Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 9, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 3 March 2011 — Page 7

Senate backs technology to battle meth

STATEHOUSE wake of recent reports from law enforcement that methamphetamine crime is at an all-time high. Senate legislators voted 46-3 in support of a bill crafted by State Sen. Carlin Yoder (RMiddlebury) providing a new weapon in the fight against the narcotic. Yoder's Senate Bill 503 works to curb the manufacturing of methamphetamine by tracking the statewide sales of cold and allergy medications containing precursors to Ok illegal (hug and preventing purchases exceeding certain limits. "With nearly 1,400 labs being seized last year, it's clear that Indiana is facing an epidemic," Yoder said. "To win the war against this highly volatile drug, we can work to prevent meth cooks from purchasing medications with the intent of converting components into illegal drugs. This gives law enforcement a tool to help gather intelligence from the

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ing, sweating and panting," Cripe said. "It is an indoor activity that you can do, and my thing is I want to teach lifelong fitness. My grandmother just turned 94 and plays Mi bowling and does other things on it. This is something these kids can do for the rest of their lives, especially when it's raining or snowing."

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Safety Division of the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute. The Indiana State Police is committed to reducing serious personXT injury and fatality crashes on Hoosier roadways. Operation Pull Over and

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basketball B-team win over Goshen last Tuesday. Rylee Beck contributed 10 points, and Karen Holmes chipped in four points for the Panthers. Molly Sweeden, Jade Murphy, Paige Hershberger, Abbey McNeil and LaNecia SharpTaylor scored two points apiece for North Wood. North Wood improved to 12-1. Lady Panthers move to 5-0 The North Wood Middle School seventh-grade Bteam improved to 5-0 with wins over Goshen (38-14) and West Side's A-team (2317). Against Goshen, Haley Bowling led North Wood with 11 points, followed by Regan Beck (10) and Lainie Holland (eight).

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“WHhnearty 1,400 labs being seized last year, It’s dear that Indana Is facing an epidemic. To win the war against this highly volatile drug, we can work to prevent meth cooks from purchasing medcatfons with the intent of converting components into illegal drugs. This gives law enforcement a tod to help gather intelligence from the meth-check system.” State Sen. Carlin Yoder (R-Middlebury)

meth-check system. It also increases their ability to locate and dismantle labs and arrest criminals." Current efforts to curb meth manufacturing and use include tightly restricting the amounts of pseudoephedrine products that can be purchased and securing the items behind pharmacy

Cripe said students warmed up to the concept in no time. "It's hard to teach dance, especially to boys, but they don't really think that's what they’re doing. They think it's just a video game," Cripe said. "What I like about it is kids aren't singled out because everyone is doing it at the same time."

similar federally funded traffic safety projects are additional tools the Indiana State Police will employ as part of their ongoing crash reduction effort. Anyone who observes erratic driving is encour-

Heather Bartley finished with a team-high 11 points against West Side, followed by Bowling and Abby Adams with six apiece. JR. HIGH WRESTLING Panther wrestlers go 1-1 The North Wood Middle School wrestling team split two matches with a 90-27 win over Pierre Moran and a 61-52 loss to West Side, which dropped the Panthers to 4-4 on the season. Earning wins against Pierre Moran were Steven Muthart, Emanuel Olvera, Brock Lechlitner, Austin Shapland, Garrett McKee, Tyler Fitzpatrick, Jesus Olvera, Josh Chupp, Ben Rohrer, Marshall Shafer, Cordell Wheeler, Dylan

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counters. "Right now, pharmacies are tracking their sales, but they are unable to communicate with each other," Yoder said. "By using a system in Indiana where all retailers are connected and share information, we can stop meth cooks that currently go to store after store each time

The Wii which debuted in Nov. 2006 is the just the first generation of move-ment-based, at-home video games. The X-Box Kinect came out four months ago, and has taken the genre to the next level. "I just played it. It doesn't have a controller and senses everything you do," Cripe said. "Pretty soon you'll be

aged to call 911 and be prepared to give as much detailed information as possible sqfh as color and make, of vehicle, license plate number, which roadway being traveled and direction of travel.

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STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ELKHART SS IN THE ELKHART CIRCUIT COURT 2011 TERM CAUSE NO. 20C01-1102-MI-13 IN RE: THE PETITION OF MICHAEL TRAVIS WHITE TO CHANGE NAME NOTICE OF PETmON TO CHANGE NAME The State of Indiana to any persons who may be concerned. You are notified that on the 18th day of February, 2011, Michael Travis White filed a petition in the office of the Clerk of the Elkhart Circuit Court, Goshen, Indiana to have his named changed to Michael Thor Heilman. The contents of that petition may be reviewed at the Office of the Clerk of the Elkhart Circuit Court in Goshen, Indiana. The hearing on the petition will be held on the 29th day of April, 2011, AT 8:30 A.M. in the Elkhart Circuit Court in Goshen, Indiana. Any interested person may file objections to the petition with the Court and may appear at the above-mentioned hearing on the petition. Dated this 22nd day of February, 2011. Clerk, Elkhart Circuit Court Christopher G. Walter Attorney for Petitioner 111 North Main Street Post Office Box 26 Nappanee, Indiana 46550 Telephone: (574) 773-7728 March 3,11,17,2011 AN4806 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ELKHART SS IN THE ELKHART CIRCUIT COURT 2011 TERM CAUSE NO. 20C01-11Q2-MI-13 IN RE: THE PETITION OF MICHAEL TRAVIS WHITE TO CHANGE NAME NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME The State of Indiana to any per-

buying their legal limits." Under SB 503, Hoosier retailers at the time of die transaction will input data about the sales of nonprescription cough, cold and allergy medications containing ephedrine or pseudoephedrine into a real-time logging system - the National Precursor Log Exchange (NPLEx). Information on the system, administered by the National Association of Drug Diversion Investigators at no costs to states, is transmitted instantly to a database for review by other pharmacies and law enforcement. Yoder said when transactions exceed amounts set by state or federal law - currently 3.6 grams in one day or 9 grams in a 30-day period - messages are instantly sent to retailers recommending denial of sales. Retailers in Indiana would then block the sales of pseudoephedrine products to meth cooks.

in the video game. In my class at lU, we talk about what the future of P.E. could be 10 years from now. We have to update our programs so students still want to come. That's difficult, but with tools like this, it makes it fun."

TRITON FFA CONSIGNMENT AUCTION V SATURDAY - APRIL 2,2011 - 10:00 A.M. Located at Bates Corp. -14 mile west of Bourbon on Old US 30 The Triton FFA Chapter, along with the Marshall County Auctioneers listed below wilt hold a farm equipment consignment auction. To consign, please contact any one of the following by March 16, 2011 for your item to be advertised. You may also pick up a consignment form at North Central Agri-Power (Plymouth) • Gilsinger Implement (Plymouth) or Weaver Ag 4 Lawn Equipment. LLC (Bremen) (Formerly Rader Equipment Co.). .TRITON FFA STEVE FELDMAN -.1 ■ * HOST CHAPTER SALE MANAGER 574.342.6505 574.286.2134 Ted Annis - 574 936 7253 Paul Beaver Jr - 574 842 2229 Leroy Hanselman - 574 772 0965 Wayne Ayree - 574.936.8800 Mike Berger-574.850.5605 Kelly Hoffman - 574.274.1946 Daryl Ball - 574.342.8299 Tye Casey - 574 930 0450 Larry Norman -574 936.8164 Doug Beaver-574.842.2229 Dave Goebel - 574.936 7616 Chris Snyder - 574 209 2905 Paul Beaver - 574 842.2229 Sam Goebel- 574 936 7616 Larry Wattenbarger - 574 229 6987

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sons who may be concerned. You are notified that on the 18th day of February, 2011, Michael Travis White filed a petition in the office of the Clerk of the Elkhart Circuit Court, Goshen, Indiana to have his named changed to Michael Thor Heilman. The contents of that petition may be reviewed at the Office of the Clerk of the Elkhart Circuit Court in Goshen, Indiana. The hearing on the petition will be held on the 29th day of April, 2011, AT 8:30 A.M. in the Elkhart Circuit Court in Goshen, Indiana. Any interested person may file objections to the petition with the Court and may appear at the above-mentioned hearing on the petition. Dated this 22nd day of February, 2011. 1 Wendy Hudson Clerk, Elkhart Circuit Court Christopher G. Walter Attorney for Petitioner 111 North Main Street Post Office Box 26 Nappanee, Indiana 46550 Telephone: (574) 773-7728 March 3,10,17,2011 AN4877 STATE OF INDIANA COUNTY OF ELKHART SS IN THE ELKHART CIRCUIT COURT 2011 TERM CAUSE NO. 20C01-1102-MI-12 IN RE: THE PETITION OF DAWN M. TILLOTSON TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR CHILD, CORTANA MARIE TILLOTSON NOTICE OF PETITION TO CHANGE NAME OF MINOR CHILD The State of Indiana to. any persons who may be concerned. You are notified that on the 18th day of February, 2011, Dawn M. Tillotson filed a petition in the office of the Clerk of the Elkhart Circuit Court, Goshen, Indtana to have Cortana Marie Tillotson's name changed to CORTANA MARIE HELLMAN. The contents

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Making kids *4 SAFER Photo submitted Nappanee Noon Kiwanis donated SSOO toward the purchase of car seats for the Safe Kids of Elkhart County Child Safety Seat Check-Up and Inspection sponsored by General Motors and Chevrolet and held at McCormick Motors in Nappanee Feb. 12. The program checks and gives instruction on the proper installation of car seats, and provides new car seats when needed. While volunteering to help at the event, Kiwanians (left to right) Roy and Ann Williams, Toni Bonacorsi and Peggy Tompos learned that car seats have an expiration date. Mark your calendars for the next car seat check- ' up at McCormick Motors, Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. ’

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of that petition may be reviewed at the Office of the Clerk of the Elkhart Circuit Court in Goshen, Indiana. The hearing on the petition will be held on the 18th day of April ,2011, AT 8:30 A.M. in the Elkhart Circuit Court in Goshen, Indiana Any interested person may file objections to the petition with the Court and may appear at the above-mentioned hearing on the petition. Dated this 22nd day of February, 2011. Clerk, Elkhart Circuit Court Christopher G. Walter Attorney for Petitioner 111 North Main Street Post Office Box 26 Nappanee, Indiana 46550 Telephone: (574) 773-7728 March 3,11,17,2011 AN4904 PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE On or about March 18th 2011, The City of Nappanee intends to apply to the Indiana Office of Community and Rural Affairs for a grant from the Office of Community and Rural Affair’s Community Focus Fund of the State Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. This program is funded by Title I of the federal Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended. These funds are to be used for a community development project that will include the following activities: Development of the City's new North West Well Field. The total amount of CDBG funds to be requested is $600,000. The amount of CDBG funds proposed to be used for activities that will benefit low- and moder-ate-income persons is $310,860. The Applicant also proposes to expend an estimated $515,000 in non-CDBG funds on the project. These non-CDBG funds will be derived from the Water Utility Fund. The City of Nappanee will hold a public hearing on March 14th, 2011 at 3:30 pm, in the Council

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chambers, Nappanee Municipal Center at 300 W. Lincoln Street Nappanee IN 46550 to provide . interested parties an opportunity to express their views on the * proposed federally funded CDBG project. Persons with die l ' abilities or non-English speakingpersons who wish to attend the" public hearing and need assist tance should contact Kimberly Ingle, Clerk-Treasurer, 300 W,. Lincoln, Nappanee IN 46550,. (574) 773-2112 not later than March 10th. Every effort will be made to make reasonable accommodations for these persons. • Information related to this project will be available for review prior to the public hearing as of March sth at the office of the City of Nappanee located at 30p W. Lincoln Street Nappanee 46550 between the hours of 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Interested citizens are invited to provide comments regarding these issues either at the public hearing or by prior written statement. Written comments should bp submitted to Kimberly Inglf, Clerk-Treasurer, 300 W. Lincoln, Nappanee IN 46550 no later than March 10th, 2011 in order to ensure placement of such comments in the official recorti of the public hearing proceedings. A plan to minimize displacement and provide assistance to those displaced ha 6 been prepared by Nappanee and is also available to the pul»lic. This project will result in nb displacement of any persons dr businesses. For additional information concerning the proposal project, please contact Kimberto Ingle, Clerk-Treasurer, (574) 773-2112 M-F 9:00-5:00 or write to Kimberly Ingle, Clerk-Treas-urer, 300 W. Lincoln, Nappanee IN 46550. Kimberly A. Ingle Clerk of the Board of Public Works and Safety MFtil3,2oll AN4024