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DECEMBER Table of Contents
around town 04 Middlebury Milestones 05 Community Calendar 06 Chamber of Commerce - Christmas Gifts for Under $30 07 This Year in the Parks 10 Outdoor Living: Giving the Gift of Nature 12 Boys & Girls Club - Christmas at the Club 26 Business Directory feature stories 08 Middlebury Resolution Run 14 American Legion Veteran Spotlight 19 Sam Grewe - Gold Medalist 22 Friends of the Parks schools 16 Northridge Middle School - Civics in Action 24 Northridge High School - Hoops for Hope 25 Northridge High School Athletics 23 Elementary Schools coupons 26 Deals in Middlebury
W
e all know what a great place Middlebury is to live and work. But it’s nice when the rest of the world gets to look at what our town offers. Middlebury found itself being talked about on a world stage last month as Sam Grewe continued to amaze competitors, taking a gold medal in the high jump at the Paralympic Track and Field World Championships in Qatar. Don’t be surprised if this keeps happening. Meanwhile, closer to home, we see good work in action through the Northridge Middle School’s Civics in Action program, or CIA for short. Eighth grade students are busy every week volunteering with area organizations like the Middlebury Parks Department and the Middlebury Food Pantry, as well as churches, scouting groups, and other school buildings in the Middlebury district, giving back to their community. The lessons they are learning through this work are the kinds that don’t show up on a test, but will stay with many of them for the rest of their lives. See something good going on in Middlebury? Let us know so we can share those stories, too! Guy Thompson, Editor
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Milestones
Birthday Wishes to: 12/6 12/7 12/7 12/16 12/16 12/17 12/20 12/20 12/22
Roger Nielsen - 80th birthday Austin Riegsecker Sandi Nielsen Gary Miller Kenzie Miller Mary Butcher Tammy Tilley Esther Artley Finley Johnson - 6 years old
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Ava Pletcher Nathan Wyse Ronald K. Troyer Ella Schrock Kevin Crowder (dad) Derek Crowder (son) Gracie Barksdale - 4 years old Leland Barksdale
Anniversary Wishes to: 12-01 12-16 12-16 12-18 12-20 12-30
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3rd Friday: All-You-Can-Eat Broasted Chicken by Auxiliary
Each year, REAL Services helps community members and organizations reach hundreds of elderly and disabled clients who are in need of every day necessities and a bit of holiday cheer. These necessities might include a new toothbrush, socks, or a new winter hat and you are invited to join REAL Services in this year’s efforts to improve the lives of those in need. We still have seniors in need of adopting in Elkhart, Kosciusko, LaPorte, and St. Joseph counties in northern Indiana.
4th Friday: Sandwich Baskets by Sons of American Legion
Three ways you can participate:
5th Friday: Lasagna dinner by Boy Scout Troop 7
1. Be a Purchasing Elf: “Adopt” a client or a group of clients and purchase items from their wish list, place them in a gift bag and return to a REAL Services office near you by December 4.
MONTHLY AMERICAN LEGION DINNERS, 5:30 - 7 pm, Public welcome 1st Friday: All-You-Can-Eat Fish by the Legion 2nd Friday: Varied menu by Legion Riders
Call the Legion at 825-5121 for more info. 1ST & 3RD MONDAYS: Town Council Meetings at Town Hall – 6 pm 1ST & 3RD WEDNESDAYS: Middlebury Men’s Club Meetings at the American Legion – 7 pm
WEEKLY MON–FRI: REAL Services Lunch, Ages 60+, Greencroft TUES:
Euchre and Table Games, Greencroft – 6:30 pm
2. Visit a Martin’s Store on December 4, 5, or 6: Martin's Supermarkets is helping us collect items from their stores by providing a wish list ornament to patrons who wish to participate. Simply purchase item(s) at a participating Martin’s store, leave it at the register and we do the rest! 3. Be a Delivery Elf: Help REAL Services deliver gifts directly to clients December 11-18. YOU may be a client's only visitor this holiday season and in your hand, their only gift.
WED: Middlebury Exchange Club, Essenhaus – 6:30 am
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FRI: Optimist Club Breakfast, Essenhaus – 6:30 am
Contact the Real Services Volunteer Department today! ElvesForElders@realservices.org or Allen: 574-284-7138
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This Year arks
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Making Life Better
in the Parks
by Tom Enright, Middlebury Parks Superintendent
Thank You The Parks Department would like to thank Indiana Wood Products who donated bark mulch this year. The high quality bark mulch makes the garden beds throughout the parks look even better!
New patio at Riverbend Park.
The Middlebury Parks Department has kept busy in 2015. Some of the projects worked on include:
Riverbend Park • Designed and installed a new nature-themed playground • Designed and installed a concrete patio with tables adjoining the new playground • Partnered with an Eagle Scout to develop a youth campground
Krider Gardens • Installed a new brick pathway that created a wheelchair accessible loop from Krider Gardens to the Pumpkinvine Trail • Installed a new waterwheel on the Mill House • Installed new sails and hub on the windmill • Planted a rose garden featuring the thornless Festival Rose • Continued developing theme gardens • Designed and installed the 7th Annual Quilt Garden
Community Outreach • Hosted the 6th Annual Riverfest (next year’s event is August 27) • Hosted a Summer Fun Day Camp held at Riverbend Park • Hosted two volunteer days with the 8th Grade “Civics in Action” Program • Lead nature programs for the library and Indiana Master Naturalists • Lead science field trips for 1st grade classes from Middlebury Elementary and the 8th Grade Environmental Science class • Formed a stronger working relationship with the Cub and Boy Scouts • Hosted the 3rd Annual Trails of Middlebury Celebration held at the Trestle Terrace
Donated bark mulch next to the new brick pathway.
Flower Fund Donations The Middlebury Parks Department purchases plants and maintains the flowers in the downtown light pole hanging baskets every year. We rely on community donations to the “Town Flower Fund” to pay for these flowers and other annual plantings in Krider Gardens. Look for a Flower Fund donation flyer in your December water bill. Donations may also be taken at the Middlebury Town Hall any time of the year. The generous support from the community has allowed the parks department to beautify the town with flowers for many years. Please help us continue to make Middlebury beautiful for the residents and visitors. DECEMBER 2015 | inMiddlebury
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The Middlebury Resolution Run gives everyone the chance to start 2016 off on the right foot. Get a good start on staying in shape, as well as helping others. The 5K run/walk is set for January 1, and starts at 10 am. The 1-mile fun walk starts at 10:15. Both start and finish at the Middlebury First Mennonite Church, 203 E. Lawrence St. All proceeds from the race will go to the Middlebury Community Food Pantry.
Runners prepare for a brisk run at last year’s Resolution Run.
The 5K run/walk will take participants along a flat and speedy route through Middlebury and out into the surrounding countryside. Timing chips will be provided.
Resolution Run Schedule Dec. 30 • Packet Pick-Up. 5-7 pm at First Mennonite Church of Middlebury.
The 1-mile fun walk will go through downtown Middlebury before returning to the church. The 1-mile is un-timed.
New Year’s Day • Packet Pick-Up, Race-Day Registration 9 am • 5K Start – 10 am • 1 Mile Fun Walk Start – 10:15 am • Post Race – Complimentary food, drinks and announcement of awards
Registration forms are online at bit.ly/midresrun2016, and will be available on race day beginning at 9 am. Early registration is $25 through December 11. Regular registration fee is $30 through race day. Children under 4 participate for free. Those who want to help out as a volunteer can contact Barb Holaway at 574-536-3155 or Amy Checkley at 574-320-6200.
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Outdoor LIVING
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The holiday time is a season of giving. We often spend energy shopping online sites or perusing shops looking for the perfect gift. Perhaps we could also look to nature for gift and service ideas. Here are a few options to get creative juices flowing: • Adventure Bag – Fill a repurposed bag with a notebook, magnifying glass, bug jar, colored pencils, field guide, and other treasures to help explore nature. Include a promise for time together hiking. • Memberships or Gift Card – Giving a membership allows your loved ones to visit natural places. A few options include a state park pass with gift certificate for the toboggan run at Pokagon State Park, a membership to Woodlawn Nature Center, gift cards to camp at Eby’s Pines or Middlebury KOA, or a season pass at Ox Bow County Parks. For more information, visit Dr. Carla Gull’s blog: InsideOutsideMichiana.com.
• Invest in Tools – Good quality binoculars or other tools can help a bird or nature lover enjoy spending more time outside. Varns & Hoover Hardware has good nature‑related options. • Gift of Time – Make a coupon book for spending time outside together throughout the year. One year, I gave my niece and nephew a monthly “nature club” present. We spent quality time together and explored nature, visiting many local spots. • Feed the Birds – Give a bird feeder and feed. There are even many homemade options that are easy for children to make. Consider filling up bird feeders during the winter for the elderly. • Serve with a Smile – Instead of giving a gift, work together on a natural service project and/or donate the money to a local group that promotes nature. Thoughtful gift planning can decrease clutter in our lives and increase quality time spent together in nature. Enjoy this holiday season giving the gift of nature.
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around TOWN | Boys & Girls Club
Christmas at the Club! It’s the most wonderful time of the year–and Boys & Girls Club members couldn’t agree more! The Boys & Girls Club of Middlebury is filled with the holiday spirit this month and the club’s programs calendar is packed with activities aimed at spreading holiday cheer. Christmas Cookies and Canvas On December 17, the club will host “Christmas Cookies & Canvas,” putting a holiday spin on the popular “Cookies & Canvas” painting class.
Club member Savannah Miller attended the club’s last Cookies & Canvas event with mom, Mandy, and her little sister, Cora.
“Members of the community and club families are invited to attend, paint together and enjoy Christmas cookies,” says Program Director Cristina Klotz. “Our art director, Miss Ellen, will walk families step-by-step through painting their own winter masterpiece.” In addition to delicious holiday cookies, the event will also feature a hot chocolate bar. Space is limited, so families are encouraged to register by December 10 by calling or visiting the Boys & Girls Club’s front counter. A suggested donation of $10 per person is recommended to participate.
Club celebrations Aside from community events like Christmas Cookies & Canvas, the club will also host holiday activities during club hours to celebrate the season with members and staff. “This month, Interra Credit Union will sponsor our annual club holiday party,” explains Klotz. “The credit union has sponsored this activity for years and it’s a day the kids really look forward to each December.” The holiday party will take place on December 18, before the Boys & Girls Club closes for winter break. Community members are welcome and encouraged to volunteer with the club’s holiday celebration. Interested volunteers should contact the Boys & Girls Club at (574) 825-0873. After all, community volunteers always make clubs extra merry and bright. 10-year-old Aubrey Michen and her dad enjoy painting together. We hope to see them again at this month’s Christmas Cookies & Canvas event.
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American Legion
Veteran Spotlight
by Guy Thompson
Jack Cook Jack Cook is married to Marily and together they have two daughters, Dabrina List and Amanda Behncke, and two grandchildren, Abigail and Ted J. (Jack) Behncke, Illinois. Jack served in the U.S. Navy from February 1967 to November 1970, with the rank of Radarman 3rd Class (E4). He first went to basic training at the Basic Electronics and Radar School at Great Lakes, Illinois, followed by training at the Naval Special Warfare School at Coronado, California. He was stationed in Cat Lo, Vietnam, along the coast and on the rivers on Swift Boats, and then on the US Corry DD817 out of Norfolk, Virginia, serving in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. Jack received the National Defense Medal, Vietnam Service Medal with two stars, the Vietnam Campaign Medal with Combat V, Presidential Unit Citation, Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Commendation Medal with Combat V.
Memories of Service: “We arrived during the first Tet Offensive, February 1968, and left during the second Tet Offensive a year later,” Jack said. “We had our first combat action less than 36 hours after arriving in Vietnam.” Jack served on Swift Boats with a six-man crew that saw combat often. “We were a great crew and were very tight,” he recalled. Of those he served closely with, three have passed away and one has survived prostate cancer, all from Agent Orange, he noted. “Given the chance, I would serve again with them anytime, anyplace,” Jack said.
Early 1969, Jack Cook is in the middle with the rest of the crew. Officer in Charge, Jim Will, is driving the Swift Boat. A mission would usually last 24-36 hours.
Community Service: Upon leaving the Navy, Jack worked in component sales for General Electric, then Micro Dot Corp, and T&M Rubber in Goshen, retiring as sales manager in 2009. Jack helped to form the Michigan Duck Hunters Association, which was responsible for getting the state to issue its first Duck Stamp Program that helpes protect and recover wetlands. In Indiana, he helped to form the Elkhart and Middlebury chapters of Ducks Unlimited, serving as a committee, area, district and zone chairman over the years. Jack has been active with the Middlebury American Legion, serving Post 210 as Commander, 1st Vice Commander, Adjutant and Historian, and served the 3rd District of the American Legion as Vice Commander, Adjutant, Membership Chairman and Commander. He served the Department of Indiana as Vice Chairman of the Boy Scout Committee, Post Expansion and Revitalization Chairman and Department Membership Chairman. Jack has been a delegate to the National American Legion Convention for the past 20 years, and is currently serving on the Americanism Council at the national level. Jack was a recipient of the Indiana American Legion Distinguished Service Award in 2011. In short, “Still serving America,” Jack said.
Below: a Swift Boat enters the canal of Song Bo De on the Ca Mau Penninsula at the southern end of Vietnam. (Song is “River” in Vietnamese.)
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Tom Carney Thomas Carney is married to Donna Carney. He served in the U.S. Air Force from July 1968 to July 1972, earning the rank of E4. “A Buck Sergeant back then,” he said. He trained at Lackland, Texas, and at Lowry Air Force Base near Denver, Colorado. He was stationed at Homestead AFB in Florida for one year. Carney served in Nakhon Phanom Royal Thai Navy Base (N.K.P.) Thailand in 1970 and 1971. Upon returning to the states, he was stationed at Grissom AFB near Kokomo, Indiana. During his service in the Air Force, Carney received the National Defense Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Service Medal, the U.S. Air Force Commendation Medal and U.S. Air Force Good Conduct Medal.
Memories of Service: “When I was at Homestead, there was a Cuban who defected and landed at the base,” he recalled. “They took the Mig plane apart to make sure the government knew everything about the plane.” During his time in N.K.P. Thailand, Carney’s job was “to make bombs and fly over our downed pilots or troops that needed help.” The planes would give cover for pilots “by keeping the V.C. away until the Jolly Green helicopter could extract the pilot,” he said.
After returning to the states, Carney went to Grissom AFB and was trained as a firefighter. “We had one plane crash there and a B-52 emergency land there,” he said. “The B-52 landed only because he would have gone down somewhere in Ohio. The runway at Grissom wasn’t made for B-52s. The pilot was very good at his job.” As a firefighter at Grissom, Carney also got to work at the Indianapolis 500 during the month of May and on race day.
Service after the Air Force: After leaving the service, Carney continued to work as a civilian firefighter at an air force base near Youngstown, Ohio. He later worked at a steel mill in northeastern Ohio before moving to Indiana.
Above: Carney has enjoyed photography all his life, and got his first 35mm camera while in the Air Force.
He worked with NIPSCO and Jayco, and then for 23 years as an operator for the county landfill until his retirement. Carney has been a member of the American Legion for 34 years. “I am a Life Member through a gift from an anonymous donor, for which I am grateful!” Carney said. Right: Thomas Carney in his U.S. Air Force uniform shortly after beginning service in 1968.
Left: Carney moves around an empty bomb shell while stationed in N.K.P. Thailand during the Vietnam War.
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NMS 8th graders band together to spread mulch at Krider Garden as part of their Civics’ Class.
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There are agents of change in Northridge Middle School. Hundreds of them, actually, and all with one purpose – to make a positive difference. As part of the 8th grade social studies curriculum, students learn about civics, but not from a book. They are out in the community, sometimes as an individual, often in large groups, volunteering their time and energy. The idea kicked off seven years ago when the 8th grade teachers were bouncing around ideas to help with the civics curriculum. They ended up with Civics in Action (CIA), where students earn points toward their social studies grade, with one hour of work equaling 10 points. Each student is expected to earn 100 points per quarter, for a total of 40 hours during the school year. “We had to go ask organizations to help them at first,” recalled teacher Judith Mantyla. Other initial volunteer projects were just around the school. “One of the first organizations we helped with was CASA. It took some convincing to get them to trust 8th graders to help.” But it didn’t take long for that to change. “We get a lot of feedback now on how much they (students) helped and how much they are appreciated,” added teacher Kim Cammenga. Early this fall, the students spent a couple of hours at Krider Garden helping to weed, rake and get the popular town park ready for winter. They also have students who work at the Middlebury Food Pantry every Wednesday and Saturday, even throughout the summer. They assist with area events, 16 inMiddlebury Magazine | DECEMBER 2015
Middlebury Park Superintendent Tom Enright works alongside some NMS students in removing weeds from Krider Gardens.
such as the Library Mini-Golf last month, and also school functions, including elementary carnivals.
a younger sibling at a work event, such as Krider Garden cleanup, and staying themselves to help.
They also help inside the middle school, with some students organizing and managing the building’s recycling efforts. “They come in early, before school, to handle that. They do it without complaint,” teacher Tim Luken said. They are instrumental in the school’s Helping Hands project, which assists students’ families who are in need. One of the biggest events is the annual Dance-a-Thon, which raised $15,000 last year alone for Riley Hospital and the Ronald McDonald House in Indianapolis.
“But, it’s one thing to do it for a requirement,” Luken pointed out. “It’s another thing to go above and beyond for the program.” Most students go well above the 100 points each quarter. “They volunteer whether they need points or not,” Mantyla said. The school recognizes students who volunteer the most hours each quarter and at the end of the year.
“It didn’t take too long once the students got going,” Mantyla continued. “Parents have a positive reaction to it, too.” “It’s an expectation now,” Cammenga added. “It’s fun for them, too.” It also carries over for students who have already been through 8th grade, with older students dropping off
The ways students can earn points isn’t limited to only volunteering for area organizations. “It’s anything that adds to the community,” Mantyla said. Groups the students participate in, such as youth groups, scouts, and others, are seen as civic activities that helps others, and therefore earns students points. But like all good lessons, it teaches more than what it was meant to. “We had a parent call once after their student
A lot of leaves were raked up and removed from Krider Gardens by middle school volunteers at the end of October.
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“One thing about Civics that I enjoy is volunteering at the local food pantry. Something that I have benefited from was being able to interact with people from my community and getting a chance to help those in need.” –Meg Ciokajlo
worked at the food pantry,” Mantyla recalled. “After that, the student went home to get their money to get more food for the food pantry. It raises awareness.” “We did a river cleanup,” Luken said. “The students couldn’t believe what they found there. It made an impact.”
“I like helping people and doing things, and that’s what Civics is. When you do Civics activities, you learn to help people when they need it or even if they don’t, you can still help. It teaches you respect for other people and the environment and to help out with everything.” –Albert Lehman
The program has grown over the seven years, and the idea that 8th graders won’t turn out to help has long since been vanquished. “There’s not much that goes on in the community that doesn’t have 8th graders helping,” Mantyla said.
“Krider Garden would not look the way it does,” Cammenga added. The first year they worked at the park, it was almost all raking up layers and layers of leaves. Now the students rake, spread mulch, and weed areas of the park along with Parks Department Superintendent Tom Enright, Parks Board President John McKee and other adults from the community.
“One thing I like about Civics is that we get to help out the community in a way that doesn’t feel like a chore. I think the civics project helps bring out the best in everyone.” –Ethan Stutzman “One of the things I love best about Civics is it is an opportunity for me to give back to the community. Civics helps me to become more of a leader and it helps me with my social skills.” –Braedyn O’Dell “The Civics project allows me to contribute positively towards the community. It helps show how community service can be fun when it’s done with friends.” –Turner Koch “Civics is a program that teaches today’s generation how to serve their community. I personally enjoy the sense of accomplishment after helping the people of Middlebury. I think it helps my peers and I understand what it means to be a part of a community.” –Riley Checkley “Civics has been an outstanding shift in my normal routine. I’ve learned how to be responsible, flexible, and most importantly, the fun in helping others for good.” –Rachael Kelley “I enjoy doing Civics so I can learn more about my community and school. You can also lend a hand and see the smiles on everyone’s face that you help.” –Andrew Lengacher “I enjoy doing Civics because I know that I am doing helpful things for the community.” –Marcus Miller “I enjoy doing community work as it gives me an opportunity to help the community, and give the community more happiness in the present and future.” –Wilson Wang
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At the end of October, around 150 students worked for two hours at the park, a total of 300 man hours. Earlier in the school year, over 200 students helped with a food packing event for Feed My Starving Children for two hours – over 400 man hours. In all, there are “thousands upon thousands of hours,” racked up in just a single quarter, Mantyla said. Add that up over seven years and the amount of time that 8th graders have put into the community is incalculable. And the students are always anxious for more. “When we ask for students to help with a project, there are always hands that go up,” Cammenga said. 8th graders from NMS volunteered recently to clean up Krider Gardens, getting a good Civics lesson at the same time.
Sam Grewe: Gold Medalist by Guy Thompson
The first thing you notice about Sam Grewe is that it is apparently difficult for him to sit still. He’s up. Walking around. Back at the table. Back up. Never ignores you. Keeps answering questions. But he has to move. And this was less than two days after 27 hours of flights from Doha, Qatar, arriving Sunday evening to a large “Welcome Home” parade with a Middlebury Fire Department truck there to carry him into town where over 100 friends, family and well-wishers were waiting to see him. And to see his gold medal.
Sam Grewe, above, returned to his family’s home in Middlebury with a gold medal in the high jump from the Paralympics Track and Field World Championships in Qatar. Below, Sam “tastes” gold shortly after his return to Middlebury, which came with a fire truck escort and plenty of area news coverage.
He admitted to still being tired from the traveling, going over to South Bend the following day for a cancer scan, and then back to a full day of school as he works his way through his junior year at Northridge High School. “It’s a blur,” he said of the Paralympic Track and Field World Championships, where he won the gold medal in the high jump. “It was fast. I was tired. I don’t remember a whole lot.” But he remembers his teammates and coaches “going nuts.” People back in Middlebury were also “going nuts.” A viewing party was happening back home, with results of the earlier rounds of the high jump announced as they were posted online. The final rounds were eventually streamed through the U.S. Paralympics DECEMBER 2015 | inMiddlebury
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Sam Grewe was welcomed home by friends, family and Middlebury residents, who were excited to see the gold medalist when he returned from the Paralympic Track and Field World Championships in October.
website. Sam had to borrow a coach’s phone (his, along with those of several other athletes, stopped working) to call back with the news. “Mom screamed,” he said. “It is surreal,” Sam’s mom, Michelle Grewe, said. “I remember a year ago, and talking about Rio (site of the 2016 Olympics and Paralympics) and how it would be possible. We knew there would be a chance for Qatar.” But a gold at the world championships? “You’ve got to be kidding,” was her thought. Grewe’s trials have been well documented: Sam, the son of Randy and Michelle Grewe, was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer in his right leg. Which led to the lower half of the leg being amputated over spring break of his 7th grade year. Sam spent his 8th grade year getting final cancer treatments and recovering.
That might be considered a massive understatement. His first track and field meet was in July 2014. He competed in eight events, not sure which one he would do best at, or like the most: the 100, 200 and 400 sprints, discus and shot put, as well as the javelin, long jump and high jump. “After that meet, I didn’t know what I was going to do,” he said. But one coach told him that he had potential in the high jump and that “I should take it seriously.” And he did. In short order, he competed at the Desert Challenge Games in Arizona this past spring. That led to the June U.S. Paralympics Track and Field National Championships. That qualified him for the Parapan American Games in Toronto, Canada where he finished fourth in the combined high jump.
“He was an underdog,” Michelle said. “No one saw him coming.”
“After my leg loss, it took a bit to get back into sports,” he said. Sam was a four-season athlete, playing football, basketball, baseball, and lacrosse. During recovery, Sam was adopted by the Notre Dame Football team, which kept him close to sports and kept his drive intact. Once clear of cancer, he joined the Northridge High School freshman basketball team. But it wasn’t the same. “I returned to sports, but not at the level I wanted,” he said. “I looked for opportunities to compete with others who went through this (amputations).” He discovered Paralympics track and field and went to a small meet. “I did all right. But then it snowballed,” Sam said. 20 inMiddlebury Magazine | DECEMBER 2015
Athletes in the Paralympics are classified based on the physical abilities. Sam competes in the T42 (Track 42) class, which means above the knee amputee, and usually competes against other athletes in the same category. Combined events are scored on a points system that takes overall height jumped along with other factors, to calculate placings. That 4th place, though, led to Sam getting selected for the Paralympic Track and Field World Championships in Qatar. A 27-hour journey landed him the furthest he’s been from home. “It is amazing there,” he said. “I couldn’t believe how hot it is.” Daytime temps were 110-115 degrees, “Down to a brisk 90 with humidity,” he joked. He competed against 13 other athletes from around the world, including India, Brazil, Germany, China, Argentina and
others. Sam had little communication with his family while he was there, partly due to the broken phone but also due to the focus of the competition. In fact, his coach had him sit out the opening ceremony as it was the night before Sam was scheduled to compete. Once on the track, Sam was on fire, clearing his opening jumps for seven heights, from 1.55 meters (5 ft. 1 inch) to 1.75 meters (5 ft. 9 inches). He missed his first attempt at 1.78 meters (5 ft. 10 inches), but cleared the second, putting him among only four that cleared that height. “When I got to 1.81, I knew I medaled,” he said. Once he cleared that height, “I knew I would get gold.” Once he was the only competitor left, the adrenaline left. The 1.81 (5 ft. 11 inches) would stand. Not only was it good enough for the gold, but it was a new world record. Grewe also topped two competitors who had medaled in the 2012 London Paralympic Games. In less than a year and a half, he was competing once more at the top level. Higher, in fact, than he had in any other sport. “He was an underdog,” Michelle said. “No one saw him coming. We didn’t see him coming.” Now, with a couple of weeks off before getting back into training, Sam is getting some much earned rest, eating a few things that aren’t usually part of his diet while training, and being a 17-year-old junior going to school. (Though he will continue to work out at the gym.) Then it’s back to the hard work of training with the 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio firmly in his sights. After his performance last week, “I can’t see why he wouldn’t make it,” Michelle said. A medal at the Paralympic Games would certainly warrant an even bigger homecoming next September. And one that Middlebury would be proud to put on.
The high jump gold medal Sam Grew brought back to Middlebury.
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Ridge Run Trail Update A Middlebury Community Project The Project
Help build the Ridge Run Trail and make a connection with the Wayne Avenue Trail and the Pumpkinvine Nature Trail, creating a 5K trail loop connecting the Middlebury schools, Greencroft Retirement Community, Middlebury Town Center, IU Health Clinic, and the Essenhaus campus. This looped trail system will make an ideal safe, accessible place for athletic training, getting to work, walking, biking and enjoying the great outdoors.
Phase One
Phase one fundraising was to meet the challenge of raising $100,000 to receive the $50,000 grant from the Elkhart
County Community Foundation. Thanks to all our members and over 40 individuals, families, and businesses, the Friends of the Middlebury Parks have met the challenge by raising $102,035 from member dues, pledges and donations.
from other sources. We are currently in the process of applying for three grants as well as exploring other funding options. Our goal is to secure grants and donations of $100,000 by next spring with construction to begin in the summer.
Thank you to all who participated and for your generosity.
Thanks to your membership and donations, the Friends of the Middlebury Parks are well on the way to making this dream a reality. If you know someone that would like to support the Friends and the Ridge Run Trail Project, contact Friends of the Middlebury Parks-Ridge Run Trail, PO Box 1235, Middlebury, IN 46540.
Phase Two
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Emilia Martin and Selah Potsander head to the next hole with Emilia’s dad, Terry, as other mini golfers work their way through the fun course at the Middlebury Library on November 14. Mini-Golf @ the Library was a fun event, to raise funds that are shared equally between the Friends of the Middlebury Community Library, the Middlebury Historical Museum and Friends of the Middlebury Parks. These groups partner together to form the Middlebury Community Enrichment Council (MCEC).
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Food Drive The school is holding its annual food drive for the Middlebury Food Pantry up until December 18, the last day of school for the year. Students will walk up to the pantry that day to deliver the collected food. Last year, Eric Lemmon, Jeremy Miller and Richard Loar dressed as elves as they lead the procession to the food pantry.
Pete the Cat Saves Christmas The 2nd grade classes will have their music concert on December 10 at 6:30 pm. It is titled “Pete the Cat Saves Christmas” and has students singing, with speaking roles and playing xylophones.
Christmas Art Middlebury Elementary art teacher Emily Holt has the 2nd and 3rd graders making Christmas ornaments that will be hung on the school’s Christmas tree between Thanksgiving and Christmas. The students will then be able to take them home for Christmas break.
Veterans Day Celebration For Veterans Day, the school had John Doeden, Jack Cook and Steve Rathka from Middlebury American Legion Post 210 speak to students about the history of the American flag. They also demonstrated how to properly fold a flag and explained the “Empty Table” that is at every American Legion Post. Third graders presented a banner of an eagle that was made from a collection of the students’ handprints.
American Legion Post members accept a banner with an Eagle made by Middlebury Elementary 3rd graders for Veterans Day.
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Northridge High School
Hoops for Hope Northridge High School Lady Raider Basketball is hosting the annual Hoops for Hope basketball game versus Goshen High School on Friday, December 18. This event has continued to grow each year, allowing the program to raise valuable funds for cancer research. IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care is partnering with Northridge High School to help support and fundraise together.
Sisters and the Patient Assistance programs help ease the financial strain many families face throughout their journey with cancer.”
“Working at the cancer center, I see firsthand the impact of our community and their generosity. The money raised by Northridge staff and students, along with the entire Middlebury community, goes directly to our patients,” said Hollie Carlson, community outreach and education coordinator at The Retreat Women’s Health Center of IU Health Goshen. “Money designated to HeartStrings
The JV game will start at 6:15 p.m. followed by the varsity game. Please contact Coach Stearns at stearnsj@mcsin-k12.org if you have any questions.
Fans can show their support at the game by wearing the Hoops for Hope T-shirts that will be sold for $10 at Northridge High School prior to the day of the game. Along with the t-shirt, fans will receive a free pair of sunglasses and free entry into the game.
All of the funds raised this year will be donated to the Patient Assistance Fund at IU Health Goshen Center for Cancer Care, to help local patients and their families offset costs associated with cancer treatments, medication and supplements.
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