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around town 04 Middlebury Milestones 05 Community Calendar 06 Boys & Girls Club: April Showers Bring Homework Hours 09 New Year, New You! 16 Special Section - Think Spring! 20 Outdoor Living: Getting to Know Local Frogs 21 Middlebury Parks Department Update 28 Business Directory feature stories 08 Someone You Should Know inMiddlebury: Tom Enright 10 American Legion Veteran Spotlight 10 From Explorer to Fireman 12 Habitat for Humanity:
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Editor’s Note One of the enjoyable parts of working in a job like mine is I get to meet people. Lots of people. This month, I got to meet the Kulish family. The parents, Ben and Nadia, came from Ukraine in 1998 and, along with their nine kids and grandmother, are some of the nicest, most welcoming people you’ll meet. They are looking forward to a house with a bit more room, and were selected as a Habitat for Humanity partner family, with plans to build this summer. However, Habitat is looking for land in the Middlebury school district. So read this month’s article on the Kulish family and if you know of some land available, contact Habitat for Humanity. Also this month, we meet a group of residents who gather for aquatic therapy at the middle school but also get a healthy dose of social time in as well. And we look forward to meeting more of you in the future! Guy Thompson, Editor
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Celebrate Arbor Day Celebrate Arbor Day by volunteering to help the Middlebury Tree Board plant trees. Join us on Saturday, April 30 at 8 a.m. at the Middlebury Town Hall. Coffee and rolls will be provided, along with lunch at Rulli’s Restaurant afterward. Call Joseph at 574-675-1005 for more information. Come join the fun, learn how to plant trees, and help beautify Middlebury!
Lunch & Learn The Middlebury Chamber Lunch & Learn will be held on April 19 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Middlebury Community Public Library. Lunch is $20 for members/$15 for non-members. You can pay at the luncheon or in advance by cash, check or credit card. Make checks payable to Middlebury Chamber of Commerce. The topic for April will be the Horizon Education Alliance, presented by Jason Harrison and Dorothy Shirk. RSVP by emailing director@middleburyinchamber.com with “April 19 lunch and learn” in subject heading. Registration ends April 15.
Clinton Christian School Annual Fundraiser Clinton Christian School will be hosting its annual auction/fundraiser on Friday, April 22. The fun begins at 3 p.m., with the auction starting at 4 p.m. In addition to the auction, there will be a kids’ carnival, dinner, ice cream and baked goods including pies from Aunt Karen’s. It is a wonderful event that is always a lot of fun! Clinton Christian School is located at 61763 CR 35. For more information or to donate, contact the school at 574-642-3940 or www.ccsgoshen.org.
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No School (Snow Makeup Day) Spring Break – No School Northridge Band Boosters Pancake Breakfast 7:30 a.m. –11 a.m. at NHS Classic Car Auction – Elkhart County 4H Fairgrounds Middlebury Chamber Lunch & Learn 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. at the Library Kindergarten Round Up – Middlebury Kindergarten Round Up – York Arbor Day Tree Planting – meet at the Town Hall at 8 a.m. Kindergarten Round Up – Orchard View Clinton Christian School Fundraiser Kindergarten Round Up – Jefferson No School (Snow Makeup Day)
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around TOWN | Boys & Girls Club
April Showers Bring Homework Hours! by Lindsay Saunders, Associate Executive Director At the Boys & Girls Club, April showers bring more than just the promise of flowers in May – the rain brings extra time for club members to stay dry indoors and visit the club’s learning center! It’s in the learning center that club members receive the extra help they need to end the school year on top.
More than 80 and counting… This month, the Boys & Girls Club will serve more than 80 youth per day through homework help and time spent reading. For many members, the club’s learning center provides that perfect quiet space to get lost in a book or ask questions about a tough math problem. “All of our club members have the opportunity to receive help with their homework every day,” says Brittany Bayless, program manager for the Boys & Girls Club. “We also encourage students to complete their daily reading – at least 20 minutes – during club time.” Other members visit the learning center for a chance to
participate in small group programs, like Indiana Kids. “Indiana Kids is a state-funded program that targets youth who are performing below grade level in math and reading,” explains Bayless. As a part of the program, Indiana Kids participate in 30 homework sessions that are 45 minutes in length. These sessions allow participants to gain the extra help they need in math and reading, and are intended to help boost performance in those areas.
Connecting the dots… But homework sessions are just one component of the Indiana Kids program. Participants also attend career sessions presented by a variety of local professionals. “Career sessions allow Indiana Kids members to explore professions, dream about careers they never knew existed, and connect the dots between education and whatever their future goals might be,” Bayless stated. “They help remind our struggling members that even though school might be tough, it still holds tremendous value and impacts their future.” Already this year, club members have participated in a variety of career sessions exploring topics such as “The Life of an Olympian” presented by Sam Grewe, and “Marine Archeology” presented by Club Staff member Leeah Worley. This month, career sessions will continue to offer club members an incredible way to spend a rainy day.
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Enright oversees maintenance of the parks and trails, working with the employees and summer program. He also writes grant requests for the department. A lot of effort is also put into various park improvement projects. “I didn’t know how ambitious the park board is here,” Enright stated. “There are a lot of good volunteers who dedicate a lot of time to planning and doing things for the parks. Without them, we couldn’t do what we do here.” “I like the variety of opportunities here to be able to use the creative side to do interpretive work,” Enright added. One thing Enright has done was to start the annual Middlebury RiverFest seven years ago. “Every day is something new,” Enright said. “It’s challenging and demanding at times, and I enjoy that.”
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Rex Krider Rex Krider served in the U.S. Army as a Specialist 4th Class. He served from June 1963 until June 1965 at the Presidio in San Francisco, Calif. Krider earned the Good Conduct Medal. He served as a morning report clerk in the Intelligence Corp Group at the 6th Army Headquarters. After leaving the U.S. Army, Krider returned to Middlebury and worked at the family’s business, Krider Nurseries.
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In 2012 when Alec Wogoman was 15, he became an Explorer with the Middlebury TWP Fire Department. The fire department’s Explorer program is a way for youth ages 14 and up to learn about the many aspects of fire services in a safe and controlled environment, all while providing avenues for positive community and social interaction in a group setting. Through the Explorer program, Wogoman has completed the mandatory Jeff Wogoman, right, congratulates his son, Alec, after State of Indiana Firefighter Training as well as supplemental training being sworn in as a regular firefighter with the Middlebury Township Volunteer Fire Department. provided by the Middlebury Township Fire Department. He is currently a senior at Northridge High School and participates in the work experience program. This program allows him to spend three hours of his regular school day at the fire station. While there, he is able to go through the necessary certification classes to obtain his Firefighter I & II Certificate as well as working toward his Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Certification. Wogoman has been able to receive hands-on training while assisting on several ambulance calls as well as structure fires and motor vehicle accidents. Following in a long line of family firefighters, Wogoman was recently sworn in as a regular firefighter with the Middlebury Township Volunteer Fire Department. Alec’s father, Jeff Wogoman, is the current fire chief at the Middlebury Township Fire Department as well as a full-time firefighter with the Goshen Fire Department. The Middlebury Township Fire Department is currently a combination department consisting of full-time, part-time and volunteer firefighters, paramedics, and emergency medical technicians.
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A Place to Call Home Building lot needed for Middlebury family’s Habitat home
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hildren grow up, noted Nadia Kulish. And growing children need space. Right now, Ben and Nadia Kulish, along with their nine children and the children’s grandmother, live in a rented home south of US 20 east of CR 17. It’s a quiet subdivision with friendly neighbors who gladly take some of the Kulish kids along for a ride on a golf cart up and down the street. “All of our neighbors became our friends,” Ben said. The Kulish children would play outside when weather allowed, and that drew other kids from the neighborhood there to play with them and make friends with them. With nine kids, it was preferred to have them play outside. They are also a very musical family, with each member playing an instrument. Ben jokes that they are their own orchestra, a claim not many families can live up to. They play violin, cello, accordion, flute, guitar, piano and more. The family loves living in the Middlebury area. “There are nice people. We like the Middlebury school district,” Ben noted. Ben and Nadia moved to the United States from Ukraine
in 1998, along with their oldest son, who was five months old at the time. They lived in Pennsylvania and Connecticut, but visited friends from church in the area and stayed here to raise their family. And while the neighborhood is ideal, the cramped living conditions led the family to look at ways to find better housing. Currently, four of the five boys share a room in the house. The Kulish family applied for and were accepted to be a partner family with Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County. According to Habitat Executive Director Tom McArthur, there are three key elements to selecting a partner family: 1) What is the family’s need? 2) Do they have enough income to pay the mortgage? 3) Does each adult in the family have the willingness to supply 250 hours of sweat equity?
The Kulish family is looking forward to helping build their new home in the Middlebury School District. The family consists of: Grandma Anna, seated. Front - Anna, age 8, David and Samuel (twins), age 11, Mark, age 12, Timothy, age 5. Back - Father Ben, Rachel, age 14, Angelica, age 16, Ben, age 17, Valentina, age 15, and mom Nadya.
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A lot of the work in building a Habitat for Humanity home is done by lots of great volunteers.
“It was never a question they qualified. The Kulishes have the need. They are all crammed into the one house together,” McArthur said. The father, Ben, has good, reliable employment, working at Jomar Machining in Middlebury. And the parents, along with the oldest son, already have a lot of their sweat equity put in, he said. They are definitely excited to help build their home. Habitat for Humanity began in Elkhart County in 1986 (see sidebar for more information on the local affiliate), and works with partner families to provide better housing for families. The homes are built with the help of volunteers, with the partner family working with them, and are then sold to the family at 0 percent interest. The combination of volunteer labor and no interest on the loan, which is held by the Habitat affiliate, helps to make the home affordable. “This one will be a challenge,” McArthur added. “Our standard homes have three or four bedrooms. This one will likely be a seven-bedroom.” The plan, he added, is to have a full basement with egress windows to allow finished bedrooms downstairs. The construction team, he said, is excited to work on a larger home. Amy Zakiewicz, who is the director of development for the local affiliate, noted that they are looking for churches to participate in Faith Builds at the house. “We’re looking for churches to get involved and see if they want to contribute either financially or physically,” Zakiewicz said. The build, which will take place sometime this summer, will take longer to complete – around eight weeks – compared to the six weeks that it normally takes, Zakiewicz added. Habitat is looking for volunteers to help with the build, as APRIL 2016 | inMiddlebury
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well as providing meals during the construction. Construction usually takes place Wednesday through Saturday from 8 a.m. until around 3:30 p.m. (See contact information at the end to volunteer with Habitat.) Area companies are also challenged to put together a team to help at the construction site. “It’s a completely different thing to do,” McArthur said. “It’s a team building exercise and it’s icing on the cake to have the partner family there with them.” They will begin actively recruiting volunteers this month. This will be one of seven homes built this year by the Elkhart County affiliate, and the seventh that resides within the Middlebury school district. There is one holdup at the moment – land. The Kulish family wish to stay in the Middlebury Community School District, but Habitat does not have any land in the area at the moment. The hope is to find land in the southwestern area of the district so the family can stay close to the friends they have now and be close to their church in Nappanee. Habitat is hoping to find land soon so work can move ahead this summer. Ideally, the affiliate will find land that the owner is willing to donate, which helps to reduce the overall cost of the home and makes it more affordable for the family. However, Habitat will purchase land when needed. “We’re thinking about the children and having more room for them, for physical activities,” Ben said as they look forward to a new home. Once land is found, plans are finalized, and volunteers lined up, work on the home will start and the Kulishes will be on their way to a house with room for the children to continue to grow and play more music together for years to come.
Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County Elkhart County became a Habitat for Humanity affiliate on July 14, 1986. The first partner family began construction on their home November 6, 1986 and they moved in on May 7, 1987. Last year, Habitat of Elkhart County completed its 186th house, with homes built in Bristol, Elkhart, Goshen, Middlebury, Milford, Millersburg, Nappanee, New Paris and Wakarusa. The average appraised value of a new Habitat home is $99,000. The 3-bedroom home has 1,040 sq. ft. while the 4-bedroom home has 1,344 sq. ft. The mortgage payments from Habitat homeowners are recycled into the “Fund for Humanity” to purchase materials for the next Habitat house. In 2015, 851 volunteers donated a total of 19,864 hours working with Habitat of Elkhart County. Each adult in a partner family contributes 250 hours of “sweat equity,” helping to build their home as well as other families’ houses.
Many hands make for light work at a Habitat for Humanity build.
Do you have land to donate for a wonderful family? Would you like help in the build this summer or make a donation to the affiliate? Contact Habitat for Humanity of Elkhart County at 574-533-6109 (Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.) or email: info@habitatec.com. Visit their website at www.habitatec.com for building schedules and more information. 14 inMiddlebury Magazine | APRIL 2016
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How t o help your lawn bounce back from wint er Spring is a season of revival, and that spirit of rejuvenation extends to lawns. When the last vestiges of winter begin to disappear, homeowners can dust off their gardening gloves and start taking steps to revitalize their lawns for the months ahead.
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Winter can be hard on lawns, so it’s important for homeowners to look for signs of damage before they begin planning any springtime landscaping projects. Salt damage can occur in areas that received heavy snowfall over the winter. Many communities use rock salt to de-ice snow- and ice-covered roads, and that rock salt is largely made up of sodium chloride, which can draw moisture from grass and cause it to brown. Salt trucks used during winter storms often spit salt out onto lawns, so don’t be surprised if you notice brown spots on your grass, especially in those areas closest to the road. Winter lawn damage may also be caused by voles, burrowing mouselike rodents that make paths beneath the snow to hide from predators and feed on grass blades and roots. Lawns with distinctly matted areas may also have been damaged by snow mold that can weaken turf.
A light raking can help remove any debris that accumulated over the winter. Such debris, which may include fallen branches and fallen leaves left behind from the final days of fall, can prevent lawns from getting the sun and water they need to thrive. Remove this debris, but make sure the grass is not frozen when you do, as walking on frozen grass can cause further damage.
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Let the grass grow Mowing the lawn is a chore that’s reserved for spring, summer and maybe early fall, but it’s important that homeowners don’t jump the gun and mow too early after winter. A patient approach allows the grass to reestablish itself, so let it grow a little higher than you normally would before the first cut. When the grass is roughly 4.5 inches high, you can cut it down to three inches and then maintain your normal mowing routine throughout the rest of spring and summer. Revitalizing lawns in springtime is a priority for many homeowners, who should always consult landscaping professionals if they feel uncertain about addressing any damage they discover during their post-winter lawn inspections.
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Outdoor LIVING
Getting to Know Local
Frogs
By Dr. Carla Gull
In the spring, it’s easy to listen to a chorus of frogs calling out to find a mate. In our area, we have several neat frogs to learn about. Spring Peeper
This small frog (3/4-13/8”) sounds like loud jingle bells, “peep, peep, peep, peep,” when all are calling together. This light beige to dark brown frog has a dark X on its back. Find it in wooded areas near a source of water, often breeding in a temporary vernal pond from March to May. It eats spiders, ants and insects.
Western Chorus Frog
This small frog (¾-1½”) has three stripes running down its back. The call sounds like running a fingernail over the teeth of a comb. It breeds through mid-May, seeking temporary bodies of water such as a flooded fields and damp meadows. It eats small worms, insects, and small snails.
Eastern Gray Frog
Don’t let the name fool you as this frog can be gray, green, brown, or almost black. It is 1¼”-2” long and is often found in trees. It has a short, flute-like trill, breeding April to May.
Wood Frog
The wood frog appears to be a masked bandit, with a tan to reddish-brown color and two ridges running down its back. It is slightly larger (13/8-2¾”), sounding like ducks. It is found in wooded areas, often breeding in ditches and shallow temporary stands of water in February and March. It can freeze solid in the winter under the leaf litter and emerge alive in the spring.
Green Frog
This larger frog (2¼”-3½”) breeds in permanent bodies of water from May to August. The call sounds as though a banjo or rubber band is being plucked. It is typically a shade of green, hence the name.
Bullfrog
The largest frog in our area, the bullfrog can be up to 6” in size. The call sounds like a deep bass “brr-wum.” It can be found in permanent water sources, eating insects, worms, snails and even birds, mice, and small snakes. Most tadpoles take two years to become frogs. Breeding time is May to July. As you walk through Riverbend Park, Bonneyville Mill, or drive by a ditch this spring, listen to the calls you hear to get to know your local frogs better!
For more information, and to listen to their calls: Indiana DNR: http://www.in.gov/dnr/fishwild/3325.htm Dr. Carla Gull blogs at www.InsideOutsideMichiana.com. She is often seen with her four tag-along explorers in the greater Michiana area. 20 inMiddlebury Magazine | APRIL 2016
Upcoming
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Parks Events by the Middlebury Park Board
Summer Fund Day Camp The Summer Fun Day Camp is a free program offered by the Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department in partnership with Middlebury, Jefferson and York townships. Children ages 5-12 living in these three townships are eligible for the camp. Summer Fun is held Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Riverbend Park, 511 East Warren Street. The camp will be held from June 13 through July 22 with the week of July 4-8 off. Children will have planned daily activities and take exciting field trips to regional attractions. Space is limited to 40 – so register soon by contacting the parks department office at 825-3283.
New gazebo in Krider Gardens A rustic gazebo has been erected in Krider Gardens adjacent to the pond. The gazebo is made from locust log posts and rough-sawn ash lumber, all harvested out of our parks. This gazebo will provide a quaint space to rest and view the pond and landscaping, while offering a unique venue for a picnic or small wedding ceremony.
Trails of Middlebury Celebration
Saturday, July 9
This annual event supports our trails in Middlebury. Enjoy an outdoor concert by The Tumbleweed Jumpers, a selection of local food and drink, entertainment for kids and more. Funds generated from this year’s event will go toward the Ridge Run Trail fundraising project. This proposed 1.2-mile trail will connect the Pumkinvine Trail just north of US 20 to IU Health, Greencroft Retirement Center, Essenhaus Campus, and the Middlebury School Campus. Hope to see everyone there!
August 27 The 7th Annual Middlebury Riverfest is a free family fun event that celebrates the importance of fresh water and the value of the Little Elkhart River. Come and experience all the edutainment including the Electrofishing Demonstration, DNR Dive Rescue Demonstration, Tree Hike, ETHOS Science Bus and the live animal program. Also enjoy various games, crafts, environmental exhibits, delicious Amish made food, kayak rides and more.
Starfleet Appreciation The Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department would like to thank Starfleet for sponsoring nine months of the Parks Page in inMiddlebury Magazine. This allows the parks department to inform the community about many of our programs and projects.
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Aquatic Arthritis
Good for Body and Soul
Story by Stephanie J. Salisbury, Photos by Kris Mueller
There’s something magical about being in the water. A nearly weightless feeling comes over me and I just want to spend all day immersed, whether it’s in the lake, the ocean, or the local pool. Swimming and movement no longer feel like exercise because there is very little impact to jar the body, which is what makes it perfect for those suffering from issues such as arthritis. Everyone is Welcome
Relax and Enjoy
Two days a week, an aquatic arthritis class meets at the Northridge Middle School pool to enjoy a comfortable social hour of low-impact exercise and lots of laughs in the water. Twenty years ago, the program began at Goshen College. When that pool closed, Northridge helped out so the group could continue – and they’re still going strong to this day. Anyone with mobility problems is welcome to join in at any time. It’s a great way to come together with folks of every skill level and fit right in.
In case you’re worried about being new and unsure of what to do, relax. “Each person does what they are comfortable doing and at the pace that is comfortable for them with the hope to improve,” explains Fuller. “The participants are most helpful with people who are new to the program and I always try to demonstrate what the class is doing to newcomers.”
Sally Fuller, a retired mental health counselor from Middlebury Schools, has been involved in aquatics for over 40 years. “We work on balance, range of motion, strength, flexibility, and some cardiovascular work,” she said. “Being in the water means that the moves are low impact and gentle on the body. Pain sometimes associated with land exercise is eliminated. We are very social, share stories, and laugh often!”
Not Just For Arthritis With a comfortable water temperature and very easy access to the pool, it’s a great place not just for those with arthritis, but also those who have had joint replacements, heart issues, are overweight, or just feel the pull of aging on their joints. The class is designed to help with mobility in the body and is sanctioned by the Arthritis Foundation, which means there is a lifeguard on duty at all times and the leaders are trained and certified by the organization.
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Both men and women are encouraged to attend the class. The ages of current participants range from 50-87 years old, so don’t be afraid to try something new at any point in your life! People from the Middlebury, Bristol, and Goshen areas all come to the Northridge Middle School pool to attend classes, and some from Greencroft as well. Charles Grace, coordinator for middle school activities, is in charge of the schedule, so when school is canceled, the aquatic arthritis class will be canceled as well. However, when
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According to the Arthritis Foundation website, some of the benefits of aquatics are: • Water has more resistance than air, so a workout burns more calories • Buoyancy helps lower the impact on joints • Warm pools can help soothe joint pain Find out more tips and information at www. Arthritis.org and learn the benefits of aquatics classes. Always check with your doctor before beginning any kind of new exercise regimen to be certain it is right for you.
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When and Where The class meets Mondays and Wednesdays from 9-10 a.m. Cost is $4 per session payable when you attend, and anyone of any skill level, with or without experience, is invited to drop in. (Note that the schedule may change over summer break to a different time slot, but will continue throughout the year.)
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Middlebury Community Schools
Northridge Raider Band and Guard
Upcoming Events
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Saturday, April 16, 2016 7:30-11:00 TICKET PRICES AT THE DOOR: Adults: $7 Senior/Child (6 and under): $6 CONCERT SCHEDULE: 7:45 – Winter Guard (in the Fieldhouse) 8:00 – Concert Band 8:30 – Symphonic Band 9:00 – 6th Grade Band 9:30 – 7th Grade Band 10:00 – 8th Grade Band 10:30 – Monster Jazz Band
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ADDITIONAL EVENTS: Bake sale and silent auction
Kindergarten Round-Up Middlebury Community Schools will host Kindergarten Round-Up for the 2016-2017 school year at each of the four elementary schools.
Wednesday, April 20
Tuesday, April 19 3-7:30 p.m.
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NHS ATHLETICS Photos by Russ Draper
Clockwise from top left: Northridge Swim Coach Joe Keller (center in white shorts) and the rest of the sidelines erupt at the finish of the 500 freestyle during the Girls Sectional Championships held at Concord High School. The Northridge Cheerleaders stand at attention during the National Anthem at the recent Elkhart Sectional Basketball Tournament. Spring Sports are upon us, pictured here are the 2016 Northridge Senior Tennis players (L to R) Alia Alailima, Mackenzie Kauffman, Kylie Frauhiger, Chase Kieper, and Vanessa Raber. Northridge Junior Spencer Lehman was State Champ in the 500 Freestyle and Runner up in the 200 Individual Medley at the recent Boys Swim Championships held at the IUPUI Natatorium in Indianapolis.
School Spirit Debit Card Program First State Bank is pleased to offer our School Spirit Debit Card Program to parents, students, and all who would like to support their high school. By using this card, First State Bank will make a donation to your school each time you swipe, press credit, and sign.
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Middlebury Elementary Principal for a Day Carly Schrock Miss Carly Schrock was “Principal for a Day” at Middlebury Elementary on March 8. She is a second grader in Mrs. Mast’s class. Her parents, Cory and Rosalee Schrock, purchased “Principal for a Day” at the recent PTO Carnival/Auction.
some rooms where students are not typically allowed! She helped with lunch duty and ate lunch in the staff lounge with her grandma Rosetta Schmidt and two friends, Zoe Huff, and Illyana Tallman. Her mother also provided two choices of soup for the entire staff today in appreciation of the day!
Carly was brought to school early. She was given a lanyard and ID with her title, “Principal for a Day: Miss Schrock,” on it, made an announcement on the PA, recorded video announcements, and released the morning buses. She toured the entire school – even
Miss Schrock’s last decree as principal was to allow the staff to go home early!
Jefferson Elementary
JES third grade students are busy! Third graders took their first round of ISTEP and IREAD recently. JES support staff and teachers wrote notes of encouragement to all 115 third grade students and each student received his or her note the morning of testing. The hallways were also decorated to keep students motivated.
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The staff participated in a JES version of the “Amazing Race” in March. Teachers and support staff worked in teams to complete the scavenger hunttype race. Teams had to recite poems, ride tricycles, complete the whole brain lab, identify baby food by taste, and more. Teams were timed and given bonus points for other tasks accomplished. While the Orange Team won, everyone had so much fun it didn’t matter who the ultimate champs were. Each team took away a prize. “Like” our new Jefferson Elementary School Facebook page. The page is updated regularly with information and fun things happening at Jefferson.
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