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Table of Contents Outdoor Living, 6 Dr. Carla Gull Climbing Through The Trees
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Middlebury Parks Department
Volunteers Plant Trees at Northridge, 14 Elma Chapman
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Middlebury Boys & Girls Club Middlebury Literary Carousel Returns ,8 Contributed by Elma Chapman
Northridge Superindent Jane Allen Retires, 12
Yup’s Dairyland, 17 Chris Wheeler Making Ice Cream While the Sun Shines
Scholar Athlete of the Month, 22 Abigail Lloyd
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On the Cover – Statue located at the Boys & Girls Club of Middlebury, created by Fine’s Gallery in Bonita Springs, Florida in partnership with First State Bank. Dedicated to Neal Myers, who was always an incredible proponent of the Middlebury Club.
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Russ Draper, Linnea Wheeler, Amy Oberlin Elma Chapman and Desirée Beauchamp-Boucher
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COMMUNITY CALENDAR Editor’s Note
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So excited as this summer starts to bring a sense of normal back to our lives. As you are out there enjoying our town and the company of the people you love most, please be encouraged to take lots of pictures....and then send me awesome images to be featured on the cover of upcoming issues or InMiddlebury Magazine. We would all love to see your kids, grandkids, parents, grandparents, spouses, dearest friends etc. highlighted. Hopefully you will enjoy reading about the highlights of some others from our community in this issue.
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Middlebury Then & Now Self-Guided Tours, Year Round Pick up your free tour book at the Middlebury Community Historical Musuem, Das Dutchman Essenhaus, Middlebury Visitors Center or other area locations and walk or drive to various historical homes, businesses, cemeteries, parks and landmarks throughout the Middlebury area. Trail Tales, Year Round Bring the family outdoors to read a children’s book while walking a short path at Riverbend Park; book pages are placed in special kiosks along the path. New books are installed monthly. Faces of Middlebury, May-September Grab your cameras and the map to locate each “face of Middlebury” and insert your face for the perfect picture. Maps are available at local businesses, our Facebook page and our website. Post your pictures on Middlebury Then & Now’s Facebook page or on Instagram using #facesofmiddlebury Middlebury Literary Carousel, June 2-10 10:00am-4:00p.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 & East Park. Flashback Friday Movies at the Park, June 18 Family-friendly movie at 8:00p.m. at Riverbend Park, 511 E Warren St.
Birthdays
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Chris Wheeler John Peters Phoebe Wagner Crystal Rivers, 32 Forrest Grahl, 44 Brad Fisher, 55
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Austin Taylor, 16 Rowann Hatfield Tenille Wogoman, 13 Russ Draper Bob Breniser, 97 Erin Horner, 19
Happy 19th Birthday Erin!
Happy 44th Birthday Forrest!
Erin is a Northridge senior graduating this year and we are so proud of you Erin! You’ve worked so hard for this. Love, Mom & Dad!
Happy 16th Birthday Austin! Love Mama, Lu & the Pups!
Happy 32nd Birthday Crystal!
Happy Birthday Rowann Hatfield!
Happy Sweet 16 Phoebe!
Happy Birthday Russ Draper!
Happy Birthday Lori!
From all of us. We love you and are thankful for another year of life! Love Your Crew - Alex, Lily & Addie
Happy 55th Birthday Brad!
Happy Birthday to our writer Chris Wheeler!
Thank you for all of the amazing photos you contribute to this magazine of our local athletes!
Anniversaries Happy 50th Anniversary Lester & Judy!
Lester & Judy Yoder residing in Middlebury were married on June 5, 1971 at Walnut Hill Mennonite Church in Goshen. They have two boys Jerimae (Karen) Yoder of Norwalk, OH and Keith (Kim) Yoder of Syracuse, IN & 10 wonderful grandchildren. The whole family will be celebrating their anniversary in Gatlinburg, TN.
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Forrest & Tracey Grahl, 25 years
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Lester & Judy Yoder, 50 years
6/11 Roger & Cheri Bontreger, 44 years
Happy 25th Anniversary Forrest & Tracey!
Chris & Carmen Hawk, 8 years
Happy Anniversary Chris & Carmen Hawk It’s been a busy eight years!
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Climbing through the trees
OUTDOOR LIVING
Last summer, we had season passes to a local outdoor treetop climbing course, Edge Adventures– Rum Village in South Bend. We love it for many reasons: • Sense of adventure – It’s been perfect for teens who want to try new things! I really enjoy the ziplines. • Spending time outdoors – I love being in the trees, seeing the leaves up close, passing squirrel and other nests, and enjoying the fresh air. • Getting exercise – This has been a good workout for us! You can go slower or speed things up as you master basic climbs. • Building climbing skills – The course actually requires problem solving, planning ahead, and figuring out hand and foot holds. • Seeing things from different perspectives – We really do get a bird’s eye view from up in the trees. Such a calming experience when we’re comfortable with the course. If you’re thinking about going, watch for an online special or discount. Two to three hours are usually plenty for us and wear us out. Reserve your spot online (https://edgeadventureparks.com/) and fill out
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the online waiver before you go to save time. Check height, weight, age and other requirements to verify you can climb. To protect your hands, bring garden gloves or get gloves at the venue. Tie back long hair. We bring water bottles to sip between courses. Go to the bathroom before you start climbing to optimize climb time. The guides will walk you through putting on the safety harness and gear, give a safety overview, and have you practice a training course close to the ground. This gives the participant a chance to get used to clipping into the course and using the zipline before they get higher in the air. Once you climb the ladder, there are three levels of difficulty, with a couple of options. The guide will have you do one of the easy levels first, a medium difficulty level, and then you can choose the harder options if desired. To do all three levels, it will take two to three hours. Courses typically get faster over time as you understand better how to get through the challenges. Typically, the guides and other climbers can give pointers on how to tackle the obstacles. Enjoy climbing through the trees! Dr. Carla Gull blogs at www.insideoutsidemichiana. com and hosts the podcast Loose Parts Nature Play. She is often seen with four tag-along explorers in the greater Michiana area.
e o u f l P a a V rks e h T Our parks have increased in value over the past year of the pandemic. People were grateful for Zoom and other social media to keep in touch, but they missed in-person meetings with friends and family. When meeting at indoor spaces was taboo, people found our parks to be an ideal space to enjoy sociallydistanced friends. A group of women from the Middlebury Church of the Brethren had been meeting at local cafés and restaurants until March but after a summer hiatus they decided in October to meet in Krider World’s Fair Garden. Winter stopped that, but spring finds them once again enjoying each other’s company outdoors.
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Come celebrate the first day of Summer with yoga led by Theresa Hochstetler in Krider World’s Fair Garden. This is a community event for all levels on June 21 at 5:30 p.m. Bring your own mat for a relaxing socially distanced hour on the longest day of the year. Donations accepted with a percentage going to the Middlebury Parks Flower Fund.
Garden with a Cause 2021
This year’s garden was planted with pink on green begonias, not in the traditional ribbon shape but using the logo of Middlebury Walks for a Cure. This garden within Krider World’s Fair Garden is to bring attention to the Breast Cancer Walk which raises money annually for local cancer care. “I walk in memory of those we’ve lost. I walk in honor of those fighting. I walk so that our children will not have to.”
Likewise, the virtual story hour at the library was a good thing, but as the library’s newsletter said, “We miss seeing your faces IN PERSON and hearing you sing along, so let’s get together at the park.” Miss Beth moved her story hour to Riverbend Park for four weeks, doing the same things they always do for story time: songs, manipulatives (scarves, shakers, etc), books, and fun! People who live along the trails have noticed an increased number of people using the trails for dog-walking, jogging, or just getting out of the house. How have you used your parks recently?
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The Middlebury Literary Carousel returns! Contributed by Elma Chapman The Literary Carousel is back after a year’s absence. The format has undergone some dramatic changes which we hope will give more people a chance to be involved and to be safe while participating. Plan now to attend the third Middlebury Literary Carousel, which will be held June 2-11 at the Middlebury Community Public Library, 101 E. Winslow Street. The Carousel is a celebration of the arts: literature, music, storytelling, and drawing. It’s an opportunity for everyone, children and adults, to meet authors, hear their stories, and be entertained. There will be 10 sessions total on various dates. All programs will be outdoors in a tent on the library lawn and are free to the public. Events begin June 7 at 10 a.m. with the Roz Puppets presenting George and the Dragon, a whimsical retelling of a classic tale in the times of dragons and enchanted creatures. A young lad, George, will face the terrible dragon of legend. But how fierce is this dragon? Is he really as bad as the tale would have us believe? All questions will be answered in this fun, furry and unforgettable story. On June 3 at 1 p.m. the Carousel continues with a presentation by John David Anderson, From Start to Finish: How to Write a Story That Hooks Your Reader and Reels Them In. This will be a fun, hands-on fiction writing workshop that will get your imagination going. We will talk about what makes for a compelling story, engage in some fun creative exercises,
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and then try our hand at writing both engaging beginnings and satisfying conclusions. Bring your brain – everything else will be included. This is for middle school students in grades 5-7 and participation is limited to 25, so registration is required early. Program duration is 45-60 minutes. Anderson’s appearance is provided by the Indiana Humanities Novel Conversations. On June 4 at 11 a.m. the Indiana State Museum will present Fred the Mastodon, an Ice Age mammal who wanders the Indiana landscape searching for his herd. Animal adaptations and the importance of friendship are explored during this 30-minute interactive show. Children will have a chance to participate in the show through puppetry as other Ice Age animals are introduced, including owls, dire wolves, and bison. The Carousel continues the following week with Pretty Funny Balloons on June 7 at 1 p.m. Tails and Tales will explore the animal kingdom using balloons and humor. We will read and act out a book with audience volunteers and balloons, and teach you how to make your own balloon animal to take home. You will learn about the biggest, smallest, cutest, and deadliest animals in the world and how we can protect the environment where animals live.
Also on June 7 a virtual program will be presented by local artist Maria Guevara. This video showing a step-by-step postcard watercolor project will be released on Facebook for pre-registered participants. Materials to complete the craft can be picked up at the library June 1.
June 8 is a double feature for adults. At 6 p.m. Danny Graber, author of Seasons of Amish Life: Rhythms of the Year, will present Telling a Story Through Photographs. He will explain how to capture the heart of a community through photography, how he approached this visual storytelling project, and the ways in which he gained the trust of the Amish community. He will share photography tips and tricks along with the images from his book. He will also have copies of his book for sale. Then at 7 p.m. Lovina Eicher, the Amish Cook, will talk about her work writing a weekly newspaper column and authoring several cookbooks. She will provide an opportunity to ask questions and purchase a signed copy of her cookbook.
On June 9 at 1 p.m. it’s back to children’s programming with Leonardo, who will present Rockin’ and Reading. Bring your dancing shoes and best air guitar moves! Leonardo is a Parents’ Choice Award-winning family musician from Chicago who will be strumming into town with a humorous, high-energy musical program that inspires little rockers to become big readers. This highly interactive performance has plenty of sing-alongs and dance moves to inspire imagination, creativity, and a love of reading in audiences of all ages and abilities. On June 10 at 6:30 Lou Ann Homan will present Summer in the British Isles: Faeries, folk and stories that bump in the night. Join her as she journeys across the sea for stories set in England, Ireland, and Wales. These stories will be sure to make you long for lazy summer days and watch for ghosts that meander during the nighttime hours. Her presentations are delightful for the whole family. Wrap up the activities on June 11 at 10 a.m. with Middlebury Community Public Library’s Children’s Librarian Beth Adcock (“Miss Beth”), and Leap Into Science. Have you ever seen light? Have you ever seen a shadow? Whether you have or you haven’t, this program will help you explore both to a deeper understanding. This family program will be full of asking questions, discussing thoughts, listening to a book and exploring how to make shadows in your home. The program celebrates National Leap Into Science Week. The Literary Carousel offers something for everyone. Be sure to catch at least some of these great programs!
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BOYS & GIRLS CLUB
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County’s Middlebury Club has created a new Tech Center with the help of a grant. IGT Indiana, the integrated services provider to the Hoosier Lottery, donated approximately $15,000 worth of technology and equipment. The computer lab will allow the Middlebury Club to serve more than 1,500 children during the school year and summer.
Clubs of Elkhart County President and CEO. “This act of kindness demonstrates how much the community cares about the future of our youth, and it will inspire the students to study more, set goals and follow their dreams.”
“The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County does a tremendous job serving our youth, and IGT Indiana is honored to provide computers and technology to the Club as part of our continued commitment to charitable giving within the communities we serve,” said Melissa Pursley, IGT Indiana’s Chief Operating Officer & General Manager.
The Boys & Girls Clubs of Elkhart County provide a quality Club Experience that assures success is within reach of every young person who enters their doors, with all members on track to graduate from high school with a plan for the future, equipped with the skills needed to have a successful life, and demonstrating good character and citizenship.
The Middlebury Club was able to purchase Chromebooks, a charging cart, LEGO Education Spike Prime supplies and other equipment which will help with STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) programs.
“Words cannot describe the excitement of our board, staff and the kids of our Middlebury Club. Education with STEM programming is vital in preparing our children for the future. This lab allows us to show our kids, families and community that preparing our children for the future is our Club’s priority,” said Dean Miller, President of the Middlebury Club Board. “Thank you to IGT Indiana for your support of our kids who need us most.”
“IGT Indiana’s generous donation will greatly enhance the lives of our Middlebury Club members every year by providing them with access to the latest in advanced computer technology,” said Kevin Deary, Boys & Girls
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Written by Amy Oberlin As Middlebury Community Schools Superintendent Jane Allen greeted guests at her retirement party on Wednesday, school board President Paul Gayler brought nine shiny silver letters into the administration building meeting room. Gayler quietly set them on a table along with a poster board showing the newly opened athletic complex at Northridge High School. The letters when laid out in sequence spelled “Jane Allen.” “Jane had a dream,” said Gayler. “We needed an athletic complex and she detailed that dream … She worked hard. She lobbied.” After six years of planning, the athletic complex opened last year. This fall, when football season starts, the archway into the complex will read “Jane Allen Athletic Complex.” The letters spelling out Allen’s name will replace the word “Northridge” on the archway. Allen expressed surprised thanks. “It’s just for our kids,” she said, “and that’s what it’s all about.” In her 12 years as a Heritage Middle School math teacher, 12 years as York Elementary School principal and subsequent roles as director of curriculum and instruction and then superintendent, Allen’s focus has always been on the students. “Whenever she made a decision involving a school, she always asked herself, “What is best for kids?’” said teacher Jeannine George, a close friend, fellow basketball coach and colleague of Allen’s. “She lived by that.” MCS Athletic Director Dave Harms said Allen is honest and open to suggestions. He said he will miss standing beside her at athletic events.
“Nobody that I know has gone to so many basketball games, tennis games, soccer matches,” said State Rep. Joanna King, R-Middlebury. “We are just so honored that we can put her name on this facility.” King was president of the MCS school board in 2011 when Superintendent Jim Conner retired. She said during meetings, board members consistently said, “We need someone like Jane Allen.” “We soon began to realize there was no one else like her,” said King, a former teacher and 1986 Northridge High School graduate. “We are very lucky to have had her in this community.” Allen became superintendent in 2012. “It’s been a wonderful ride,” she said. Allen, a Warsaw native who began her teaching career in Leesburg, didn’t originally aspire to be an administrator. In her early years as a teacher, though, she said she realized she wanted to be a leader “and work with the families … for a positive school experience.” She said during her time at York Elementary she learned that “all children love school” and “that all parents love their children.” With support from staff and a focus on making school fun, Allen said a district can “have a success rate that is very, very high.” Allen has received many awards and commendations and was involved in a number of community organizations, including the Boys & Girls Club, Optimist Club and Middlebury Chamber of Commerce. In 2020, she received the J. Lawrence Burkholder Recognition Award from Junior Achievement’s Elkhart County Business Legacy Hall of Fame. After 39 years with MCS, Allen’s love of the students and the school district shows. Her eyes sparkle and with her calm, attentive nature she shares four decades of caring.
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VOLUNTEERS GATHER AT NORTHRIDGE TO PLANT TREES Written by and photos by Elma Chapman On a drizzly, cool morning in April around 50 volunteers gathered at Northridge High School to help plant 50 trees. These volunteers came from Winnebago Industries, Northridge Football, NIPSCO, Middlebury Park and Recreation Staff, the Middlebury Tree Board, and local families and friends. Some of the work had been done two days before when the Middlebury Public Works Department used their machinery to dig the holes, but there was still plenty to do. The morning began with a welcome by Marvin Pettway of ReLeaf Michigan and a dedication ceremony and snacks. Then Carrie Tauscher, an arborist from the Indiana DNR, gave a thorough demonstration of the proper planting technique. You don’t just plop them in the hole, fill it with water, and walk away! First you (gently?) wrestle them out of the pot. Next you scrape away the dirt from the root ball so you can
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spread out the roots. If you don’t, you end up with what is called a “root potato” where all the roots grow inward instead of outward and are unable to find the necessary water and nutrients in the surrounding soil. If the roots are too tangled, some of them have to be cut so that they will sprout new shoots in the proper direction. The soil has to be tamped down before the tree is put in the hole and after the hole is filled back in. To get the tree to its proper depth, lay a shovel or rake across the hole, measure the depth, then measure the root ball. The hole and the root ball should be the same height. If they don’t match, change the hole – not the root ball! The final touch is adding mulch, but carefully. As the arborist explained it, “Give your tree a treat – make a donut, not a volcano.” The mulch helps protect the roots and keeps the mowers away from the new tree. A wide variety of native trees were planted: Serviceberry, River Birch, Hawthorn, Redbud, Beech, Tu-
lip Tree, Crabapple, Black Gum, Kentucky Coffee Tree, White Oak, Swamp White Oak and Red Maple. Most of the trees were already 8-10 feet tall. The trees were provided through a grant from the U.S. Forest Service and the St. Joseph River Basin Commission. Indiana Wood Products, Inc., the Davey Resource Group, the Michigan DNR, ReLeaf Michigan, the Town of Middlebury, and the Middlebury Tree Board all worked together to make this happen. To be ready for the day of planting, a lot of behind-the-scenes work was done in advance: planning meetings to choose the sites, selecting and ordering appropriate trees for the location, obtaining permission to plant at the chosen location, finding volunteers, and more. All of these groups were represented at the planting to provide expertise to the volunteers. Because of the prep work, all 50 trees were planted and everything was cleaned
up by 12:30 p.m. Many hands make light work. These trees will increase the tree canopy in Middlebury, provide cooling shade in summer, be a shelter for birds and other animals, and aid in preventing soil erosion, but the main intent of the grant was for these trees to reduce the impacts from storm water runoff. Trees can capture rain on the canopy and the trunk before it even hits the ground, plus the roots will soak up the ground water. A mature tree can store up to a ton of water. Trees also improve water quality by filtering the water through the roots and transpiring the water through their leaves. Although the skies were gloomy, it was a great day for tree planting and for our community to come together to improve our town.
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Written by Chris Wheeler Photos by Linnea Wheeler As a kid, John Yoder recalls stopping at Yup’s Dairyland with his mom after a long day of blueberry picking in Michigan. His favorite flavor? Vanilla. “We didn’t go out to eat at all, we were penny-pinching. So as a kid, that was a treat!” Little did he know that years later, he would buy the very same business. Yup’s Dairyland has a long history in the Middlebury community, dating back to 1959 when Jonas and Marie Beachy set up shop and started slinging cones. Back then, the term “yuppies” was given to unsavory types who smoked and drank. The one time Jonas was caught being unsavory, his dad bestowed the nickname “Yup” as a punishment - and to Jonas’s chagrin, it stuck. When they started the business, it seemed as good a time as any to turn the nickname to good use. The name has stuck around for over 60 years. The small-town tradition of Yup’s Dairyland continued into the 1980s. After Jonas died in a tragic accident, Marie sold the business to Charlie and Nancy Kline in 1986. In 1994, John Yoder happened to be driving by and saw the sign. “One day it was out on the sign: business for sale!” He and his brother pooled their resources and bought the
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business. Almost 30 years later John is still running the business. In that time, his brother passed away, he married his wife Angie (who now provides clerical and managerial support), and they had three children - all of whom have worked or are working at Yup’s. Yup’s operates on a longer seasonal basis than most ice cream shops, opening mid-March and not closing until late October. During the Shipshewana flea market season, people from all over the USA stop by - from as close as Michigan and Chicago to as far away as Texas and Arizona. On average, Yup’s will go through close to a ton and a half of ice cream every week in the summer. During 2020, when many of the restaurants had to close down, Yup’s walk-up location proved to be an asset (with appropriate permissions and protocols). “When it’s raining and cold out, we’re dead. But we make it up on a sunny day.” For their soft-serve custard, John makes sure they use a higher-than-normal milkfat content mix, without tipping over into hard ice cream territory (which they also sell). This custardy “sweet spot” makes for enhanced flavor and texture. John laughs, “Anybody who thinks they can come here and stay skinny, they’re coming to the wrong place. It’s a place to treat yourself!” Yup’s also serve various unique ice cream treats, including their signature Topsy Turvy, the most popular menu item by far. According to legend, Marie Beachy had a friend who always biked to Yup’s once a week and
ordered a banana split. She had difficulty carrying it back with her, so she finally asked Marie to put it in a cup. Marie said, “Well, that sounds kind of topsy-turvy to me!” Ever since, this deconstructed banana split has been winning over customers layer by layer. The number two seller is the turtle sundae, followed closely by the peanut butter cup flurry. However, according to John, the best sellers change with the weather. “Some days you get people who don’t even know each other at all, they come up here and they order the exact same things. Mint chocolate chip isn’t that popular, but one day we sold nothing but!” Another big seller is Yup’s bacon cheeseburger, a lower-fat burger that is still bursting with flavor. John guards his burger secret well, but that doesn’t stop customers from coming back for more. When it tastes this good, who cares how it’s made? John currently works full-time at Keystone, managing
Yup’s 20 employees (most of whom are high-schoolers) with Angie’s help and joining them on weekends. John can’t say enough good about how excellent his employees are. For many, Yup’s is a first-time job, providing a solid stepping stone for future employment. “It’s awesome to give so many their first job experience, and I love to work with them. They’re so full of energy. It makes me feel young to be around them!” In addition to the high-school kids, he has four or five employees who come in every year as regulars; one of whom has been at Yup’s for close to 12 years. His father-in-law also helps out, closing down the place every night. For a business that’s been running for over 60 years, Yup’s has only ever had three owners. It owes its longevity to both the never-ending allure of ice cream and the hard work of those making it. John says, “We do the best job that we can here, and that’s rewarding.”
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Enjoy a variety of programs designed for all who love to learn. Activities for all ages will be held in the Event Tent outside the library. See homepage Event Calendar for program information and to register. Hosted with Middlebury, IN Then and Now.
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SCHOLAR ATHLETE OF THE MONTH ABIGAIL LLOYD My name is Abigail Lloyd, and I’m a senior at Northridge. I’ve been running track since I was in 7th grade. My love of track started at a very young age because both my parents, Mandi and Bobby Lloyd, were coaches so I spent the bulk of my childhood up at the track for practices and meets. Along with running track I also managed both football and wrestling. Being heavily involved in all three sports has taught me a lot about hard work, leadership, and being a part of something bigger than myself. I feel that without being so involved I wouldn’t be who I am today. My favorite part of being a part of sports is the friendships that have come out of them. Outside of school, before covid, I was involved with the Middlebury Then and Now Committee. After high school I will be attending Trine University to study social studies education and run track. The biggest inspiration for me wanting to go into social studies is my 8th grade social studies teacher Mr. Luken. It was because of him that I really started thinking about teaching because he taught with a lot of excitement, passion, and fun. The decision to go to Trine was greatly influenced by my track coach Trisha King. Not only is Miss King my coach she was also my teacher. She graduated from Trine with a degree in education, and through her excitement and her ability to teach and coach unlike anyone I’ve ever seen, I knew that Trine is where I wanted to be.
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Chamber Chat is Back Tuesday, June 22
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Thank you to Middlebury, York and Jefferson Townships for sponsoring Summer Fun Day Camp this year! – Heather Yoder
A HUGE thank you to the community of Middlebury and Northridge High School for their donations, kind words and support during my son, Zain Pixley’s, battle with brain cancer. Without everyone’s prayers, kind words, support and donations our battle would have been extremely worse. Now we can concentrate on the battle itself and fight to win! Special thanks to Mrs. Tawna Lau, Maria Catanzarite and Don and Peggy, without the four of you, this battle would have become unbearable for me. You made it to where I can put Zains battle at the front and we can fight with everything we have. We continue our battle and will never give up. Thank you for your support Middlebury. Stay ZainStrong with us. – Trisha and Zain Pixley
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 Chelsea Varner deserves the BIGGEST shout out ever!! I will be forever grateful for all her support and hard work to make the NMS Library a wonderful place for our students to learn. She has volunteered in the N.M.S. Library for many years. She even made arrangements when taking a new job to have Wednesdays off so she could still come help in the library. She has been invaluable to our library, and I can never thank her enough for all she has done. – Teri Schmidt A huge “thank you” to the Krider family, Middlebury Parks Department, and all who have given their “blood, sweat, and cash” to make Krider World’s Fair Garden the community gem that it is. Along with our children, grandchildren, and guests, we enjoy its beauty and historical significance. And frogs! – Scott and Sarah Yoder A huge shout to our daughter Sofia’s 3rd grade teacher, Mr. Burridge, at Orchardview Elementary. God has blessed my daughter and that school with such an amazing teacher. He cares more than I have ever known a teacher to care. I loved all of her teachers, but he... he has made a huge impact on our daughter. She knows and has noticed throughout this school year how much he does care. He stays in contact with me, he has helped my daughter tremendously, and he tells Sofia that he cares. He doesn’t just say it, he shows it. He proves it to her. And when she slips he tells her. That’s what we love about him. I couldn’t ask for a better teacher. I wish he could go with her throughout her years in school! He is such a great teacher. – Kim Iavagnilio and Family
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