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Table of Contents Boys and Girls Club, 6 Welcomes Cheryl Ross Middlebury American Legion, 7 Post 210 Auxillary News Outdoor Living, 8 Creating Mud Middlebury Parks Department, 9 Civil War Day, 10 Button Expo 2, 11 The world of buttons Krider World’s Fair Garden, 12 Cleanup Northridge Students Take Trip, 14 Scotland & London
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June’s Cover: Northridge 8th Grade Social Studies teacher Mr. Baker poses with students during the annual Civil War Day at Northridge Middle School.
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Community Calendar June 1 Middlebury Carousel 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. sessions & activities. Session content includes authors & presenters for children, teens & adults as well as activities for all ages. Activities and sessions will be held at the Library, Memorial Park & East Park. All sessions/activities are free of charge. 20 Middlebury Garden Club will be hosting a guest speaker from Elkhart County Parks Department on the topic of BIRDS at 7:00 p.m. in the Middlebury Community Public Library. 21 Night of Nostalgia 6-8 p.m. (prior to Movie in the Park), Family-friendly flashback to the previous decades with nostalgic snacks, games, and activities, Riverbend Park, 511 E. Warren St. Free. 21
Flashback Friday Movies in the Park Family-friendly movie at 8 p.m. in Riverbend Park, 511 E. Warren St. Free.
Weekly Mon: Table Games, Greencroft – 6:30 p.m. Tues: Euchre, Greencroft – 6:30 p.m. WED: Middlebury Exchange Club, Essenhaus – 6:30 a.m. Fri: Optimist Club Breakfast, Essenhaus – 6:30 a.m.
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American Legion Dinners 5:30 - 7 p.m., Public welcome 1st Friday: All-You-Can-Eat Fish by the Legion 2nd Friday: Grilled Smoked Pork Chops by Legion Riders 3rd Friday: Jumbo Tenderloin with waffle fries & cheese and dessert by Auxiliary 4th Friday: Sandwich Baskets by SAL 5th Friday: Lasagna dinner by Boy Scout Troop 7 Last Saturday: Steak Grill – Call 825-5121 for more info 1st & 3rd Mondays: Town Council Meetings at Town Hall – 6 p.m. 1ST & 3rd Wednesdays: Middlebury Men’s Club Meetings at the American Legion – 7 p.m. 2nd and 4th Mondays Middlebury Lions Club - 7 p.m., American Legion Hall
Editor’s Note
Congratulations on graduating a year early! Love Mom Brokaw, Dad, Kenna, Amanda, Lilly and Mack 4 inMiddlebury Magazine | June 2019
Oh, happy days – of spring and warmth and all the flowers and activities that come with it. In this issue you will find some of the fun activities that the students in our community participate in during these last few months of school. From community service in local parks to explorations of foreign countries, our kids are always up to something that enriches their lives and the lives of those around them. I hope you enjoy reading about and seeing pictures of many of these wonderful adventures as our students certainly enjoyed participating in them. -Desirée Beauchamp-Boucher
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6/19 Brad Fisher, 53
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Welcomes Cheryl Ross as Education Supervisor The Boys and Girls Club of Middlebury recently welcomed Cheryl Ross as its new education supervisor. She joined the Middlebury club in March of this year. She is an enthusiastic educator with over 13 years of experience working with youth and teens. As such, she has a passion for empowering young people in all areas of life, especially in academics. As education supervisor, Ross is responsible for implementing education programs, supervising small groups programming, and assisting with the implementation of small groups. She previously worked as a youth development specialist for Boys and Girls Clubs of Elkhart County’s KidsCare program, and as a reading interventionist/ technology paraprofessional for Concord Community Schools. “When I read about this position all I could think was, ‘this position is for me,’” Ross shared. In addition to implementing existing programming, Ross creates new, fun activities that keep club members engaged while they are in the clubhouse learning center. Club members enjoy the judgment-free atmosphere and are excited to take part in academic activities. First grade club member Kalynn shares, “I love going to the learning center and seeing Miss Cheryl every day. I really like Miss Cheryl.” 6 inMiddlebury Magazine | June 2019
Ross is ecstatic for the opportunity to spend every day pursuing her passion for enriching the future leaders of our community, society, and nation. The Middlebury clubhouse team is excited to see the impact that she will continue to make in the lives of the club members.
Pictured left to right: President June Wild-Reynolds, 1st Vice Sally Werker, EBoard Marsha Taylor, Secretary-Treasurer Cinda Olinger, Historian Betty Sprow, Chaplain Cathy Reedy, Sgt. of Arms Michelle Symanski, EBoard members Karen Kahler & Sherry Weaver.
Middlebury American Legion Post 210 Auxiliary News Over the last few weeks, the Middlebury American Legion Auxiliary collected over $1,800 and went shopping for our Blue Star Moms and Hugs. Blue Star Mom donations go to our vets located at Walter Reed, and Hugs donations go overseas to our active troops.
President:
June Wild-Reynolds
1st Vice:
Sally Werker
2nd Vice:
Donna Carney and Michelle Symanski
Secretary-Treasurer: Cinda Olinger
Also, a huge thank you to Big R for their huge donations for Hugs, and all who donated to both organizations.
Historian:
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Chaplain:
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Thank you in advance for all of the Poppy donations as well.
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Installation of new officers for 2019-2020 took place May 7, 2019. Congratulations, ladies!
Sgt. of Arms: Michelle Symanski Karen Kahler, Marsha Taylor, and Sherry Weaver.
A huge thank you for all the hard work from our outgoing officers.
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Outdoor Living
C elebrat ing Mud!
International Mud Day is celebrated on June 29 as a way to connect children and MUD! It began in Nepal and Australia as an interchange between children without enough clothes or soap to get muddy and others who lived in a dry, sandy area. It has since grown into a movement for children around the world to celebrate muddy play. Locally, I have hosted a Mud Day Party over the last several years and regularly have mud as part of play programming. Mud is an easy addition to any play space as it just takes soil, water, and some easy to find tools. In our yard, we have designated a dirt digging area. We put some logs around it to show where it’s okay to dig. We’ve also put out a tarp at times with bags of soil on top. Sometimes we will use shallow tubs or kiddie pools with dirt and water to help containerize it. I’ve also found a couple of big pots an easy option that we can grab and take to the park with all the essentials inside. For water, we bring out the hose and fill up clean, used detergent containers with spouts, use water from the rain barrels, full up jugs and containers, and wet down the areas 8 inMiddlebury Magazine | June 2019
we are using. We also like to have a cleanup station with a place to hose down. Then we bring out the tools – old dishes are a great option! We gather muffin tins, old pans, ladles, pots, enamelware, wooden spoons, and other castoffs that are no longer needed. Small shovels, buckets, and spray bottles also work well. Garage sales and thrift stores are great options for these supplies. Often, the play is more fun with friends, so inviting other children to celebrate works well for us. We might add in natural treasures, flower petals, herbs, and more as we make our special concoctions, often ending with a mud pie bake-off. As Let Them Play states, “The mud will wash off but the memories will last a lifetime.” Have some muddy good fun this June! Find my podcast with more information about International Mud Day at: http://loosepartsnatureplay. libsyn.com/international-mud-day. Dr. Carla Gull blogs at www. insideoutsidemichiana.com and can be found on Facebook at Inside Outside Michiana. She is often seen with her four tag-along explorers in the greater Michiana area.
Garden with a Cause 2019 A Remembrance Ribbon in Blooms
What’s Happening in the Parks from your Middlebury Park Board
Public meetings for input on 2020 Master Plan The surveys closed on May 31, but if you still would like to have some input, or give additional input, you have two opportunities: Thursday, June 27, at 1 p.m. or Tuesday, July 16, at 7 p.m. Both meetings will be held at the Middlebury Town Hall and are open to anyone interested.
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Movie in Riverbend Park
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10th Annual Riverfest. New this year will be a Regatta of Recyclables (a miniature boat race) and an additional program in the evening featuring a presentation of live owls! The old standards will also be there: kayak rides, fish shocking demo, many booths, and crafts. Don’t miss it!
“This is the day Lord has created, I shall rejoice and be glad in it” Psalms 118.24. Judi Wesdorp welcomed each day with her favorite Bible verse. This ribbon of cheerful flowers is given by her loving husband Henri Wesdorp, their children and grandchildren in remembrance of her full and generous life. Judi’s faith and loving spirit showed not only in her deep devotion to her family and friends but extended to an education and career in nursing, as a small business owner, a 4-H Leader and her long-time service as a member of the Elkhart County 4-H Fair Board. Her love of beauty and gardening and her cheerful embrace of her world are reflected in a planting of 540 Super Olympia Pink on Green Leaf Begonias. Middlebury Parks and the Middlebury Community extend thanks to the Wesdorp family for not only this donation but also for the longtime commitment and care for Krider World’s Fair Garden. If you would like to sponsor this garden in honor of a special cause or loved one, contact Tom Enright at parks@middleburyin.com or 825-1499.
New in Krider Local artist Linda Pieri has created some beautiful designs which we have made into banners to hang in Krider World’s Fair Garden. Look for these banners that decorate the lane into the parking area.
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Northridge
Civil War Day
“The rifles were my favorite part because Mr. Baker was in charge and he makes everything more fun” - Emma Lenhart
“The dancing was my favorite part of the day because it was so different than the style of dance we usually do” - Lacey Martin
I learned how not to throw a tomahawk - Aaron Marshall 10 inMiddlebury Magazine | June 2019
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BUTTON EXPO THE WORLD OF BUTTONS Free public event at the Essenhaus Conference Center in Middlebury
Saturday, June 15
Clothing button enthusiasts from all around the region will hold an all-day free BUTTON EXPO2 at the beautiful Essenhaus Conference Center in Middlebury on Saturday, June 15, from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. Anyone who has an interest in buttons is invited to attend this large event. Lots of fun is scheduled with familyfriendly activities, educational opportunities, and related button collecting, art, and history. Last year’s premier Button Expo event, created by Carol Danhauser, president of the Jacksonian Button Club, resulted in over 200 people attending and a new button club in Nappanee, Ind., the Button Keepers, which has now grown to 20 members. Button Expo2 activities will include Button Stamping, Mini Competition Cards, Make Your Own Shrinky Dink Button, Miscellaneous Children’s Activities, Blue Book Scavenger Hunt, Trinket Boxes, and Buckles and Buttons Jewelry. There will be mini programs including the “History of Buttons,” “There is No Tin in Tin Types,” “Bridle Rosettes,” and “Patterns in Buttons.” The event will also have the following displays: Horses on Buttons, Bakelite Buttons, 18th Century Buttons, Wood Buttons, Japanese Metal Works, Steel Buttons, Sam Biern Buttons, and Div. II Uniform Buttons. It will be a fun-packed day of programs, crafts, reading button books to kids, exhibits, buttons for sale, and camaraderie! These activities are designed for visitors of all ages, from children to seniors. The goal is to pique the interest of the
community about the study of art and history through button collecting. They are supported by the National Button Society, Michigan Button Society, and Indiana Button Society. It’s possible that a new button club may emerge from this event so that people may continue to learn, collect, participate in awards competition, and enjoy this fascinating hobby. The National Button Society was formed in 1939. It has over 1,000 national and international members, and people travel from all over the country to participate in annual national button shows. State button societies in many states have spring and/or fall shows in hotel conference centers, where awards are given to members for their creative button card entries. Michigan has six local clubs throughout the state, and Indiana has three. Look up these websites for more information about button collecting: National Button Society https://www.nationalbuttonsociety.org/ National Button Society Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ NationalButtonSociety/ Michigan Button Society www.michiganbuttonsociety.org/ Michigan Button Society Facebook Page www.facebook.com/ groups/490669021123666/ Indiana Button Society www.indianabuttonsociety.org/ Button Keepers Club, Nappanee, Indiana, Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/Button-KeepersNappanee-Indiana-313069796052956/
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Krider World’s Fair Garden cleanup
Photos by Gloria Salavarria
As a part of the ongoing civics program, Northridge Middle School encourages its students to give back something of value to their community. As a part of this program, a number of 8th graders volunteered to spend their Saturday morning in Krider World’s Fair Garden on May 4, cleaning up, spreading bark mulch, and doing other chores that are a big help to Middlebury’s park staff in preparing for the forthcoming tourist season. Northridge encourages its 8th graders to volunteer their services to the community as a “thank you” for supporting them in their education. The Northridge 8th graders volunteer twice a year – in the spring and fall – and their service is appreciated by Middlebury Parks personnel and the Friends of Middlebury Parks. Top left: pictured left to right, Northridge 8th graders Nick Taylor, Gage Garber, Max Petersheim, and Jacob Beachey spread bark mulch in Krider World’s Fair Garden. Left second down: Eighth grade volunteer Stormy Barnard pats down the soil in Krider World’s Fair Garden after she planted new bulbs to help beautify the gardens along the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail that runs through Middlebury’s unique and historic garden park. Left third down: Julianna Chupp, an 8th grader at Northridge Middle School, helps with the spring cleanup at Krider Park. Bottom left: Kayla Freshour leads the way to the brush bin, followed by her fellow 8th grade classmate Zach Ort. Bottom left-right: Eighth grader William Garcia and his classmates enjoyed a lesson in community service on May 4 by helping with spring cleanup in Middlebury’s botanical park, Krider World’s Fair Garden. Top right: Northridge 8th graders Max Petersheim (left) and Gage Garber volunteered their time on May 4 to help spread bark mulch in Krider World’s Fair Garden in preparation for this coming season’s round of visitors to the park.
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Students take trip to Scotland & London
When someone says the “Driving through Glencoe, we words “spring break,” images saw rolling hills and the most of warm, sandy beaches come beautiful landscapes I may ever to mind. Hot sun, hotter sand, see in my life.” The group paid a the cool, salty ocean, and visit to famous Loch Lomond, everything else that has to explored Urquart Castle, and do with the Gulf and Atlantic toured the legendary Loch coasts. That was not the story Ness in search of the monster. for 22 intrepid adventurers who No sightings reported that braved the cold, windy rain of day, so the mystery continues. the British Isles for their spring The group then drove through vacation. Described by their the Trossachs, arriving and group leader as “hearty souls,” spending the late morning 16 students and six adults at Stirling Castle where Mary from Northridge High School Queen of Scots was crowned. soaked in the unparalleled Spending the next day and a half sights of northern Scotland and in Edinburgh, students took a navigated their way through walking tour of the historic city, the hustle and bustle of historic visited Edinburgh Castle, and had time to wander through London. Flying out of Chicago, the Victorian architecture, the group began their trip reportedly a highlight of the in Glasgow, spending 1½ trip. Senior Helen Duong days touring the munros, spoke of her time in the city, “I glens, and lochs of Glencoe enjoyed the day that we got to and Inverness in the Scottish go exploring in Scotland and Highlands. Northridge senior just walking around. I loved Sarah Deak described the going into the little alleyways experience, commenting, that just had intense stairs and 14 inMiddlebury Magazine | June 2019
walkways. I think I just enjoyed walking around and popping into cute little shops whenever we wanted and setting our own pace.” The time in Edinburgh was followed by a scenic train ride through the British countryside, at times witnessing the coastal cliffs off the North Sea. Arriving at King’s Cross Station, Harry Potter fans couldn’t help but visit the famous Platform 9¾. Their tour of London began with a vigorous stroll through the extremely busy streets of the historic town. Students were reminded to “look right!” as cars drove on the opposite side of what they are accustomed to at home. Spending 2½ days in London, the students spent the first day visiting the National Gallery, exploring Trafalgar Square, and souvenir shopping at Piccadilly Circus. The group was also given a quick tutorial on how to ride the oldest subway system
“Going overseas was an eye-opening experience. Some of the most enjoyable things on this trip were being able to experience the atmosphere of another country and explore the city. The opportunity to explore the city in small groups and be independent separated made this an exceptional trip, on which we had the opportunity to learn and grow as individuals. Some of my favorite things were seeing mountains for the first time and finding the little hidden gems in the city. Like one day we found a small coffee shop and camera museum in London. I learned a lot about the history of Scotland and England on this trip. Additionally, this trip has made me want to travel.” Sydney Ross
“This trip was an excellent experience that gave me the opportunity to see the world when I couldn’t have before.” Andrea Garcia-Estrada “I had an amazing time and even made a new friend in the process, I got to know everyone who went a little bit better and being able to experience that with them was incredible.” Emily Lomax “The most memorable part of this trip was just going out and experiencing the different foods and lifestyle that people have in both Scotland and England. I enjoyed exploring Scotland and all of the neat little shops and walkways that they had.” Helen Duong “I had lots of fun and feel like I learned a lot, too.” Elisa Peters
in the world, the London Tube. Students were taught to “hit the wall” (the method of exit to ensure a group stays together) and to “mind the gap.” They learned how to navigate the complicated web of train lines and stops to get where they wanted to go. On the second day, they took a bus tour of the iconic city, visiting sites like Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abbey and the Albert Memorial. In the afternoon, they had the choice between “guns or mummies” (the Imperial War Museum or the British Museum). Later that evening students were led on a tour through the gloomy back alleys of London’s East End as they heard the horrific tale of Jack the Ripper. They visited sites of the murders and learned about the hard reality of living in this part of the city during the Victorian age. On the final day, students were given the opportunity to try their hand at
school the next morning. A dose of reality after an unreal experience. The trip leader, teacher Jon Bowen, was thankful for all of those who participated in the amazing journey and for the parents who allowed their students to come along on this adventure. Bowen was impressed with the students as they tried new foods, walked miles (some clocked around 50 for the week) without complaint, learned new skills, and had experiences unlike anything many of them had experienced before. Paul Johnson, another teacher on the tour, is currently planning another tour. The destination for that tour will be Greece and will take place over spring break of 2021. To see pictures about the Scotland and London tour or to view upcoming tours like Greece, visit the website at https://jandbtravel.weebly.com/. inMiddlebury Magazine | June 2019 15
the Tube on their own. Senior Emma Palmer was identified by the tour guide as a quick study as she found herself being the most confident and competent Tube traveler in the group. Students spent their time doing a number of different activities. Some attended Sunday morning service at St. Paul’s Cathedral, a few visited the Tower of London, a handful rode the London Eye, and most everyone shopped to their hearts’ content. The final night in London was appropriately capped off with attendance by some of the group at a London performance called “The Play That Goes Wrong,” giving the group a dose of English humor. Others in the group ended their time in London with an evening walk along the Thames and a ride on the iconic red doubledecker buses. Returning home on Monday, many prepared themselves, jet lag and all, for
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The talent that pours out of the students throughout the Northridge School Corporation starts at a young age. From sports to band to academics to choir, many students start their involvement before even making it to middle school. The theater program is no different. It first offers summer drama programs for children in the elementary and intermediate age groups so that by the time these students make it to middle school, they have already had a great deal of experience and stage time which helps them feel at ease and put on performances displaying talent far beyond their years. This year’s spring play of “Peter Pan” put on by the middle school was a prime example of these efforts. With perfectly choreographed and performed dances as well as fun and upbeat songs and solos, the very full house at the Northridge High School Auditorium was not disappointed. These 6th-8th graders put on an hour and a half of pure entertainment. The middle school drama
department used to hold their play in their own auditorium (nicknamed the “Augi-torium” after drama director Ellen Augustine, a/k/a “Augi”) However, several years ago they had to move to the high school auditorium in order to compensate for the enormous amount of support that comes out of our community through attendance at this yearly play. Each year the middle school play held in the spring gets better and better and likewise draws a larger and larger crowd, many of whom do not even have students participating in the play. This pattern of growth in both talent and community participation is sure to continue into the future as the leaders of the drama department pour themselves and their hours of hard work into our students. Thank you Co-directors Ellen Augustine and Nicole Deckert, Sound/ Set Designer/Auditorium Manager Mark Coleman, and Assistant Set Hand Marcus Boucher for all your work in making this year’s play a wonderful success.
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is to award scholarship monies to high school seniors pursuing further education. In the past few years, the advisory board has expanded the “further education” to include tech or trade schools and our own IB (International Baccalaureate) courses at the high school. We want to encourage all seniors as they take
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Middlebury
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The former Wanberg Popcorn Plant 402 E Warren Street
Questions?
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Know your growers!
Welcome to our new SHOUT page!
If you know of a community member or group of people whom you would like to offer out a SHOUT of gratitude in a future magazine, please send your nomination to our editor Desirée Beauchamp-Boucher at Delightfullyhere@gmail.com
“Carrie Norris has volunteered selflessly this school year to photograph several events in which my daughters have been involved. I’ve seen her at choir concerts, traveling to show choir competitions, and taking photos of the middle and high school drama departments. Not only is she eager to donate her time, her talents are extraordinary. I’ve known Carrie for nearly a decade and have watched her grow as a photographer. She is not only a creative being but a true student and scientist of the art form, always studying and experimenting and growing. I love when Carrie is taking photos at one of my children’s events because I can enjoy the performance knowing she will share high quality photos with all of us. I am so thankful for her and eager to watch her grow in her art!” —Shirley Dorbin
“The Lucille Groves family would like to publicly thank both Coach Scott Radeker and Coach Doug Springer. The coaches and players from both of their basketball teams attended my wife’s viewing. You don’t know how much your support was appreciated! Thank you so much!” —Gordon Groves and family “Shout out to the Middlebury Parks Dept., Tom, Jim and Andrew for working so hard to help keep our town beautiful.” — Anonymous
“I’d like to give a shout out to Lowell Miller and Dick Hinckley for always stepping up and helping with our (Middlebury Then and Now) woodrelated projects. They are fun to work with and are excellent craftsmen. We are fortunate to have them in our community!” — Kim Clarke
“Our family would like to thank the entire Middlebury Fire and EMS crew. They have gone above and beyond for our family for 10 years. They’ve celebrated our daughter’s milestones with us and cried with us when she gets admitted. They helped us get through Christmas twice, and love on our kids every time we see them. They truly are our hometown heroes and we can never repay them for their kindness and love.” —The Yutzy Family
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June 13 at Essenhaus 11:30-1:00p.m.
Presentation by Miranda Cripe Generational Characteristics/Differences in the work place. Lunch: $13 reservations required 574.825.4300 Deadline: June 4, 2019
Chamber Chat
Welcome New Chamber Member Tepen’s Smart Savings, 58748 IN-13. Board of Director Members Kent Yoder, Jim Neff, John, Katie Tepen & Children
Stop in and let’s catch up on what’s new in Middlebury
June 4, 11, 18, & 25
Coffee at 8:30 a.m. RSVP appreciated. 574-825-4300 Chamber of Commerce and Visitors Center 201 S. Main Street, Middlebury
SAVE THE DATE Friday, August 16, 2019
17th Annual Chamber Golf Classic Meadow Valley Golf Club 57600 SR 13, Middlebury IN 46540 11:30 a.m. Lunch • 12:30 p.m. Shotgun Start EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ends July 31.
Middlebury Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center presents the First Annual Wilbur Bontrager Servant Leadership Award, 2019 recipient of honorary gift of $1,000 to LoveWay. Pictured left to right is LoveWay Director Shelley Becker, Sarah Bontrager, Wilbur Bontrager, Jim Neff.
The mission of the Middlebury Chamber of Commerce is to promote economic opportunity through education, business and community leadership and to enhance the social and civic environment of Middlebury. Executive Director Sheri Howland Director@middleburyINchamber.com
Contact Information: Community Outreach Coordinator Carmen Carpenter
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2019 Legacy Members: GOLD MEMBERS: Jayco, Inc., L & W Engineering, Inc., BRONZE MEMBERS: Edward Jones of Middlebury, Forks County Line Stores, Hawkins Water Tech, Legacy Home Furniture, Middlebury Produce.
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Middlebury Community Public Library
101 E. Winslow • Middlebury, IN 46540 574-825-5601 • www.mdy.lib.in.us Register for Summer Reading while enjoying the Literary Carousel!
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Sat. June 1, 2019 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Hear Lori Rader-Day, award winning author, at 1:00 p.m.
Bruce Langton, artist & illustrator, teaches art classes -10:00 a.m. for K-2nd grade -11:30 a.m. for 3rd-5th grade - 1:00 p.m. for 6th grade-adult See full schedule of events and locations on library homepage
r e m g m u in 9 S d a Re 201 ub l C 2019 Golden Raffle ◆ One Night at Middlebury Hampton Inn ◆ $100 outdoor gift package ◆ Blue Gate Dinner/Theater package for two ◆ Small refrigerator (with treats inside) ◆ Potawatomi Zoo annual family pass
Register starting June 1st at Children’s or Main Desk
Kids We are rocketing through a UNIVERSE OF STORIES this summer at the library! Once you have a reading log, pick your library books to read. Each time you reach a stop sign in the reading log, come to the library to get a prize and a Silver Raffle ticket. You can earn up to 8 prizes and 8 Silver Raffle tickets. When you finish a log, you’ll receive a Golden Raffle ticket. New for 2019, kids who finish 2 reading logs are eligible to register for Summer Reading 2.0. Follow the 2.0 reading log and continue collecting Silver Raffle tickets. If you finish, you’ll receive another Golden Raffle ticket. Any kids finishing half or more of the 2.0 log are invited to a pizza party in August. Summer Reading 2.0 is only open to children enrolled in the KIDS Don’t miss level (K thru having finished 5th Calendar grade).
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Teens & Adults Teens (having finished grades 6-12) and Adults (age 18 and older) start their journey with a “Universe of Stories” game card. After “travelling” to a planet or asteroid by completing activities on your game card, you receive a Silver Raffle ticket. Word searches and trivia games can be completed for additional Silver Raffle tickets. Upon completion of a game card, you obtain a Golden Raffle ticket.
2019 Silver Raffle
◆ Color-in Rocket Fort ◆ Color-in Tee Pee ◆ Playdoh Kitchen ◆ Bead Maker “Make &Bake” ◆ Crayola Super Creativity Set ◆ Squishes
◆ $25 Target gift card ◆ Moon Lamp ◆ NASA Space wall decor posters ◆ Hasbro Star War’s Monopoly ◆ Caribbean Auto Spa $25 gift cert. ◆ Robicopter
Summer reading Club
Calendar of eventS www.mdy.lib.in.us 574-825-5601
Kids’ events
Saturday, June 1 Register for Summer Reading Literary Carousel – Activities Throughout the Day Wednesday, June 5 at 10 a.m. Family Story Time Thursday, June 6 at 6:30 p.m. Visit with Miss Indiana Monday, June 10, 1-3 p.m. Planetarium Adventures (Sign up for a 30-minute time slot) Tuesday, June 11, 10 a.m.-12 p.m. Planetarium Adventures (sSgn up for a 30-minute time slot) Wedneday, June 12 at 10 a.m. ROZ PUPPETS “The Shepherd Who Cried Alien” Friday, June 14, 3-5 p.m. Planetarium Adventures (Sign up for a 30-minute time slot) Monday, June 17 at 1 p.m. Astronomy of Elkhart County Tuesday, June 18 at 10 a.m. Family Story Time Monday, June 24 at 1 p.m. STEAM WARS (crafts and games) Wednesday, June 26 at 10 a.m. Mr. Jim the Magician Thursday, July 4 LIBRARY CLOSED Monday, July 8 at 1 p.m. Family Movie “Wall-E” Wendesday, July 10 at 10 a.m. NASA @ Your Library Activities Friday, July 12 at 10 a.m. Family Story Time Monday, July 15 at 1 p.m. Potawatomi Zoo “Animal Adaptations” Wednesday, July 17 at 11 a.m. Starlight Mystery Café (Limited space available) Saturday, July 20, 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. MOON DAY @ MCPL Last Day to Turn in Reading Logs/SRC ENDS Tuesday, July 30 at 10 a.m. Family Story Time
Register for Events at our
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Saturday, June 1
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teen events
Tuesday, June 4, 1:30-3:00 p.m. Light Up Your Universe - Decorate an Switchplate for Your Room Thursday, June 6 at 6:15 p.m. Meet Miss Indiana Lydia Tremanie Thursday, June 13, 2:30-4 p.m. Visit Planetarium/Create Astronuat Pudding Tuesday, June 18, 1-3:30 p.m. Stellar Smoothies - Create Smoothies Thursday, June 20, 2:30-3:45 p.m. Create Magnetic Slime Tuesday, June 25, 1:30-3:45 p.m. Galaxy Gold - Create a Treasure Container Thursday, June 27, 2:15-4 p.m. Cheesy Classic Sci-Fi Movie So awful it’s (almost) good Tuesday, July 2, 1:30-3 p.m. Create a Duct Tape Wallet Tuesday, July 9, 2:30-4:30 p.m. Chocolate Olympics Compete in Events Using Chocolate. Wednesday, July 10 Planetarium Thursday, July 11, 2:15-4:15 p.m. Create A Poured Paint Pot Please wear old clothes Saturday, July 13, 10:30a.m.-12 p.m. NASA Jump to Jupiter Tuesday, July 16, 1:30-3:45 p.m. Space Station Snacking Make Quick Energy Snacks Thursday, July 18, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Translucent Tiles (Make and Take) Create Light Catcher Decorations
Check out our facebook and Homepage for additonal events throughout the summer!
Yak, Snack & read
Join our book discussion groups for adults. Books are provided. Yak is offered at two convenient times: 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Register at the Front Desk to pick up a book.
middlebury menu makers Join us on the fourth Tuesday of each month at 6 p.m. This recipe exchange club meets to sample each other’s dishes and share recipes. See website for details.
adult events
Tuesday, June 4 at 1 p.m. Cinema Showcase - see homepage for movie information Tuesday, June 11 at 1 p.m. Yak, Snack & Read The Paris Wife by Paula McLain Tuesday, June 11 at 7 p.m. Yak, Snack & Read When Books Went to War by Molly Guptill Manning Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. Middlebury Menu Makers - Salads Tuesday, July 2 at 1 p.m. Cinema Showcase Tuesday, July 9 at 1 p.m. Yak, Snack & Read The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick Tuesday, July 9 at 7 p.m. Yak, Snack & Read The Paris Wife by Paula McLain Tuesday, July 23 at 6 p.m. Middlebury Menu Makers – Breakfast Foods Tuesday, August 6 at 1 p.m. Cinema Showcase Tuesday, August 13 at 1 p.m. Yak, Snack & Read When Books Went to War by Molly Guptill Manning Tuesday, August 13 at 7 p.m. Yak, Snack & Read The Curious Charms of Arthur Pepper by Phaedra Patrick Tuesday, August 27 at 6 p.m. Middlebury Menu Makers – Mocktails
100 Women Who Care 5-Year Reunion
Join the 100 Women Who Care, in conversation with Karen Phelps Moyers, as we give away TWO $10,000 grants in celebration of our 5-year reunion! 5:30 PM - Cocktails | 6:00 PM - Meeting | the Matterhorn
JULY 9, 2019
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