Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 35, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 30 August 2012 — Page 1
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TAILGATE COOKOUT SET FOR AUG. 31 NAPPANEE The North Wood Captain's Club will have its annual "Tailgate Cookout" from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 31, before the Concord vs. North Wood football game. The cookout will take place in the upper deck of the PIT at North Wood High School. Tickets for the event are $6 and can be purchased in the athletic office or at the door. FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS FOR SALE NAPPANEE Raffle tickets for the annual Apple Festival in Nappanee are now being sold at the Nappanee Chamber of Commerce office for $1 each. Prizes being raffled include SI,OOO cash, for first prize, S6OO cash, for second; S4OO gift certificate (provided by Persing Tire and Lube), third; S3OO Visa gift card, for fourth; S2OO gas card, fifth prize; an overnight stay at Homespun Country Inn Bed and Breakfast, for sixth; and a foursome of golf at McCormick Creek Golf! Course, for seventh. To learn more call 574-773-7812. NIGHT OUT AGAINST CRIME IS SEPT. 4 NAPPANEE - Nappanee's city-wide Night Out Against Crime will take place Tuesday, Sept. 4 at 6 p.m. and will take place at West Side Park, 500 N. Nappanee St. The annual event is in celebration of the police and community partnership in Nappanee during which attendees are offered free hot dogs, drinks, cookies, and chips. There will also be music and games for the children. The police dog, fire trucks, and other city departments will be in attendance. There is no admission or fee but those taking part are asked to bring at least one non-perishable food item. Donations will be divided between local food banks and FCDC and Open Door. To learn more, call Officer Steve Rulli or Chief Julie Dijkstra of the Nappanee Police Department at 574-773-4111. NMC CAR & CYCLE CRUISE-IN SEPT. 5 NAPPANEE - Nappanee Missionary Church's Men's Ministry, ESPMen, is hosting the second annual Qassic Car & Cycle CruiseIn Wednesday, Sept. 5 from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Heritage Pavilion, located in the northwest comer of the church's property. See Around, Page 5
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New town manager, councilman for Wakarusa
By Angel Perkins Editor WAKARUSA—Wakarusa has one new face on its town council and a familiar one acting as town manager. The latter position was left open in 2010 at Tom Roeder’s retirement after 20 years serving in the role. The former position was left open when Wakarusa Town Council President Jeff Troxel was selected to fill the role as the town manager. "The council had left the position open while they evaluated it and the town's needs," Troxel explained. "I had been on the council for two terms and when he (Roeder) left I thought it might be a good opportunity. The town manager position has been talked about but as council president, I decided I wasn't going to try for it." An ad published in local newspapers resulted in 120 applicants seeking the posi-
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Photo provided From left are Becky Hochstetler and Renee Nisley of Nappanee First Brethren Church donated 50 packed backpacks to Nappanee Elementary School on behalf of the church congregation’s efforts.
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By Angel Perkins Editor NAPPANEE For the past couple weeks parents have been purchasing all the supplies their student needs to start the year off right. But there were a number of people that began purchasing mis
New year comes with new changes
By Amy Wenger Correspondent NAPPANEE - The Wa-Nee district has a broadened scope of educational opportunities coming to pass during this new 201213 scholastic year. As such, there have been many teaching positions and support staff members added to the faculty roster, and the lengthy list was brought forth for the approval of the Board of School Trustees during their recent session on Monday, Aug. 13. One of the most
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Photo by Angel Perkins Former Wakarusa Town Council president Jeff Troxel is the town’s new town manager. tion. "We weeded through them all and selected a top five," Troxel said. "We did interviews with them but the council couldn't agree on one by a majority." The five-person council published the ad again in
year's school merchandise last year and for students they had never met. Becky Hochstetler, organizer of the Nappanee First Brethren Church's outreach committee said, "I look for the deals so the money goes further," she said. "I wait until the backpacks go on
apparent changes is the institution of full-time daily kindergarten. Another involves the integration of Title I services at Wakarusa Elementary. Title I encompasses a federallyfunded, statewide range of courses tailored to help students who would benefit from supplemental academic programs, or for those who have specific needs in their learning processes. Title I status and financing is given to schools and/or districts who have a certain percentage of families with school aged
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hopes to find someone local with just the right characteristics to get the job done. Troxel decided to throw his hat in the mix, thus refraining from acting as councilperson during the interview and selection process of the applicants, and of the three interviewed in the second round, his resume came out on top. Now in his fourth week as Wakarusa Town Manager, Troxel said he is still excited and that his general role is to assist in the day-to-day running of the town by meeting with business owners and prospective businesses that might be considering coming to the area. "I deal with complaint issues," Troxel said, "attend county and state meetings and carry out a variety of things the town is involved with." One of which was a recent purchase of the adjoining building to the town hall and offices which used to be
clearance after school starts and then buy them so we can get as many as possible for the next year." Now in it's third year, Hochtetler's fellow parishioners contributed 50 filled backpacks to Nappanee Elementary School students in grades kindergar-
children applying for financial assistance with meals and textbooks. "Nappanee Elementary and Woodview Elementary have been Title I schools in the past, but Wakarusa did not qualify," explained Superintendent Joe Sabo. "This year, Wakarusa Elementary will receive Title I services for the first time; based on the number of students on free and reduced lunch, they qualify. Wa-Nee has received additional Title I funding for the 2012-13 school year." The staffing changes that have been ren-
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Photo provided Jeffery Ziegler is the new town council member for the town of Wakarusa. an antique store. "We'd like to get the police department (bf five officers) in there," Troxel explained, "so we can give them a town presence again. Years ago they used to be above the bank, but now they're out of the general downtown area. " In Troxel's absence from
ten through fifth. "We gave eight (backpacks) to each class and two classes got nine," she explained. "I try to get the class lists and go by them to purchase the supplies the teachers' ask for. We mark them by grade and gender. See Backpacks, Page 5
dered effective since the start of the school year include the following: New employment Casey Bough Substitute for Physical Education at North Wood HiJ-h through Feb. 22, 2013 Brittney Substitute for first grade at Nappanee Elementary through Feb. 22. 2013 Brooke Wilson Substitute Spanish teacher at North Wood High through Feb, 22. 2013 Christine Baldridge Literacy Coach at Wakarusa Elementary Kris Fielstra Guidance Counselor at Wakarusa Elementary James Checkley sixth grade Computer teacher at North Wood Middle See New, Page 3
the council, councilman Mark BeMiller was given the role of president. Troxel's full-time position comes with an annual contract and a performance review that will be carried out by the town council. But he says he couldn't be happier about the position he now serves the townspeople from. "I'm still learning things," he Said. "I feel I'm more involved in this role than when I was on the council I of course have more time to put toward town business. ...Right now we're looking at bringing in more businesses and working with the EDC (Economic Development Corporation) of Elkhart County. We have great schools and we're right off S.R. 19 so we have great highway access. And the council is very receptive to working with new businesses." See New, Page 4
Board looks to improve schools By Amy Wenger Correspondent NAPPANEE - When folks conjure up images of things that they would one day hope to achieve or accomplish, they sometimes compose a wish list. And members of the Wa-Nee Board of School Trustees were given a chance to do likewise during their most recent session. Members were offered a detailed and compelling explanation of building upgrades and amenities that will need to be dealt with within the next few years. Superintendent Joe Sabo shared these revelations with the board, providing specifics on which buildings have pending concerns, as well as where and how the financing will be secured. Sabo explained that the projects nave tentatively been corraled in such a manner that tackling a grouping of them on an annual basis would keep the costs at an estimated $2 million, which would be paid from the debt service fund. The fund receives incoming revenue from taxes, and does not reflect any sort of increase from the current financial structure, Sabo said. The list of repairs that Sabo believed might be attempted first includes an upgrade to the refrigeration system at North Wood High School. Boilers also need to be replaced at North Wood High School and at Wood view Elementary and Wakarusa Elementary. Sabo cited efficiency factors, and noted that the boilers at the two elementary schools are original ones installed when the schools were constructed See Board, Page 5