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FEBRUARY Table of Contents
around town 04 Middlebury Milestones 05 Community Calendar 06 Boys & Girls Club: February Fitness with Kyle Capps 07 Dollars for Scholars - Dare to Dream Big 08 Chamber of Commerce Update 13 New Year, New You! 22 Outdoor Living: Connecting to Nature Through Loose Parts 28 Business Directory feature stories 10 LoveWay - Miracles and Volunteers 14 Valentine’s Day Local Specials 16 American Legion Veteran Spotlight 18 Someone You Should Know inMiddlebury 20 Middlebury Township Fire Department - New Hires schools 24 Updates From Our Schools coupons 29 Deals in Middlebury February Cover These two horses were seen enjoying a spring day at the Farmer’s Market by staff photographer, Kris Mueller. Hopefully, spring will be just around the corner! What’s Happening Online
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Horses, like the ones on this month’s inMiddlebury Magazine cover, are a large part of life in our area. We see them on the roads as transportation, as well as out working in the fields on a daily basis. But horses also have a major role to play in helping those with special needs. LoveWay Therapeutic Equestrian Services has been a long-time staple of Middlebury and has grown into one of the premiere equine therapy centers in the nation. You can read more about what they do in this month’s magazine. And if you feel moved to help, they are always looking for volunteers. We also continue our “Someone You Should Know inMiddlebury” this month. While we have a good list started of others we plan to introduce to you, drop us a line at info@inmiddlebury.com if you know of someone you’d like to see featured in upcoming issues. Guy Thompson, Editor
Find the Hidden Toadstool Contest Each month one of the ads will have this drawing of the toadstool hidden in it. When you find the toadstool, go to that business anytime before the end of the month and register to win a $25 gift certificate from that business!
CONTRIBUTORS PUBLISHER William Connelly
Advertising Carrie Boyer, Scott Faust
EDITOR Guy Thompson
CONTRIBUTING WRITER Dr. Carla Gull
GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sue Albert
STAFF PHOTOGRAPHERS Russ Draper, Kris Mueller & Gloria Salavarria
Advertise with us Share your message with every home and business within the Middlebury School Corporation. We mail the magazine to over 10,000 addresses and publish it online. Your ad can reach each home for as low as 1.5¢ per address. Design is free with purchase of your ad. Our Account Managers are here to help, just give us a call at 574-825-9112.
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Middlebury
Milestones
Birthday Wishes to: 2/01 2/05 2/10 2/11 2/15 2/16 2/27 3/02
Emily Keyser, 18 years old Jayme Mast Lori Rose Miller, 11 years old Jane Milewski Rachel Yoder Corey Ort Paisley Williams, 3 years old Kristopher Schlabach
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February Community Calendar 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 3rd Friday: All-You-Can-Eat Broasted Chicken by Auxiliary 4th Friday: Sandwich Baskets by Sons of American Legion 5th Friday: Lasagna dinner by Boy Scout Troop 7 Last Saturday: Steak Grill 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
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MON–FRI: REAL Services Lunch, Ages 60+, Greencroft TUES: Euchre and Table Games, Greencroft – 6:30 pm WED: Middlebury Exchange Club, Essenhaus – 6:30 am FRI: Optimist Club Breakfast, Essenhaus – 6:30 am
3 NHS Parent Teacher Conferences 6 York PTO Auction & Carnival 9-11 Dollars for Scholars Phone-a-thon 11 York PTO Skate - 5:30-8:00 at Eby’s Pines 13 Men’s Club Valentine Dance 14 Valentine’s Day 15 Presidents Day - No School (Possible snow makeup day)
18 Orchard View - First Grade Music Program 25 NMS Parent Teacher Conferences 20 NHS Choir Invitational 20 Essenhaus Train Show 26 Fossil Creek Concert at Essenhaus Heritage Hall
Middlebury Garden Club? Are you interested in knowing more about flowers, birds, butterflies, trees, our environment, landscaping or gardening in general? If so, you are invited to join the Middlebury Garden Club. The MGC is a member of the National Garden Club, Inc., and the Garden Club of Indiana. The club usually meets on the third Thursday of each month and usually at the Middlebury Public Library. If you are interested in knowing more about the Middlebury Garden Club, contact one of the club’s officers and plan on attending an upcoming meeting. Officers this year are: President – Marlene Pratt, 574-825-2276; Vice President – Mary Morgan, 574-825-2889; Secretary – Betty Bellaire, 574825-9719; and Treasurer – Joyce Miller, 260-350-4941.
Essenhaus Train Show February 20 – 9 am–2:30 pm Das Dutchman Essenhaus will be the host site of an AllGauge Train Show. The activities will be held throughout the campus in various locations and will also include special displays and a children’s craft area in the Village Shops. Guests are invited to view multiple train displays and speak with fellow collectors. A complimentary shuttle service will be available to transfer guests to the event locations on the campus. Vendors will be showcased and train repair and sales will be taking place throughout the day. Admission is $3.00 per person or $6.00 per family with children ages 7 and under admitted at no charge. 240 US 20 Middlebury, IN. Call 800-455-9471 for more info.
Fossil Creek Concert at Essenhaus Heritage Hall February 26 – 7 pm Fossil Creek was formed in the spring of 2006 as a bluegrass gospel band but over time began introducing traditional and contemporary bluegrass into their genre. Original music has become a huge part of Fossil Creek shows, so when attending a show today you will hear mostly original music, mixed with a bit of classic bluegrass, folk, Americana and maybe even a surprise or two. Fossil Creek music can be heard on radio and internet stations all over the U.S. and in over 30 countries! The ”Creekers” are known for having a great time on stage and enjoy interacting with their audience. 240 US 20 Middlebury, IN. Call 800-455-9471 or visit www.essenhaus.com for tickets. FEBRUARY 2016 | inMiddlebury
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around TOWN | Boys & Girls Club
February Fitness with Kyle Capps For Boys & Girls Club Athletic Director Kyle Capps the world of athletics offers many things – physical fitness, meaningful life skills and a healthy escape from the day-to-day grind. It’s exactly these things that Capps is hoping to provide young members this February at the Boys & Girls Club. Taking on the role of athletic director just a few short months ago, Capps could not be more excited to continue building athletics programming at the club. “I love interacting with members through athletics,” Capps says. “Growing up, participating in sports was an escape for me and I hope to continue making the Boys & Girls Club gym a healthy outlet and resource for those who need it.”
A Passion for Sports Before coming to Boys & Girls Club, Capps studied accounting and business at Goshen College, where he played basketball and participated on the college’s track and field team. At the club, Capps uses his passion for sports to inspire young club members to be active and healthy. “I hope to see an increase in the amount of time club members spend being active during and outside of club hours,” says Capps.
New Club Programs To encourage this, Capps started two new after-school programs this month at the Boys & Girls Club – Hermes Challenge and Fit Club. The Hermes Challenge lives up to its name by challenging club members to complete various physical fitness tests and activities. “Over time, kids will learn to set personal fitness goals and work toward earning personal ‘bests’ or records,” Capps explains. Like the Hermes Challenge, Capps says Fit Club will also encourage club members to be active by introducing them to new workouts and teaching them best practices for exercising, which include incorporating time for warmups, stretching and cool-downs to their routines – all tools they’ll need to live a healthy, active life not just in February, but for years to come.
Athletic Director Kyle Capps shares his love of basketball with Club Member Jackson Kipker.
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29th Annual Phone-a-Thon February 9–11 Students from Northridge High School will be calling residents within the school district to ask for their support during the organization’s largest fundraiser of the year. Northridge Dollars for Scholars annually distributes scholarship awards to graduating seniors pursuing higher education. Since 1987, the organization has awarded over $1.4 million in scholarships to more than 2,400 students in the district. The Phone-a-Thon generates approximately $16,000 each year to support students facing ever rising post-secondary education costs.
If every home that receives this magazine donated $20… Our students would have $210,000 worth of scholarships. This would allow NHS to give bigger scholarships - and launch a new 4-year scholarship program for students with the greatest need. You can help create more success stories like Jamie’s. Please join us by responding to this opportunity by February 15! Consider donating money for a scholarship in honor of a special person or occasion or in memory of a family member, friend or colleague.
2016 Dollars for Scholars Program ___ $2,500 ___ $1,000 ___ $750 ___ $375 ___ $100 ___ Other______________ Donor’s Name______________________________________________________ Contact Person (If Business or Service)___________________________________ Mailing Address____________________________________________________ Contact Phone Number______________________________________________ Email Address________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Make checks payable to: Northridge Dollars for Scholars Return Donation and Information form to: Northridge High School • c/o Guidance Department • 56779 Northridge Dr., Middlebury, IN 46540 All Donations are Tax Deductible. Our sincerest thanks to the generous DONORS, CLIENTS and PARTNERS, who are dedicated to helping students achieve their dreams through the power of generosity. Scholarship awards will be $750 per student this year. Donations of $375 or more will be named on the scholarship award. Donors will be invited to Senior Awards in May. www.scholarshipamerica.org • http://northridge.dollarsforscholars.org/
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Date: February 18 11:30 am–1 pm Middlebury Community Public Library 101 Winslow St., Middlebury
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Cost: Lunch will be $10 for members and $15 for non-members. You can pay at the luncheon or in advance by cash, check, or credit card. Make checks payable to Middlebury Chamber of Commerce. RSVP to the Middlebury Chamber by 10 a.m. February 16th at 574-825-4300 or email: director@middleburyinchamber.com
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LoveWay
Miracles and Volunteers
By Guy Thompson
It doesn’t look like the sort of place one would expect miracles to happen, but miracles happen in many different ways and different places. From the front, visitors see mostly the offices of LoveWay Therapeutic Equestrian Services, located northwest of Middlebury. Go inside, past the offices, and there one can see where those miracles happen – the stables and the riding areas. “It’s magic that happens,” Executive Director Eric Pianowski said. “You see that connection and that fuels me. I walk through the door every day and I work to empower the staff to do their job. And they inspire me to bring my A game.” That magic happens when the riders – people diagnosed with special needs – meet the horses. Touch the horses. Groom them. And ride them. Program manager Sharon Jones has seen those miracles, as well. “I’ve seen a kid who hasn’t spoken suddenly speak. You see volunteers crying when that happens,” she said. She also works with “at risk” groups through the Equine Assisted Learning program, which is one of her favorites. “We deal with character traits in classroom time and then have time with the horses.” Below: Tanya Trick, Cayden Wing, and Karen Walton.
One of those traits is Respect, which comes through as the students learn about respect between the rider and the horse. Other times, it’s a discussion about courage. “It’s about being afraid and doing it anyway,” she said. Students may be afraid of riding at first, but that changes once they are on the horse. “The look on their faces is amazing,” Jones stated. “You can see them gain confidence. And you can see it all the time, that connection.” Others in the class need that sense of direction and something to care about. “It’s interesting with some of the guys that go into it,” Jones added. They may seem distant or try to put on a “tough guy” persona at first. “But then they are really compassionate toward the horses. The teachers had seen that in them before,” Jones said. Volunteer coordinator Molly Gangwer, like Jones, has seen those moments throughout her time at the facility, starting as a volunteer in 2011. “You really do get to see miracles happen,” Gangwer said. “This is very fulfilling.” It can take up to three volunteers per rider, Gangwer noted. The facility has a special lift to help some riders get onto the horse. For those who are unable to ride, there is even a donkey that the kids can groom and interact with. The environment for the riders is “wonderful,” Gangwer continued. Riders who may be noisy or restless will quiet down once out on the trail. LoveWay is accredited by the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship, International (PATH) and is one of the premiere facilities as well as one of the oldest. It began in 1973, formed by Gary and Sandy Weatherwax in memory of their 16-year-old daughter, Laurie. It has grown to encompass 29 acres and includes a heated indoor riding arena and classroom area adjacent to the stables. In all, around 150 volunteers help the nearly 300 riders each year.
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Above: Jane Short, Ramoan Toomey, and Jenn Kumm.
LoveWay has two semesters. The fall semester runs from September through mid-December and the spring semester from early February through mid-May. The facility also has summer camps, which offer able-bodied students the opportunity to experience time with the horses. The camps run for one week at a time in the summer, Gangwer said, and specialize in riding skills, a “showdeo” to demonstrate what they’ve learned during the week, and even a chance to paint the horses. The miracles that happen there are the benefits of therapeutic riding. Riders may be on the Autism spectrum, have emotional or physical handicaps, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Down Syndrome, learning disorders or other needs. Therapeutic riding helps with: • Fine and gross motor skills development • Improved balance and coordination • Strengthened muscle tone • Breathing • Attention span and memory • Social interaction skills • Speech • Self-confidence • Coping skills Riders are expected to take care of the horses, part of the therapeutic process which provides them with a sense of responsibility and value. They form relationships with the horses, staff and volunteers.
“We love our riders,” Pianowski said. “The volunteers connect with the riders. And it takes a special person to be a volunteer, but we offer a lot in return. Our volunteers are part of something amazing.” Pianowski, like both Gangwer and Jones, began as a volunteer when his wife was on the board of directors. He brought with him both international and local youth development work via the Peace Corps and the Elkhart County Boys and Girls Clubs, as well as an understanding of the uniqueness of LoveWay. “It’s a great group to work with,” he said. “People ask me if I’m a horse person. I’m more a kid person,” he admitted, but loves the outdoors and loves work that LoveWay does. “We couldn’t do what we do without volunteers,” Pianowski continued. “Each has their own reason why they are here, but what keeps them here are our riders. They all have stories to tell.” Gangwer pointed out they are always looking for more volunteers. “We look for individuals that have a willingness to learn,” she said. “They don’t need horse or special needs experience. There’s a lot of learning on the job.” Every student is different, she continued. As is every horse. There’s a lot of information that “soaks in” during volunteer training that helps the volunteers work with the riders and the horses as individuals.
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Rose Kettlebar, Chistopher Dixon, and Norm Schwarz.
How to Help LoveWay As one of the premiere therapeutic equestrian services in the country, LoveWay is an incredible asset to those who use the program. Their work is made possible by those who help. Here’s a few ways you can help LoveWay help others: Volunteer – It can take three people per rider at LoveWay. Volunteers need to be at least 16 years old and able to walk for an extended period of time on uneven ground. Openings are available for the daytime, evening and weekend classes. “Experience a feeling of fulfillment by being a Horse Leader or Side Walker.” Support while you shop: There are two ways to donate to LoveWay, both while shopping. Amazon Smiles gives a percentage of each purchase to LoveWay. Go to smile. amazon.com and search for “LoveWay.” Once you’ve joined, every purchase you make there will support the organization.
“We make sure the volunteers have a good experience with the horse and the riders,” Gangwer said. They work to make sure there is a good fit with the volunteer and rider and are flexible in how they approach it. “This place is like family,” Gangwer noted. “The staff and riders. They’re all people I’d hang with outside of work. We’re a close-knit family.” Volunteers need to be age 16 or older, although there is also a Saturday volunteer program for teens 14-18. Volunteers need to be able to commit to a semester at a time for one to one and a half hours per week for 13 weeks. “My mission is to provide the best quality riding experience for our kids,” Pianowski emphasized. “If any component is subpar, the experience won’t be the best possible. The volunteers are a huge component in that.” And is it worth it to be a volunteer? “I don’t have a day with the riders that doesn’t crack me up or make me cry,” Jones admitted. “There’s not enough we can do for our volunteers to show them our gratitude.” More information on LoveWay and how to volunteer can be found at: www.lovewayinc.org. 12 inMiddlebury Magazine | FEBRUARY 2016
Locally, shop at Kroger with a Kroger Plus rewards card and LoveWay will get a percentage of your purchase donated to them. Register online at Kroger.com and enter LoveWay’s ID number – 34704. Supplies: LoveWay accepts donations of supplies, including medical items, tack room equipment, cleaning supplies, and more. Check their website, listed below, for a full list. Donations: LoveWay is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Contact their office to make donations directly to the organization. LoveWay 54151 CR 33, Middlebury 574-825-5666 info@lovewayinc.org
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s e n i t Valen ’ Day Searching for the perfect gift for your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day? Middlebury has some wonderful gems. Take time to explore your own front yard, full of local businesses ready to cater to your needs no matter what style of gift you’re looking for.
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American Legion
Veteran Spotlight
by Guy Thompson
Eric Houser Eric Houser served in the U.S. Marine Corps from 19851993. He is married and he and his wife, Sharon, have three daughters: Heather, Sara, and Emily.
Places served: Houser served in Japan, California, the Persian Gulf and Somalia.
Service medals: Combat Action Ribbon, Liberation of Kuwait Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, and Good Conduct Medal.
Memories of service: “Coming home from the Gulf War and seeing the Welcome Home sign on the town hall,” Houser said.
Community service: U.S. Marine Eric Houser was in the Arabian Desert, above, prior to deployment to Kuwait City during Operation Desert Storm 25 years ago. Below is Houser near Kuwait City in February 1991, with a captured AK-47.
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Houser and his wife own The Village Inn Restaurant in Middlebury.
Everett R. Grimm Everett R. Grimm entered the U.S. Army in May 1952 in Medford, Wisc. He took basic and advanced training in field artillery at Ft. Sill, Okla., as well as training on the field artillery gun.
Service Medals: Army Commendation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Korean Service Medal, Bronze Star, Korean Defense Service Medal, United Nations Korean Service Medal, Combat Infantry Badge.
Memories of Service: After training, he was sent to Korea and assigned to a 4.2 mortar platoon in the 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. “All of my time was spent in the area known as Old Baldy on the 38th Parallel,” he recalled. He advanced to the rank of Sergeant First Class. “After my tour of duty in Korea, I came back to the states and was assigned to Camp Atterbury, Indiana. When Atterbury was closing, I was reassigned to Ft. Leonard Wood in Missouri with the 201st Combat Engineer Battalion,” Grimm said. While with the Combat Engineers, he was on temporary duty at Camp McCoy, Wisconsin, instructing National Guard units. Then in the summer of 1956-1957, his unit was assigned to Camp Clay Banks, Michigan, where they constructed cement pads for Quonset huts for the U.S. Air Force.
In 1959, Grimm applied for recruitment duty and was assigned to the 5th Army in Sheboygan, Wisconsin. In 1961, Grimm received orders from the Department of the Army for duty in Germany. “This was during the Berlin Crisis,” he said. “I was assigned to the 12th Engineer Battalion, 4th Armored Division as a Platoon Sergeant.” A week after being assigned, he was ordered to take his platoon through East Germany and East Berlin into West Berlin. “It was very trying times,” he noted. After six weeks in Berlin, the platoon was sent back to Crailshiem, Germany, and he was reassigned as a career counselor. “After this tour, and arriving back in New York in 1963, I decided to leave the U.S. Service,” Grimm said.
After service: Grimm worked in the trucking industry up until his retirement.
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“I enjoy the people and getting to know the business owners, the volunteers and families in the community.”
Grace Bonewitz Position: Executive Director, Middlebury Chamber of Commerce Hometown: Wakarusa. Moved to Middlebury in 2015. Education: Associate’s degree in Arts – Ball State University; Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership – Goshen College; Master’s degree in Public Relations – Ball State University. Employment: Partner at Eyedart Creative Studio in Goshen; Middlebury Chamber of Commerce – February 2015 Thoughts on her job: “I enjoy the people and getting to know the business owners, the volunteers and families in the community. I appreciate the mutual respect that people have for each other here.” She also enjoys knowing her neighbors and other parents at Middlebury Elementary, where she is active with the PTO.
For her, one of the best aspects is the collaborative atmosphere she has found in Middlebury. “It’s the favorite part of my job.” She is excited about some of the redevelopment projects that are in the works for the community. Over the course of her first year, “the small town traditions have been great to watch. It’s a really unique part of Middlebury.” Bonewitz represents the community through the Chamber in regional projects. “Representing Middlebury has been an honor.” She works with local groups as well on quality of life projects as she works to see Middlebury continue to thrive and grow. Bonewitz loves to read non-fiction books and, if she were to pursue another careers, she would want to be an author.
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Thoughts about the job: Wogoman has been with the Middlebury Township Fire Department (MTFD) for 25 years, beginning in 1990. He has been the Fire Chief for six years. He has also been with the Goshen Fire Department full time for 19 years, beginning in 1996. Wogoman enjoys the challenge of knowing every day will be something different. “I grew up here. I know a lot of the people in the community,” Wogoman said. “It is comforting to know that I am helping people I know and trying to make a difference.” Wogoman said that he might like to work in a brewery when he retires from the fire department.
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Matt Datema
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Fire Department New Hires Four new firefighters have joined the Middlebury Township Fire Department (MTFD) at the beginning of 2016.
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Matt Datema Matt Datema comes from Goshen and is a 1996 graduate of Northridge High School. He has training as a paramedic, Firefighter I & II certification as well as Hazmat Awareness & Operations. He worked with the Osolo EMS squad from 2009 through 2015, as well as with Elkhart General Hospital as an ER Tech II from 2011 to 2014. He has also worked with the Tri-County Ambulance Service since 2011 and the Concord Township Fire Department since 2012. An encounter with an accident scene started Datema on his path to becoming a paramedic and firefighter. “I stopped at a serious car accident just minutes after it happened,” he said. “I wasn’t sure how I could help and felt very helpless. After that, I wanted to learn all I could so I could help people.” He enjoys the opportunity to help people in a time of need. “I enjoy the ever changing dynamics of fire and EMS, and the comradery of the people I work with,” he added.
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Brandtt Allen Brandtt Allen is from Leesburg, Indiana, and currently lives in Pierceton, Indiana He has an Associate’s degree in Fire Science from Vincennes University. Previously, he worked for two years as a volunteer with the Vincennes Township/Claypool Fire Department. What got him interested in being a firefighter? Family. “I am a fourth generation firefighter,” he said. “It has always been a part of my family and life.” He enjoys the “opportunity to be a part of and serve this community in a big way,” he said.
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He has training as an EMT as well as Firefighter I & II and Hazmat Awareness & Operations. He worked for four years as a volunteer with the Monroe Volunteer Fire Department. He volunteered with the MTFD since 2013, as well as working part-time with the department up until this year, when he changed to fulltime.
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“I liked being a volunteer,” he said about being a firefighter. “I think that it is pretty incredible to have the opportunity to be able to do this as a career now.” He enjoys the opportunity of being able to help people. “Also, not knowing exactly what you will find when you get there,” he said.
Wm. Dustin McFarland Wm. Dustin McFarland is from North Manchester, Indiana, and now resides in Middlebury. He is a 1993 graduate of Concord High School and a 1998 graduate of Ball State University. He has training in EMT, Firefighter I & II, Hazmat Awareness & Operations, and Fire Instructor I. He was a volunteer with the Yorktown, Indiana, Fire Department from 2004 to 2013. He volunteered with the MTFD beginning in 2013, as well as doing part-time work with the department before being hired full-time this year. Why did he want to be a firefighter? “It is something that gets in your blood and is kind of hard to explain,” he said. “I enjoy the opportunity of being able to help people in the community. As well as the brotherhood within the fire department,” he added.
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Outdoor LIVING
Connecting to Nature through Loose Parts by Dr. Carla Gull
We have all seen it. Children get a new toy and end up playing more with the box it came in. The measuring cup drawer in the kitchen is more fascinating than nearby toys. Why does this happen? Enter the theory of Loose Parts Play! Simon Nicholson, a landscape architect, identified this learning in the 1970s, saying, “In any environment, both the degree of inventiveness and creativity and the possibility of discovery, are directly proportional to the number and kinds of variables in it.” So, we want children (or us) to be creative, imaginative, problem solvers, and inventive? Then we need to allow them to explore in the world with many types of materials that can be combined in endless ways. Nature is a perfect way to incorporate this type of play. Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods, mentioned, “A ‘loose-parts’ toy, as Nicholson defined it, is open-ended; children may use it in many ways and combine it with other loose parts through imagination and creativity… Nature, which excites all the senses, remains the richest source of loose parts.” Outside, have you seen children build things with sticks, rocks, or leaves? This is Loose Parts Play! Ideas for using Loose Parts Play at home include having a space in the yard where it’s okay to build with natural items, creating with the loose materials found on the ground during a hike, or having a sensory bin with natural items on the kitchen table. Benefits to this type of play include creativity, communication, multi-sensory experiences, cooperation, learning, and so much more.
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Examples of Loose Parts: • Pinecones • Sticks • Nuts • Mulch • Stones
• Straw bales • Leaves • Boxes • Blocks • Balls
• Tree shaped cutout cookies • Sand • Water • Fabric
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Northridge High School NHS Science Olympiad Team Continues to Grow The Northridge High School Science Olympiad team has achieved a lot as it continues to grow. In the past, it has been recognized as a model program by the National Governors Association Center for Best Practices, and by Innovation America: Building a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) Agenda, among others. Science Olympiad is committed to increasing global competitiveness for the next generation of scientists.
NHS Science Olympiad members Andrew Maas and Tommy Simons set up their Robot Arm project at a recent competition.
The NHS team is very pleased with what they have accomplished since the program began at the school. So far this year, they have competed at the Whiting High School Invitational, where they placed 5th in a very competitive field. Several students with the team medaled in their individual events. In January, the team was preparing for two big events. The first was an invitational at Manchester, followed by Northridge’s own invitational, which brings teams from throughout the region to the school. Students on the Science Olympiad team once again have their sights set on the state championship later in the school year.
The Northridge Middle School Science Olympiad team took third place overall at a competition in January.
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NHS ATHLETICS Photos by Russ Draper
Northridge Center Christian Bach (50) makes a move in the post vs South Bend Adams during the NIC / NLC Shootout held at Northridge HS.
Northridge divers pose for a photo after competing at Northwood High School. (L to R) JC Burbank, Mary Grossman, Sara Troyer, and Rylee Dahlman who broke the Northwood Pool Record at this meet.
Northridge Varsity Swimmer Sydnee Emerson swims the breaststroke in recent competition vs Elkhart Central.
Northridge Freshman Basketball Player Jackson Erekson makes an amazing off-balance shot and gets fouled on the play.
Northridge's Connor Utley (10) drives the lane vs the Goshen Redskins (Redhawks) in a contest held at Goshen HS.
Northridge Raider Ellie Lengacher (24) works to control the ball along the baseline as she is heavily guarded by Northwoods McKayla Fielstra (33).
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Northridge High School Performing Arts The 7th Annual Northridge Choral Invitational Saturday, February 20, 2016 Preliminary Competition begins at 8:00 am. Finals Competition begins at 7:00 pm Where: Northridge High School Performing Arts Center How Much: $10 for each competition (prelims/finals) or $15 for the entire day Featuring 20 concert and show choirs from 3 states and performances by the Northridge High School Starlights and Northern Lights.
This community event is sure to be exciting for all who attend. We look forward to seeing you on Saturday, February 20!
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Orchard View Elementary
Run The Halls Congratulations to all the second and third graders who participated in the Orchard View Elementary Run The Halls Club that is sponsored by our Coordinated School Health Program. As a group, the students ran about 1,300 miles! All students earned a medal for participating and many of them made it to the half marathon mark. The running club was a lot of fun and a great way to get our students moving! A big THANK YOU to parents and staff who helped make this club possible. We are planning on another six-week club starting in January - March.
Quarter Paddle & Silent Auction SAVE THE DATE: Our Quarter Paddle and Silent Auction will be held on Saturday, March 5th from 9 am – 1 pm at the Heritage Intermediate School Gym & Cafeteria. There will be direct sale vendors also along with activities for the children.
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Auction and Carnival Feb. 27 The Middlebury Elementary School PTO will host an auction and carnival on Saturday, Feb. 27, starting at 10 a.m. Carnival games, a bake sale, raffle tickets sale and the café will run from 10 a.m. until 12:15 p.m. At 12:30 p.m., the raffle drawing will be held along with the live auction, followed by a silent auction. This year’s raffle drawing prizes include a 1st place prize of $200, 2nd place prize of $100, 3rd place prize of $50, and 4th and 5th place prizes of $25. The PTO has lined up a lot of silent and live auction items for the event, including: Orthodontics package, oak and maple coffee tables, one-night stay at a bed and breakfast, Elkhart
County 4-H Fair tickets, homemade Amish meal, wood mulch, furniture, themed classroom baskets, student projects, and gift certificates. Or, bid on front row seats for the 1st grade, 3rd grade, guitar and mallet club programs as well as front row for the Kindergarten graduation. Winning bidders can also get a ride to school in a police car or fire truck for their student. Another student can be Principal for a Day. Proceeds go to the PTO for various programs. FEBRUARY 2016 | inMiddlebury
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