Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 129, Number 5, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 2 February 2006 — Page 3

ronco Report ——— ; • On Jan. 19, at approximately 4:10 p.m., Nappanee Police Officer Matt Tice stopped James Jackson of Warsaw, 30, in the 400 Block of East Market Street in Nappanee. Jackson's driver's license was run, and the status of his license was found to be Habitual Traffic Violator (HTV) for 10 years. Jackson was arrested for operating a vehicle while HTV, a class D felony. He was then transported to the Nappanee Police Department for initial paperwork, before being transported to the Elkhart County Jail with a $3,000 bond. • At approximately 6:49 p.m. on Jan. 20, the Nappanee Police Department received a call from a motorist about a possible drunk driver on U.S. 6, west of Nappanee. The vehicle, a blue Pontiac Grand Prix, was located on the west side of town, and was seen traveling in the other lane of travel. The vehicle was stopped by a Nappanee police officer on U.S. 6 and Country Road 101. According to police reports, the driver, Robert Marchand, 38, of Goshen, had a very strong odor of alcohol coming from his person. Marchand failed all of his field sobriety tests, and was transported to the Nappanee Police Department for a certified chemical test, to which he gave a breath sample of .19 percent BrAC. He had a previous conviction of Operating While Intoxicated, which made the second offense a felony. Marchand was charged with Operating While Intoxicated (felony). He was given a $3,000 bond, and was scheduled to appear in the Elkhart County Superior Court. • At approximately 8:31 p.m. on Jan. 21, a possible drunk driver was called into the Nappanee Police Department. The caller advised that the driver was southbound on State Road 19, and was just passing County Road 52. The vehicle, a Pontiac Grand Am, was located in the 1400 Block of North Main Street. A Nappanee police officer stopped the vehicle in the entrance to Northside Manor. The officer approached the driver's side, and talked with the male driver, who was later identified as David J. George, 29, of Nappanee. The officer could not smell any alcohol, but did notice the smell of burnt marijuana coming from inside the vehicle. The Nappanee Police K-9, Bear, was deployed for an exterior vehicle search. Bear hit on the driver's side, and alerted that he had located narcotics. A search of the vehicle revealed 23.3 grams of marijuana in a metal tin, and an ashtray-type bucket. George was charged with Operating While Intoxicated, due to him having just smoked the marijuana, and it had impaired his driving ability. He was also charged with Possession of Marijuana, Driving While License Suspended (Prior) and No Proof of Financial Responsibility (Prior). He was taken to the Elkhart County Jail with a $6,000 bond.

Court Report Jam 20 • Eric L. Hoopes, 34, Nappanee, Speeding, $125.50. • Daniel R. Mitchell, 21, Niles, Mich., Speeding, $125.50. • Gerald P. Weaver, 20, Nappanee, Driving With License Suspended (Infraction), $156.50. • Luke A. Zimmerman, 22, Nappanee, Disregarding Stop Sign, $111.50. Jan. 23 • William E. Guard, 31, Nappanee, Operating Without Financial Responsibility, $326.50. • Michael L. Mills, Jr., 32, Nappanee, Disregarding Stop Sign, $111.50. Jan: 24 • Felipe Cordova, Jr., 25, Ligonier, Speeding, $121.50. • Micah A. Richhart, 26, Lakeville, Speeding, $123,50. Jan. 25 • Abakar O. Bechir, 26, Elkhart, Learner's Permit Violation, $116.50. REAL Services Menu Menus subject to change without notice. Due to the diets of some, the meals are not highly seasoned. Thursday, Feb. 2 Beef Barley Soup; Ham Sub Sandwich with Mayonnaise and Shredded Lettuce; Cheese Slice; Saltines; Peaches. Friday, Feb. 3 Salisbury Steak; Mashed Potatoes and Gravy; Carrots with Dill Butter; Bread with Margarine; Mandarin Oranges. Monday, Feb. 6 Beef Stew; California Vegetables; Bread with Margarine; Apricots.

Tuesday, Feb. 7 Spaghetti Noodles with Meat Sauce; Tossed Salad with Ranch Dressing; Parmesan Cheese on Side; Italian Bread with Margarine; Pineapple Tidbits. Wednesday, Feb. 8 Roast Chicken; Unstuffed Cabbage; Green Beans; Dinner Roll with Margarine; Fruited JellO. ciaer nous Thursday, Feb. 2 9 a.m.: Walking. 10 a.m.: Chair Exercise. 1 p.m.: Euchre. Friday, Feb. 3 9 a.m.: Walking. 9 a.m.: Knitting Class. 11:30 a.m.: Red Hats lunch at ! the Bakery. 1:30 p.m.: Lakeland Bipgo. Monday, Feb. 6 Quilting all day. Bring a sack lunch. 9 a.m.: Walking. 1 p.m.: Pinochle. I * I * Tuesday, Feb. 7 9 a.m.: Walking. 1 p.m.: Euchre. Wednesday, Feb. 8 9 a.m.: Walking. 1:30 p.m.: Bingo.

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sons. Now he still has those employees, byt there's also another six to be in charge of. "I've found out there's a lot more responsibility," he said. The family business used to be located just feet away of the family home, but now Schwartz must do more than just walk outside to get to work. "It's been quite a change," he said. "I liked being at home, because I was always with my family. I'm trying to turn this into a family operation, so I'm still spending a lot of time with my family. Which is very important" While he still works with his sons, he's not completely leaving the shop as a Schwartz-only business. "I'll try to keep as family-

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belongs to the people in the adjoining counties." Residents in northern Indiana may feel a kinship to the toll road, but that doesn't mean people in other parts of the state feel the same way. Northern Indiana, and furthermore, the counties to which the toll road runs through, have been putting more money into the toll road than any other Indiana residents. Because of this, Daniels has also proposed that at least 34 percent of the proceeds from the lease should stay in the seven counties that have direct ties with the toll road, such as Elkhart, LaGrange, Lake, LaPorte, Porter, St. Joseph and Steuben counties. To this point, all of the discussion about the toll road is just that - talk. The toll road, and other topics, will be dealt with during this shortened Legislative Session, which runs from Jan. 10 to March 13. "This shortened session has been like a sprint," Friend said, comparing the shortened session to the longer one, which runs until April 29 on odd-num-bered years. "This is not the year we work on the budget," Riegsecker said about the session. "But we try to pass just as much legislation." Of much concern to Elkhart County, is the RV tax, which in essence puts out-of-state RV buyers in a double-taxation situation. The buyer must first'go through the sales tax in Indiana, then pay an additional registration sales tax in his or her state. Because of this, local RV dealers have had trouble competing with dealers in other states. Walorski has authored House Bill 1073, which if passed, would repel the 2003 law, which made dealers charge out-of-state buyers a tax on out-of-state vehicles. If passed, the bill would give dealers the option not charge the tax. "1 want to pass the bill, so

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operated as possible, but there will still be more work from time to time," he said. Along with six employees, Schwartz is now working side by side with his two eldest sons, Marc, 19, and Lucas, 22, with another son getting out of school soon. Before acquiring Hepton Woodworking, Schwartz and his sons had been looking into ways to work together, but with expansion pretty limited at the old space, options were limited. But then Lee received a phone call. "We had been discussing options, but then one day Delbert called me, and asked if I'd be interested in buying his business," Schwartz said. "The

there are no hitches for the RV industry," Walorski said. A questioned was raised as to whether an amendment would be made to the bill, making sure future legislation wouldn't disturb the bill. Walorski responded that at this point, she doesn't really want to make any amendments to the bill until it passes. "If we try to amend it now, it will crash and burn," she said. Friend commented that his main goal is Indiana jobs, which in turn may bring more money to the state. "I want job creation, and job retention," he said. "I want to turn things around, so people

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ADVANCE NEWS PHOTO/A.W. GADSON L&L Woodworking has purchased, and moved into, the facility which housed Hepton Woodworking until Jan. 1.

first thing I said was, 'Why did you think of me?' He just said that I popped into his head. It just shows that God has a way of answering prayers." Now in the 11,200-square foot

are working, paying taxes and turning Indiana around." While the legislators try to turn things around, Friend commented that issues such as outlawing prayer in the Statehouse, causes detours. "There are a lot of issues which cause distractions," he said. An injunction by Federal Court Judge David Hamilton forbids invited clerics and legislators from mentioning the name Jesus Christ in prayers at the beginning of daily sessions at the Indiana Statehouse. "The judge limited how we are to pray, or not to pray, in the House of Representatives,"

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facility, Schwartz can still sit back and envision his previous space. "This finishing room is bigger than my old shop," he mused.

Friend said. Friend has passed House Resolution 1 out of the Rules and Legislative Procedures Committee with an 11-0 vote, with the legislators saying this bill would be non-partisan. "There's no politics in this at all," Friend said. Riegsecker commented that legislators have been convening in the back of the House Chamber to -pray, while Walorski commented that the issue is something that affects everyone. "This is such a total violation of all of our First Amendment rights," she said.

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