Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 136, Number 13, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 29 March 2018 — Page 2

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> Advance News • Thursday. March 29, 2018

Councfl votes to continue tax phase-in agreements

It Moan Cunun Correspondent NAPPANEE Quality Hardwood Sales, Nappanee, has been given a complimentary thumbs up by the Nappanee Common Council as a result of creating 31 new jobs, and increasing to die Nappanee Economic Base through business expansion and updates. The company increased its labor force from 78 employees to 109. As a result Jeff Kitson, Executive Director of Nappanee Community and Economic Development, recommended to the Council that members continue working with Quality Hardwood Sales through the tax phase-in program. As the end of a second 5-year tax phase-in approaches Fairmont Homes LLC is also under review by the Common Council. Kitson reported Fairmont Homes was doing its best to comply with the majority of rules as outlined but still fell short of fulfilling estimated numbers by an approximate 2%. That fact is said to be based on not meeting their predicted

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Eldon T. Yoder September 20,1927 - March 24, 2018 LrNTON Eldon T. Yoder, 90, died Saturday, March 24. He was bom Sept. 20,1927 to Elid and Malmda (Hochstetier) Yoder, both deceased. He is survived by his loving wife, Fannie (Stutzman) Yoder; children Fred (Ada Mae) Yoder, Barbara (Allen) Miller, Jerry (Cindy) Yoder, Sue (Andy) Shetler, Steve (Martha) Yoder, Rosemary (Larry) Gingerich, John (Miriam) Yoder, Kathy (Brian; Miller, Martha (Martin) Burkholder, Lora (Jonathan) Helmuth, Joas (Roselllen) Yoder; 84 grandchildren; 70 great grandchildren; six brothers and six sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents; a stillborn daughter; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; one brother and one sister. Services were Wednesday, March 28 at 9:30 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Linton with Pastors Samuel Hochstetier, Nelson Garber and Amzie Troyer officiating. Burial was in Worthington Christian Fellowship Cemetery, Worthington, Ind. Arrangements by Best Funeral Home, LLC, Middlefield, Ohio.

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Turner spoke of other sudden change moments —leaving his sports writing/broadcasting career to work at Bashor Children's Home in Goshen—suddenly being recruited into the world of banking where he quickly rose to a management position —having his dream of being a state senator crushed. Through it all he shared uplifting moments filled with support from those around him. "You know what I learned 10 years ago from losing that election?" asked Turner. "I finally learned that I'm not designed to be a leader. (Not as he had previously defined a leader) "Not everyone is supposed to be a coach—and that's ok. But each of us needs to coach our everyday partnerships." Turner shared the deep meaning of supportive outreaches, moments of encouragement and extending friendship beyond business contacts or the common ground and interests one shares with other people. He encouraged everyone to be an everyday teacher—by example; coach—by giving encouragement to help others see their own potential; and cheerleader —celebrating the achievements of others both big and small. The speaker applauded the City of Nappanee —and all who are a part of it —for embracing the pace on all fronts and being a shining example to communities throughout the state. Turner outlined examples of this including:

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cost of IT equipment which is currently not fulfilling the predicted $850,000 budget At this point in the company's efforts to update it has fallen short $1,538.13 of that goal. With time remaining in the tax phase-in project for Fairmont Homes to work toward fulfilling that commitment and based on die company's successful efforts in other areas, Jeff Kitson recommended approval for the city to continue the tax abatement arrangement for the local company. Council members reviewed Kitson's report of his findings and acted upon his recommendations with full compliance. HBP HOTLINES FOR ROAD REPAIRS In recognition of the spring onset of roads clearing from built up snow to reveal potholes and other road dangers, Nappanee Mayor Phil Jenkins publically announced contact information for help. Regarding issues on state highways (Main and Market Streets), residents should call the Indiana Department of Transportation (INDOT) at 1-855-INDOT4U. Other streets within city limits are maintained by the City

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•Plans to build a new soccer field to serve the needs of players in both city and school leagues •Using one of the soon-to-be vacated soccer fields to facilitate construction of a larger Nappanee Boys' and Girls' Club to meet the increasing needs of that program •Including allowances in the grand plan for Family Christian Development Center to fill the space currently occupied by the Boys Sc Girls Club due to their need of more space to facilitate all its services offered •Expanding senior housing within Nappanee through several other projects Every life will expenence "Sudden Change" moments. In response, the speaker said, "Do not ask yourself 'Why 7 ?'' Instead, he said, "Meet the challenge saying 'Why nos?!" CmZEN OF THE YEAR Bonnie Hostetler received the 2017 "Citizen of the Year Award". She was recognized for not only her many years serving the Nappanee Community through her work at McCormick Motors, but also for serving the Nappanee Kiwanis, Chamber of Commerce, Boy Scouts and many other programs. Be watching the Advance News fewmore information on this dynamic woman who has served selflessly since she first came to Nappanee in 1961.

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Educational Days Photos by Amy Lant-Wtnger On March 21,22 and 23, the Wakarusa Historical Museum presented its annual tradition known as "Educational Days.' During the three day event the Museum staff, board of directors, and volunteers welcome children from all over Elkhart County to come and spend the day touring the complex and learning about simpler times. Among those local schools who participated this year were the third graders from Wakarusa Elementary, along with Nappanee Elementary. ABOVE LEFT: Susan Childs, Curator for the Wakarusa Historical Museum, talks with students in 'Grandma's Haus,'a cottage designed to look similar to a late 18th century dwelling. She dressed the part and even made meals authentic to the time period on an antique iron stove. ABOVE RIGHT: Jeff Minnick offers an elaborate presentation inside the historic train depot during the 2018 edition of'Educational Days,' a Wakarusa Historical Society tradition since the 19705.

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of Nappanee whiclwfready watches closely for such needs of repair to transportation routes. For more information, or to share concerns, on city roadways contact the Nappanee Street Department by calling 574-773-2112. meetng rescheduled The Council recognized that the first week in April brings with it both the Easter holiday and Sprine Break from Wa-Nee Community Schools —both of which bring travel and family activities during the existing meeting date of April 2. Therefore that meeting has been rescheduled to now take place at 7pm, April 19, at Nappanee Municipal Center, 301 W. Lincoln St., Nappanee. Meetings are open to the public and anyone with hearing impairments is asked to contact Clerk-Treasurer Kathy Brown at least 48 hours before public meetings so that arrangements can be made to assist in your participation and understanding of events occurring at that time.

FAVORITE AUTHOR Photo by Merrie Chapman Jase Hartman, 11, journeyed from Ns Wakarusa home on Monday to the Nappanee Public Library for a chance to meet his favorite author in person. Hartman said what he loves most about Jerry Pallotta's books is how the author compares the different animals he writes about The homeschooler both enjoys and learns from each reading.

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ABOVE LEFT: Inside the medical office of Drs. Clay and Wagner, “Nurse" Judy Eby tells the students about the practices and procedures followed by the doctors of a much earlier time. ABOVE RIGHT: One of two vintage train cars on the Museum grounds, this is the 1941 Norfolk & Western passenger coach, and Craig Spicher shares stories with the children about what to expect during a typical train ride from that era.