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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Outdoor Living, 6 The healing power of nature Middlebury Parks Department, 7 US 20 construction, 8-9 Boys & Girls Club, 10
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CK Dance: Finding a way to make it happen, 12-13 Shouts, 14 My Teddy Bear, 16-17 Gloria Salavarria
CONTRIBUTORS: PUBLISHER: Don L. Hurd
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Middlebury Animal Clinic: Pet Care with Heart, 19-21 Northridge Athletics, 24-25 Middlebury Chamber, 26 Student Athlete of the Month: Carter Bach, 27
On the Cover – Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Sarah Granberg of the Middlebury Animal Clinic working with an adorable little puppy patient. Photo by: Linnea Wheeler
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I hope you enjoy this issue and the stories within it. As always please feel welcomed and encouraged to contact me with story ideas and Shouts. We are here to represent You, the people of Middlebury, so if you know of a person or group that should be recognized please reach out. - Desirée Beauchamp-Boucher
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Finally, it’s warm and sunny and all of the flowers are beginning to spring forth from the ground. This time of year always brings such joy to my soul. Here in Middlebury we are so fortunate to have so many trails and parks to enjoy during these warmer months. Whether a walk through the woods in and near Riverbend Park or the Pumpkinvine for walks, biking, roller skating and more we are blessed to have such wonderfully maintained outdoor areas (Thank you Tom Enright and the rest of the parks department).
April Birthdays 4/6 Sabrina Bontrager 4/11 Isabelle Bontrager
4/29 Marcus Boucher, 39
Happy Birthday to Marcus Boucher who is turning 39 on April 29.
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THE
HEALING POWER OF NATURE
OUTDOOR LIVING
Following a trail is great for exercise and lowering stress.
Many enjoy creating habitat for native insects and birds by planting native plants.
Looking up the word “heal,” I find the terms: treat, alleviate, make well, patch up, set right, cure, repair, nurse, rejuvenate, restore to health. Especially during this time of COVID, we need the healing power of nature in our lives. Nature can heal in many ways, such as increased awe, decreased ADHD symptoms, better mental health, improved blood pressure, and so much more. Nature is being valued in various ways. Doctors have been sharing a prescription for getting outside with their patients. My doctor’s office has large photos of nearby nature. When I sit in the chair of the dentist’s office, nature pictures scroll through the tv and I have a view of the woods. We choose every time we go outside for the restorative power of nature. I love that nature is a full sensory experience. I encourage you to find your favorite spot outdoors in the Middlebury area and take a nature sensory challenge. Take a walk all by yourself in the next week. Pay attention to what you see, hear, smell, taste, and feel. How does nature speak to you? How does nature heal you? At Wellfield Botanic Gardens, a sign reads, “Go outside and Herping, or finding the reptiles and amphibians in nature, can be a good way to pass time.
Foraging for elderberries gives a natural boost!
play. Use your imagination. –Aldo Leopold.” While I found this sign in the children’s garden, it’s helpful advice for all of us. Think of how you might “play” in nature, following these tips: • • • • • •
Let nature be a part of your health routine. Consider joining a nature challenge. Naturally network with others in your area. Make time outside social. Consider your resources: time, abilities, space, opportunities. What is healing for you in nature?
There are many ways to enjoy nature! Consider watching the sunrise or sunset, dance in the rain, try community scientist opportunities, explore nature photography, write nature poetry, create land art, take a walk, kayak or canoe, go for a hike, make nature crafts, forage for wild edibles, get involved with a wildlife rescue, volunteer with the parks system in town, try out the Indiana Master Naturalist program, visit a state park, take a book outside, sit around the campfire, or go hunting. Whatever you do, enjoy this spring weather and sunshine as you connect to nature and feel the healing power of nature. Dr. Carla Gull blogs at www. insideoutsidemichiana. com and podcasts as Loose Parts Nature Play. She is often seen with her four tag-along explorers in the greater Michiana area. Get some exercise and enjoy time on the water in a canoe!
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Doggone!
Tether your Terrier, leash your Lab and hit the Trails of Middlebury! The Middlebury Parks and Recreation Department offers and maintains several miles of year-round walking trails, all dog friendly. You and your best friend will both benefit physically and mentally from a brisk morning walk or an afternoon adventure. Remember to respect your neighbors and other walkers by restraining your pet on a leash, picking up after your dog (bring your own or use the “doggie bags” available at several locations along the trail), and avoiding possible confrontations with other dogs, walkers, or bicyclists. Pack up that pooch and enjoy the blessing of the popular and growing network of the Trails of Middlebury, part of “Making Life Better”!
Volunteer Voices
I volunteer for Middlebury Parks on the Landscape Committee, as a Trail Steward, and by leading Krider Garden tours. I feel so fortunate to live in a small town with so many great parks and wanted to find a way to give back. My kids loved going to the parks as children and I’m a walker so I use the Pumpkinvine and Riverbend trails every day. I’ve been volunteering for a little over four years. Wow, time flies when you’re having fun! I’ve gained such an appreciation for our park staff and the board for all the hard work and effort they put into our community. It’s a great group of likeminded people who enjoy the great outdoors, plants, and people. As an educator of Environmental Designs at Ivy Tech (Environmental Designs incorporates Interior Design as well as Exterior Designs all with sustainable/Green practices), we have developed a partnership of sorts with Middlebury Parks Department for our advanced students. They have designed potential future nature centers, learning centers, an amphitheater, restrooms and pavilions, as well as native landscaping that requires less maintenance. Someday we hope to see some of our students’ plans implemented in Riverbend and Trestle Terrace. -- Char Osborn Swoveland
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US 20 CONSTRUCTION
The INDOT and FHWA project for US 20 between CR 35 and SR 13 includes a High Intensity Activated Crosswalk (HAWK) signal for pedestrian crossing from Spring Valley Subdivision to Northridge High School. Additional information about this project can be found at https://us20section2elkhartcounty.com/.
Article written by and photos by Desiree Beauchamp-Boucher I would like to preface this article with a disclaimer. I fully understand the need for progress. I know that the work happening right now on US 20 has been thought out and planned by engineers for a long time and the need to widen US 20 is a necessity for the future traffic that will occupy it. I know that they do not just consider the current traffic, but also the traffic that will increase over the next several decades. I fully support the widening of the highway as well as the destruction that must happen before the build. I will now speak frankly and from the heart, because I love and trust my commu8 inMiddlebury Magazine | APRIL 2021
nity to know that I do this from time to time, and I believe you not only accept it but sometimes appreciate it. Regardless of my logical knowledge of this construction I still also recognize the loss that is occurring. I see trees being cut down by the dozens, and I mourn that loss. I have been witnessing homes getting boarded up and signs for destruction pasted
to their doors. Homes and barns that have become landmarks for directions. That have been lived in and loved for generations. Some of which I have dropped my children off at for sleepovers, that were full of the love of the families inside. Homes that people ran businesses out of for decades. Homes that I witnessed sweet moments while driving past, and I mourn that loss. I have been to the old white barn and admired the classic cars for sale in the yard and the menagerie of antiques within. I will never forget the kiss between two sweethearts, standing in front of their Amish estate, that I witnessed driving home years ago. Watching the young work horses as they grew up in the pasture near the road, or the simple things we take for granted like the vibrant colors of dresses
hanging from a clothesline like flags of joy in a long stretch of pavement. I am sure many drive through and see nothing but a road and future traffic and construction, but I am just as certain that others see the loss of memories. The loss of homes and the loss of sentimental moments. As I drive along this long road that is changing I can't help but feel a sadness of what is being destroyed for progress. I know progress must occur but I wanted to recognize what Was one more time before it wasn't. Because of that need I chose to document these homes before they were torn down. I will share a complete collection of the photos that were taken on our InMiddlebury Magazine Facebook page.
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Katie McKinnel has started as the Arts Director for the Boys & Girls Club of Elkhart County this month. She has enjoyed getting to know the children in Middlebury and looks forward to working with them more. Recently Katie taught a lesson about the American artist Alma Thomas. They looked at examples of her work and had the opportunity to create their own paper mosaic. The children enjoyed getting to know Katie, hear about the new artist, and create their own masterpieces. 10 inMiddlebury Magazine | APRIL 2021
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Dance Company Photos and written by: CK and Staff Holding our breathes... hoping, wishing and praying we would have a season. Our hearts were broken March 13, 2020 when the pandemic shut down and canceled our State Finals of 2020 along with many other things. So many questions were circulating – but Cassandra Nordman, NRDT Dance director and owner of CK Dance Company, was determined to find a way. “As long as they want to dance, I will find a way to make it happen!” said Nordman. In August 2020 CK Dance Company moved into their own facility to continue teaching all ages as well as give the NRDT program a “home” to be able use to practice. Due to COVID, MCS was unable to rent its facilities to the NRDT program which made another obstacle to overcome. These dancers compete on a full size gym floor, but thankfully they were able to make it all work between their NEW Studio space and a private Sports Barn graciously offered to the teams to use this season. Many obstacles were navigated thru as NRDT followed CDC guidelines, contact tracing, quarantines, etc. The stress was unbearable at times, but the dancers and staff continued to “chin up” and push forward. One week after becoming Regional Champions in Middle School HipHop, High School HipHop , High School Jazz and Regional Runner-up in High School Pom this program was hit with a devastating blow. Five of their healthy competition dancers were quarantined due to contact tracing, taking them out of State Finals 2021. This left the coaches, dancers, and parents heartbroken and lost....this devastating news came five days prior to State Finals. Routines had to be reformed and rechoreographed, emotions were high and hearts were heavy. This pan-
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demic has taken away so much, but it has not taken away the drive and passion the NRDT dancers and coaches have. NRDT floored their best performances possible on March 14 as that is all they could ask for! Seeing these kids push thru while staying connected with their quarantined teammates via FaceTime was a true example of a “dance family.” Ending their competition season as AA HipHop State Champions, 4th in AA Jazz , 4th in AA Pom and 6th in JHA Hip Hop is more than they could have ever hoped for. This is what TEAMWORK looks like – never give up on your dreams! NRDT Competition Season 2020-21 Raiderettes JHA Hip Hop - Northern Regional Champions - 6th place IHSDTA State Finals Emeralds AA Hip Hop - Northern Regional Champions - IHSDTA State Champions & Programs Highest Score to date ~83.25! Emeralds AA Jazz - Northern Regional Champions - 4th place IHSDTA State Finals Emeralds AA Pom - Northern Regional Runnner Up - 4th place IHSDTA State Finals Season Ending Recital will be May 1 at the Lerner Theatre Callout Meeting for 2021-2022 Tryouts will be May 20 Email: ckdanz@hotmail.com for more information
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After working 12 years for The Paper, we want to thank Adin Yoder for the service he gave the town of Middlebury. You could always count on receiving your paper on time. Enjoy your retirement and happy 88th birthday. Anonymous
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
A huge thank you to the person who paid for our meals at 41 North in Middlebury on Feb. 24. Your kindness is greatly appreciated. - The Yoders
Thank you so much to Tom Enright and the rest of the parks department for all of your hard work keeping our town and parks beautiful and clean. Your hard work does not go unnoticed and is incredibly appreciated. - Desirée Beauchamp-Boucher
A shout out to the awesome Sides Department at Jayco! I have really enjoyed working with our team these past few months. Sending positive vibes to all of the members who are entering new and exciting times in their lives. -Marcus
Thanks and appreciation goes out to the administration staff at Greencroft Middlebury, Tim and Jordan and also Maria. You look at your jobs as a ministry. Your actions show us how much you care and love the residents. You are always looking out for our best interest as you want these to be the “Best Years of our Life.” You are loved! “The Window Man”
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My Teddy Bear Written by Gloria Salavarria I used to call my husband, “My Teddy Bear! My Short, Dark & Handsome!” Yes, Joe was 6 inches shorter than I in height, but he was taller than I was in years of experience and far more knowledgeable in the fine art of getting others to like him a lot. Joe came from a culture and a career that was the exact opposite of mine, and he was 21 years my senior. He was an exceptionally good salesman and in his many years of working for Libbey Glass, a division of Owens-Illinois, he became the sales manager in charge of all Libbey Glass sales in Canada, Spain and all Latin American countries south of the U.S. border. (Not only was he charming, but he also was fluent in Spanish and French, thanks to his Basque-Mexican heritage.) However, because of my engineering career and my assignment every 2½ years to the next Owens-Illinois plant that was in trouble, Joe decided to take early retirement at the age of 56 and follow me around in all those job transfers, and so we moved six times in the course of 16 years. Joe was a very tolerant husband, and a great asset to me whenever I would invite my guys from the plant to come over to our house to “get away from the stresses of the job.” Joe was very good at getting my guys to relax, have a good time and then, when they went back to work on Monday, they were in a much better mood to solve the problems we faced and thus we were better able to turn the plant back into being a good “profit center” once more. 16 inMiddlebury Magazine | APRIL 2021
Within our household, though, I was the one who handled the money; and Joe, with his charm and social talents, handled the fun. Still, Joe was a congenital homebody; but I always dragged him out of his “comfort zone” and showed José Salvador Salavarría y him the surrounding Iñiguez (also known as Joe countryside. I took Salavarria) him to places that he had never imagined existed but nevertheless, found fascinating. We were a partnership of opposites. He was strong in areas where I was weak; and I was strong in areas where he was “more than happy to let me handle it!” I learned a lot from him. He did, at one point, offer to father a child with me, but I reminded him that he’d be the primary caregiver of this child and just to be sure, I let him “babysit” his 3-yearold granddaughter for a whole day. That was enough to convince him that his already having six children by his previous wife was enough! No need to go for Salavarria child #7!
Raising a kid is definitely a young person’s sport, and I knew that it would be too much for a guy headed into his 60s. Still, because of the 21-year age difference between us, I realized that I’d become a widow at some point – and that time came on December 22, 2003. Joe taught me a lot about life: what to do, and what not to do – and I became aware that we are mortal beings and therefore, we should do what we really want to do in life now, and not keep putting it off until later because too often, later is too late! And so, in November 2005 I jumped on board the containership Condor and sailed from Los Angeles down to Tauranga, New Zealand. After we landed in Tauranga, I then rented a car and spent six months checking out every nook and cranny in New Zealand, and while I was there, I met some wonderful people with whom I’ve stayed in touch now for 15 years. I’ve also traveled to Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Antarctica, Thailand, Japan, the Kamchatka Peninsula (Russia), Alaska, Svalbard, Spain, Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands, and back to New Zealand twice. I had hoped to have made a fourth trip down to New Zealand this winter, but couldn’t do that because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Jan Whittington, a teddy bear artist. Even so, I am now 74 and beginning to slow down. I’m beginning to feel decrepitude creeping up on me, but this morning I just happened to look again at the two teddy bears that I had placed on a bookshelf in my living room. Shortly after my husband passed away, I gave away most of his clothing to local charities but when I came down to his two favorite business suits, I just couldn’t part with them. By chance, I met a lady here in town who had, as her favorite hobby, the habit of creating teddy bears. Often, I had lovingly called Joe “my teddy bear” – and suddenly it dawned on me what I could do with those two business suits of his. I took them over to Jan and she made teddy bears from them which I gave to his kids, but I kept two of the bears for myself—one from each suit. Joe also served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during WWII before he joined Libbey Glass as one of their best salesmen.
The Condor on its way from Los Angeles down to New Zealand.
It has been more than 18 years now since Joe passed away, but he is still here: in my mind and on my bookshelf in the living room. inMiddlebury Magazine | APRIL 2021 17
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Middlebury Animal Clinic Pet Care with Heart By Chris Wheeler Photos By Linnea Wheeler Dr. Amber Sheppard was riding horses with her mom before she turned two, and grew up with dogs, cats, birds, and the odd ferret. Now she lives in Goshen with her family, a Labradoodle, and two cats, and works with animals every day in Middlebury. Dr. Sara Granberg’s parents, on the other hand, took more convincing. “My parents wouldn’t let us have any pets because they were so sad about the dog that they lost. I was craving having animals.” She eventually talked them into some cats, then rabbits and dairy goats for 4-H; she bought her own horse when she was in college. Now, she and her family have accumulated a veritable menagerie of animals at their Middlebury home, possibly inspired by her visits to her grandfather’s farm: four dogs, four cats, lambs, ducks, chickens, turkeys, horses, and pigs (and those are just the ones she could remember during our conversation). Perhaps due in part to Dr. Granberg’s pet posse, Indiana
is currently ranked third in the nation in pet ownership, fourth in cat ownership, and sixth in dog ownership. Hoosiers do love their animals, and Middlebury residents are no different; pets are an important member of the family. The doctors and staff at Middlebury Animal Clinic (MAC) are passionate about keeping those family members healthy. Both doctors studied at Purdue University School of Veterinary Medicine, graduating in 2002 and 2013 respectively. Both recounted their experiences in veterinary school as intense, but incredibly rewarding. Aspiring veterinarians should aim for advanced math and science classes in high school, and observe or work for a veterinary clinic to help them decide if such a career path is what they want. Dr. Sheppard describes the essential credentials: “Hard work ethic and drive. You’ve got to want it, and you’ve got to make it happen.” Veterinary education requires at least 180 hours of animal, veterinary, and biomedical work, top grades, strong math and science background, and 7-8 years of rigorous education. After graduation, Dr. Granberg lived in Texas (where her husband is from) for two years, then moved back to Middlebury in 2004. She practiced in Elkhart for 11 years. One of her neighbors happened to be Dr. Kraig Kaminsky, previous owner of Middlebury Animal Clinic. “I kept telling him, whenever you’re ready to sell, let me know! One day he came knocking.” She took over the practice in 2015. Dr. Sheppard joined the team at MAC only two years prior, inMiddlebury Magazine | APRIL 2021 19
right after her graduation in 2013. Work-life balance is difficult on the best of days in such a high-stress field, so the doctors make sure to take care of themselves and their team members, taking steps to get the staff out of the office on time and maintaining a caring atmosphere. “The burnout rate in veterinary medicine is very high across the board,” Dr. Granberg affirms, “Secretaries, technicians, doctors, everybody. There’s a lot of emotions that go into it every day, not just with the pets but also with the owners you become attached to.” In addition to the emotional highs and lows related to more typical pets, the doctors have worked with animals of all varieties. Dr. Sheppard recalls seeing a kangaroo hop through their doors in her first year at the clinic (it hopped back out in fine form). At a previous clinic that did work for the Potawatomi Zoo, Dr. Granberg cared for everything from flamingos with sores on their feet to capuchins and turkeys. She even worked on a beefalo (half cow, half buffalo) during her stint in Texas, an experience which she describes simply as, “awful.” Other experiences start out awful and end well, like the day the entire staff at MAC worked to keep a dog from bleeding out. Unbeknownst to the owners, the animal had ingested D-Con, a rat poison designed to decrease the active levels of Vitamin K produced by the liver until the animal’s blood has no clotting ability. “We spayed it, not knowing… Her abdomen kept filling up with blood
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because of the incisions, and there was nothing we could do to stop it except give her more blood. We sent our high school worker to my house to get one of my dogs to do a blood transfusion, and she got pulled over by state police on the way there for speeding in my car.” They ran two transfusions, then sent the dog to Fort Wayne for more of the same; miraculously, she survived. “Sometimes you work that hard on an animal all day and it doesn’t make it. But we were able to pull her through.” Both doctors love to challenge themselves and their staff, providing opportunities for professional growth and continuing education. Dr. Sheppard says, “We’re constantly learning something new, trying to be better and better.” They keep their ear to the ground through veterinary networks, Facebook groups, conferences, and connections with specialists across the country. Part of being on the cutting edge has meant launching the Michiana Animal Rehab Center at the clinic this January. The center has the only water treadmill in northern Indiana, and takes referrals from other veterinary clinics further out. Dr. Granberg is excited about the possibilities for pets in need of physical therapy. “It’s not expensive, it can be really beneficial, and there’s no side effects.” After
using the water treadmill, one dog whose rear legs were paralyzed due to a spinal injury is beginning to walk. The importance of the pet-owner relationship in care for the animals cannot be underestimated, and Middlebury holds a specific advantage in this regard. Middlebury petowners are friendly and conscientious; if their pets show signs of illness, they come in right away. “Preventative care is the best medicine…Our clients do a great job with that. And we really appreciate everybody who supports local businesses.” The only advice the doctors offer is to use a carrier to bring your cat in rather than your shoulders; if not to avoid losing your cat when a big dog spooks it, at least to avoid losing some skin. Building relationships with Middlebury pet owners is a highlight for Dr. Granberg and Dr. Sheppard, and not only because it helps them to care for the animals better. Every day, the doctors see people they know personally, in the clinic, at the school, and on the Pumpkinvine. “It’s one of those things you go into because you love the animals,” Dr. Granberg says, “But the longer you are in it, the more you find out that you are in it just as much for the people…I love this town, I love this community, I love to be able to be part of it, and make a little bit of a difference.”
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Re focus Mondays are gisFarmer the librar and operate and chosen asona River Friendly of ter fro Fridays the 200-acre farm. m 10 a.m y homepa Event Ca . ge Tuduring unt lendar il Some of the conservation practices the Year wit last year, was honored 5 h a small to get a kit fro esdays and Thursp.m., DO MO th m con day at Stoney-M include mulch till, RE WIT noo the 79 annual meeting tainof the Elkhart paprika alo s HOME EQ ng with recer of Wednesda n until 7 p.m., UITY LIN H YOUR ys crop rotation, nutrient and pest ipes fro County Soil and Water Conservation m 10 a.m and Saturdays E OF CR . untmanagement Whether il 1 p.m. plans and cover crops. EDIT. District. it your child’ be home improvem The Millers grow hay, corn, soybeans The meeting was held virtually s ents, finan ed uca going on cing your dre tion, consolidati and some wheat and small grains. March 5. ng am vacati on – we’re debt, or Between growing seasons, to help Awards were also presented to here to he For more lp! informati hold the soil in place and keep it on call 57 Craig, Jessica and Michelle Blough, or visit on 4.8 25-2166 e of our locations Woodsbrook Farms, for Conservation fertile, the Millers plant cover crops today!
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Middlebury Town Council opted to phase in new sewer rates when adopting higher sewer and water rates at Monday night’s meeting. While council members wished to ease the immediate burden on local residents and businesses, rules for obtaining a State Revolving Fund (SRF) low-interest loan for construction only allowed them to stall payment on a small increment of the 30.5% increase on sewer rates. The council adopted a phased-in rate ordinance that starts with a 26.5% increase immediately and another 4% hike in January. It also adopted a water rate ordinance that will
increase payments by 11%. The water hike will amount to $10.46 to the average residential customer, said Jeff Rowe, a partner with Baker Tilly accounting firm, which was hired Monday for $100,000 to assist with issuing water and sewer bonds. Construction on the southwest side of town will be conducted in concert with work on US 20 by the Indiana Department of Transportation. The road will be widened to four lanes between CR 35 and SR 13. The water bonds associated with the approximately $1 million construction will also refinance existing water bonds, said Rowe. The
Chaplains from across nation attended conference
An International she later died in a hospital. day. “The scope of what we As he shares the stories, Conference of Police are offering is rare,” said Chaplains training brought tears well in Gingerich’s Gingerich. There were 12 eyes, an empathy that a 163 chaplains from 13 basic courses, providing thousand emergency runs states to Shipshewana. training and certification, Many law enforcement cannot extinguish. and then enrichment The International chaplains, like event courses focused on Conference of Police organizer Pastor Harold continuing education. Chaplains (ICPC) is a Gingerich of Topeka, Two enrichment sessions non-profit organization comfort and support were offered in every time police and first responders providing global training slot during the seminar, to law enforcement in their communities providing a vast array of chaplains, liaison officers without pay. The Region and agency administrators. options for attendees. 4 seminar Monday Class offerings ran Region 4 includes seven through Wednesday at states: Wisconsin, Illinois, the gamut, from death the Blue Gate Garden Inn EA PL AC notifications to stress Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, and Conference CenterAN T TO W management to starting an Kentucky and West provided training and Virginia. Gingerich and edia.officer networking opportunities com wellness program. ing@hurdm Traffic stop protocol was Jim to those that help others in ICPC vertisPresident adVice 60 36 covered for two days, said Bontrager, of Elkhart traumatic situations. 346 260Gingerich, focusing on the Police Department, were “They need the safety of a chaplain who hosts. support system,” said may be riding along on Around 100 chaplains Gingerich. “They need patrol. and their wives from as that connection.” Gingerich said Blue far away as New Mexico, Gingerich describes Gate President and CoVirginia and Iowa stayed situations where family owner Ryan Riegsecker in Shipshewana for a members strike out in and his staff have been few days. Wives enjoyed rage when faced with “marvelous” to work with organized activities like unfathomable situations on the event. a tour of Menno-Hof, involving their loved Gingerich established ones. He was there after a an Amish/Mennonite Eden Worship Center in information center in fire department was able Shipshewana, on Monday. Honeyville with his wife to respond immediately The conference started Janis. Their son Matt is to a house fire, and a with an opening ceremony Shipshewana’s police firefighter was able to get chaplain and their son Monday morning at the a young girl out of the Jason is pastor at Maple home within nine minutes Blue Gate followed by Grove Church in Topeka. of the call for help but still classes throughout the
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Stoney-M raises beef cows and calves along with finishing hogs for the market. Pasture renovations for livestock along with rotational grazing, exclusion fencing and watering systems promote good environmental stewardship at the rural Sat. M Middlebury farm. arch 2 In putting good practices at 9:into 7 00the -4:00 place, Ernest said he consulted • We are com ing Elkhart County SWCD, which and Flea hasupon allergy and Tick season. also assisted him in getting state • Ultra Oil — hel grants for watershed improvement has itching ps your pets tha t , projects. spots exc scratching, hot essive she flakyadvice “They gave us a lot of on dding and skin. • Seresto said. He how to go about it,” Miller Collars— pro agains said he’s appreciated the assistance t fleas and tection ticks for at the SWCD has to offer.least 8 months ! The SWCD office is located at 59358 Elkhart. It is open GroCR7, omer - Ch ris Leacalled at 574With 20and weekdays yea can be Chris is love rs of pet groomi d Groomer ng experie d by her custome 523-2030. rs and thei nce, Call her
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The Elkhart County Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) provides funding to eligible households. The project was made possible by an award gifted publican ostracized made to Elkhart County by the U.S. Department of by his family and his Treasury. Elkhart County people, and a religious leader struggling with his has entered into a service agreement with Baker Tilly beliefs. US to administer the ERAP. “See Jesus through Applications became the eyes of those who met him,” says program available online at elkhartcounty.com/ literature. The event is free and rentalassistance last week. Elkhart County ERAP open to everyone. Clients makes funding available of the pantry may also pick up food on Sunday. to eligible households to apply to past due and The pantry is
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Rental help available through ERAP tenants directly to landlords and utility companies. The goal of this program is to increase housing stability in Elkhart County. Funding is available for past due rent and utilities from April 1, 2020, to present, as well as up to three months’ future rent and utilities from the date of application. Past due rent and utilities must be documented through statements or invoices from a landlord and utility service providers. Eligible applicants will be awarded a maximum of $1,500 per month for six months of
maximum of $1,500. Those meeting the following criteria may be eligible: • Reside in a rental. • Eligible for unemployment or have experienced financial hardship due, directly or indirectly, to COVID-19. • Can demonstrate a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability, such as having past due rent or utility bills. • Household income is at or below 80 percent of the area median. Those that own their homes or receive federal subsidies like a Housing
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CALL US AT 260-463-3660 The Middlebury Food Pantry, 13307 CR 16, is inviting people to share community time and a movie on Sunday. Doors open at 9 a.m. for coffee. Brunch will be served at 10 a.m. followed by a showing of episode 2 of “The Chosen” series and casual group discussion. “The Chosen” is a multi-season television
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Thanks, you! For your generous gift of your time and energy as a volunteer
THIRD HOUSE VIRTUAL SESSION Middlebury Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Center provides access to local, county, and state political leaders and policy makers. 2021 Third House session will be virtual this year. We will be using zoom to conduct the session, providing a forum for community members to discuss pending legislation with elected representatives. Register for an update from Senator Blake Doriot, Representative Joanna King, Representative David Abbott, and Representative Doug Miller. Zoom link will be sent on Friday, April 16, 2021 The event is free and open to the public.
http://members.middleburyinchamber.com/events/ details/2021-third-house-virtual-meeting-4142
APRIL 17, 2021 • 8AM-9:30AM
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SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE MONTH CARTER BACH
Senior Carter Bach is the son of Melissa and Rob Bach. During his years at Northridge he has participated in football as well as shot put and discus as a part of the track team. He enjoys the family atmosphere they create as a team in football and track. He says that sports take up all of his time, especially with the extra workouts he has. After high school Carter plans to go to college and major in either secondary education or dietetics. He will also participate in track and throw at the collegiate level.
Meet Brandon. He’s a
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NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK April 18-24
GET CONNECTED AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE Volunteers do so much for our community. Our Acts of Service program can help link your interests with volunteer opportunities in our community.
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