Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 127, Number 51, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 16 December 2004 — Page 3

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tor comes to look at the *y"We will not inspect a home unless you or a representative of yours is present," Lehman said. Many landlords were concerned about what would happen if a tenant just had a bad enough mess, and refused to clean it up. Would the problem then be theirs or the tenants. City Attorney Brian Hoffer and Thompson agreed that if a tenant had made a big enough mess at the property to draw a violation, the tenant's contract could most likely be terminated. ' Thompson and Lehman actually see the inspections as being Lentz ¥

of family and close friends nearby. But in some ways, jLeslie notes, that time away was of tremendous benefit to their blossoming union. "The biggest challenge of being a military wife is that we bad to live so far away," Leslie explains. "The thought of knowing we could get sent to another base at any time was really scary to me. One huge positive was that since Justin and I moved away from all of our _ family right after the wedding, our relationship was able to grow so much more," she observed. "We HAD to depend on each other so much because we did not know very many people at all." Leslie and Justin rented a house near Barksdale, where they resided until Justin received word that he was going to be deployed to Iraq. So the couple proceeded along what seemed like a natur-

Kiwanis Club Meeting

Our meeting on Dec. 21 will be a Family Meeting and members are encouraged to bring their wives, children, grandchildren, nephews and nieces and any kids that you might have contact with. Santa will make and appearance and be a part of the program just for the kids. Jeff needs to know how many will be coming by the Dec. 17 to plan the food and such, so please let him know how many will be coming with you. We will have no meeting on Dec. 28 or Jan. 4 due to the holidays. The meeting of Nappanee Noon Kiwanis for Dec. 7 was brought to order by President Jeff Krusenklaus, Jon Stepp gave the Invocation and we received a report from Lou Bonocorsi about the expected receipt of the Citrus Fruit, which should be available to be picked up by the members on Friday this week. He hopes to have the boy scouts in attendance to assist in loading the

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a benefit to landlords, because with the apartments getting inspected before a tenant moves in, any destruction done to the property could be proven to be the tenant's fault. While the city will be looking to keep clean apartments in its limits during the inspections, they will also serve to make sure all apartments are zoned correctly. There may be some homes that currently have three apartments in them, but are only zoned to have two. If this is discovered, the landlord will need to go before the Board of Zoning Appeals to request a Special Use Permit. If that is denied, the city

al transition, and progression, of their married life. They returned to Nappanee, and on the date of their second wedding anniversary, they purchased their first home. And then in Sept., Justin ventured overseas to Iraq, where he would be sent to regions unknown for a stay of six months. In the meantime, the new house sits vacant, awaiting Justin's return. Leslie plans to move in by the first part of 2005, but for now, she is living with her parents in the rural eastern part of Nappanee. She stays busy, building on her newfound friendship with her in-laws and her siblings by marriage, the Lentz's other son, Elliott, and daughter, Kendra. Both are students at North Wood High School. Leslie is currently employed at Nappanee Farm Service, where she works in the office handling billing matters. She

cartons into the members cars top make things run smoothly. He noted that there were several members who had not paid for the fruit as yet and encouraged them to have the money available when they pick up their fruit. We were pleased to welcome Mr. Eugene Matzat from the Elkhart County 4-H Club, who filled us in on what is new with that group. The 4H is celebrating 100 years in Indiana this year and Gene filled us in on how 4-H has grown with the state and its needs. A very interesting and timely

program. Bill Fales gave a talk about the badges and awards that our Kiwanis club has received over the years.

Community

may force the landlord to turn the three-apartment home back into a two-apartment home, unless documentation can be shown that shows the home was like that when purchased. Because owner occupied homes can not be inspected, the issue of land contracts was brought up. A land contract is an agreement between a landlord and tenant in which the tenant's rent correlates into payments on the home. Thompson explained that all land contracts must be registered with the Recorder's Office, and if they are not, then they are rentals. Inspections will begin at the first of the year, spiraling out from the intersection at U.S. 6 and SR 19.

also finds time to enjoy one of her favorite pastimes, photography. She anxiously awaits Justin's return to the States in March of 2005, where he will have only weeks remaining in Louisiana to fulfill his military obligations. Then Justin will come home to Nappanee for good, finally allowing the couple the chance to resume their lives together - Justin has aspirations to work in the Nappanee area in law enforcement. Both husband and wife are also eager to cherish within their new house the promise of children. For the time being, as life continues on, Leslie is grateful for each day that passes, each day that brings a husband and a wife closer to one another in truth, although they .are forever bound in spirit.

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Students go ‘Shoppe-ing’

• Students visit the Santa Shoppe at elementary By Anthony Godson Advance News Editor For nine years now, students at Nappanee Elementary have been doing their own Christmas shopping without even leaving the school at the Santa Shoppe. Missy Klotz has been heading up the Shoppe for the last six years, and explained that it takes a lot of planning to get it going. "We buy items after Christmas of the previous year, when they are at reduced prices," Klotz said. Once the items are bought, they are stored away for nine months, until volunteers are gathered three months before December to begin planning for the main event. All the items are priced between 25 cents and sl2, with students bringing in a budget on how much they are allowed to spend. An envelope is sent home with each student, and parents are then able to submit money into the envelope. Once the child gets to the cashier, he or she gives the envelope with the money to the cashier, who makes sure the student doesn't go over the budget. All the classes at the elementary visit the Shoppe twice, making sure they don't forget anyone. "The kids really look forward to it, Klotz said about the Shoppe. Klotz relies on the help of approximately 10 volunteers, comprised of parents and teachers.

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ADVANCE NEWS PHOTO/A.W. GADSON Top: Amber Kraniak (left) and Alexis Vargo shop at the Santa Shoppe. Bottom: Christian Schwartz makes a purchase.

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