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The Press-Dispatch Wednesday, March 2, 2022 B-3 Otwell Miller Academy Third grade students Alayah Willis and Alivia Dawson passed their multiplication facts. They will begin divi- sion and will receive an ice cream treat from their teacher. Third grade student Paisley Collins passed all her division facts. She will receive an ice cream treat from her teacher as a reward. Mrs. Ashlyn Hoffman's first grade class read the Jelly Donut Difference. They talk- ed about how to show kindness to friends, family members, and classmates. After their discussion, they enjoyed some donuts! Indy Hill and Camden Weisman paired up an created a heart from LEGOS for a STEM challenge in Mrs. Elliot's fourth grade class. Third grade student Kinley Christ- mas is working a math problem on the Promethean board. EAST GIBSON Submit East Gibson news items: Call: 812-354-8500 Email: egnews@pressdispatch.net or bring in a hard copy: 820 E. Poplar Street, Petersburg East Gibson School Corporation announces Kindergarten registration James Wilson, Superinten- dent of East Gibson Schools, announces Kindergarten Registration. Children who are five years old on or before August 1, 2022 are eligible to enter. Parents must bring ei- ther their child's certified birth certificate, obtained from the health department in the county of the child's birth, or their Hospital birth certificate to show proof of date of birth. Children will register at their prospective schools. School teachers and staff members will be testing all students, so you must call the school your child will at- tend for an appointment. Children will be allowed two adults, no siblings. Masks are required to be worn at all times by the child and parent. Social distancing is required. Parents must also bring a copy of their child's immunization record. Mini- mum immunization require- ments by law must be met pri- or to entering school. The requirements are: • 5 doses of DTaP; • 4 doses of Polio: • 2 doses of MMR; • 2 doses of Hepatitis A; • 3 doses of Hepatitis B; • 2 doses of Chicken Pox Vaccine/Varicella or physician's documenta- tion of the disease Immunizations are avail- able by appointment at the Gibson County Health De- partment. For more informa- tion, call 812-385 -3831. Immunization records will be accepted from your family physician or a public health clinic. The dates and times for Kindergarten registration are as follows: • Francisco Elementary: Friday, March 11, 9 to 10 :50 a.m. and 12:45 - 1:50 p.m. • Oakland City Elemen- tary: Monday, March 14 and Tuesday, March 15, 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. • Barton Township School: Thursday, March 10 from 9 to 10 :50 a.m. and 12:45 to 1:50 p.m. Please call the school your child will attend for an ap- pointment. • FES: 812-782-3207 • OCE: 812-749 -6133 • BTS: 812-795 -2292 Cosmo shivers on his way back to Gibson County Animal Services after he near- ly drowned in spring flooding last week. He has been reunited with his family. GCAS rescues dog in flood conditions By Janice Barniak Gibson County Animal Services was dispatched to a drowning dog last week, sav- ing him from a flooded ditch. Cosmo, an older dog with some blindness and dimentia, was panicked and drowning in a ditch, when a neighbor heard his crying and called 9 -1-1. Gibson County Sheriffs Of- fice dispatched Gibson Coun- ty Animal Services, where Jenifer Luttrell and Piper Blackard rescued Cosmo, dried him off, brought him back to the shelter, put him under a heating pad and even climbed into his cage with him until he calmed after his ex- perience. "She (Blackard) could have been back home with her kids. She's not even get- ting paid for that, but she did it," said GCAS Director Mary Essary, who commended the employees' performance. She said GCAS is often dispatched for emergencies, but it's good for pet owners to be aware as their animals age that they may not be safe in situations that wouldn't have phased them as young dogs. Essary said spring flooding can affect animals, especially those who are older. Cosmo has since been re- united with his family who say he's not allowed outside on his own anymore. "We always go out on emer- gencies," said Essary. GCAS has a 24/7 emergen- cy line at 812-386 -3496 (Op- tion 1), although they can al- so be reached by calling 9 -1-1. INDOT resumes Ind. 64 closure The Indiana Department of Transportation announces the continuation of a road re- construction project on Ind. 64 in Francisco. Beginning on or around Tuesday, March 1, contrac- tors will resume the full clo- sure on Ind. 64 for a complete removal and replacement of the pavement in Francisco. The project limits will be from Cross Street near Fran- cisco Elementary School to the railroad crossing west of the school near the town limits. Work is scheduled to last until the beginning of No- vember depending upon weather conditions. This also includes a third phase of the project to resurface Ind. 64 in Oakland City. During phase 2 of the project, through traf- fic will be prohibited. Local traffic will have access up to the points of closure. But all through traffic should use the official detour following US -41, Ind. 168 and I-69. INDOT urges drivers to slow down and stay alert near crews. One Book, One County OWENSVILLE March 15 @ 6:30 pm Visit your library Borrow the book Join the discusson 1. 2. 3. Funding for this project was made possible by the Gibson County Community Foundation through Lilly Endowment's Gift VII Community Leadership Implementation Grant Initiative A book offering practical and implementable steps that can be taken to bring a dated and struggling community back to life. FORT BRANCH March 17 @ 6:00 pm PRINCETON March 9 @ 5:00 pm OAKLAND CITY March 8 @ 6:00 pm