23 years in customer service, with nearly 18 years in the hospitality field. Meanwhile, ‘Tammy has a solid eye for design and has been blessed with the gift of hospitality,” David says proudly. “Not to mention the magic she can create in a kitchen.” While the house undergoes the various stages of restoration, David explains that the family wants very much to maintain as much of the original home's historic integrity as possible, while also acknowledging the various purposes it has served
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PHOTO BY HOU.Y HELLER David and Tammy Smith are pictured here in their new kitchen in the Coppes Mansion, where hopefully someday soon Tammy will be preparing dishes as part of a restaurant and inn the Smiths are tentatively planning on opening in the historic residence.
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over the years. Most Nappanee residents generally know the Coppes home as the former Elder Haus, as well as a past gathering place for the Masons. The Smiths have been meticulously poring over old photographs and documents of the home, in the attempt to maintain its splendor. The house has been a part of the Nappanee landscape for more than a century - it was built in 1898 as an opulent dwelling place for John and Malinda Strohm Coppes. “We wish to restore as much of the exterior as we can, replacing the beautiful old porch will be a priority,” David notes. “The second level will require the most renovation. It was the Masons' lodge room and will need to be divided into guest rooms - we hope to have a minimum of ten guest rooms. We are not in a huge rush to complete renovations, as we hope to self-renovate what we can. We will first renovate the basement for our living quarters and then begin working on the rest of the house,” he explains further. The Smiths are eager to hear from the community to guide them in their renovation project. “We would like to ask anyone who has information, memories, stories about the house, to e-mail us at [email protected], or drop us a note at 258 East Market Street, Nappanee, Indiana, 46550.” David says. “We realize that the community will hold many answers to our questions both asked and not yet thought of. We desire their involvement.”
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By Stephanie Middaugh Advance News Correspondent WAKARUSA —The Wakarusa Streetscape & Infrastructure Improvement Project continues to move forward as the Town Council agreed to advertise bids at their meeting, Jan. 6. Bids for the project will be opened Feb. 3, at the next Council meeting. A special meeting will then take place Feb. 10 at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall to award the construction contract. Construction for the revitalization project is expected to start May 1, and end Dec. 1, of this year. The Council also unanimously approved the final plans for the downtown revitalization project which includes replaced water main and services, new sidewalks with brick-patterned accents, decorative lighting and signal structures and two-level sidewalks with masonry pilasters and decorative railing (to correct ADA access issues). Two alternates were also placed in the plan to be added if the budget allows. They are the use of real brick in the sidewalks and crosswalks, instead of brick-patterned concrete; plus, the creation of a mini-park at the old barbershop lot north of the Town Hall. Ken Jones, President of Wightman, Petrie, Inc., acknowledged that the Downtown Revitalization Committee diligently provided overview and comment and should take credit for the best and brightest ideas and concepts included in the plans. Committee members include Fred Avery, Darla Bordner, Eric and Diane Brown, Joyce Hartman, Phil Klotz, Joyce McDowell, Mac and Deb McNally, Lois Messner, Tom and Nancy Roeder, Laurelyn Street and Kenny Twa. OATHS AND APPOINTMENTS Town Attorney, Loren Sloat administered oaths of office to reelected council members Ron Berkey and Phil Klotz, plus newly elected council member Fred Avery.
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PHOTO BY STEPHANIE MIDDAUGH Newly elected council member Fred Avery was sworn in to office at the Wakarusa Town Council meeting Jan. 6.
Avery will replace former council member Tad Gongwer. Re-elected Clerk-Treasurer, Joyce Hartman was also sworn in to office. Berkey was then elected Council President with Klotz again serving as Council Vice-President. The following council members were appointed to serve as liaisons with each town department: •Ron Berkey, Streets and Sidewalks •Phil Klotz, Parks and Recreation •Laurelyn Street, Water and Sewage •Jeff Troxel, Police •Fred Avery, Fire and Ambulance RESOLUTIONS The Town Council passed the following resolutions: •Resolution 2004-1, authorizing
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the Clerk-Treasurer to pay all expenses incurred for day-to-day Town operation •Resolution 2004-2, designating Keyßank as a depository for Town public funds •Resolution 2004-3, designating Elkhart County Farm Bureau Credit Union as a depository for Town public funds OTHER AGENDA ITEMS •A Fire Protection Agreement with the Wakarusa Fire Department, Inc. for the sum of $25,000, and an Ambulance Service Agreement with the Wakarusa Ambulance Service, Inc. for the sum of $26,000 were approved. The next council meeting will be held on Feb. 3 at 6:30 p.m. at the Wakarusa Town Hall.