Nappanee Advance-News, Volume 136, Number 28, Nappanee, Elkhart County, 12 July 2018 — Page 3

Assistance available for single parent families

VVA-NEE - Family Christian Development Center in Nappanee is pleased to announce the launch of a new program designed to help single working parents with the burden of child care costs. The Child Care Assistance Program began on July 9 and is available to any single parent living in or working in the Wa-Nee Community Schools district. This program has been made possible thanks to an Innovation Grant from United Way of Elkhart County. The Center will partner with single working parents and their employers

Master Gardener classes starting soon

ELKHART COUNTY - Applications for the 2018 Master Gardener program are now available. Since 1996, over 650 have participated in the Master Gardener program in Elkhart County. This will be the 24th year of the program in Elkhart County, with 25 programs being offered over that time frame. The Purdue University Extension Service of Elkhart County sponsors the program. Master Gardeners is a volunteer training program. Those accepted into the program receive training on various gardening and horticulture subjects, and use that training for various community service projects. Master Gardeners participate in numerous

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Photo by Merrie Chapman -{gSHfo gOTombined Sewer Overflow (CSO), construction are still on Miriam "Wfeet but'The’Jiassage leading across the bridgA'dfvto DefksenToad was reopened last week. "Road Closed" signs were removed as construction finished up in another phase of the federally mandated work to separate sewage and rainwater runoff.

Honoring that contract, Common Council members voted to approve a resolution outlining the transferring of $4,800 from the mayor's budget line of human resources to a budget area entitled other services and charges. The technicality was needed for accurate records because the money will be generated to an outside source rather than a city employee. Decision was also made on a second transfer of money to correct bookkeeping errors. Originally reported in the wrong account, an estimated $9,344 was transferred from the Emergency Medical Services Local Option Income Tax funds, personal services, to the EMS LOIT, and other services and charges, account. MIRIAM STREET REOPENED Also during the July 2 Common Council meeting, Water and Wastewater Superintendent Gale Gerber reported expectations that Miriam Street would reopen

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to help pay for the cost of child care. "Many times the cost of child care makes it prohibitive for a single parent to be able to work and cover all of their household expenses. We hope to share that burden with the parent and their employer and help them free up cash for food, rent, and medical expenses," said Mark Mikel, Executive Director at The Center. The Innovation Grant was awarded to The Center as part of United Way of Elkhart County's efforts to help families become more sustainable and self-sufficient. The Center was

activities in the community, including the local Garden Tour on July 14 around Goshen, speaking to a number of community groups, working at the Elkhart County 4-H Fair, and assisting with community garden projects. The best Master Gardener candidates are people who enjoy helping other people, as well as doing gardening. Those interested in the Master Gardener volunteer program must complete an application. Class size is limited to 32 people. The first class of the series will begin Thursday, August 16 with the final class wrapping up in mid-December. The 18 training sessions will be held on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons this fall. Classes

that same week. Though he warned that periodically there may be some temporary closures as repairs are made to the area between Market Street and the bridge near Miriam Street. Gerber thanked Nappanee residents for patiently awaiting the reopening. Their cooperation was essential in the success of the development of a new storm water treatment plant and combined sewer overflow (CSO) project. QUESTION NEW POSITION Councilman Jacob Dermott shared that he has been questioned by area residents about the recently developed "Director of Community Outreach". Specific inquiries were made as to what duties the title entailed, and whether or not the current Director, Brooklyn Moore, was accomplishing the goals set out for her. Mayor Jenkins expressed assurance that Moore has made a positive impact by

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one of four county agencies awarded Innovation Grants. For more information, or to apply for the Child Care Assistance Program, call The Center at 574-773-2149 or stop in at 151 S. Locke Street in Nappanee. A photo ID and information about the child care provider apd the parent's employer will be needed to complete the application. Employers who are interested in partnering with The Center to help single parents with child care can also call for more information.

will be held from 1 p.m. to 4:30 p:m. The cost of the program is $175 per person. Classes are taught by Purdue University Extension professionals, local experts, or certified Master Gardeners, and are held at the Elkhart County Extension Office on the fairgrounds in Goshen. More details about the training are included with the application. Applications can be obtained in several locations in Elkhart County. In Goshen, the Purdue Extension Service office is located on the Elkhart County 4-H Fairgrounds. Applications are also available online at https://goo.gl/ Tq7rßw or at michianamastergardeners.com.

redesigning and updating the City of Nappanee website, and the city's logo. The mayor also shared that Moore is active on social media, and works with both the Nappanee Area Chamber of Commerce and Nappanee Public Library, to further promote the city. OTHER MATTERS OF BUSINESS: • Nappanee Mayor Phil Jenkins and Park Superintendent » Chris Davis to meet with HRP Construction to review items on the punch list agreement regarding CSO work •Approved rezoning request by O'Reilly Auto Parts to transition one of two plats on the city's east side from Industrial-1 to Business-2. •Announcement made of the annual Firemen's Fish Fry scheduled 4pm-Bpm, Saturday, July 14, at the firehouse located adjacent to Nappanee Municipal Center, 301 W. Lincoln Street.

Taxpayers should take note INDIANA - The Indiana Department of Revenue (DOR) has begun issuing notices to taxpayers who have outstanding debt from the 2016 tax season. These notices will be sent to customers via postal service and should not be ignored. If a customer receives a request via telephone, e-mail, or social media, he or she should be leery. • "The Indiana Department of Revenue does not contact customers to collect payments through any other medium than the U.S. mail," DQR Commissioner jAdam,;Kmpp. "It isrimperative'' any. mail a taxpayer receives from DOR is opened immediately to ensure timely response." Payments can be made through the mail, in person, at any of the DOR offices, over the telephone, or online through DORpay at http:// www.in.gov/dor/dorpay. Taxpayers can make payments using a credit card, electronic check, check, money order, or cash, in exact change only.

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Death Notices Daniel Wollmann NAPPANEE Daniel (Dan) Wollmann, 69, passed away at Hubbard Hill Health Care on Sunday, July 1. Arrangements are with Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home in Nappanee. James Howard Thomas NAPPANEE James "Jim" Howard Thomas passed away on July 1, after a sudden and courageous battle with cancer. Jim was 51. Thompson-Lengacher & Yoder Funeral Home, Nappanee is handling arrangements. Police Reports DAILY ACTIVITY REPORTS - On July 1, at approximately 12:55 a m., Timothy Walker, 46, was arrested in the area of County Road 46 and County Road 29 after being stopped by police for a traffic violation. Timothy Walker was found to be in possession of .5 grams of methamphetamine and paraphernalia. Timothy Walker was incarcerated at the Elkhart County Jail for possession of methamphetamine - felony and possession of paraphernalia - misdemeanor. - On July 1, at approximately 3:35 a.m., Justin Hill, 40, was stopped for traffic violations in the area of State Road 15 and County Road 146, and was found to be in possession of methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia. Justin Hill was incarcerated at the Elkhart County Jail. - On July 1, at around 2 p.m., Sheila Hooley, 47, was reported as a reckless driver on County Road 30, near County Road 15, and was located and stopped for traffic violations. Sheila Hooley was found to have operated a vehicle while intoxicated with a prior conviction of five years as well as having a license status of suspended - misdemeanor and was incarcerated at the Elkhart County Jail. - On July 2, at 3:48 p.m., Ronald Heyse, 59, reported a known suspect(s) stole items from Eugene Heyse Sr., 85, from the 25000 block of County Road 52, Nappanee, on July 1 at 12 p.m.

BOOKING REPORTS - June 29 - Dustin Michael Myers, 28, Milford - Hold for other jurisdiction and contempt of court. - July 1 - Matthew Dean Powell, 28, Nappanee - Resisting law enforcement/resisting with vehicle, possession of paraphernalia/possession of drug paraphernalia, no operators, chauffeurs, or public passenger license, reckless driving, and receiving stolen property. - July 2 - Eric Robert Littlejohn, 52, Nappanee - Residential entry/residential entry - breaks and enters dwelling of another person, and invasion of privacy /a person who violates a protective order. - July 3 - Joseph Lynn McCall, 33, Milford - Arson for hire resulting in bodily injury. - July 5 - Caitlin Nicole Herder, 22, Bremen - Invasion of privacy /a person who violates a protective order, theft - misdemeanor, and theft - felony. From the Elkhart Cotnty Sheriff’s DepcStmetk - Hsfkl/ffl>lotter Anil ■ booking reports ' J t *

If a customer owes more than SIOO and is unable to make payment in full, he or she can set up a payment plan through INtax Pay at http: / / www.intaxpay. in.gov, or by calling Payment Services at 317-232-2165. For more information, customers may call DOR's automated information line

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at 317-233-4018 to determine the current balance due on any tax bill. Individuals will need to have their taxpayer identification number or Social Security number and the liability number or warrant number when calling. This information can be found on the notice distributed by DOR.