Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 51, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 20 December 2012 — Page 1

SPECIAL SERVICES SET IN GOSHEN GOSHEN First Presbyterian Church, 215 E. Lincoln Ave. will be hosting special events and services for the upcoming holiday. Sunday, Dec. 23 the chancel choir, directed by Marcia Yost (director of music) will present "Lead Me Back to Bethlehem" Rediscovering the Joy, Peace and Love of Christmas. The 10:20 a.m. service will also include the lighting of the Advent wreath and trumpet voluntary by Tom Stout. Two services will be held at 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. Christmas Eve, the latter sermon including a candle lighting. To learn more call 574-533-7845 or email agriffin46s264rcomcast.net. OFFICES CLOSED NAPPANEE - The City of Nappanee and Chamber of Commerce offices will be closed Dec. 24 from 12 to 5 p.m. and Dec. 25 all day for Christmas; and Dec. 31 from 12 to 5 p.m. and all day Jan. 1 for New Years Day. GAME CHANGED NAPPANEE - NorthWood's varsity and Junior varsity boys basketball game versus LaVille will take place Dec. 29 because of a construction project being completed during the holidays. The game will instead be playing at North Wood the JV game beginning at 6 p.m. North Wood's AllSport passes will not be accepted for the event. WATER EXERCISE CLASSES SET NAPPANEE - Water aerobics is recommended as one of the best forms of exercise and can be enjoyed by all ages. Benefits include: less muscle strain, toning and strengthening, losing inches, and releasing tension. No swimming skills are required as all exercises are conducted in water of standing depth. The pool temperature is set at 81 degrees. The classes will take place at North Wood High School's pool Mondays and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Class 1 runs from Jan. 9 to Feb. 18. Class 2 runs Feb. 25 to March 27. There will be no class Feb. 20. Cost is S3O per person per class. Pay for the class at the Nappanee Public Library or Wa-Nee Community Schools Administration Office only. To learn more call 574-773-3131.

Jenn Anglemyer and Terra Fischer wish everyone a Happy Holiday Season!

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Nappanee to expand coverage to Union Township

By Memue Chapman Correspondent NAPPANEE Members of the Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety voted Dec. 10 to expand Union Township fire coverage to include automatic assistance from Nappanee Paramedic Emergency Services. The decision will not increase the alreadyapproved annual contract with the township in the amount of $10,300. Nappanee Mayor Larry Thompson stated the decision was made not only for the protection of the city volunteer firemen responding, but also to have Emergency Medical Technicians onsite to assist with any victims suffering from encounters with smoke and fire. In addition to the town-

Town manager receives raise in pay

By Merrie Chapman Correspondent WAKARUSA—Wakarusa Town Council members reviewed the performance of Town Manager, Jeff Troxel, over the past five months since he first took position in the office. All were, in agreement at the monthly meeting Dec. 4 that Troxel has had good performance warranting the need for a raise in pay. Troxel's starting pay was $53,500 a year. The Council voted to immediately increase that amount by $4,000, and potentially another $1,500 upon his review after service of one full year. SEEK REPLACEMENT

Everence awards grant to Family Christian Development Center

Funds will help provide assistance to those in need GOSHEN-The Michiana chapter of Everence Financial recently awarded a $250 grant to the Family Christian Development Center, located in Nappanee. The grant will Assist individuals and families in need in the Nappanee area. The Family Christian Development Center provides a variety of services,

First graders offer special Christmas requests

Area first graders were asked to answer the following: “If you could give one gift, imaginable, to ANYONE ...what would It be, to who and why?" Their amusing, touching and heartfelt answers are as follows: NAPPANEE ELEMENTARY Krystalynn Gross’ class Owen Beach Payton a toy car because that is his favorite toy." Nathan Cook my cousin Kyler a toy car because he would like it" Payton Griffin my mom a glass pig because she likes pigs." Jeremy Harley Owen my best toy car because he is my best friend." Jamie Martin my mom a new TV because ours isn't working."

ship's annual contracted payment, Union Township residents are individually billed by the Nappanee Fire Department when city fire fighters are called to their homes to help compensate for the costs of response. That policy will continue. Board of Works members stressed that the township's annual cost for the City of Nappanee to provide fire coverage will not increase with the addition of the paramedic emergency responders arriving with fire fighters. Word of the decision was sent to Elkhart County Emergency Dispatch which now receives all Nappanee 911 calls and then tones out the appropriate emergency responders. County dispatch will also be notified that Nappanee

ON TREE BOARD Judy Smeltzer has announced retirement from the Wakarusa Tree Board. Anyone interested in filing that position is asked to contact Wakarusa Town Councilman Fred Avery at 574-862-4314. PAY APPROVED FOR RESERVE OFFICERS Police Chief Marshal Cunningham's request to disperse end-of-the-year clothing allowances to seven police reserve officers was approved. Each of the officers will receive the amount of $3,500. Cunningham also recommended purchase of a 2013 Dodge Charger from Sorg Dodge in the amount of $24,270.41. That was the

including a food pantry; rent, utility and budget assistance; a medication assistance program; wellbaby care and vaccinations for newborns and young children; a Baby CARE closet, Holiday Help programs, and a clothing closet for children and adults. "We are pleased to award this Everence Chapter Grant to the Family Christian Development Center," said Brad Miller, Everence Church Relations Representative. "It's one way we can lend a helping hand, as well as cultivate and enrich the communities and the lives we share."

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Carson Mashack Caleb a toy car because he is my friend." Jesse McHargue Skyler a new Beyblade because he likes them." Damian Medina my dad a thank-you note because he is a hard worker." Ellison Miller my grandpa a bike because he likes to ride his bike." Joslyn Miller my brother lots of football stuff because he is nice to me."

Fire Department is to be the first summoned to fire calls within their current district, and as far east of the city as C.R. 17 for several miles north of U.S. 6. Previously the volunteer Foraker Fire Department located within Union Township also covered the area of C.R. 17 as far south as U.S. 6. It was determined that because Nappanee Fire Department travels straight east on U.S. 6 a major highway response time would be swift and not prohibited by county road speed limits and stop signs. Foraker Fire Department will still be among the first called upon when additional departments are needed. DRAINAGE ISSUES TO BE RESOLVED

Jeff Troxel lower of two bids on the vehicle which will serve with the police department. Town Council members voted in favor of his recommendation. UPDATE EQUIPMENT Money requests for need-

In addition to the grant awarded to the Family Christian Development Center, the Everence Michiana chapter also distributed grants to Emerge Ministries (Elkhart), Clothes and Food Basket (LaGrange), and The Window (Goshen). The Michiana chapter of Everence is a regional group made up of area Everence members. The chapter plans and conducts charitable, social, volunteer and educational stewardship activities focused on helping individuals or families in need, not-for-profit organizations and regional congregations.

Kendra Miller my mom a tea set because she collects them." Tyrone Oaties my friend Jeremy a toy car because he is my best friend." Trenton O'Connor give my brother Charming a lot of army men because he wants that very bad." Audrea Schwartz get my mom a tea set because she wants one." Esther Schwartz my mom a baby doll because she likes babies." Savannah Slone my mom a ring because she likes them." Jocelyn Stalhood —"I would give my mom some make up because she puts it cm all die time." Jaxlyn Thompson give my dad a hug because he is in Germany with the Army."

Storm water drainage on Stahly Street will undergo an update to better the process. An error with the original drainage installation has been found and is in need of rehabilitation. Board members approved $5,100 to purchase needed materials for the project. Beer & Slabaugh Incorporated, Nappanee, originally performed the work and will volunteer labor at no cost for the rehabilitation project. HIRE INTERIM Nappanee Waste Water Treatment Plant will receive a contractor from Astbury Water Tech, Indianapolis, to oversee all certified operations until a qualified fulltime worker is hired. Monthly cost for the contractor will be $2,500. RECEIVE PROPOSALS

ed operations continued when Town Maintenance Supervisor Terry Flickinger asked to hire Peerless Midwest, Inc. for work to overhaul Well Pump 2. That was approved at a cost of $11,807. Flickinger's request for purchase of a new water meter reading system was also given a favorable vote. The system will be purchased from Team EJP for a cost of $216,699.10. The management supervisor said the updated equipment will save time and money in reading meters each month, and in bill calculation. LOOK TO PURCHASE 'GATEWAY' TO TOWN Town Councilpersons

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Photo provided Nappanee Common Council members announced Dec. 3 that councilwoman Janet Brown would step down from her Council Person At-Large position at year’s end. Brown has completed the first year of a four-year term. It was announced that Jacob Dermott, who resides in the city’s Arbor Court, will fill Brown’s at-large position for the remaining three years of her term.

Four Nappanee businesses were among six area contractors who presented proposals for the Nappanee Center Rehabilitation Project. Estimated costs presented by each contractor ranged from $56,962 to $89,900. All proposals were taken under advisement and will be reviewed before the next meeting when a final decision is expected to be made. MEETING CHANGED The next regularly scheduled Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety meeting has been moved from Dec. 24 to Dec. 26 in observance of the Christmas Eve holiday. It will begin at 3:30 p.m. Meetings take place inside the Nappanee Municipal Building, 300 W. Lincoln St., and are open to the public.

considered seeking purchase of the National Oil property located at the comer of S.R. 19 and E. Waterford St. The property was originally listed at $200,000 but has recently dropped to $198,000. In 2007 two appraisals on the property had registered its worth at approximately $125,000 and $128,000. In reflection of a major lowering of property values nationwide which has occurred since that time, an offer totaling only $22,400 was proposed. Laurelyn Street further recommended collecting more recent appraisals to ensure current market value. The Council supported her idea and estimates will be sought.

Vaden Tompos my cousin Delaynie love because I love her and she lives in Ohio." Grace Triplett my sister a new pair of shoes because she only has one pair that fits her." Laynie Yoder my mom a ring because she only has two and she wants one more." Laura Hale’s class Brooklyn Anglemyer give my mom a hug because I love her." Bryce Blosser Keith a coloring book because he is nice." Landon Casteel Bryce a Pokemon cards because he is friendly." Gabriella Garda my baby cousin, Tatum a stuffed hot pink bear because she is in my heart Set Requests, Pag* A 4