Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 52, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 27 December 2012 — Page 1

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Danny Fattorusso

GAME CHANGED X 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 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. OFFICES CLOSED NAPPANEE The City of Nappanee and Chamber of Commerce offices will be closed Dec. 31 from 12 to 5 p.m. and all day Jan. 1 for New Years Day. CAUCUS SET ELKHART Chairman of the Republican County Committee of Elkhart County and Chairman of a Caucus Dale Shekel has notified all eligible precinct committeemen to a caucus to fill the vacancy in the office of the Elkhart City Council'At Large which has been created by the resignation of Kyle Hannon. The caucus will be held at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 3 at the Time Was Museum, 125 N. Main St., Elkhart. The caucus shall establish rules of procedure at the time of the caucus. If unable to appear, a vice-committee-man may vote in place of an applicant if he or she were appointed 30 days prior to the caucus. All persons interested in applying for the Elkhart City Council At Large position must file a declaration of candidacy, Form CEB-5, with the Chairman of the Caucus, at least 72 hours prior to the caucus (before 7 p.m. Dec. 31). COUNCIL MEETINGS CHANGED NAPPANEE The City of Nappanee Common Council will meet in regular session Tuesday, Jan. 8 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Nappanee Municipal Center, 300 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee. The meeting is in lieu of the regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Jan. 7. Also, The City of Nappanee Common Council will meet in regular session Tuesday, Jan. 22 at 7 p.m. in the Council Chambers at the Nappanee Municipal Center. The meeting is in lieu of the regularly scheduled meeting Monday, Jan. 21 - Martin Luther King Day. WATER EXERCISE CLASSES SET NAPPANEE Water See Around, Page 2

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ERRA seeking rain barrel artists

ELKHART - The Ejkhart River Restoration Association (ERRA) is seeking artists who would like to create rain barrels for the fifth annual rain barrel auction to be held during the Elkhart River Watershed Celebration, which is scheduled for Goshen's June First Friday Event June 7,2013. Twelve barrels will be auctioned to support local artists; raise awareness of improving water quality in the Elkhart River Watershed; and to support activities of ERRA, inciud-

Miller named Indiana State Festival Queen

Bv Linda Deka Correspondent NAPPANEE - Mahala Miller, the 2012 Nappanee Apple Festival Queen, won the Indiana State Festivals Association Scholarship Pageant in November in Indianapolis. Miller was shocked. "I did not expect to win," she said. "1 felt incredibly grateful that my family and fiance came to support me." After winning the crown for Nappanee's 37th annual Apple Festival Queen, she was automatically entered as a contestant of the ISFA Scholarship Pageant. Contestants for the ISFA Scholarship Pageant are from festivals that are current ISFA members and come from all around the state of Indiana. Contestant judging is based on three phases: Festival Spirit Competition, Evening

A look back at Wa-Nee’s 2012

The following is a look back at the headlines and happenings of the area in the last year.

PHOTOGRAPHER/ SECREIARY FINDING ANOTHER ANGIE NAPPANEE Local photographer, chamber secretary, and "all around ad man" Dale Tobias normally viewing things from behind a pen or a lens is planning on looking at things from another angle, through the eyes of a retiree. NEW YEAR BRINGS OPEN HOUSE PLANNED FOR RETIRED OFFICER NAPPANEE The public is invited to a retirement open house in honor of .Captain Dana Hollar, from 2 to 4 p.m. Feb. 18. ... What started out as "hobby" soon evolved into an interest, and ultimately a "calling," according to the retired officer. He went on to serve the Nappanee Police Department through five

LAW ENFORCEMENT EFFORT PAYS OFF ELKHART Elkhart County Sheriff Brad Rogers says Ids department works well with all fellow crime fighters but that when trying to catch suspects, specifically those that law enforcement is having a difficult time finding, it's time to become united. So, with some collaboration. the Elkhart County

SERVING NAPPANEE & WAKARUSA

ing stocking walleye in the Elkhart River both up and downstream of the Goshen Dam Pond. The auction will be held on the main stage on the Courthouse Lawn at approximately 6:30 p.m. An alternate location will be announced in case of bad weather. One-half of the proceeds for each barrel will be given to the artist. Because so many artists have expressed an interest in creating barrels, the ERRA Board has selected a committee to jury applicants to create the barrels for the

Gown Competition, and On-stage Questions. Miller competed against 16 others for the top prize a SI,OOO scholarship. Miller is a sophomore at Bethel College and a very busy young lady. "I'm a double-major in English (concentration in writing) and Humanities," she said. She is also involved in Bethel's academic honors program, called Bethel Undergraduate Intellectual Leadership Development. "Which is the long version of what we typically refer to it as, BUILD," Miller explained. "I am also the executive secretary of Bethel's Student Council and a mentor at Bethel's writing center. I am hoping to become an editor and / or writer at a Christian publishing house." Adding to her busy schedule, Miller is required to attend various festivals

NEW LEADERSHIP FOR CITY NAPPANEE —Don Miller retired from the Nappanee City Council, Dec. 19, 2011, after eight years of service. In the wake of his retirement Sam Beachy was sworn in Jan. 1, 2012, to fill Miller's seat representing the city's Third District. Miller has served the city of Nappanee for more than different police chiefs and three separate mayors. RUMORS TRUE ABOUT DOLLAR GENERAL CLOSING WAKARUSA The dawning hours of Friday, Feb. 3 were dimly lit by bleary, dreary skies, and a damp fog hovering over Wakarusa mat caused school delays and hampered meaning commutes. Yet in spite of the haze,

Sheriff's Department (ECSD), in conjunction with the Goshen Police Department, Nappanee Police Department, Middlebury Police Department, Bristol Police Department and Wakarusa Police Department and with the Elknart County Jail officers were able to arrest 12 people on outstanding warrants and found an additional three criminals in the process.

HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON!

2013 auction. Artists interested in submitting proposals should obtain an application at the ERRA website: http:/I unmo.elkhartriver.org, or they can also be picked up at the Elkhart County Soil and Water Conservation District Office on the 4-H Fairgrounds in Goshen during regular business hours. The <readline to apply is Jan. 18 and applications should be mailed to: Rain Barrel Application, c/o Elkhart River Restoration Association, Inc. 305 Carter

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Photo provided Mahala Miller was crowned Indiana State Festivals i Association Scholarship Queen in November, a month i after winning the 37th annual Nappanee Apple Festival < Pageant. ,

JANUARY 40 years both as a police officer and a city council member. APPOINTMENTS, APPROVALS MADE FOR WAKARUSA 2012 WAKARUSA The Town of Wakarusa started off its first 2012 legislative session by swearing in town officials. FEBRUARY there was no mistaking the words that were hastily etched on two pieces of paper —, one red, the other yellow taped over the doors of the local Dollar General store. UTIUMASTER MOVING WAKARUSA - Utilimaster has recently confirmed what has been widely reported. A significant contributor to me economy in the

MARCH LOCAL VETERANS START ART CENTER PLYMOUTH Four local veterans recently founded the Veterans therapeutic Art Center, Inc (VTAQ a non-profit corporation that they hope will bring an opportunity for healing to veterans in a six-coun-ty area. They plan to offer creative opportunities including wood working, metal sculpting, painting,

Rd. Goshen, IN 46526. Artists selected will be notified by Jan. 29; barrels are to be picked up in Goshen Feb. 2; and must be delivered by the artist to Maple City Collision for clear coating according to schedule, late March through April 22. Barrels wifi be displayed at sponsors businesses before the auction. Rain Barrels help homeowners reduce the amount of stormwater runoff from their property. Every gallon of water that is saved in a rain barrel to

New and returning counrilmembers Jeff Troxel and Laurelyn Street, as well as incumbent Fred Avery, were officially entitled as was clerk-treasurer Joyce Hartman by town attorney Loren Sloat. The first matter of business, selecting the council leaders, was agreed upon resulting in Troxel being named president and Mark BeMiller named as Wakarusa area, the company will be closing down the area's facility and relocating to Bristol. THREE CHEERS FOR NW'S PAM SLAGLE NAPPANEE - It all started out as a favor to her kid sister and 25 years later, Pam Slagle has finally decided to call it a "career" as the coach of North Wood's cheerleading squad. WA-NEE SCHOOL

music and jewelry making to veterans and their families free of charge. NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBER NAPPANEE Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees members wasted little time demonstrating their unanimous support (during the Monday, March 12 session) toward the appointment of Shawn Johnson to fill an open at-

water plants at a later date is a gallon of water that does not rush to a storm drain, river, or stream during or immediately following a storm. Reducing stormwater runoff helps to reduce the number of pollutants in our river and streams, and also helps to reduce flooding. The gradual infiltration of water into the ground also recharges our groundwater supply whicn supplies all drinking water in our area.

throughout the year as reigning ISFA Queen. "I am excited to have the opportunity to represent Nappanee throughout the next year," she said. Miller said she has no plans of pursuing additional pageants. "I'm not saying I never would; it's just not what I'm planning on doing right now," she explained. She offers the following advice for young girls looking to follow in her footsteps: "It's worth it to take risks. You never know what God may have in store for you. "If it seems scary, it's probably worth pursuing. With tnose great risks, you will be amazed by the great rewards. Whether it is a personal growth experience or you gain some sort of external reward, iFs worth it."

vice president. NEFF RECOGNIZED FOR SERVING WA-NEE SCHOOLS NAPPANEE At the North Wood girls basketball game Dec. 15, Wa-Nee Schools Superintendent Joe Sabo awarded Veloris Neff for his 47 years of service with the Wa-Nee School Corporation. BOARD MEMBER STEPS DOWN NAPPANEE One of the most noteworthy issues to be brought forth at the recent session of the Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees was a matter that wasn't even on the agenda. During the meeting held Monday, Feb. 13, the members were informed about the impending departure of Chris Gillam, who is the atlarge representative.

large position. TOWN DECIDES ON CLOG, MANAGER POSITION WAKARUSA Town of Wakarusa officials decided to make things clear regarding a dog and the description for a town manager position both topics having previously been discussed at length. 800 Look, Pago 3