Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 129, Number 27, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 6 July 2006 — Page 1

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SEMINAR A Brand Champion Seminar: Learn how the Fortune 500 Steal Your Customers will be presented on Wednesday, July 12 from 8 a.m. to noon at Comfort Suites in Elkhart, at 1-80-90, Exit 92. National Speaker Andy Willoughby and WFRN 104.7 invite you to a business seminar that will give you the tools to retain your customers and to grow your business. Tickets are available for S4O per individual. A continental breakfast will be provided. For more information, contact WFRN at www.WFßN.com/branding. To RSVP call Jennie at 800-933-0501. BLOSSOM QUEEN The Nappanee Apple Festival Miss Apple Blossom Queen contest will be held on Aug. 5 at North Wood High School. Wa-Nee girls between the ages of 16 and 21 are eligible, and no talent is required. First place will be awarded SI,OOO, second place will receive S3OO and S2OO will be awarded to the third place finisher. Pick up application and rules at the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce, 451 North Main St., Nappanee. The deadline to return applications is July 30. For questions please contact Missy Fisher 773-5344 pageant coordinator CLASS OF 1945 The Nappanee High School Class of 1944 reunion breakfast has been canceled due to having the reunion dinner in June. The next breakfast will be held at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 5 at Country Table. Contact Us Advance News - Vv ' ■ > ' • ■ Us. -V'■ ■* 158 W. Market St. i'-V - -J' P.0.80x 230 - »■ •' Nappanee, IN 46550 mm ■ Office Hours: . 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. , iJ-JsSm Wednesday through Friday Phone: 574-773-3127 (news 3 * 1-800-933-0356 (ads) , -j- - ■ ■ ;v Fax 574-773-3512 . ' Vs. E-mail • advuKeottpcc.net

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Bids high, but project moves ahead

By Anthony Godson Editor Construction on Wa-Nee Elementary Schools is still slated to begin this month, but with increased prices for the project, the school board's comfort level seemed to shrink a bit last week. "We are right at the estimated budget for the project, which is around $7 million," Superintendent Joe Sabo said. The project is expected to cost approximately $7,065,000, and at the June 26 meeting of the school board, bids totaling $5,927,080 were approved. The approved bids do not cover architecture and other costs also associated with the project. With the bids coming in a bit higher than expected, the board discussed what

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2006 Little League Champions

The 2006 Nappanee Little League season came to a close last Thursday, with the Pirates (above) defeating the Phillies 8-4 for the Minor League trophy, and the Diamondbacks (below) defeating the Mets 3-2 m the Majors. Top Photo— Front (l-r): Hayden Kioto, Ashley Myers, Katelyn Mishler, Josiah Egger, Marcus Hershberger and Garrett Flowers. Middle: Camden Doyle, Eric Schmalz, Corbin Johnson, Kobe Benavidez, Chase Heckaman, Austin Rouch and Cole Johnson. Back:

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Driver’s Education is indeed an education

By Anthony Godson Editor For most of us, driving is as common as waking up in the morning. For others, particularly 15-year olds, it's a learning experience. "I've only driven with my parents in parking lots," North Wood freshman Kristy Robb said of her driving experience.. Currently, aspiring motorists are learning the ins-and-outs of the open road thanks to North Wood's annual driver's education course. Many, like Robb, enter the course with little experience, however others, like sophomore Jeremy Jones, have a little more experience. "I've driven with my parents to Bremen, taking U.S. 6," he said. "The first few days of driving have been comfortable for me. In order to pass driver's education, a student must first take 30 hours of in-class lessons,

could be done to create a little more "wiggle room." "We have room in the technology fund, where $500,000 was set aside," Sabo said. Along with money in that fund, other decisions, such as allowing columns to in a hallway at Nappanee Elementary School rather than raising the roof, may need to be made. While the mood at the meeting was a nervous one, Architect Kari Vilamaa and Financial Advisor Ralph Gerhart seemed to think everything would work out. "From looking at your reactions and you have much more experience than we do —l'd say you're cautious, but confident with this project," school board President Cletis Miller said to the two men.

Coaches Jerry Kioto and Steve Bycroft. Not pictured: Coach Kent Heckaman Bottom Photo Front (l-r): Tad Chamberlin, Nick, Merryman, Trevor Mast, Travis Bear and Tate Corothare: Middle: DylanMenzie, Nate Wagner, Justin Miller, Kyle Dijkstra, Derek Diemer and Tyler Blosser. Back: Coaches Duane Miller, Kip Diemer and Jeremy Bear. Photos from championship action can be found on Page 4.

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before even getting into a vehicle. Once in the vehicle, each student completes six hours of driving, and 12 hours of observation. "Each kid will average about 200 miles of driving," instructor Steve Shively said. "We end up driving in five different counties." In order to become an instructor, one

ADVANCE NEWS PHOTQM.W. GADSON Jeremy Jones prepares to leave the North Wood High School parking lot as part of the school’s driver's education course.

must first become licensed. "I've been doing this for the past eight years," Shively said. "To do so, I had to become licensed, which I did through taking 12 credit hours at Bethel CoHege."

The two gentlemen agreed with Miller's assessment. Bids for the project came in a bit higher than expected, because in the time between approving the project and receiving the bids, items had been added. "We added two new restrooms at Woodview and Wakarusa," Sabo said. "We also put in a new custodial room at Nappanee, along with sinks in the new rooms." Along with the additions, once construction is finished, all three elementary schools will have more space for growing enrollments. At Wakarusa Elementary, five new classrooms will be built, along with a new music room and a storage area. At Woodview, which has the same lay-out

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Once licensed, the instructor must then work to get youths their drivers licenses. If a student performs well enough in the course, he or she may then have the option of avoiding the driver's test at the BMV.

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PHOTO BY MERRIE CHAPMAN Kim Ingle (seated at center) shares her skills and knowledge with her staff (left to right) Tiffany Eaendoerfer, Dori Thomas and Brenda Smith. Over the past year Ingle has expanded her professional sharing statewide as president of the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers.

Ingle’s work earns her international recognition

By Merrie Chapman Correspondent Representing her city, state and nation during a Parade of Nations in Anaheim, Calif., was one of the most touching and meaningful experiences for Nappanee Clerk/Treasurer Kim Ingle in her role of presidential leadership for the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers over the past year. The April event was part of the annual International League of National Clerks and Treasurers Conference. "It was so neat to be recognized like that, it just meant so much to me," Ingle said with a smile of remembrance. "It's an amazing experience to carry your country's flag and have all those people from all over the world recognize you and know who you are and where you come from." A 26-year veteran in the role of city clerk/treasurer, Ingle began state leadership last June. During that time she has been asked to represent clerks and

"If a student maintains a 'B' or better in the classroom and a 'B' or better in the car, they then qualify to have their driver's test done with us," Shively said. With the course beginning almost immediately after the school year ends, instructors try to keep in the in-class portion of the course relaxed. "It's more

casual than a regular classroom," Shively said. Regardless, for teens to sit through a class during the summer months is a bit of a drag. "It was pretty boring at the time," Jones said.

as Wakarusa, three new classrooms w/11 be constructed, along with a music room and a storage area. Nappanee Elementary will receive the most attention during the construction, where a majority of the work will take place. At the school, the northwest wing will be completely renovated, turning five classrooms into eight. On the north side of the building, the cafeteria will be expanded and an additional fifth grade classrooms will be built. Also on the north side, the new office will be constructed, and a new main entrance will be constructed. The project will be paid for through a 13-year lease, having it paid off at the same time as North Wood Middle School.

treasurers locally, nationally and internationally. June 30 was Ingle's last day in the presidential role. Now she will mentor incoming officers and presidents as she continues working with the Indiana League of Municipal Clerks and Treasurers. "She (Ingle) led with enthusiasm and knowledge," Deborah Block, city clerk of Mishawaka, said. "She just has such a wealth of knowledge and information to share!" Other clerks and treasurers throughout the state reached out for guidance from Ingle all year long. Ingle also represented her professional world from a personal standpoint writing out her own thoughts and thepries through quarterly newsletters. "She had a great year," Block said. "The League is very lucky to have had her." Public speaking engagements were requested of her to See INGLE, Page 2

But once out of the the excitement begins. "We'll do some work on thE by-pass, drive in Goshen, but; today we're going to do so®fc. thing really exciting paraffin parking," Shively said. And when there's a student driver learning to parallel park, other drivers take notice. - "I've seen a couple of looks," Jones said about his two days inside the Chevy Equinox with "Student Driver" stickers all over it Robb has also noticed other drives on the road. i ; "Some people wave and get on the other side of the road," she said. While they're still getting out of the way, Robb's getting more comfortable behind the wheel. "The first day was probably the hardest tor me," she said "I'm used to driving a van, so it Sm EDUCATION, Pog* 2