Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 136, Number 9, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 1 March 2018 — Page 2

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* Advance News • Thursday, March 1,2018

Police News

From the Elkhart County Sheriff's Department - activity blotter and booking reports: DAILY ACTIVITY REPORTS - On Feb. 19, Katherine Wells, 31, an employee of Bashor Children's Home, 62226 CR 15, reported a 15 year old student had hit her, causing injury. Charges on the 15 year old student have been forwarded to the Elkhart County Juvenile Prosecutor's office for battery. - On Feb. 20, at 11:10 a.m., Sheila Johnson, 52, reported between Feb. 6 at 5 p.m. and Feb. 19 at 5 p.m., suspect(s) stole maple kitchen cabinets uninstalled, electric wires, and an antique smoke stand from the 29000 block of CR 26. - On Feb. 20, at approximately 3:43 p.m., Carol Smith, 54, reported that her juvenile daughter left for school at approximately 7:10 a.m., and when she was supposed to be picked up at 3 p.m., she was no longer at the school, having left without permission, and failed to return home to her New Paris residence. - On Feb. 21, around 6:25 a.m., Alyssa Shultz, 21, reported that another vehicle collided with her Chevy Cruze on U 5.6 west of CR 21 and left the scene around 5 a.m. - On Feb. 22, at approximately 7:18 p.m., Amanda Fahlbeck, 30, was arrested in the area of CR 23 and CR 50 after being stopped by police for a traffic violation. Amanda Fahlbeck was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and paraphernalia. She was incarcerated at the Elkhart County Jail for possession of methamphetamine - felony and possession of paraphernalia - misdemeanor. BOOKING REPORTS - Feb. 16 - John Allen Troup, 32, New Paris - Driving while suspended - misdemeanor. - Feb. 20 - Kayla Joy Losee, 24, Nappanee - Summons only. - Feb. 20 - Ryan Scott Yoder, 41, Bremen - Receiving stolen auto parts. - Feb. 22 - Amanda Brook Fahlbeck, 30, Nappanee - Possession of methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia/ possession of drug paraphernalia. Round-Up, from front requirements for all children newly enrolled in kindergarten are as follows: Five DTaP; four Polio; two MMR; three Hepatitis B; two Varicella; two Hepatitis A DTaP - Five doses. Four of DTaP/DTP/DT are acceptable if 4th dose was administered on or after child's fourth birthday. Polio - Four doses. Three doses of Polio are acceptable for all grade levels if the third dose was given on or after the fourth birthday and at least six months after the previous dose with only one type of vaccine used (all OPV or all IPV). For students in grades kindergarten through eighth grade, the final dose must be administered on or after the fourth birthday, and be administered at least six months after the previous dose. MMR - Two doses of Measles/Mumps/Rubella. Hepatitis B - Three doses. The minimum age for the third dose of Hepatitis B is 24 weeks of age. Third dose must be given on or after 24 weeks of age. Varicella - Two doses. Physician documentation of disease history, including month and year, is proof of immunity for children entering preschool through eighth grade. Parental report of disease history is acceptable for grades 9-12. Hepatitis A - Two doses. The minimum interval between first and secon dose of Hepatitis A is six calendar months. The minimum interval between first and second dose is six calendar months. Two doses of Hepatitis A are required for kindergarten. Live Vaccines (MMR, Varicella and LAIV) - Live vaccines that are not administered on the same day must be administered a minimum of 28 days apart. The second dose should be repeated if the doses are separated by less than 28 days. For children who have delayed immunizations, please refer to the 2016 CDC "Catch-Up Immunization Schedule" to determine adequately immunizing doses. All minimum intervals and ages for each vaccination as specified per 2016 CDC guidelines must be met for a dose to be valid. A copy of these guidelines can be found at http://www.cdc.gov/ vaccines / schedules /.

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Registration underway at local preschool

NAPPANEE Grace Point Preschool (GPPS) is now accepting registrations for its 57th year of instruction. Located at 1155 North Main St, the GPPS 201819 school year will be directed by Linda Brandt head teacher, along with assistant Darcy McPheeters. Criteria indudes play-driven, hands-on curriculum, with emphasis on color; numbers, alphabet name recognition, plus non-denomina-tional Christian Bible lessons. Applications are available for the 4/5 year old dass, which meets Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:45-11:15 a.m., with a $75 monthly tuition fee. For

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Lawmakers lace up to raise awareness Photo provided (From left) State Reps. Jack Jordan (R-Bremen), Doug Miller (R-Elkhart), Denny Zent (R-Angola), Curt Nisly (R-Goshen) and Dale DeVon (R-Granger) pair sneakers with their suits on Tuesday, Feb. 13, at the Statehouse in Indianapolis to draw attention to National Cancer Prevention Month. Each year, the Indiana House of Representatives participates in the Suits and Sneakers Challenge, an annual event sponsored by the American Cancer Society and the National Association of Basketball Coaches. According to the Indiana State Department of Health, cancer is the second leading cause of death in Indiana. The Suits and Sneakers Challenge is an effort to raise cancer awareness by highlighting ways to reduce the risk of cancer.

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is likely feeling these days about the first few weeks of 2018. It has definitely been a season of extremes. Truly, this weather has encompassed a spectrum of conditions. Dizzying mists of fog, monstrous wind whipped snowfalls, and thick glazes of ice are among those forecasts that have come to pass with unfortunate accuracy. But what folks will likely remember most about this

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the 3/4 year old dass, they will meet on Tuesday and Thursday from 8:45-11:15 a.m., with a $65 monthly tuition fee. A registration fee of S3O is due with the application. More information is available by phoning 574-229-5890. An Open House and Registration will be held at Grace Point Church, located at the comer of North Main Street and Heritage Parkway, cm Tuesday, March 13 from 4-6 p.m., to meet the staff and tour the school. The GPPS facility adapts well to the preschool environment, allowing the school to "own" its classroom areas along with both indoor

winter is the historic devastation that was brought upon Elkhart County when the rains came and overstayed the welcome, leading to flooding not seen and not ever recalled in this present generation. The relentless precipitation began falling on Monday, Feb. 19 and continued virtually nonstop for three days. According to the National Weather Service, the western sector of Elkhart County, including Nappanee,

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and outdoor recreational sections. Scholarship funding is available to qualified applicants attending GPPS. The memorial scholarship fund exists because some Grace Point families believe that every child should have an opportunity to obtain a head start in the development of spiritual, intellectual, social, creative, and physical growth. GPPS scholarships are limited but open to any child attending the preschool. A’committee evaluates the applicants based on need. For questions, contact Linda Brandt, 574-229-5890.

Wakarusa, and its environs, received a total amount of rainfall ranging from 5.15 inches to upwards of 7 inches near Dunlap. Creeks and low lying areas were swiftly inundated by spillage of water that in certain spots, measured two to three feet deep. Emergency workers and law enforcement officials were constantly on the move, installing signage at various county roads, closing off entire stretches of roadway. Eventually, they ran out of signs and just placed barricades of barrels and sawhorses, hoping drivers would heed the makeshift warnings. The more high profile thoroughfares were not spared - U.S. 6 on both the western and eastern edges of Nappanee were closed at times, and a section of State Road 19, just south of CR 40 in Wakarusa, was virtually impassable with a pond of water stretched across the road. On the • afternoon of Tuesday, Feb. 20, Wa-Nee Community Schools issued an announcement that a number of bus routes would

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be unable to transport children home, because flood waters had overtaken the routes. Parents were urged to come to the schools to pick up their students, a calling that created a bit of havoc at one of the hardest hit areas, North Wood High School. Nearly three-quarters of the parking lot was completely flooded, as students had been urged that afternoon to move their vehicles out of the water. Traffic in either direction along SR 19 was backed up for miles, prompting members of the Nappanee Police Department to lend assistance in navigating traffic. Several students noted that it took them nearly a half hour just to simply drive through the parking lot to find a dry exit. With such a high number of county roads underwater, the decision was made to close school the following day, Wednesday, Feb. 21, with a two-hour delay on Thursday, Feb. 22. This necessitated a shifting of schedules, as North Wood High School was preparing to take finals on that Thursday. As of press time, most of the intersections had been reopened, with a few exceptions in the lower elevation rural areas. And although the water has receded in most places, the roads are now pitted with potholes and erosion in various spots, so drivers are urged to continue driving cautiously and always heed the warnings where high water notices are posted. No reports of injuries have been received as a result of this event. With Elkhart County recently added to the list of counties that have been declared federal disaster areas, there are resources available for those needing further assistance. For more information, contact the following organizations: United Way - Dial 211 NIPSCO - 800-634-3524 or wwwnipsco.com American Red Cross - 574-234-0191 or www.redcross. org FEMA - www.fema.org