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e’re pleased to report that we’ve picked up a total of 10 trash bags of litter! You may remember back in April we celebrated Earth Day by picking up cigarette butts, plastic bags, pop cans, coffee cups, water bottles, wrappers and other trash scattered around Granger. Well, Earth Day came and went, but litter remains a problem in Granger and around the country. To show our love and support for the community, we decided to spend a little time each week picking up litter throughout the summer. Our official goal is 1,000 gallons (about 30 trash bags). Sadly, we're going to reach our goal far before we run out of litter. We have strong feelings about confronting litter. Not only does it make our community ugly, it's also a danger to the environment. Food-related litter often becomes
ridden with dangerous bacteria, presenting a health hazard for the community. Animals can easily mistake litter for food, sometimes injuring themselves in the process by choking or getting tangled up in plastic bags. And, of course, there's the cost. According to Keep America Beautiful, the U.S. spends $11.5 billion each year cleaning up litter. Imagine what that money could be used for if we were all a little more conscientious about discarding waste and recyclables. At any rate, we are happy to do our part in confronting litter in Granger and the surrounding Michiana community. We appreciate all the friendly waves and hellos we receive while we're walking along the sides of roads with our litter grapplers and orange vests. Thank you for your support in our humble effort to help clean up Granger, Indiana.
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The INSIDE story about the fire at Copper Creek Cafe by STAFF WRITER
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’s amazing how quickly your life can change, for better or worse. Just ask George Tselios, owner of the Copper Creek Café in Granger. April 24, 2014 is a day he will never forget. He and his family were taking a casual morning stroll with their dog outside their home in White Pigeon. Just another normal Thursday. Then the phone rang. “It was my restaurant manager, Dorothy,” he recalled during an interview with Granger Does It Magazine. “She said, ‘the restaurant is on fire! The Fire Department is here!’ It caught me completely off guard.” Naturally, George left right away to find out what was going on. “I’m thinking the whole place was burned down, so when I pulled up and saw that the building was there, everything looked fine at first. I drove around back and saw there was a little hole in the roof, but it looked like they’d put it out already. It appeared like it was a little fire and that we could get everything cleaned pretty quickly. My initial thought was, ‘this’ll take about a week and we’ll be back up and running.’” But as George parked and walked to the back door, he knew otherwise. “I saw the fire department tearing down the ceiling, spraying everything down, pulling out all the blowing insulation, and I thought, ‘Oh, no! They’re
completely gutting the place!” Once the building was aired out, the cause of the fire became clear. Like a lot of mistakes in life, it all began with good intentions. “One of my cooks had just cleaned the deep fryer and was filling it with oil. He wanted to get all the oil from the bottom of the box, which is sometimes hard because it thickens and sticks to the edge. His theory was to set the box on the griddle briefly to liquify the oil. But he left it on too long and it started smoking. Immediately, he wet it down and set it outside. He figured everything was fine and went back to work.” It just so happened, that Thursday was one of the windiest days of 2014; so strong that a gust picked up the box and wedged it into the corner of the walk-in cooler and the wall. As the wind kept blowing, the fire rekindled. “About a half hour later, my staff could smell it, but they thought it was just the residual odor from the box. And nobody actually saw it because the box was outside. All the deliveries were in and everyone was working.” Meanwhile, the fire expanded, crawling up the side of the building and into the attic. By the time the kitchen manager went to check on the box, it was too late. He opened the back door and a giant flame back-drafted into the restaurant! Thankfully, a quick-thinking Dorothy evacuated everyone inside, and nobody was injured. At least, not physically.
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“When I saw what we were facing after the fire, it messed with me psychologically. We hadn’t even been opened very long! And we put a lot of work into finding that location, renovating it and getting everything in motion. Now we had to start all over? I felt like I wanted to give up.” Nevertheless, George contacted his insurance company and hired a public adjuster. Despite his reluctance, he and his wife decided to renovate. Within three weeks, they had the entire place gutted down to the studs. The only things they salvaged were the bathrooms and one wall. Everything else had to be replaced, including both the walk-in cooler and freezer. “We had a lot of work to do, so I kept calling the insurance company and they kept telling me it’s still processing. Weeks turned into months, and still nothing. After even more months passed, we still didn’t have any kind of timeline from the insurance company. So my wife and I talked about it, thinking, ‘well, we’re already on the hook for the construction, maybe it’d be better just to find a new location?” About six months later, Grill 23 became available. “We liked the building. It was a good location and there was a lot of space for parking, so we looked into it. After we crunched the numbers, we found out that the new mortgage was pretty comparable to what we were paying in rent at the old location. So we decided to go for it.” But the work wasn’t over. It was time to convert their new building into the new Copper Creek Café. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on how you look at it), George had gone through this entire process not long ago. And as a former carpenter and construction worker, he took on the challenge in stride. “We completely transformed the place. We knocked down walls, changed the ceiling, installed travertine tiles, moved the bar… we even added six more windows just to
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brighten it up.” A little over a year after that fateful spring morning, George celebrated the Grand Re-opening of the Copper Creek Café. And although it’s clear he showed admirable perseverance and determination, he credits the new location to the people around him. “I’m really glad I decided not to give up. I owe that decision to the incredible support of people in this community. While we were down, I received endless emails, phone calls and Facebook messages from people encouraging me to keep going, including my staff. Even after a year, about 85% of my employees from the old location came back and now work at the new restaurant. That means something to me. This community gave me the will power to fight through a very difficult time.” In fact, George was so impressed with Granger that he and his family are currently in the process of becoming permanent residents, having just bought a house in the Brendon Hills subdivision. When asked what he likes most about the people of Granger, he replied humbly, “They make me feel at home.”
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DIAMOND & KELLY pups in the Granger workplace :) by STAFF WRITER THIS BRAND NEW SERIES is all about Granger pups who come to work! And for our first installment, we'd like to introduce you to Kelly Regier and her doggie Diamond. Kelly owns and operates Steam Couture, an edgy boutique clothing store located on University Drive in Granger. Steam Couture specializes in big city brands like Siwy Denim, Free People and Rock Revival. Visit the boutique anytime during normal business hours, and you're sure to find Diamond hanging out behind the counter. Diamond is a 4-year-old Yorkshire Terrier who comes to work every day. "Diamond gives the store more personality," Kelly said. "She loves to hang out on her bed beneath the counter. Sometimes she walks under the clothing carts and scratches her back!" Diamond also has her share of visitors. "The UPS and FedEx delivery people always bring treats when they come to the store. We also have a few customers with Yorkies, and they bring them in to see Diamond." One of Diamond's favorite visitors is the mother of a frequent customer who lets Diamond ride in her wheelchair with her while her daughter shops. What a spoiled doggie! If you'd like to meet Diamond, feel free to visit Steam Couture anytime from 11am - 6pm Tuesday through Saturday. You can also reach them at 574-7037150 or online at www.facebook.com/stmctr.
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Annexing Granger
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by STAFF WRITER nnexation is the process by which a governing body takes over land that does not fall within its legal jurisdiction. All 50 states in the U.S. allow municipalities to annex unincorporated land as long as certain procedural conditions are met. You may remember that the city of Mishawaka annexed a small portion of Granger just last year. According to Mishawaka’s 2015 State of the City Address, the Princess City annexed three pieces of property in 2014, totaling 48.64 acres. Each was voluntary, meaning that the majority of land owners in the annexed areas supported it. After plowing through loads of research and articles on the subject of annexation published over the past 20 years, one thing is clear: it’s a controversial subject. In fact, so controversial that in the 1990s, the Indiana General Assembly directed the Indiana Commission on Intergovernmental Relations
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(ICIR) to conduct a study of annexation in Indiana to determine if the law should be amended. The study, entitled “Annexation in Indiana: Issues and Options”, outlines the most common arguments for and against annexation. According to the ICIR, and most other sources, supporters of annexation argue that it provides municipalities with essential tools they need to grow and thrive, while residential opponents argue that local governments shouldn’t have the right to force them into a municipality. After all, some people move to unincorporated areas for a reason. It’s important to note, however, that not all residents feel this way. Some actually support annexation so they can gain access to municipal resources like water and sewage. That said, the study admits that the current annexation law in Indiana skews in favor of municipalities, stating: “…Indiana annexation law includes what is known as a presumption in favor of municipal government. Experts in
matters related to local government classify this approach to annexation as municipal determination. Municipal determination means that municipal legislative bodies essentially have freedom to annex land unilaterally.” Naturally, some lawmakers see this as unfair to residents. And after a long battle, the Indiana General Assembly recently passed Senate Bill 330, which gives more power to residents of unincorporated areas. The way Indiana law was previously written, a municipality could annex unincorporated land as long as it met several conditions, including a 51% approval from the landowners in the area being sought. In order to block the annexation via remonstrance, landowners needed a 65% majority. Then the case went to a judge, who would make the final decision. Senate Bill 330, which became law on June 30, 2015, makes it a little easier for landowners of unincorporated land to void an annex. The following are some of the law’s biggest changes (as worded in SB330): • An annexation ordinance does not proceed if at least 65% of owners of nontax exempt land or the owners of 80% of the assessed value of nontax exempt land in the annexation territory sign a remonstrance. • Provides that an annexation may proceed to a hearing if a petition for remonstrance is signed by at least 51% of the owners of land (excluding tax-exempt land) or the owners of 60% of the assessed value land in the territory (excluding tax-exempt land) • Remonstrance petitions are filed with the county auditor (instead of a court) • Requires a municipality to conduct an outreach program to inform citizens about a proposed annexation.
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DEAR GRANGER RESIDENT, help us raise money for the community by participating in Granger's premier golf outing! The 2015 Golfers for Granger Community Scholarship Event will take place July 20th at Knollwood Country Club Golf Course. Presented by the Granger Business Association, this friendly golf scramble raises scholarship funds for Michiana high school graduates. Everyone is welcome! Tell your friends, neighbors and coworkers to join you in the Golfers for Granger scramble. To register your team, sponsor a hole or learn more about Granger's premier golf outing, visit GrangerToday.com!
Nobody knows whether or not Granger will face more annexation in the future, but it’s certainly a possibility. The good news is that now residents have at least a little more say in the matter. Learn more about SB330 at https://iga.in.gov.
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by STAFF WRITER ranger resident Erin Stopczynski is a career firefighter in the Michiana region, but protecting the public is not his only passion. In 2007, he launched Innovative Garage Solutions, a small business devoted to one purpose: helping homeowners transform their garage, typically the most disorganized room in the house. “The garage serves as the front door for many homeowners and often provides the first impression for your guests,” Erin explained. “You get more value out of your home when your garage is a functional, organized space.” Just a year into his business, the recession
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hit. Almost everyone felt it, including Erin’s client base in Michiana. “Starting a nichebased business right before one of the biggest economic downturns had its challenges,” he said. “But by maintaining a lean operation, staying positive and providing a great experience for our clients, we fought through it. Word-of-mouth advertising from our amazing clients was paramount to surviving the recession.” Before long, people began asking if Erin could help transform rooms inside their home as well. In 2010, he expanded from a purely garage-enhancement business to one
that addressed the second messiest room in the house – the closet. The business was now called Innovative Garage and Closet Design. His client base had grown so quickly that his wife, Trish, left her job to work full-time from home. And it didn’t stop there. After people discovered how Erin and Trish could transform their closets as well as their garages, they soon began asking if they could help in other areas of the home. So… you guessed it. They decided to expand. Again. Erin and Trish are proud to announce that they now operate two unique divisions of their home organization business: 1) Innovative Spaces and 2) Encore Garage.
“Each division has its own unique niche and focus,” Erin said. “Innovative Spaces offers custom closets, home offices, laundry rooms, craft rooms, pantries, hand crafted wine cellars, even murphy beds. Our other division, Encore Garage, focuses solely on garages, providing not only cabinets and organizers, but also advanced polymer flooring systems.” Granger Does It Magazine congratulates Erin and Trish for their latest expansion, and wishes continued success for their home organization business. To learn more about Innovative Spaces, visit www. reclaimmyspace.com. For the Encore Garage division, visit www.reclaimmygarage.com.
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How to PROPERLY fly the U.S. Flag by JIM BOLINGER , PRESIDENT OF FLAGS INTERNATIONAL "Americans, I am the sacred emblem of your country. I symbolize your birthright, your heritage of liberty purchased with blood and sorrow." - Ruth Apperson Rous I Am The Flag
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lying the U.S. Flag is a great way to show your patriotism, but you might be surprised to learn that many people unknowingly violate the U.S. Flag Code. The application of the code, first written in 1922 and later modified, can be confusing because it’s difficult to anticipate every question or situation. Therefore, it often requires interpretation. For your convenience, here are answers to some of the most common questions about how to properly fly the U.S. Flag.
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Is lighting the flag at night required? At first, the answer seems to be yes. “The flag may be displayed 24 hours a day if properly illuminated during the hours of darkness,” states the Flag Code. However, closer analysis reveals that a direct spotlight on the flag at night is not necessarily required. The key to understanding why is the phrase properly illuminated. The Flag Code doesn’t define what this means. The Congressional Research Service – Congress’s think tank – explains that “…the dignity accorded to the flag is preserved by preventing its being enveloped in darkness.” So, the defining factor in this question is whether or not the flag is too dark to see at night. The American Legion explains that “proper illumination is … having a light source sufficient to illuminate the flag so it is recognizable as such by the casual observer (during hours of darkness).” Dr. Whitney Smith, a recognized expert on U.S. Flag etiquette, has opined that “the Flag Code does not spell out proper illumination, but common sense suggests that ambient lighting adequately meets the requirement when the colors of the flag can be seen at night.” Most people would agree that the preferred approach for flying the flag at night would be to light it with a spotlight. However, if you don’t have the resources (and don’t want to lower the flag every night and then raise it each morning), a reasonable alternative is simply to leave your home’s exterior lights on during evening hours. As long as the flag isn’t completely dark, you’re honoring this provision of the U.S. Flag Code.
When and why do you lower the flag to half-staf f? The U.S. Flag should be lowered to half-staff on Peace Officers Memorial Day (May 15), Memorial Day (until Noon), Patriot Day (September 11), and Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day (December 7). The President and state governors may also order the flag to be flown at half-staff to mourn the death of a principal figure of the federal or state government. The flag lowered to half-staff indicates that the country or state is in mourning. Most experts agree that this custom dates back to the late 16th or early 17th century. Two theories exist. The first derives from the naval custom of lowering the flag to signify submission in wartime to an opponent, or at death to the will of God. The second theory comes from the ancient Greek and Roman custom of denoting death with a broken column or shaft. A flag at half-staff symbolizes the broken, incomplete column. For flags that can't be displayed at half-staff, there is a tradition not mentioned in the U.S. Flag Code. As a sign of mourning, one or two black streamers of suitable material and length may be attached to the top of the pole. It’s important to note, however, that the black streamer should never be attached directly to the flag.
What is the proper size for your U.S. Flag? The answer to this question depends on whether your flagpole is mounted in the ground or on your house. For a ground-mounted pole, the proper size of the flag is determined by the height of your flagpole. The industry standard is that the length of the flag should be between 25% and 33% of the height of your flagpole. In other words, if your flagpole is 20 feet tall, the flag should be either 3’ x 5’ or 4’ x 6’. Of course, the strength of the pole is also a factor. A stronger pole can easily handle a larger flag. For a house-mounted flagpole, the typical size of flag should be either 2.5’ x 4’ or 3’ x 5’. The smaller flag could be mounted on a 5-foot pole, while the larger flag could be mounted on a 6-foot pole.
Is it okay to display the U.S. Flag with other flags? The U.S. Flag Code, Title IV, §7(e) states, “The flag of the United States of America should be at the center and at the highest point of the group when a number of flags of States or localities or pennants of societies are grouped and displayed from staffs.” If all flagpoles are the same height, it’s not possible to comply with the above-referenced section of the Flag Code. Therefore, it is appropriate to reference §7(c), which states “No other flag or pennant should be placed above or, if on the same level, to the right (the flag’s right, the observer’s left when facing the flagpole) of the flag of the United States of America…” Implicit in the language of the Flag Code is the assumption that all flags should be flown at full staff. In other words, one cannot achieve the fundamental rules of heraldry by merely lowering the flags of states, cities or societies to a position other than full-staff. Hopefully this helped clear up a few things about how to properly show your patriotism when flying our nation’s flag. If you have a specific question about the U.S. Flag Code, or other flag-related topics, feel free to contact me at jim@flagsinternational.com.
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MICHIANA'S MOST VICIOUS PLANTS by STAFF WRITER HORNED BLADDERWORT (AKA THE GUNSLINGER)
to survive. This flower’s bladders swallow its victims in about 1/100th of a second – so fast you can’t even see it with the naked eye. The bladderwort is the gunslinger of carnivorous plants. ROUND LEAVED SUNDEW (AKA THE MOBSTER)
AT FIRST GLANCE, there’s nothing extraordinary about the horned bladderwort. With a leafless green stem and usually two yellow leaves on top, this perennial flower looks rather ordinary. In reality, the bladderwort is a vicious little creature with an amazing distinction: it’s one of the quickest living organisms in the world! The danger of the bladderwort lies in its roots. Technically, that might be a misnomer, since bladderworts don’t have actual roots. Not like most other plants, anyway. Instead of being rooted permanently to the ground, this flower floats freely amid ponds, bogs, marshes and wetlands. Its “roots” split into numerous hair-like strands lined with little sacs, or bladders. These bladders feed the flower, waiting ever-so-patiently for mosquito larvae, tadpoles and even small fish to come by. As soon as something does, it’s always too late for the prey
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Carnivorous plants don’t need to be lightningquick to feed themselves. If the horned bladderwort is like a gunslinger from the old west, the round-leaved sundew is like an old mobster: slow, but deadly. The round leaved sundew is a strange, but beautiful plant. If you’re walking around the Indiana Dunes and notice a small patch of pink in a marsh or bog, you might be near one. A healthy adult sundew is only about the size of a softball, but its glistening purple-stranded leaves make it stand out in the dark, nutrient-poor wetlands in which they thrive. Sundews grow in the shape of a small
wheel, with the center being a two- to six-inch single stalk surrounded by its purple or pink leaves that grow only an inch or two above ground. The pink hairs on the leaves are topped with sticky nectar that attracts insects. When a bug lands on them, it gets stuck and the leaf slowly closes. An interesting function of this plant is that it digests its prey externally. Instead of ingesting the insect like many other carnivorous plants, the sundew releases enzymes that extract nutrients from the insect. Another tasty meal. NORTHERN PITCHER PLANT (AKA THE TRAPPER)
Both the bladderwort and sundew use active hunting methods to catch their prey. The northern pitcher plant, on the other hand, is more passive. You can spot a northern pitcher plant by their green, pinkish leaves that are tubular shaped, like narrow pitchers. Like the sundew, its leaves are arranged in a rosette around a stalk. But it’s much bigger, sometimes growing up to two feet tall. Pitcher plants don’t work very hard to catch insects because their leaves are natural traps, lined with downward-pointing hairs. Insects like to crawl into the leaves in search of the sweet-smelling nectar produced by the pitcher plant. Then, when it rains, the leaves fill up and the insect drowns, unable to climb against the downward-pointing hairs. Afterward, the pitcher plant absorbs the nutrients of the dead insect, and life goes on. So there you have it: three Michiana plants that have become carnivorous over the centuries. A little fun trivia for gardeners and non-gardeners alike!
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A "game-changer" for Michiana
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ast November, Granger Does It Magazine reported that Goodwill Industries of Michiana was working on a solution to address the number of adults in this region who’ve never graduated high school. “The statistics are staggering,” said Debie Coble, President and CEO of Goodwill Industries of Michiana. “In South Bend, more than 40,000 adults don’t have their high school diploma. In all of Michiana, that number rises to 700,000.” We’re pleased to report that Goodwill Industries of Michiana is now accepting applications to the Excel Center, a new tuitionfree charter school devoted entirely to providing adults with the coursework and support they need to earn an Indiana high school diploma. The Excel Center, located at 2721 Kenwood Avenue in South Bend’s historic Bendix neighborhood, has the capacity to serve 300 students and will begin classes in September. Admitted students will attend a 2-day orientation for placement testing, course scheduling and related activities. The eight-week classes are structured in an accelerated format to help students complete requirements for their diploma at a faster pace. “The initial goal is an Indiana Core 40 high school diploma, but this is just the first step in making an impact,” said Randy Beachy, Executive
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Director for The Excel Center. Beachy calls this diploma a tool for creating a positive ripple effect in the Michiana community. “A more skilled labor force means more people are gainfully employed, and those who had been receiving public assistance become economically self-sufficient. In addition to students moving directly into their career upon graduation, we anticipate as many as 40% of our graduates will go on to pursue a college degree, which also impacts the community. The Excel Centers of central Indiana have 1,000 graduates over the past 4 years and their average annual wage increase was $9,500. That's a $9.5M impact on that region.” The Excel Center was developed by Goodwill LEADS, a non-profit entity affiliated with Goodwill Industries of Michiana. The acronym LEADS features the organization's key goals: Learn – Educate – Advance – Develop – Students. While the Excel Center currently focuses on the South Bend community, Coble said the organization has plans to look at other places in Michiana that could also benefit from this program. ”This will be a game-changer for Michiana.” *portions of this report were provided by Goodwill Industries of Michiana
CRIME ALERT
The Mishawaka Police Department has recently reported a high number of thefts from vehicles at University Park Mall and the surrounding area. According to Michiana Crime Stoppers, burglars may be using an electronic device to break into vehicles. As a precaution, avoid leaving valuables in your vehicle when frequenting these areas and be on the lookout for suspicious activity. View the Granger Crime Report on Page 26. Granger Does It Magazine | 21
An update about the Granger Farmer's Market by STAFF WRITER If you've been wondering what's going on with the Granger Farmer's Market, we have both good news and bad. First, the bad: the market has shrunk significantly. They no longer operate out of the historic barn on SR23. "It was just too costly," said Lydia Karacson, co-founder of the Granger Farmer's Market. "We do really well seven months out of the year, but the other five months are tough. And the expenses of operating in such a large space were just too high." The good news is that Lydia's not giving up on her passion to give Granger residents easier access to locally grown produce and artisan foods. On June 27, the Granger Farmer's Market celebrated its grand re-opening at the Good Shepherd United Methodist Church campus, located at 51521 Elm Road. "We'll be open until the fall on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to noon as an open air market. We have a few vendor setting up now, but as the season ramps up there will be more. Plus there is a playground for kids and plenty of parking." Currently you can get locally grown asparagus, lettuce, onions, kale, arugula and other produce at the Granger Farmer's Market, with much more to come. If you or someone you know would like to participate as a vendor, please contact Lydia at grangerfarmersmarket@rocketmail.com.
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EVENTS
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ST. JOSEPH COUNTY 4-H FAIR
JUL 3 - 11
Don’t miss out on the 90th St. Joseph County 4-H Fair! This year’s event will take place July 3 -11, and will feature a virtually endless list of attractions and entertainment, including concerts, the Miss St. Joseph County Fair Queen Pageant, rides, a rodeo, monster trucks, a petting zoo, and much more. For more details about this year's 4-H fair, visit www.4hfair.com.
GOLFERS FOR GRANGER OUTING
JUL 20
You're invited to the 2015 Golfers for Granger Community Scholarship Event at Knollwood Country Club Golf Course. Presented by the Granger Business Association, this friendly golf scramble raises money for Michiana high school graduates. To register your team, sponsor a hole or learn more about Granger's premier golf outing, visit www.grangertoday.com.
12TH ANNUAL KAMM ISLAND FEST
JUL 22
Hosted by the Mishawaka Business Association, this annual festival will take place at Mishawaka’s Kamm Island on July 22 from 5:00-9:30pm. This 21 and over event will feature live music, a vintage car show, a motorcycle show, an art fair and more! Tickets are $5.00. For more information about the Kamm Island Fest, visit www.mishawakabusiness.org.
URBAN ADVENTURE GAMES
JUL 25
Created in 2009, this “scavenger hunt on steroids” provides you with a day of fun, challenging your mind and body as you utilize the streets, waterways, bike paths, and even some “top secret” modes of transportation – all while solving clues that help you move on throughout the race. For registration info, visit www.urbanadventuregames.com.
FALLEN OFFICER SCHOLARSHIP RIDE
AUG 1
The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #36 will host its annual motorcycle ride on August 1 to raise money for the Thomas J. DeRue Sr. Memorial Scholarship award. The Ride will start at the South Bend Police Department and will end at the FOP 36, located at 25327 SR23. The event will conclude with live music, food and drinks. For more information, visit www.fop36.com.
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AUG 1
2015 LOGAN'S RUN
It’s an event for people of all abilities! The 2015 LOGAN’s Run will take place August 1 on the Notre Dame campus. This family-fun event features a 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, and 1-Mile Fun Walk, as well as a post-run celebration. All proceeds benefit LOGAN Center. For registration and volunteer information, visit www.runwithlogan.com.
AUG 8 - 9
#4 MICHIANA
Granger Community Church invites you to participate in a family-friendly good Samaritan event on August 8 and 9. Three types of opportunities will be available: heavy-duty, light-duty, and family-friendly community service. Please be sure to wear closed-toe shoes and clothing you don’t mind getting dirty. For more information, visit www.gccwired.com.
AUG 29
2015 ART BEAT
You and your family are invited to a day-long celebration of local artists in downtown South Bend! This year’s Art Beat festival will feature more than 200 artists including painters, photographers, weavers, jewelers, musicians, woodcarvers, filmmakers and much more. For more information about the 2015 Art Beat, visit www.downtownsouthbend.com.
COMING SOON: A NEW COMMUNITY CENTER FOR GRANGER, INDIANA A new community center for youths is coming to Granger! Granger Exploration And Robotics Studio (GEARS) will be devoted to introducing young people to science and technology via FIRST LEGO League (FLL) and FIRST Tech Challenge robotics competitions. GEARS will be located in the historic white barn on SR23 in Granger. Learn more about GEARS in the next issue of Granger Does It Magazine! Pre-Season Meeting Schedule at GEARS 7/27 - Jr. FLL/FLL information meeting (6-8pm) 8/5 - FLL Coaches Clinic - Jr. FLL/FLL 101 (6-8pm) 8/12 - FLL Coaches Clinic - EV3 Programming (6-8pm) 8/15 - Jr. FLL/FLL information meeting (1-3pm) 8/19 - FLL Coaches Clinic - Judging Rooms (6-8pm)
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GRANGER CRIME REPORT June 2015 As a tax-paying citizen, you have the right to know about criminal activity reported in your neighborhood. The following reports were submitted by Granger residents during the month of June. [Data provided by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office and Mishawaka Police Department] 6-12-15
Breaking & Entering
Canyon Ridge Drive
6-12-15
Assault
Green Meadow Court
6-13-15
Fraud
Marchelle Drive
6-13-15
Theft
Bittersweet Road
6-14-15
Assault
Brick Road
6-15-15
Fraud
Cleveland Road
6-15-15
Theft
Pennyroyal Lane
6-16-15
Theft
Glen Lee Trail
6-16-15
Theft from Vehicle
Old Post Lane
6-17-15
Breaking & Entering
SR23
6-17-15
Theft
Adams Road
6-17-15
Theft from Vehicle (5)
East University Drive
6-18-15
Robbery (2)
SR23
6-18-15
Fraud
Crooked Oak Drive
6-19-15
Assault
Heatherton Court
6-19-15
Assault
Gumwood Road
6-20-15
Burglary
Waterbury Bend
6-20-15
Assault
Adams Road
6-21-15
Assault
Brick Road
6-21-15
Assault
Goldenrod Lane
6-22-15
Assault
Nicole Drive West
6-22-15
Assault
Lexington Circle N.
6-23-15
Theft from Vehicle
Darden Road
6-24-15
Fraud
Brick Road
6-26-15
Assault
SR23
6-26-15
Assault
Ash Road
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