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s the head instructor at Fuson's Eclectic Martial Arts & Jeet Kune Do Academy in Granger, Russell Fuson is a busy man. A military veteran and second generation student of Bruce Lee's signature martial arts form, he spends most of his time teaching others the art of self-defense. His students range from seasoned military and law enforcement officers, to ordinary civilians. And most recently, Hollywood actors. This summer, Russell was hired by actress Lisa Varga and producer Lucas Miles – both from Michiana – to serve as Weapons Expert and Stunt Coordinator for the family adventure film “Crowning Jules”, currently in production. Written by Disney writer Shea Fontana, the film stars Kristy Swanson, Kevin Farley (yep, Chris Farley’s brother) and Kenton Duty, and tells the story of twin sisters who stumble onto a stolen jewel. “One of my students is the CEO of Miles Media, which is producing the film,” Russell said. “He and the film crew needed someone to help coordinate and stage the stunts and weapons scenes, as well as provide safety training. I worked with Kristy and Kenton to make sure they knew how to properly handle the weapons used, which included a handgun and a butterfly knife.” The safety training and oversight spanned about a week and took place at scene locations in
Granger, Mishawaka, South Bend and Niles. A member of the USA Martial Arts Hall of Fame, Russell began studying Kung Fu and Karate in 1976. He continued his martial arts training in the military, becoming proficient in both Kenpo Karate and Kempo Jiu-Jitsu. While stationed on the West Coast, Russell was introduced to Jeet Kune Do, a system of selfdefense developed by Bruce Lee. “Jeet Kune Do is a street-effective martial art and a practical way of defending yourself,” he explained. “It doesn’t bind you to any one form, but rather, incorporates principles from over 26 martial arts systems, which allows you to flow and control the motion of your opponent. It is simple and direct." Russell trained directly under students of Bruce Lee, becoming a certified Jeet Kune Do instructor in 2003. In 2007 he opened the first and only Jeet Kune Do academy in Michiana, which also provides training in Youth Kenpo Karate, Kalsadapo Karate, Filipino Martial Arts and Women’s Self Defense. Lucas Miles, producer of “Crowning Jules”, has been a student at the academy for several years now. Russell will receive a film credit for his role as Weapons Expert and Stunt Coordinator when the film is released in 2016. For more information about Fuson’s Eclectic Martial Arts & Jeet Kune Do Academy, visit www.injkd.com.
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A behind-the-scenes look at the new Granger Exploration and Robotics Studio
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by STAFF WRITER hances are you’ve played with LEGO blocks at some point in your life. Kids can build just about anything with these colorful, interlocking toys. Spaceships, castles, entire villages – you name it. It’s no surprise that their popularity hasn’t faded. But things have changed in the LEGO world, and in a way that the founders probably never imagined when they launched the company back in 1949. Today children as young as seven years old are using LEGO blocks to build robots. Not
just stacks of LEGO blocks that look like robots, but actual autonomous machines that follow commands via computer software that youths program themselves. This is precisely what’s taking place at the new Granger Exploration and Robotics Studio (GEARS), which officially opened in late July. A non-profit affiliate of ETHOS Science Center in Elkhart, GEARS provides leadership, workshops, seminars, camps and working space for youths involved in a series of robotics programs organized by FIRST (For Inspiration
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and Recognition of Science and Technology). To really understand the mission of GEARS, it helps to understand FIRST and how the organization has evolved to incorporate LEGO. FIRST is the brainchild of Dean Kamen, an American entrepreneur and inventor. In 1989, Kamen founded FIRST as a way to help inspire young people to take an interest in science and technology. In 1992, FIRST hosted its inaugural robotics competition called “Maize Craze” at a high school in New Hampshire. It didn’t take long for the organization to capture the hearts and minds of young students all over the country. Kamen soon attracted the attention of Kjeld Kristiansen, then-CEO of The LEGO Group. FIRST’s robotics competition and LEGO’s foundation in children’s building supplies seemed like a natural fit. In 1998, Kamen and Kristiansen came up with the idea of joining forces to create FIRST LEGO League. The union was mutually beneficial, as it provided FIRST students with an extensive and available catalog of tools to build their robots. It also helped propel LEGO into a brand new arena: robotics. Today, there are four robotics leagues: FIRST Robotics Competition (grades 9-12), FIRST Tech Challenge (grades 7-12), FIRST LEGO League (grades 4-8), and Jr. FIRST LEGO League (grades K-3). According to the organization, more than 400,000 students and 90,000 adult supervisors across 80 countries participate in the four programs. Interesting side note: the first four FLL teams founded in Indiana were all from Elkhart County, which has triggered a rapid growth in the FIRST programs in this region. So, how do the leagues actually work? For a better understanding, we turned to Scott Chase, founder of GEARS. “When my son was in 4th grade, I went to a meeting at Mary Frank
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Elementary about a program called LEGO League. I had no idea what it was, but I thought, ‘well, we like to play with LEGOs, so let’s check it out.’ I quickly discovered that it’s a robotics competition where students build a LEGO robot and then try to complete missions on a table. They needed coaches, and even though I didn’t know what I was doing, I dove right in.” Scott explained that each of the four leagues operates similarly to youth athletics, with the competition and challenges becoming more advanced with each age group. The FIRST LEGO League is structured by seasons that last about twelve weeks. Students form teams that consist anywhere from two to ten members and two coaches. Teams then work together over the course of the season to build a robot and program it to meet a pre-selected set of challenges that all the other teams around the world are also competing to solve. The challenges take place on a pre-designed table, or mat, which is revealed by league officials to all competing teams at the start of each season. In November, the teams then compete in regional tournaments for the chance to advance to state and international championships. Since diving into the FIRST program with no experience in 2008, Scott has helped coach FLL teams to impressive success. “I’ve had the honor of coaching some of these students for five years now. They earned the ‘Against All Odds’ award at their first regional competition, and didn’t receive an invitation to compete at the state finals. They continued to work hard for the 2013 season and not only won the Indiana State Champion’s Award, but also earned 3rd place at the North American Open and finished 20th in the world.“ In the following season, the team placed 3rd at the Indiana finals, earned 4th place at the Razorback Invitational and finished At the beginning of each FLL season, league officials reveal the "mat", which contains the tasks that each team's LEGO robot will attempt to perform. Competing in the FLL program requires students to work together to both build and program their robots. At the end of the season, each team in Indiana will compete in a regional tournament for a chance to advance to the state championship in Fort Wayne.
the season in 17th place out of more than 26,500 teams world-wide. “It was amazing to meet people from all around the world who share my interest in robotics,” said Zach Simon, a 5-year veteran of Team 1920, who also competed in the Razorback International Invitational on the Baker's Dozen team. “I loved how even though some of the teams were from the other side of the earth, we were still able to connect because of our common interests. One example of this was during the tournament carnival, where my team taught some people from New Zealand American football, and they taught us some soccer moves. We've even stayed in touch with some of our friends from the teams we met at the competition.“ But the FIRST program isn’t only about competition. As GEARS supporter Brian Boehler explained, “Jr. FIRST LEGO League, the youngest age group of the four leagues, is much more focused on building, creating and discovering. The students simply try to come up with a problem, identify a solution, and then build that solution out of LEGOs. They’re learning about simple machines, mechanics and how to get things to move. At the end of the season, they go to expos where they present their findings and solutions, similar to a science fair. The goal of Jr. FLL is to inspire an interest in the league, whereas the other leagues are definitely more of a competition.” Something new that GEARS is bringing to the community is a center for children to become involved in the Jr. FLL program. “We’ve started a Jr. FLL team for 2nd and 3rd graders, which is brand new to the community,” Scott said. “The younger siblings of the FLL teammates who aren’t quite old enough to do what big brother and big sister are doing are curious and want to participate. I'm really excited that we now have the space and resources to offer that opportunity to them.” Another way Scott and Brian hope to grow interest in the FIRST programs is by providing a center where adults can learn more about how to become involved with coaching and volunteering. “Coaching is an important part of the program,” Scott said. “The students are the ones making the decisions, building their robots and figuring out how to solve the challenges, but
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"FIRST Robotics has changed my life for the better. When you dig deep into the Core Values of FIRST programs, you begin to see how it's meant to unlock yourself and teach you confidence, and it works." - Tyler Brodzinski 4-year veteran in FLL
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"As a Coach, I found that the kids learned so much and had so much growth while being in FLL. The team grew together as friends, and grew more confident as they learned how to solve problems in everyday life. It was great to see them shine as they showed the values of FLL together as well as showing good sportsmanship when in robot competition." - Dave Brodzinski 4-year Project Coach/Team Assistant Coach
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Students in the FIRST LEGO League start with a basic LEGO EV3 robot kit and make custom robots to execute tasks on the mat. The robot shown here, created by members of Team 1920, Baker’s Dozen, was able to accomplish all of the tasks on the game field. The team advanced from the Indiana State Championship to the Razorback International Invitational, where they placed 4th in the overall competition.
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they rely on their coaches for guidance, help with learning the programming software, finding sponsors for their teams, and things like that. I want to share the lessons I’ve learned as a coach with new coaches who want to take part in a fun, successful program. At GEARS, we hope to provide a centralized knowledge base where coaches can learn from one another so we can all better assist our teams. This is another first for our community.” GEARS currently features six fully functional robotics studios, which can accommodate up to twelve teams with a staggered schedule. Each team meets one to two times a week for about twelve weeks, and then begins preparing for a regional tournament in November. Out of the 300 or so FLL teams in the state, only 52 will be invited to compete at the Indiana State Championship on December 12th in Fort Wayne. As for now, the teams at GEARS have just started the 2015 FIRST robotics season, which officially began August 25th. “This is the beginning of an exciting adventure,” said Scott. “It has been a calling of my heart for the past several years to help as many FIRST robotics teams as possible. I’ve coached for many seasons now, and I was allowed to use the portable classroom located behind Mary Frank Elementary School for the first four years. For the past three, I’ve used the front room of my office on Bittersweet. But
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students really deserve their own workspace that is devoted entirely to their team. The mission of GEARS is to provide young people with the space, tools and leadership they need to get the most out of the FIRST programs.” Scott and Brian emphasized that the most important thing to understand about the FIRST robotics competitions is that they teach students not just about science and technology, but also the values of problem-solving, teamwork, communication and the spirit of friendly competition. “FIRST Robotics has changed my life for the better,” said Tyler Brodzinski, a junior at Penn High School who competed in FLL for four seasons. “When you dig deep into the Core Values of FIRST programs, you begin to see how it's meant to unlock yourself and teach you confidence, and it works. Personally, I took on the roll of helping my teammates become more confident, and I accomplished that through the success my team achieved. Learning to speak with your peers and authorities in a respectful and confident manner is crucial to success in the real world, and if FIRST can do that, then there’s no reason for your child not to participate.“ Granger Does It Magazine wishes good luck to all the teams in the Michiana region as they compete in the 2015 FIRST robotics competition. To learn more about GEARS and the FIRST programs, visit www.gears.org.in or contact scott@gears.org.in.
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An interview with Clay Fire Chief Timm Schabbel
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by STAFF WRITER n the evening of August 18th, Kabelin Ace Hardware in Granger was reportedly struck by lightning. Emergency responders quickly arrived, including Fire Chief Timm Schabbel, head of Clay Fire. Armed in full firefighter gear, they forced their way into the building and worked through the night to extinguish the fire and clear the smoke. Thanks to these brave men and women, nobody was injured. The next morning, we sat down with Timm to learn more about the people who are trained and devoted to assisting others in emergencies just like this one. Clay Fire has five stations and a staff of about 140 full-time and part-time firefighters. Together, they protect approximately 65,000 people in northern St. Joseph County, including Harris Township, Clay Township, German Township, the town of Roseland, and Indian Village. “We respond to over 4,000 emergency incidents per year, and do at least that many nonemergency tasks each year as well,” said Timm, who joined Clay Fire in 1989 and has served as Fire Chief since 1997. Under his leadership,
the department has earned several prestigious distinctions. “One of the things we’re really proud of is becoming the first accredited fire department in Indiana.” As Timm explained, this is no simple task. The process takes several years to complete, and involves meeting or exceeding more than 260 performance indicators set by the Commission on Fire Accreditation International. “It’s more than just being able to put out fires. It’s about management, planning, HR, maintenance, budget, connecting with the community and constantly improving to become a better fire department.” Clay Fire also has the distinction of being the first department in the country selected to provide advanced computer-simulated training for firefighters all across the nation, and even the world. Clay Fire’s Command Training Center utilizes a nationally-recognized certification program developed by the Phoenix Fire Department in Arizona. The program uses computer software and 3-D models to simulate real-life emergencies to help firefighters become better-prepared for actual emergency situations. “We pride ourselves on always being on the edge of moving forward, and never getting
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too comfortable with where we are,” said Timm. Currently, Clay Fire is working with the St. Joseph County Sheriff’s Office, South Bend Police Department and Mishawaka Police Department to consolidate all the dispatch services in the county. “Indiana legislation passed a law that mandates every county must transition to no more than two dispatch centers. By December 8th, St. Joseph County will have one dispatch center in a brand new building located off of Capital Avenue in Mishawaka.“ During our interview, we asked Timm if he could help clear up some of the most common misconceptions about Clay Fire. “One of the questions we get asked the most is: ‘why does a fire truck show up if I call 911 for a medical emergency?’ It’s because every one of our fire crews is either a paramedic or advanced EMT. If you need an ambulance, depending on where you are, one of our stations might be closer, which means we can get you medical treatment more quickly. In many medical emergencies, such as a stroke, timing is critical. Our goal is to always get a crew to you within four minutes of your call.” Timm said residents also ask why multiple trucks often show up for fire emergencies. “There aren’t any fire hydrants in Granger because it’s not a municipality, so we provide fire suppression water through an aggressive water shuttle system,” he explained. “Most fire engines carry about 500 gallons of water, but ours carry 1,500. Sometimes we send multiple trucks just in case we need the extra water.” Clay Fire has wells strategically located around northern St. Joseph County where they can quickly refill their water supply. Timm said
the department is in the process of installing even more wells to be better prepared. Timm emphasized that Clay Fire does much more than just put out fires and provide paramedic services. “We’re here to help others, even after a fire is extinguished,” he said. “We don’t want to be the kind of fire department that rolls up our hoses and drives off as soon as the fire is out. We have a Community Services Division that helps residents with everything from locating temporary housing to facilitating the insurance process.” They also provide free smoke alarms to anyone who needs one, and even offer free child car seat inspections. “About 80% of child car seats aren’t properly installed,” he said. “We have licensed child car seat technicians on staff who are trained to help parents make sure their children are safe.” And of course, there’s Izzy – Clay Fire’s pink fire engine. Inspired by the National Pink Heals tour, Fire Marshal Dave Cherrone purchased Izzy after his wife’s victory over cancer. Throughout the year, Clay firefighters volunteer their free time to promote awareness for the fight against cancer by dressing up in pink firefighter gear and visiting women who are battling the disease. The Clay Fire Cares program is fully funded by non-taxpayer dollars. Today, Izzy is adorned with the signatures of hundreds of brave survivors. This October, in celebration of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, all Clay firefighters will don pink shirts while on duty. “We’re much more than just firefighters,” Timm said. “We’re here to help others, and sometimes that means spreading cheer, lifting spirits and showing the community that we care.” Throughout the year, Clay Fire delivers care packages to women in Michana battling cancer. The firefighters wear all-pink gear and arrive in Izzy, a pink fire truck signed by cancer survivors all over the region. If you know a woman who is a cancer survivor or is currently battling cancer, please invite them to sign Izzy at one of Clay Fire's events. For more information about Izzy and the Clay Fire Cares program, call 574-272-2144.
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by STAFF WRITER he Granger Business Association recently announced the recipients of its 2015 scholarship program. The non-profit organization raised enough money to award $1,000 scholarships to eleven students to help defray college expenses. The students are all Penn High School graduates, and include: Ashley Adamczyk, Emma Birkey, Jenna Dudek, Morgan Hurst, Cassidy Kreger, Timothy P. Lira, Lauren Nowakowski, Lucas Patterson, Chase Putrich, Renee Young and Shelley Zhang. The 2015 recipients were selected from a pool of applicants based on criteria that includes academic performance, extracurricular activities, volunteer work and personal narratives. “We’re extremely proud of this year’s scholarship winners,” said John Drake, President of the Granger Business Association. “These students have distinguished themselves through hard work and are now continuing their education at the collegiate level.” Since its founding, the Granger Business Association has awarded more than $200,000 in college scholarships to area high school students. This money is raised from various fundraisers like the GBA golf outing, membership fees and donations from businesses and individuals in the community. “The Granger Business Association is devoted to making a positive difference in the area,” continued Drake. “The scholarship program is one way we pursue this mission. We’re especially grateful to the many local businesses and individuals who’ve helped make these scholarships possible.” The Granger Business Association is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization that serves business owners and professionals in Michiana. The mission of the Granger Business Association is to support and promote member businesses and give back to the Granger community in ways that have a positive impact. For more information, visit www.GrangerToday.com.
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Ashley Adamczyk graduated from Penn High School and is studying journalism at Holy Cross College.
Emma Birkey graduated from Penn High School and is studying interior design at Purdue University.
Jenna Dudek graduated from Penn High School and is studying education at Indiana Wesleyan University.
Morgan Hurst graduated from Penn High School and is studying mechanical engineering at Brigham Young University.
Cassidy Kreger graduated from Penn High School and is studying animal science at Purdue University.
Tim Lira graduated from Penn High School and is studying nuclear engineering at Missouri University.
Lauren Nowakowski graduated from Penn High School and is studying sales and marketing Western Michigan University.
Lucas Patterson graduated from Penn High School and is majoring in the sciences at Indiana University.
Chase Putrich graduated from Penn High School and is studying marketing and computer science at Purdue University.
Renee Young graduated from Penn High School and is studying nursing at Indiana University South Bend.
Shelley Zhang graduated from Penn High School and is studying engineering at Cornell University.
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CHRIS AND MOLLY by STAFF WRITER FOR THE SECOND installment of “Pups in the Granger Workplace”, we stopped by Merrill Properties, located off of Bittersweet Road, to meet owner Chris Merrill and his dog Molly. Molly is a 3-year-old yellow lab who comes to work with Chris every day. He and his wife rescued her from the Humane Society of St. Joseph County. “It was instant love,” Chris said, remembering the day when he and his wife first met Molly. “We walked from kennel to kennel and met all the dogs. Afterward, one of the kennels that was previously empty suddenly had a dog in it. Five minutes later, she was in our truck, coming home with us.” Chris is a real estate developer and builder, and Molly is very much involved in the day-to-day operations. “She pretty much comes with me wherever I go. When I stop by the bank, I go through the drive-through and the tellers always have a treat for her. All my clients know Molly, too. She loves to greet them whenever they stop by.” Like many dogs, Molly loves to be the center of attention. “If she doesn’t think you’re paying enough attention to her, she’ll grab a towel or a sock and walk away so you have to come after her. She’s really smart. When it’s time to go to work in the morning, she’ll bring my shoes and drop them at my feet.” Molly definitely loves her routine. By the time our interview was over, she was already lying down on her rug in the office. It was time for her morning nap :)
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Michiana Crime Stoppers to host Shredding Identity Theft event at Heritage Square on Sep. 12
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by STAFF WRITER re your sensitive, personal or business documents piling up? Michiana Crime Stoppers is hosting a Shredding Identity Theft Event at Martin’s Supermarket in Heritage Square from 8:00 a.m. to noon on September 12. Your private documents will be responsibly destroyed by Integra, a Michiana leader in document shredding since 1988. “According to the Federal Trade Commission, up to 10 million people each year become victims of identity theft,” Lt. Cindy Kilgore, program coordinator for Michiana Crime Stoppers, told Granger Does It Magazine. “Unfortunately, those are pretty bad odds. Even in these times of increasing vulnerability of identity theft online, some thieves still do things the old way and steal your papers. This could be from your trash, from your home or office in a burglary, and even from your mailbox. Aside from your financial information, thieves may use your utility or medical bills to recreate their own
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accounts using your information.” Integra’s bonded personnel will be onsite with trucks and on-board shredders to safely dispose of your documents. Michiana Crime Stoppers asks for a $10 donation to participate, which will be used to provide cash rewards for information leading to the arrests of felony offenders in the community. “The money we use to pay rewards comes from donations and fundraisers like this one,” Lt. Kilgore said. “If someone has a large quantity to shred, we appreciate their considerate donation as that paper takes up space in the trucks which will eventually fill up.“ Michiana Crime Stoppers encourages you to shred any documents you no longer need that contain any personal information other than your name and address, including signatures, account numbers, social security numbers, or medical or legal information. To learn more about identity theft, visit www.identitytheft.gov.
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A message from the President of Friends of Granger Paths Dear Granger Resident, Can you believe that autumn is almost here? We at Friends of Granger Paths hope you have had a wonderful, restful summer with family and friends! It's thrilling to see how many of us enjoy the first section of our Granger Paths. This phase runs along Adams Road and connects ten subdivisions with the library, Mary Frank and Northpoint Elementary schools, one of the two Clay Fire Stations in Granger, shopping, and Downtown Granger restaurants. We see tons of people riding bikes, walking, jogging, skating, and picking up litter—and helping to garden, too! The path truly has been adopted by the neighborhoods near it. THANK YOU! Likewise, many of us have already ventured out on the improved Gumwood Road, which includes a sidewalk on the west side and a multi-use path on the east, for which FGP advocated. If you haven’t had a chance yet, come out and ride your bike or stroll down to the shops in Toscana Park and Heritage Square or up to the soccer fields and the Knollwood Country Club. Every day we also see people using the SR23 sidewalks, exercising and walking to
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downtown Granger, the new township park on Elm, and our beautiful library. Your advocacy through timely input to the State of Indiana brought that sidewalk to our community. Where else would you like to see sidewalks and paths? Wouldn’t it be great to extend a path to the softball fields, for instance? With the school year here, and more families seeing how the paths and sidewalks have become a part of their daily plans, it’s a great time to express again our overwhelming gratitude to all, both citizens and businesses, who have been so supportive in this journey to connect our community. In addition, we want to update you on plans that are in the works for finishing the Adams Road path and beyond. As you may know, we are in the midst of fundraising for the final phase of the Adams Road path. This portion will continue west on Adams from its present terminus at Elm to Fir, where it will cross over and continue on to connect with the Gumwood Road path. In order to complete this project, we need to raise $200,000 by July 2016, when construction is due to begin. We are thrilled to report that we are now
within $20,000 of this goal, so with your support we surely will make it over the top! It has been fabulous to see how many residents of Granger have contributed to this project: 90% of our donations have come from you, your friends and neighbors. This truly is a community effort, and we can't thank you enough for your support. If you're wondering whether your neighborhood might soon have a multi-use path, consult our website (www.grangerpaths. org) for the plan that was formulated in 2007, based on community input. If you’re not living close to a projected path and would like one, or if you're currently in the plan and want to see it become a reality, now is the time to let your elected officials know. You can find their contact information on our website. Most importantly, to complete this phase, we need your support in the following ways: • We need you to let your employer know that Friends of Granger Paths is an all-volunteer, 501(c)(3) charity, and then to let us know if your employer contributes to “community building” and would be open to us approaching them.
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• Join our Facebook page, Tweet or Instagram about us. Please help us get the word out. We’d love to have more great photos that show the many ways people are enjoying the paths. • Have any time that you could give to completing this phase? We need data entry, tracking, writing assistance, fundraising help, research, assistance with the 5K and Community Fun Run (May 15, 2016), and other sorts of help. • Believe in this project but have no extra time? You can make a tax-deductible contribution at our website www.grangerpaths.org. We have until July 2016 to get this done. And with your help, we will! Thank you for all of your support, and we look forward to seeing you on the path! Barbara Fredman President, Friends of Granger Paths
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GRANGER CRIME REPORT July/august 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 months of July and August. [Data provided by the St. Joseph County Sheriff's Office and Mishawaka Police Department via CrimeReports.com]
July Activity
August Activity
7-15-15
Breaking & Entering
Tabor Hill Ct.
8-15-15
Breaking & Entering
Pheasant Cove Dr.
7-16-15
Theft
Farmingdale Dr.
8-15-15
Breaking & Entering
Lincroft Ln.
7-17-15
Breaking & Entering
Gilroy Ct.
8-15-15
Theft
Lynn Dr.
7-18-15
Assault
Hinton Ln.
8-16-15
Theft
Branchwood Ln.
7-19-15
Assault
Lawrence Pkwy.
8-16-15
Assault
Brick Rd.
7-19-15
Theft
Stransbury Ct.
8-17-15
Theft
SR23
7-20-15
Theft
Chicory Ct.
8-18-15
Assault
Kerlin Dr.
7-21-15
Theft
Timberline Trc. N.
8-18-15
Theft
Heritage Square
7-22-15
Theft
Wheaton Dr.
8-18-15
Assault
Evergreen Blvd.
7-22-15
Theft of Vehicle
E. University Dr. Ct.
8-19-15
Theft
SR23
7-22-15
Theft
Waywood Ct.
8-19-15
Breaking & Entering
Thrush St.
7-22-15
Theft
Hunting Ridge Trl.
8-19-15
Theft
Horseshoe Bend
7-25-15
Breaking & Entering
Ashley Dr.
8-20-15
Theft
Cleveland Rd.
7-26-15
Theft
Windermere Ct.
8-21-15
Theft
Brookside Dr.
7-27-15
Theft
SR23
8-21-15
Breaking & Entering
Adams Rd.
7-27-15
Breaking & Entering
Sturdy Oak Ln.
8-21-15
Theft
Northbrook Dr.
7-28-15
Breaking & Entering
Lamar Ln.
8-21-15
Breaking & Entering
Settlers Cove Ct.
7-28-15
Theft
SR23
8-22-15
Theft
Southleigh Dr.
7-28-15
Theft
Jodie Lynn Dr.
8-22-15
Theft
Timberline Trace W.
7-29-15
Assault
Cherry Rd.
8-22-15
Theft
Pemburry Dr.
7-30-15
Theft
Hamilton St.
8-23-15
Theft
Steeple Chase Ct.
7-31-15
Breaking & Entering
Bittersweet Rd.
8-23-15
Breaking & Entering
Coveside Dr.
7-31-15
Assault
Hunting Ridge. Tr.
8-23-15
Assault
Windfield Rd.
7-31-15
Theft
Roswell Ct.
8-26-15
Assault
Hunting Ridge Tr.
7-31-15
Theft
Anderson Rd.
8-27-15
Theft
Brendon Hills Dr.
7-31-15
Property Crime
Baywood Dr.
8-27-15
Theft (3)
Cedar Cove Dr.
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