Elk Point family sparks new safety program
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From left: Kelli Kappenman, Thomas Kappenman, Police Chief Jacob Limoges, Officer Austin Edwards and members of Girl Scout Troop 161 are pictured as the troop delivers the sensory bags they assembled for the Elk Point Police Department. Submitted photo
A moment of panic at home led an Elk Point mother to create a new special needs safety pro‑gram now being used by local first responders.Earlier this year, Kelli Kappenman discovered that the front door of her home was open and her son Thomas, who is on the autism spectrum, was no longer inside. The family rushed out to search for him, and although he was found safely, the moment raised a…
