Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 134, Number 32, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 6 August 2015 — Page 1

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2ND SATURDAYS CRAFT SHOW NAPPANEE A craft show is being held on the second Saturday of the month from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Country Case Restaurant on 1403 E. Market St. in Nappanee. For more information conact Stacey Pollard at spollardß[email protected]. FARMERS MARKET > NAPPANEE - The Nappanee Farmers Market will be on Saturdays from 8 a.m. till noon at Coppes Commons. Local home grown in season fresh vegetables and other wares will be available. SCHOOL SUPPLY GIVE AWAY NAPPANEE Nappanee's eighth annual School Supply Giveaway for WaNee students will be held on Aug. 8. CLASSIC CAR & CYCLE CRUISE-IN NAPPANEE Nappanee Missionary Church's Men's Ministry is hosting the sth Annual Classic Car & Cycle CruiseIn on Wednesday, Aug. 19, 5:30-8:30 p.m. at the Heritage Pavilion, located in the northwest comer of the church's property. Vehicle registration begins at 5 p.m. Prizes will be a warded. Hamburgers, hot dogs and more will be served. The cost is $3. Anyone bringing a car or cycle will be admitted for free! The rain makeup date is August 26. For more information about this event, call the church at 773-7773. NORTHWOOD r SPORTS PICTURES NAPPANEE North Wood High School will have a sports picture and media day on August 7. Volleyball will be photographed at 2:30 p.m. in the pit. Boys soccer will be photographed at 3 p.m. at the North Wood High School practice field. At 3:30 in the sam,e place, the girls soccer team will follow. Boys and girls cross country will be photographed at 4 p.m. at Andrews Field. EVENT SHARE Have an upcoming event to share? Want to see it here on the front page? Send your listing to news@ thepilotnews.com with "Around Wa-nee" in the subject line. Please include contact information in case there are any questions. Keep your community in the know by sharing your news with them.

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Weekend of art and free school supplies

NAPPANEE—Big things are happening in Nappanee, August 6-9. The public is invited to take part in the popular Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival, happening all three days on the city's west side. And Wa-Nee Community Schools residents are invited to participate in Nappanee School Daze, August 8. AMISH ACRES ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL While attending the Amish Acres Arts & Crafts Festival, kids of all ages can find special treasures ranging from sweet treats to specially designed toys and masterpieces to decorate the home. The festival is open August 6-8, from 9 a.m.

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A jockey takes a turn around the track at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair over the past week to the enthusiastic cheers of the audience gathered for the event. To see more pictures and a look at fair results from last week's fair, check out pages A 5 to AlO. l ,1 (DAT Photo)

Amendments stall second reading for salary ordinance

' By Merrie Chapman .Advance Correspondent NAPPANEE—Ordinance #lsoo—fixing the salaries of appointed officers, officials and employees—came before the Nappanee Common Council for second reading on August 3. Following questions detailing pay in the Paramedic Emergency Services Department the measure was tabled. EMS Director Jim Sumpter questioned areas concerning Emergency Medical Technician pay, clothing allowances and spedfic pay concerning bonus hours worked. Council members agreed to halt decision on the mea-

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until 6 p.m., and on Sunday, August 9,10 a.m.-5 p.m. During those times the Round Bam Theatre Curtain Times for performances will be 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. each day. Visitors can also tour the historic Amish Acres grounds and visit tne fudge shop, and its neighboring historic businesses. Those wanting to simply relax amid the shopping, or while loved ones shop, may want to cool off with a ride inside the giant floating swans and let the summer breezes carry you across the pond on site.. The event will take place at Amish Acres Historic Restaurant and Round Bam Theatre site located on US6, west of SRI9.

Having fun at the fair Elkhart County 4-H Fair good time for all

sure, and allow time for Sumpter to work with ClerkTreasurer Kathy Brown to redefine details of the ordinance concerning the EMS department. Upon doing so the ordinance will return to the Common Coundl for second reading. I ELECTED CITY OFFICIALS SALARIES Coundl members sepI arately reviewed and passed on second reading, Ordinance #l499—fixing the salaries of i elected dty offidals. The measure will bring an estimated 2% raise across the board to all listed in the ordinance.

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ADMISSION COSTS • Adult Gate Admission $7.00 w • Seniors (60 & older) $6.00 • Active Military $6.00 • Students 12 - 17 $6.00 • Children 12 and under FREE • Two Day Pass $12.00 • Four Day Pass $20.00 SCHOOL DAZE Residents within the Wa-Nee Community Schools borders are invited to take part in the annual "School Daze" program sponsored by Lake City Bank, Kountry Cabinets and Newmar. Parents and guardians can bring Wa-Nee students to the Nappanee Public Library, 157 N. Main Street,

POOL CLOSES SATURDAY This Saturday, August' 8, will be the final day swimmers can enjoy time in the sun at Nappanee Munidpal Pool. A successful summer was reported and the pool will reopen next spring as weather permits. MOVIE IN THE PARK The community is invited to attend the August "Movie in the Park", this Saturday, August 8,9 pm, West Side Park—on N. Nappanee Street, three blocks north of W. Market Street (US6). The featured film will be "'Back to the Future".

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August 8, to receive free school supplies. Distribution will begin at 10 a.m. and continue until supplies are gone. This special event is only intended for local residents and those who reside within the borders of Wa-Nee Community Schools District. BOUNCE HOUSE, BUBBLES AND KIDFRIENDLY FUN A Bounce House will be open to visitors, 10am-2pm, at Leadership Park—comer of W. Market Street (US6) and Clark Streets—one block west of Main Street (SRI9). Also provided at that site during that same time period will be a tub of bubbles

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Phil Lechlitner and Mark Ervin talk at the Elkhart County 4- Fair last weekend in Elkhart County. (DAT Photo)

Traffic Safety Partnership has successful campaign

ELKHART COUNTY The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership, made up of Elkhart County Sheriff's Department, Elkhart City Police, Goshen City Police, Nappanee Police, Wakarusa Police, Bristol Police, and Millersburg Police, increased patrbls this week, focusing on occupants safety as well as Child seat safety. The patrols ran from Monday, July 27 to Friday, July 31. Law enforcement has concluded this week's increased patrols and the following are the results for the five day period: Two driving while intoxicated arrests, one felony theft, 100 seatbelt violations, two child restraint violations, seven driving while suspended violations, and

for kids to enjoy—chalk art—sno cones —and face painting. OPEN TO PUBUC Local and area residents—and visitors to the community—are all welcome to join in this kid-friendly zone of activities. MOVIE IN THE PARK Saturday, August 8, at S p.m., a free "Movie in the Park" will be offered al West Side Park —located on Nappanee Street, three blocks north of W. Market Street (US6). The featured film will be "Back to the Future". Residents, and visitors tc the community, of all ages are also invited to this event.

32 other citations for other traffic offenses. There were also 51 warnings issued for other traffic offenses during the initiative. "We were pleased to see that we were unable to locate many child restraint violations this week, we were looking very hard. We remind .parents that if they need assistance with child safety seats they may contact their local law enforcement agency to locate a child safety seat fitting station," said a representative of the initiative in an official statement. The Elkhart County Traffic Safety Partnership is committed to reducing injuries to children who are involved in vehicle crashes.