Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 136, Number 26, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 28 June 2018 — Page 1

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LIBRARY BOARD MEETING NAPPANEE - The Board of Trustees of the Nappanee Public Library will meet in regular session on Thursday, June 28 at 7 a.m. at the library, located at 157 North Main Street. The public is invited to attend. FOOD, FUN, & FIREWORKS WAKARUSA - "America at the Ballpark" is scheduled for Friday, June 29 at the Wakarusa ball diamonds. This favorite annual tradition will feature tourney championship games, Grandma's Pantry pies and ice cream, a Jonah fish fry, a Dual Lane dry slide, and a photo booth, courtesy of Monica Lengacher Stark Photography. There will also be a number of raffle prizes as well, along with a fireworks display at dusk. The games get underway at 5:30 p.m., so come down and enjoy a night of family fun SHORT BREAK FOR LUNCHES WA-NEE - The summer lunch program, sponsored by Family Christian Development Center, wflj be taking a short hiatus after Friday, June 29, but will resume their offering of free meals from July 9 through July 27. Lunch will be served, free of charge, at the following locations: West Park in Nappanee and Wakarusa Town Park, from 12 - 1 p.m., and Recovery Park in Nappanee from noon until 12:30 p.m. For further questions, call FCDC at 574-773-2149. QUILT GARDEN NEEDS HELP WAKARUSA - The Town of Wakarusa is searching for an individual or group to take over the Quilt Garden after this year. Susie Kulp is retiring after 11 years of handling the garden. The Quilt Garden has proven to be a wonderful attraction to the community since its inception more than a decade ago, and having someone to take on this project would ensure the future of this lovely enhancement to the town. If you know of anyone who might be interested, please contact the Town Hall at 574-862-4314 or 574-862-2245. FELLOWSHIP FOR UNIQUE TEENS NAPPANEE - Blending In is a group for high functioning autistic teens and other unique teens seeking See Wa-Nee, Page AS 11 M',!" Contact Us i

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Caucus scheduled June 29th to replace Councilman Sam Beachy

By Merrie Chatman Nappanee Common Councilman Sam Beachy had served in his position for six years before announcing his pending retirement nearly two months ago. Beachy attended his final Council meeting June 18th. His official retirement date is set at June 30—allowing enough time for a successor to be named who will finish out the two years left in the councilman's term. The person stepping in to fill Beachy's shoes will be chosen during a republican caucus to be held tomorrow (June 29th), 10am, inside the Council Chambers located

Photos courtesy of the Nappanee Parks and Recreation Department Members of the Ist place morning team from Phil Hahn & Associates were: Brayden Glaser, Matt Peterson, Jason Hahn, and Dave Gaskill.

Another banner season for Chamber Golf Outing

by Amy Lant-Wenger Editor NAPPANEE - It was another successful outing for the 15th annual Joint Chamber Golf Outing, a collaboration between the communities of Wakarusa and Nappanee. This year's contest was held on Tuesday, June 12 at McCormick Creek Golf Course in Nappanee. There was an abundance of players and volunteers to ensure a memorable event, and the weather was as pristine as it could be for a day in June. Several players received honors and door prizes throughout the course of the day. Those so honored included the following teams and individuals:

Jeff Stillson painted fence

Photos by Dale Tobias Nappanee certainly has more than a fair share of attractions with artistic flair, and it's rather likely that these sculptures, designs, and murals had some inspiration from Jeff Stillson. This locally renowned artisan was captured by photographer Dale Tobias working on a simple but dazzling art project for a residence in the East Centennial Street corridor near Nappanee Elementary School. The brilliant and bold end result livens up the fence with three dimensional color.

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Sam Beachy at City Hall, 301 W. Lincoln Street, Nappanee. Sam Beachy announced his plans to retire in early May. At that time he expressed gratitude for his service on the Common Council, and with each Council person. Beachy stated the only rea-

Ist Place Team - Morning - Phil Hahn & Associates 47: Jason Hahn, Dave Gaskill, Matt Peterson, and Brayden Glaser. 2nd Place Team - Morning - City of Nappanee 48: Brent Warren, Chris Davis, Linnzie Richner, and Alec Dutkowski. Ist Place Team - Afternoon - McCormick Motors 43: Steve Neff, Gary Goshert, Alec Dutkowski, and Brayden Glaser. 2nd Place Team - Afternoon - Wa-Nee Community Schools 48: Lou Bonacorsi, Adam Yoder, Trevor Shields, and Linnzie Richner. Hole Prize Winners: Hole 4/Closest to the Green Without Being On: Tee Shot - Jay Miller, Nike Explorer 2 Golf Shoes.

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son for his retirement was because his family planned to move outside city limits therefore disqualifying him from serving in his position on the Council. PLATS APPROVED FOR TWO BUSINESSES During the regular session, Common Council members, approved a request from O'Reilly Auto Parts regarding two lots located at the comer of East Market Street (US6) and Oakland Avenue (CR7). After approving the plat Council members followed by rezoning the property from Industrial 1 to General Business 2. The

Members of the 1 st place afternoon team from McCormick Motors were: Brayden Glaser, Gary Goshert, Steve Neff, and Alec Dutkowski.

changes were necessary to amend the existing zoning ordinance to allow for the new business. A second plat was approved involving the Sammlung Platz subdivision—a previously annexed 80-acre area. The parcel will be divided into two plats. The first will be developed into the site of an event center incorporating an estimated 25 acres of the property. The second plat will remain under the ownership of Dutch Holdings LLC who have no further development planned at this time. JULY 4TH PARADE

Hole 7/Qosest to the Pin - Jeff Petty, Sim Mountain Golf Bag. Hole 8/Longest Drive in the Fairway - Alec Dutkowski, I Gotcha Executive Ball Retriever. Hole 9/Longest Putt Made on Green - Jordan Adams, Nexbelt Golf Belt. Hole 12/Gosest to the Pin - Andrew Sheffield, 1 Dozen Titleist Tour Soft Golf Balls. Hole 17/Longest Drive in the Fairway - Alec Dutkowski, Travis Mathew Black/Grey Hat. Hole 18/Gosest to the Water in Front of the Green on Drive - Sean Behensky, Titleist Golf Towel. 50/50 Winner - Mahlon Hershberger, $165 Door Prizes See Golf, Page A 2

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ROUTE Announcement was made concerning the upcoming city parade to be held during the Wednesday, July 4, patriotic holiday. Parade line-up will begin at 3:3opm, on Lincoln Street, between S. Main Street (SRI9) and Locke Street. The parade will begin at 4pm, traveling east on Lincoln Street to Summit Street and then north to Stauffer Park. STREET CLOSINGS In order to accommodate the City of Nappanee Fourth of July Parade the following See Caucus, Page A 2