Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 129, Number 8, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 23 February 2006 — Page 4

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• Advance News • Thursday, February 23, 2006

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PHOTO PROVIDED Don Abel Abel set to run for position on Elkhart County Council

Staff Report Don Abel of Nappanee is a candidate for Elkhart County Council, District 4 at the primary election on Tuesday, May 2. Don is completing his second term on the council, having served as Vice President for several years. As a member of the council he has served on the Solid Waste District Committee, and is currently a member of the Personnel Committee. He also serves on the Emergency Management Advisory Council. Don views the construction and extension of County Road 17 southward; the criminal justice facility at CR ,7 and 26; and the public communication center (911 Center) at CR 28 and 17 as positive accomplishments that will greatly benefit the residents of Elkhart County. While all of Elkhart County

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votes for each county council position, District 4 represents parts of Concord, and all of Clinton, Locke, Harrison, Union, Jackson, Benton, Middlebury, Olive and York townships. Don is a resident of Nappanee where he has served his community in many areas. He has served on the Nappanee Fire Department for 30 years, including seven years as chief, and he continues to be an active member of the department. He also serves as president of the North Wood Dollars for Scholars, has been a member of the Nappanee Redevelopment Commission for 13 years, currently serving as president. Don is coowner of Franklin Coach in Nappanee. Don has two sons, and four grandchildren.

Community

libraries offer different forms of help

Nappanee FAMILY STORYTIME Come to a very special weekly storytime for families at the Nappanee Public Library in February. Kids of all ages are invited to share in an afternoon program full of classic childrens' stories, puppet shows, music and more from 2 to 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 5,12 and 19. All participants must be accompanied by an adult. Call the library at 773-7919, or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us to register. LULLABABIES The Nappanee Public Library lap-sit program corftinues on Tuesdays in March for infants aged between 9 and 23 months and their care-givers. This high-energy group meets on March 7,14 and 21, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. and gives babies and caregivers the chance to interact with each other through songs, finger plays, rhymes and more. Designed to match the shorter attention spans of the little ones, Lullababies is lively and entertaining; not a 'sit still and listen' kind of program! For more information or to register, call the Nappanee Public Library at 773-7919, or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us. CUFFORD VISIT w Storytime will be "huge" at the Nappanee Public Library in March with Clifford the Big Red Dog! Preschoolers aged 3 to 5 years old will meet Wednesdays, March 8, 15 and 22, from 10 to 10:45 a.m. or 1 to 1:45 p.m. Toddlers, between the ages of 2 and 3 years old will meet Thursday mornings from 10 to 10:30 a.m. on March 9,16 and 23. Children will enjoy stories about Clifford as well as games, songs, crafts and other activities! Call the Nappanee Public Library at 773-7919 or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us to register. QUILTING GUILD "The Artful Quilters," a guild for those interested in new quilting techniques, meets on the second Thursday of each month from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Nappanee Public Library. The next meeting will be held March 9. Membership for the "Artful Quilters" is open to anyone. Join the fun and fellowship with other quilters while keeping up to date with new activities and techniques in the quilting world. Bring your own projects to share, check out planned programs for the coming year, and sign up for trips. Yearly dues are sls and are used for the benefit of the guild. Those interested may attend two meetings to get acquainted before becoming members. For more information, contact Londa Harwell (773-7650), Marka Harwell-Bentley (773-5774), Connie Kauffman (773-7089) or the

Court Report

Feb. 9 • Richard T. Allen, 34, Syracuse, No Seat Belt, $25. • Brett A. Hanes, 23, Nappanee, Skateboarding/Rollerblading (Prohibited), $136.50; Possession of Tobacco by Minor, $156.50; Possession of Tobacco by Minor, $156.50; Possession of Tobacco by Minor, $231.50. • Michael D. Rowe Jr., 18, Nappanee, No Seat Belt, $25. Feb.lo • Bobby J. Edwards, 20, Milford, Driving With License Suspended (Infraction), $156.50. • Quinn S. Grass, 19, Goshen, Speeding, $126.50. • Ruby E. Henry, 49, Goshen, No License Upon Indiana Residency, $111.50. • John L. Pippen, 59, Nappanee, No Seat Belt, $25. • Richard K. Watson, 56, Wakarusa, No Seat Belt, $25. Feb.l3 • Nancy J. Brock, 55, Bourbon, Speeding, $128.50. • Adam M. Ecker, 24, South Bend, Speeding, $132.50. • Neal A. Goans, 49, Nappanee, Domestic Battery, $481.50.

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Pork Chops Boneless Arm Roast Shaved Ham Ready To Bake Ham Loaf - $2.59 lb Discount to Churches for: Pot Lucks & Funeral Dinners & Fund-Raisers 158 N. Main Street • Nappanee, Indiana 773-4632 -Open— Monday-Friday 7:00 a.m.-5:30 pan. k Saturday 7:00 a.m.-12:30 pan. A

Nappanee Public Library at 773-7919. CRAFTS FOR KIDS Get ready for St. Patrick's day as you craft a lucky project at the Nappanee Public Library during Crafts for Kids day on Saturday, March 4. Supplies for this make-and-take craft will be available in the Children's Room. For mofe information, call 773-7919 or go to www.nappanee.lib.in.us. Wakamsa TAX PREPARATION The American Association of Retired Persons is providing a free tax preparation service at the Wakarusa Public Library. This service will be available each Friday morning until April 7 if needed. Any person of medium to low income is eligible to have a simple personal tax form filled out for free. An appointment must be made to use this service. Telephone the library at 862-2465 to set up a time to have your taxes done. The library is providing some tax forms in the library foyer. The State of Indiana and the IRS are trying to red’ ce the amount of paperwork that is generated at this time. Some forms will need to be printed from the Internet sites of the Indiana Department of Revenue at www.state.in.us/dor/taxforms and/or the IRS Internet site at www.irs.gov. Some forms are available through reproducible forms available at the library. Should you not be able to locate the form you need, please ask the staff for assistance. DONATIONS "The Horse Whisperer" DVD was given to the library in memory of Don and Wilma Hartzell by Dr. and Mrs. Robert Zell. " The Prayer That Changes Everything: the hidden power of praising God" by Stormie Omartian and "A House on the Water: inspiration for living at the water's edge" by Robert W. Knight were given in memory of Norma Nelson by the Wakarusa Class of 1940. DIALASTORY Dial A Story is "Six Sillies” This this is the story of a young man that learns to keep his promise. Hear this tale at 862-4441. NEW BOOKS "From Tinkering to Torquing: a beginner's guide to tractors and tools" by Roger Welsch "Cure for the Common Life: living in your sweet spot" by Max Lucado "Your Wearing That? : Understanding a Mother and Daughter’s Conversation" by Deborah Tannen "A Million Little Pieces" by James Frey

• Kathy M. Hensley, 49, Nappanee, Speeding, $145.50; Expired License Plate, S3O. . • Mark A. Stutzman, 38, Nappanee, Speeding, $126.50. • Mervin J. Swartzentruber, 36, Nappanee, Disregarding Stop Sign, $111.50. • Jayme S. Westafer, 51, Child Restraint (Under 4), $25. Feb.l4 • Michael C. McGann, 22, Granger, Disregarding Stop Sign, $111.50. Feb.ls • Chrissy Brooks, 36, Nappanee, No Operator's License in Possession, $156.50. • Mikel R. Hochstetler, 28, Nappanee, No Seat Belt, $25. • Daniel E. Hostetler, 24, Elkhart, False/Fictitious Registration, $111.50; Disregarding Auto Signal, $116.50. • Charles D. Kempher, 29, Elkhart, Driving With License Suspended (Infraction), $156.50. • John A. Lulinski, 43, Nappanee, Speeding, $122.50. A Fair without the rides Nappanee Elementary School recently held its annual Scholastic Book Fair, where students, and adults, could purchase books. Buyers had the opportunity to not only buy books for themselves, but to also buy books to build class libraries. In this photo, Nappanee Elementary Second Grade Teaching Assistant Vicki Etsinger watches over students as they check out some of the books for sale, PHOTO PROVIDED

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