Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 133, Number 16, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 17 April 2014 — Page 8

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Elkhart County’s own paranormal investigation group studies Barbee Hotel

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Wa-Nee kindergarten round-up

NAPPANEE Kindergarten registration for Wa-Nee elementary students will be held from 1 April 22 at Nappanee, Wakarusa and Wood view Elementary Schools, Parents are free to come at any time during those hours. Bring children to the round-ups; some of the elementary schools will be administering assessment on incoming kindergarten students. Plan to spend 45 minutes at the school and bring only kindergarten students along. Anyone who is unsure what school their student should attend should contact the individual schools to find out. Call Nappanee Elementary at 574-773-7421; Wood view Elementary at 574-773-3117; and Wakarusa Elementary at 574-862-2000. The purpose of kindergarten round-up is to gather information on students entering kindergarten, to assist in planning for next year's kindergarten classes and assist

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Bethel Conservative Church 25402 CR 50 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 7:00 p.m. Pastor: Lyle Miller Bethel Missionary Church 63473 CR 7, Goshen, IN • 862-2631 999999999999 Bible Way Apostolic Church 26148 US6E • 773-7882 Sunday Morning - 10:00 a.m. Sunday Evening - 6:00 p.m. Pastor: J. L Wyant 999999999999 Brethren In Christ Church 1601 N. Main, Nappanee 773-3365 Sunday School -9:15 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Jeff T. Williams 999999999999 Calvary Baptist Church At comer of Market A Elm St 574-773-7454 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship - 10:30 a.m. Evening Worship -1:00 p.m. Pastor: Don Taylor , Church of the Brethren 301 Mack Dr. *773-4044 Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 1(HX) a.m. Pastor: Byri and Janet Shaver wmmw Church of the Nazarene 67136 St Rd. 15, New Paris 574-831-6880 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Pastor: Don Meiner 999999999999 Compassion of Christ Fellowship 2673 E. Market St 546-5586 Sunday School - 10:00 AM Sun. Worship - 11:00 AM Pastor: Gary Kastman 999999999999 First Baptist Church Haney Dr. • 773-4816 999999999999 First Brethren Church zz&mzr 1 Contemporary Service -'8:00 a.m. Traditional Worship -10:30 Senior Pastor: Ibm Shiefer

of each month from 6-8 p.m. in the spring and summer, and 5-7 pan. in the tali and xeinter. Upon the conclusion of each meeting, a hunt will take place at various fabled locations throughout die regipn. , ftast font we were at the Barbee Hotel, and by «i> means did it disappoint,'’ said bowd of directors member Tosha Walters. *\Ve had severed K 2 hits, as well as some pictures that are quite interesting.” It is common folklore that the Barbee Hotel was a prestigious gathering place for such notable figures as A 1 Capone and Rita Hayworth. During Capone's prominence, he frequently stayed in room #3Ol, typically asking the hotel staff not to book any other guests to protect his privacy. Employees of the hotel have noted the scent of cigar smoke in and around the room, and the silhouette of an old man has been seen seated by the bar area. When the bartender leaves

First Church of God Comer of CR 7 & 54, Nappanee 773-7743 Sunday Services -10:30 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Pastor: Sam Bennett First Mennonite Church 900 W. Market St • 773-7294 Sunday School - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m. Pastor: Rev. Janet (McFall) Brown Grace Point Evangelical Presbyterian Church 1155 N. Main at North wood 773-3773 Prayer Service - 9:45 a.m. Worship -10:15 a.m. Children's Church - 10:15 a.m. Hepton Union Church 9266 W. Hepton Road Church Phone - 574-707-7289 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Pastor: Eric Eickhoff Iglesia De Crtsto EUm 475 W. Randolph 574-354-0127 Domngo Culto General -11:00 » m Living Goepd Church 302 W. WOlnut St • 773-7110 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Morning Service -10:30 a.m. Pastor: MBu Raaseh 9636 W. Hepton Rd. • 7732740 Regular Services i Sunday School (All Ages) - 9:00 a.m. Sunday Worship - 10:00 a.m. Pastor Michael Peterson ritiuhtrrtff firnf — 558 W. Walnut St • 773-5253 Sunday Worship - 2:30 p.m. Brother In Christ: Maria Duran Mt Tabor Church of God 8424N800W, Etna Green 646-2725 gf-ftfty . <MO a.m. *%* :

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parents in preparing their children for kindergarten. Bring immunization records, legal birth certificate and proof of residency. A legal birth certificate is one that is issued from the County Health Department of the county in which the child was bom, not the hospital birth certificate. To be eligible for kindergarten, children must be 5 years old on or before Aug. 1, 2014. ( Minimum state requirements for all children newly enrolled in kindergarten are five DTap, four Polio, two MMR, three Hepatitis, two Varicella and two Hepatitis. Schools must have birth certificate and all required immunizations in order to start school in August. » Students who attend Wa-Nee Community Schools must reside within its boundaries on a full-time permanent basis. One proof of residency is required for registration. Proof

Nappanee Family Worship Center - COG 158 E. Centennial St 574-214-7433 Sunday Service - 10:30 a.m. & 6:30 p.m. Pastor Justin Moore 999999999999 Nappanee Missionary Church SRI9 at CRSO Sunday Worship)- 8:00 a.m., 9:30 a.m., 10:45 a.m. Senior Pastor: Dave Engbrecht 999999999999 New Beginnings Assembly of God 901 S. Main St, Nappanee 773-7509 Christian Discipleship - 9:30 am Worship -10:30 am www.newbeginningsassembly. org Pastor: Mick Tomlinson New Life Church 209 S. Main St • Nappanee Sunday School • 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship - 11:00 a.m. Pastor: Dean Anglemyer North Maiu Street MeunouMe 504 N. Main*773-4558 Sunday Worship - 9:30 *.m, Sunday School - 10-45 *,m. Pastor: Ruben Chupp 999t99999999 Northwood Chapel 28220 CR 52 • 773-7895 999999999999 Oak Grove Missionary Church Comer of 46 A Beech Bd. 69009 Beech Road 574-633-4517 Sunday School, - 9XX) a.m. Worship -UMOsm. Pastor ; Kevin Skaggs Our Lady at Perpetual Help Roman Cathode Church ... - 458 W, Walnut St, Nappanee Sunday Mass - MOO pm, Confessions - 2DO pen, Mtwmttt PHaref Fhe T3S W 9sap yyffifrfr, . prQQ (<m , £ £OO fdk >. ,tfil in *.

to inform someone, the spectre disappears. In the area of the hotel where Hayworth frequently reserved a room, there have been reports of a faint light during the evening hours. Others have detected the sounds of footsteps on the stairs or within the hallways when no one is present. Previous guests of the facility have said that they can see orbs of light illuminated in group photographs around the stairwell. Tnose who come and sign up for membership in EPIC will also be given information on future exclusions that will be offered in the coming months. New members will also become affiliated with BSR Paranormal, which is EPICs sister chapter. "Our mission is to provide an open door for those seeking information regarding paranormal activities," said Walters. "The EPIC group's goal is to unite the paranormal investigation community and to advance the public's awareness."

Union Center Church of the Brethren 70535 County Rd. 11 773-4295 www.cob-netorg/church/ unionctr.htm Sunday Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Jim Davis 999999999999 Union Grove BIC 69954 County Rd. 11 574-773-GROVe (4768) Sunday Worship - 10:30 a.m. Pastor: Darin Simms 999999999999 United Methodist Church 301 E. Market • 773-4183 Contemporary Worship - 8:00 a.m. Sunday School • 9:00 a.m. Traditional Worship -10:00 a.m. Pastor: Jim Davidson 999999999999 M

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Walters also adds that the members will have access to sophisticated means in the gathering of otherworldly information. "We investigate paranormal activities using photography, voice recordings (EVP), video, and other technology that aids in the detection of unexplained phenomena. We also provide free training and offer free private home or business investigations with trained investigators that are kept entirely confidential." "Always come dressed for the weather," Walters advised. "Even though we may be inside, it might still be cold. No flip flops or heels, as it taints our evidence." More information can be found on the group's Facebook page, which is facebook. com/epicgroupl33, or via their website at www.elkhartparanormal.com. Questions can be directed to the group via e-mail, which is elkhartparanormalinvestigation@ gmail.com.

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includes copy of deed or record of mortgage or lease payment, legal affidavit from landlord affirming tenancy, copy of title work, gas bill, oil bill, electric bill, home telephone bill, cable bill, physician's bill, insurance bill, student or government loan bill, payroll stub, unemployment check, automobile bill, letter from approved governmental agency or current employer, bank or credit card statement, welfare or government assistance check, valid Indiana driver's license with current address, current vehicle registration, property tax bill, valid Indiana photo ID card, W-2 form excise tax bill or any other bill including trash or sewer. Documents must be submitted original form as copies will not be accepted. Original documents will be returned. Mail addressed to post office numbers will not be accepted. Residency procedure does not apply to homeless students.

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Bethel Missionary Church 63473 C.R. 7 • Goshen 862-2631 Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. Worship Service - 10:30 a.m. Sunday Evening Service - 6:00 p.m. Jim Smith, Lead Pastor 999999999999 Bible Baptist Church , 205 E. Waterford St • Wakarusa , 862-2214 Sunday School - 9 a.m. Worship - 10 a.m. & 7 p.m. David Harper, Pastor 999999999999 Holdeman Mennonite Church 65723 CR 1 • 574-862-4751 Sunday Service - 9:30 a.m. Sunday School - 10:45 a.m. 9999 99999999 St. John United Church of Christ 63900 SR 331, Woodland 574-633-4317 Worship - 9:00 a.m. JoAn Schaetzle, Pastor 999999999999

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Wakarusa Missionary Church 202 W. Waterford St • Wakarusa 862-2102 Worship - 9:00 a.m. Sunday School - 10:30 a.m. Robert Dauber, Pastor 999999999999 Wakarusa United Methodist Church 309 S. Elkhart St • Wakarusa 862-2863 Worship Service (Contemporary) - 8:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:20 a.m. Worship Service (Traditional) - 10:15 a.m. Rev. Ed Geleske, Pastor 999999999999 Yellow Creek Church of the Brethren 65575 County Rd. 11 • Goshei 862-2672 Morning Worship -10:30 a.m. Sunday School - 9:30 a.m. 999999999999 rV ; i 1 .