Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 136, Number 47, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 23 November 2017 — Page 3

Thefts, scams reported across the area

Bv Amy Lant-Wenger Editor ELKHART COUNTY - There has been an uptick in criminal activity recently, and law enforcement officials across Elkhait County are asking folks to be more vigilant and to take necessary safeguards to protect their belongings and their privacy. In two separate reports, both of which were released on November 14, the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department described incidents ranging from theft of items in vehicles to telephone scams. The first news release documents a time span of two weeks in early November, during which time the department received a number of reports of items being stolen from parked cars while people were attend-

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had been any resistance from the Amish families about bringing this technology to the forefront of the studies. Payne noted that he has maintained a good dialogue with the communities, and as far as he was aware, only one family chose to transfer their children to an Amish school setting. In other matters, the board was given a peek at the 2017 Christmas card that will be sent on behalf of Wa-Nee Community Schools. As has been the case in previous years, students are invited to contribute artwork, and the winning design is selected out of those submitted. This year's honoree is Bth grader Hannah Miller, a student at North Wood Middle School.

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13 meeting, Mayor Jenkins reported to the Board of Public Works and Safety, which authorizes how expenditures are paid, that he is considering taking the position from the budgeted fulltime role to a consultant contracted on an "as needed" basis. Board of Works members approved the mayor collecting quotes for this new role of consultant prior to the group meeting on Dec. 6. WATER/WASTEWATER Two financial expenditures, and filling of a vacant position, were all approved for Water and Wastewater Manager Gale Gerber. Board of Works members approved: • Paying $20,000 to commonwealth Engineering to prepare new wells and transmission lines • Declaration of Emergency regarding flooding at the museum inside the Nappanee Center. Work for repairs was authorized at a cost not-to-exceed $12,000. • Open an operator's position in the Waste Water Treatment Department. The long vacant roll of foreman was updated to fill the need of an additional operator's position. Applications for the new position need to be submitted to the City of Nappanee by 12 p.m„ Dec. 26. NEW LOGO DESIGN Stillson Studios, Nappanee, submitted a quote of $750 for work to redesign the city's "Embrace the Pace" logo. The bid was authorized by Board of Works members. MEETINGS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Nappanee Board of Public Works and Safety meets at 3:30 p.m., on the second and third Mondays of each month, 300 W. Lincoln St. Meetings are open to the public. Anyone needing auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or a modification of procedures in order to participate in city programs, services or other activities should contact the office of Nappanee Clerk-Treasurer Kathy Brown at her office located at the Municipal Center. She may also be reached by calling 574-773-2112, or visiting kbrown@ nappanee.org. Contact must be made no later than 48 hours prior to the scheduled event.

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ing Sunday morning church services. On November 5, three such calls were received, with two of the calls taking place at Bethany Church of the Brethren, located at 19003 U.S. 6 in New Paris. Another call that same day was summoned to the Nappanee Missionary Church, located at 70417 SR 19 north of Nappanee. The following Sunday, two thefts occurred at Sugar Grove Church, 58512 Old CR 17 in Goshen. The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department would like to remind residents to remove valuable items out of a vehicle before leaving it unattended. If you are unable to take items with you, lock the vehicle and secure the items in the trunk, where a potential thief would not be encouraged to take them. On Monday, Nov. 13, the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department was given informa-

Board members also approved the ratification of the 2017-18 contractual agreement between the Wa-Nee Community Schools and the Wa-Nee Education Association. Looking ahead, the board also gave a nod to the acceptance of the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school calendars. Tonya Beehler was also accepted into her appointment on the Nappanee Public Library. A number of staffing changes proceeded forward as well, including the following: Employment • Kristi Wright, part-time cafete-. ria at NWHS. • Edward Zimmerman, parttime custodian at NWHS. • Tina Green, seventh grade

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assistant girls basketball at NWMS • Barbara McClenning, parttime custodian at NWHS • Chon Schrock, Trine University partnership stipend • Adam Yoder, Trine University partnership stipend • Brandy Reedy, special education assistant at NWMS Transfer , • Brandy Reedy, from substitute driver to regular route driver, #l6 • Adam Watchman, from temporary route #l6 to part-time driver The next meeting of the Wa-Nee Community Schools Board of Trustees will be held on Monday, Nov. 27 in the Board Room of the Central Administration Office.

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nappaneelibrary.org to register. CHRISTMAS JUBILEE OPEN FOR NEEDY WA-NEE Those living in the Wa-Nee school district who are facing challenges with holiday gift shopping for their children ages 0-18 are welcome to register for the Christmas Jubilee. Registration will take place at Family Christian Development Center, just across the street from Nappanee City Hall. Parents will need to provide a photo ID, plus birth certificates for each child. This year's Jubilee will be held on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the Nappanee Boys and Girls Club from 9 a.m. until noon. Registration will continue until Dec. 1. For more details, call 574-773-2149. LESSONS FROM A LUMBERJACK WAKARUSA "The Honest Lumberjack" is currently running on the Wakarusa Public Library Dial-a-Story line at 574-862-4441. Callers will hear a tale about a charming way to leam an important lesson. ONE MORE WEEK FOR L£AF COLLECTION WAKARUSA There is still time to take advantage of the leaf collection program for Wakarusa residents. Those living on east and west streets can have their leaves picked up on Mondays and Wednesdays, while those residing on north and south streets will have their leaves collected on Tuesdays and Thursdays. There is no leaf pick-up on Fridays. Please take care to rake the leaves into curbside piles, not into the streets, and be sure to keep the leaves free of branches and other debris. SIGN UP FOR HOUDAY RUN NAPPANEE —The National Honor Society of North Wood High School will once again be Sponsoring the annual "Run, Run, Rudolph" SK/3K/run/walk on Saturday, Dec. 2, starting at 9:30 a.m. at McCormick Creek Golf Course. Pre-register by Nov. 23 to be guaranteed a T-shirt. The registration fee is sls for all runners and walkers, with the fee

Sports Writer/ Stringers The Advance News is looking for stringers to cover North Wood sports. If interested contact Rusty Nixon at 574-936-3101 or [email protected]

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tion that an Elkhart County resident had answered a phone call from an individual that was "spoofing" or using the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department's phone number of 574-891-2100 to make the call. Caller ID "spoofing" is the practice of changing the caller ID to any number other than the one that is actually calling. The caller identified herself as an officer with the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department, informing the victim that they had missed jury duty, resulting in warrants for her arrest. The caller instructed the victim to purchase iTunes gift cards to pay court fees for not showing up for jury duty, totalling $2050. A report has since been filed through the Goshen City Police Department. A similar act transpired on Tuesday, Nov. 14, this time with a call from a pair of

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Photo by Amy Lant-Wenger Superintendent Dr. Scot Croner shakes the hand of NWMS eighth grader Hannah Miller, upon the announcement that her card design will be the one that adorns the Wa-Nee Christmas mailing this year.

reduced to $lO per person when a family of four or more signs up. Dogs are welcome to participate, and all canines who register in advance with their families will receive a special treat. All proceeds will benefit FCDC. Sign up via any NHS member, at the North Wood High School Media Center, or arrive by 9 a.m. on race day. SHOP LOCAL FOR HOUDAY GIFTS NAPPANEE sion holiday shopping event featuring dozens of Michiana artists, crafters, and antique dealers in the elegant industrial event space of Coppes Commons. The market hours will be from 5-9 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 1 and 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 2. Among the items that will be available for purchase include vintage merchandise, handmade goods, laundry and bath products, artwork, textiles, home decor, woodworking, children's gifts, and more. There will be giveaways, a hot drink bar, photo op area, music, an interactive Nativity walk, and free refreshments. This event is being held in conjunction with the Coppes Commons Christmas Open House. CHRISTMAS COMES TO NAPPANEE NAPPANEE The 10th annual "Miracles at Main anjl Market Streets" will take place on Saturday, Dec. 2 at 7 p.m. The holiday celebration will include a parade and the lighting of the Christmas tree. There will be hot chocolate and cookies, a live Nativity scene, a candlelight caroling session of "Silent Night," and more events to follow at the Downtown Pavilion. Join in this beloved tradition to ring in the holiday season.

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suspects, one male and one female. After falsifying information leading the victim to believe mat they were law enforcement officers, they warned the individual that he/she would face contempt of court charges unless they were paid S3OOO in iTunes gift cards. The victim provided financial information to the suspects, giving them sensitive personal access to the victim's accounts. The Elkhart County Sheriff's Department would never call for payments or ask for banking information over the phone. Anyone who receives that kind of scammer call should contact the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department's non-emergency line at 574-533-4151. Also, anyone with information regarding the thefts of vehicles is asked to call the same number.

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